International Programs

Kyoto: Japan’s Cultural Heartland

Student Mobility
Kyoto University provides a number of short-term student mobility programs (both incoming and outgoing).
The following are some selected examples.

Kyoto flourished as the capital city ofJapan from 794 to 1868, and to this day,possesses a rich cultural heritage thatdraws visitors from around the world. It ishome to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
many world-famous temples and shrines,
ornate gardens, and traditional festivals.

Short-Term Inbound Programs

Kyoto Summer/Spring Program

The Amgen Scholars Program

Founded on a community of skilled artisansand craftspeople versed in aesthetics
developed over a millennium, modern-day
Kyoto is also the birthplace of frontier
technologies and international businesssuccesses. It is a city in which one can findthe best of both the ancient and modern.
Students and researchers at Kyoto University find that the vibrant backdrop of Kyoto City brings constantinspiration and new discoveries in their daily lives and academic endeavors.
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Winter

The picturesquePhilosopher’s Walk pathway

A float decorated withpaper lanterns during the Gion Festival

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Bamboo forest in Arashiyama

The Amgen Scholars Program is a short summer program thatprovides scholarships for undergraduate students from around theworld to engage in diverse cutting-edge science research at leading
academic institutions, including Kyoto University. The program aims
to foster the next generation of innovators by providing increased
opportunities for students pursuing careers in science.

Kyoto: Japan’s
Cultural Heartland

International Programs

www.z.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/summer-spring-program/

The Kyoto Summer/Spring Program is an annual short-term program
open to both students from international partner institutions anddomestic Kyoto University students. The program is held jointly by
the Kyoto University Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS)
and the Kyoto University Asian Studies Unit (KUASU). Students canselect classes taught mainly in English or mainly in Japanese,enabling them to experience Kyoto University’s cutting-edge
research activities while deepening their understanding ofJapanese culture, language, and society. For the past two years, theprogram has been conducted online and enrollment numbers haveincreased. A new “living with COVID-19” format is about to beimplemented, including the resumption of in-person classes.

Short-Term Outbound Programs
ILAS Seminar (Overseas)

The ILAS Seminar(Overseas) provides
students with theopportunity
toengage in hands-on
training overseas
under the close
guidance of faculty
members, and to learn about the history, geography,
and culture of the destination country or region.

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Kingfisher Global Leadership Program
The Kingfisher GlobalLeadership Programis a US study abroad
program for graduate
and undergraduate
students pursuinginternational careers.
The program provides
students with opportunities to participate in lectures anddiscussions, and to visit international organizations (suchas the World Bank, NASA, and the National Institutes ofHealth), as well as local companies in Washington, DC.

Kyoto University's Seifuso Villa, classified as an
Important Cultural Property by the Government of JapanBon Odori (traditional dance)

Tea ceremony

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