International Programs
Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program(Kyoto iUP)

Kyoto University offers double and joint degree programs in diverse fields that provide students withadvanced value-added study opportunities that cannot be provided by a single university.

The Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP)
has been designed to minimize the language and financial hurdles thatoften prevent talented international students from pursuing study, andultimately careers, in Japan. It is a 4.5-year international scholarshipprogram comprising a six-month preparatory course followed by fouryears of undergraduate study. A key feature of the program is that noJapanese language proficiency is required at the outset, as the programprovides an intensive Japanese language component. Admission andtuition fees are exempted, and students receive a monthly scholarshipof up to JPY 120,000 for the 4.5 years of the program.

Graduate School of Letters
Transcending national and cultural borders toopen the door to a transcultural research journey.
Joint master’s degree: Heidelberg University
Double doctoral degree: École des Hautes Études en Sciences
Sociales (EHESS)International Programs

Kyoto iUP Curriculum

1 Stage2 Stage

6Preparatory
Course1styearTraining data scientists who will lead the future
healthcare, disease prevention, and therapy
development through multi-dimensional analysisof the big data related to human life.
Joint doctoral degree: McGill University

2ndyear

Liberal Arts Curriculumfor Undergraduates

3rdyear4thyear

Major Curriculumfor Undergraduates

Graduate School of Engineering
Addressing global and regional environmental
issues in a multi-cultural and multi-linguistic
environment.

Double master's degree: Tsinghua University

Student Voices
Aung Khant Nyar Kyaw

Tiavinka Variany HalimAffiliation: 2nd year of bachelor course,
Faculty of Economics

Affiliation: 2nd year of bachelor course,
chemistry major, Faculty of Science

Kyoto iUP caught my attention because it has so many benefits
for the students. First of all, the fact that Kyoto iUP provides fullfinancial support for the students was the most important
aspect for me. As a student from a developing country, with not
so strong financial support, I prioritized programs that include afull scholarship. Another important factor was the sense ofcommunity iUP provides. The program has allowed me tobecome friends with people from different parts of the world andlearn about their cultures and backgrounds. Of course, there are
difficulties that come along with studying in a new country, and in
a new language. However, the program staff, as well as theprofessors, have been really supportive and helpful.
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Double doctoral degree: University of Glasgow
Joint master’s degree: University of Glasgow, University of Barcelona

Graduate School of Medicine
School of Public Health

Providing students with advanced knowledge
and skills to conduct global researchin the field of public health.

Double master’s degrees (professional): National Taiwan
University, Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University

rdKyoto iUP students attend the same major curriculum classes
as Japanese undergraduate students.

Country of Origin: Myanmar

Global markets, local creativity—cultivatingworld-class researchers in the field of economics
and business.

3 StagendFirst
monthsGraduate School of Medicine

Graduate School of Economics

International Programs

In the first two years of the main program (following the six-month preparatory course), students take liberal arts
courses and fundamental courses in their respective majors, which are taught in English and/or Japanese. The final
two years of the program focus on specific subjects in the students’ majors, which are taught mainly or exclusively inJapanese. The international iUP students attend the same classes as regular Japanese undergraduate students,
which imbues the classes with a rich multicultural component. Upon graduation, students are awarded a bachelor’sdegree in their chosen major. Companies and organizations in the private sector provide various forms of support forthe program, including support for student scholarships.

stDouble and Joint Degree Programs

Country of Origin: IndonesiaOne thing I really love about iUP is how it starts with a tight-knit
international community of incredible, ambitious people. Because ofits design, which begins with a preparatory course, and dormitory life,
we could become close like family—which has been indispensable tome in my study abroad. Transitioning to regular classes, afterwards,
brought me into a contrasting environment of Japanese friends, withwhom I could exchange different ideas, notions and culture. The
gradual transition from international-based to regular classes allows
you to experience so many different things, expand your connections,and broaden your horizons. There are not many programs that let one
experience both the best of regular Japanese and international
education, and I think that’s what makes iUP so special.

Graduate School of Energy Science
Global challenges for secured energy,
carbon neutrality, sustainability, and affordability.

Double master’s degrees: University of Malaya, Chulalongkorn
University, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Double doctoral degree: Zhejiang University, University of Bordeaux

Graduate School of Agriculture
Agricultural sciences for the global future of life,food, and the environment.

Double master’s degrees: IPB University (Bogor AgriculturalUniversity), Gadjah Mada University, Institut Teknologi Bandung,National Taiwan University, Kasetsart University, Mahidol University

Graduate School of Global
Environmental Studies

Establishing a new field of global environmental
sustainability studies that combines the naturalsciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
Double master’s degrees: Mahidol University, IPB University(Bogor Agricultural University), Tsinghua University

Graduate School of Management
Adding a new dimension to business management
studies to cultivate global business leaders.

Double master's degrees (professional): National TaiwanUniversity, Cornell University, Universität Hamburg

16International Programs
Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program(Kyoto iUP)

Kyoto University offers double and joint degree programs in diverse fields that provide students withadvanced value-added study opportunities that cannot be provided by a single university.

The Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP)
has been designed to minimize the language and financial hurdles thatoften prevent talented international students from pursuing study, andultimately careers, in Japan. It is a 4.5-year international scholarshipprogram comprising a six-month preparatory course followed by fouryears of undergraduate study. A key feature of the program is that noJapanese language proficiency is required at the outset, as the programprovides an intensive Japanese language component. Admission andtuition fees are exempted, and students receive a monthly scholarshipof up to JPY 120,000 for the 4.5 years of the program.

Graduate School of Letters
Transcending national and cultural borders toopen the door to a transcultural research journey.
Joint master’s degree: Heidelberg University
Double doctoral degree: École des Hautes Études en Sciences
Sociales (EHESS)International Programs

Kyoto iUP Curriculum

1 Stage

2 Stage

6Preparatory
Course1styearTraining data scientists who will lead the future
healthcare, disease prevention, and therapy
development through multi-dimensional analysisof the big data related to human life.
Joint doctoral degree: McGill University

2ndyear

Liberal Arts Curriculumfor Undergraduates

3rdyear4thyear

Major Curriculumfor Undergraduates

Graduate School of Engineering
Addressing global and regional environmental
issues in a multi-cultural and multi-linguistic
environment.

Double master's degree: Tsinghua University

Student Voices
Aung Khant Nyar Kyaw

Tiavinka Variany Halim

Affiliation: 2nd year of bachelor course,
Faculty of Economics

Affiliation: 2nd year of bachelor course,
chemistry major, Faculty of Science

Kyoto iUP caught my attention because it has so many benefits
for the students. First of all, the fact that Kyoto iUP provides fullfinancial support for the students was the most important
aspect for me. As a student from a developing country, with not
so strong financial support, I prioritized programs that include afull scholarship. Another important factor was the sense ofcommunity iUP provides. The program has allowed me tobecome friends with people from different parts of the world andlearn about their cultures and backgrounds. Of course, there are
difficulties that come along with studying in a new country, and in
a new language. However, the program staff, as well as theprofessors, have been really supportive and helpful.
15

Double doctoral degree: University of Glasgow
Joint master’s degree: University of Glasgow, University of Barcelona

Graduate School of Medicine
School of Public Health

Providing students with advanced knowledge
and skills to conduct global researchin the field of public health.

Double master’s degrees (professional): National TaiwanUniversity, Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol Universityrd

Kyoto iUP students attend the same major curriculum classes
as Japanese undergraduate students.

Country of Origin: Myanmar

Global markets, local creativity—cultivatingworld-class researchers in the field of economics
and business.

3 StagendFirst
monthsGraduate School of Medicine

Graduate School of Economics

International Programs

In the first two years of the main program (following the six-month preparatory course), students take liberal arts
courses and fundamental courses in their respective majors, which are taught in English and/or Japanese. The final
two years of the program focus on specific subjects in the students’ majors, which are taught mainly or exclusively inJapanese. The international iUP students attend the same classes as regular Japanese undergraduate students,
which imbues the classes with a rich multicultural component. Upon graduation, students are awarded a bachelor’s
degree in their chosen major. Companies and organizations in the private sector provide various forms of support forthe program, including support for student scholarships.

stDouble and Joint Degree Programs

Country of Origin: Indonesia

One thing I really love about iUP is how it starts with a tight-knit
international community of incredible, ambitious people. Because ofits design, which begins with a preparatory course, and dormitory life,
we could become close like family—which has been indispensable tome in my study abroad. Transitioning to regular classes, afterwards,
brought me into a contrasting environment of Japanese friends, withwhom I could exchange different ideas, notions and culture. The
gradual transition from international-based to regular classes allows
you to experience so many different things, expand your connections,and broaden your horizons. There are not many programs that let one
experience both the best of regular Japanese and international
education, and I think that’s what makes iUP so special.

Graduate School of Energy Science
Global challenges for secured energy,
carbon neutrality, sustainability, and affordability.

Double master’s degrees: University of Malaya, Chulalongkorn
University, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
Double doctoral degree: Zhejiang University, University of Bordeaux

Graduate School of Agriculture
Agricultural sciences for the global future of life,
food, and the environment.

Double master’s degrees: IPB University (Bogor AgriculturalUniversity), Gadjah Mada University, Institut Teknologi Bandung,National Taiwan University, Kasetsart University, Mahidol University

Graduate School of Global
Environmental Studies

Establishing a new field of global environmental
sustainability studies that combines the naturalsciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
Double master’s degrees: Mahidol University, IPB University(Bogor Agricultural University), Tsinghua University

Graduate School of Management
Adding a new dimension to business management
studies to cultivate global business leaders.

Double master's degrees (professional): National TaiwanUniversity, Cornell University, Universität Hamburg

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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.
SpringSummerAutumn

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.

17Kingfisher 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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