About Kyoto University
Kyoto University (京大) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto University is working together with Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
QS International University Ranking placed the university in 36 position. The educational institution is in 61 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
At Kyoto University, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
- Location
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Kyoto, Japan
- Establishment year
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1897
- Students
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21,817
- International students
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2,863
- Female students
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25%
- Acceptance rate
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10%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#36
- Rating THE
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2022#61
Kyoto University tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at Kyoto University is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at Kyoto University are equal for locals and foreigners, and start from 4,480 USD per year. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Bachelorcitizens and foreigners
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4,480 USD/year
- Mastercitizens and foreigners
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4,480 USD/year
Bachelor degree at Kyoto University
For admission to a bachelor's program, you must successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
- IELTS
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6
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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550
Kyoto University campus
The city campus of Kyoto University provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Kyoto has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Kyoto University accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in Japan for 1 year. This time is enough to find a job and change your student visa to a work one. Graduates of Kyoto University find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
