Application Guidelines
for October 2025 Enrollment

KYOTO UNIVERSITY

International Undergraduate Program(Kyoto iUP)

Contents
1.

Program Overview ...................................................................................................... 1

2.

Eligibility Requirements ............................................................................................. 4

3.

Admission Process ...................................................................................................... 5

4.

Application and Enrollment Schedule ....................................................................... 6

5.

Application Fee ............................................................................................................ 7

6.

Application Documents ................................................................................................ 8

7.

Qualifying Tests .......................................................................................................... 13

8.

Scholarships and Support .......................................................................................... 13

9.

Other Matters ............................................................................................................. 14

10.

Contact Information ................................................................................................... 14
Appendix 1 (Acceptable Standardized Tests)........................................................... 15
Appendix 2 (Documents to be Submitted by March 14) ......................................... 18

Notes:- These guidelines are correct as of July 1, 2024. Kyoto University reserves the right to make any necessarychanges to matters such as application and tuition fees without prior notice.
- All dates and times stated in this document are in Japan Standard Time (JST).

1. Program Overview
Since its establishment in 1897, Kyoto University has endeavored to provide high-quality
education and advance the frontiers of scientific research. Through its general and specialized
education programs, it seeks to cultivate global leaders for the 21st century.
Since its foundation, the university has maintained a tradition of respecting and encouraging
academic freedom—a tradition which is at the heart of the Kyoto University International
Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP), an innovative undergraduate program for international
students.
Kyoto iUP comprises a six-month preparatory course followed by a four-year undergraduate
course. In the first two-and-a-half years, students develop an essential understanding of core
subjects in both English and Japanese, and acquire sufficient Japanese language proficiency toattend specialized lectures and pursue advanced studies in Japanese in their final two years.
In addition to cultivating language proficiency and a multicultural mindset, the four-and-a-halfyear program is also designed to encourage students to exercise initiative and develop flexible
thinking. Upon completing the program, students will have in-depth expertise in their chosen
field and an extensive understanding of the world. These qualities open the doors to leadershiproles in various sectors of international society.
Kyoto iUP students receive comprehensive support during all phases of the program, benefitingfrom the experience accumulated by the university throughout its long history of fosteringinternational students from around the globe and supporting them in their studies, research,
daily life, and career development.

Key Features and Details
 6-month Preparatory Course and 4-year Undergraduate Course

Kyoto iUP comprises a six-month preparatory course and a four-year undergraduate
course. Upon graduation, Kyoto iUP students will be awarded a bachelor’s degree in theirselected major.

 Choose from a Wide Range of Faculties

Students on the program can enroll in any of the faculties and departments listed in Table
1 (on the following page). Applicants should select a faculty/department appropriate totheir academic interests. If they are interested in more than one faculty/department, they
can provisionally select up to three faculties/departments at the time of application. Theirpreferences will be discussed during the interview, and when they receive the notificationof the second screening result, they will also be notified of the faculty in which they willenroll. They will be formally enrolled in the faculty after they have passed the Qualifying
Test, which can be taken after completion of the Preparatory Course.

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Table 1: Available Faculties*1
Faculty

Faculty of Integrated Human Studies
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Science*2
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences*3

Faculty of Engineering*2

Faculty of Agriculture*2*4

Department- Mathematical Sciences- Physics and Astrophysics- Earth and Planetary Sciences- Chemistry- Biological Sciences- Pharmaceutical Sciences- Civil, Environmental and Resources Engineering- Architecture- Engineering Science- Electrical and Electronic Engineering- Informatics and Mathematical Science- Chemical Science and Technology- Bioresource Science (Agricultural Biology)- Applied Life Sciences (Agricultural Chemistry)- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering- Food and Environmental Economics- Forest and Biomaterials Science*1 The program does not currently offer enrollment in the Faculties of Letters or Medicine.

*2 Applicants seeking to enroll in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture must specify

the department(s) in which they wish to enroll at the time of application.

*3 The Division of Pharmacy (a 6-year program for training pharmacists) does not participate in thisprogram.

*4 The Department of Food Science and Biotechnology does not participate in this program.

 No Japanese Language Proficiency Required
Japanese language proficiency is not required at the time of application. Students will be
provided with intensive Japanese language courses in the first six months of the program,followed by approximately two years of advanced courses. Students will have sufficientproficiency to attend regular undergraduate course lectures and seminars in Japanese fromtheir third year at the latest.
To applicants:
Applicants must have a strong motivation to learn the Japanese language in order to gain the
proficiency required to understand classes in their chosen subjects taught in Japanese.

 Online Application
The admission process comprises two simple steps: document review and interview. The
application procedure, including the submission of documents, will be conducted online
via the Online Application System. The interview will be held online or in-person.

 Qualifying Tests

Students who perform sufficiently in the Japanese language studies and foundation
subjects and complete the Preparatory Course can go on to take the Qualifying Test
prepared by the faculty specified in their admission offer. After passing the Qualifying
Test, the students can proceed to study in the faculty.

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After enrollment
Kyoto iUP students will be enrolled in the faculty as regular undergraduate degree-seeking
students. In the first two years of the program, they will study liberal arts courses and major
subjects of their choice in English and/or Japanese with other degree-seeking students. This will
be followed by two years of specialized education in their chosen major, which will be taught
mainly, or exclusively, in Japanese.

 Scholarships and Support

Merit-based scholarships that include full or partial admission/tuition fee waivers andmonthly allowances are available. Accommodation in Kyoto University’s Hyakumanben
International House (dormitory) is available for the first two years of the program.

Number of Places

30 students will be admitted in October 2025. They are expected to complete the four-year
undergraduate degree course in March 2030.
For reference
Table 2: Number of students who passed the Kyoto iUP second screening (2022–2024) andNumber of students who applied as their first choice (2024)
Number of students
who passed the second screening

Faculty/Department
Faculty of Integrated Human Studies
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Science

2022

2023

2024

1
1

1
1
1
1
1
-

2
1

1
2
1
4
5

- Mathematical Sciences- Physics and Astrophysics- Earth and Planetary Sciences- Chemistry- Biological Sciences

1
2-

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering

12- Civil, Environmental and Resources Engineering- Architecture- Engineering Science- Electrical and Electronic Engineering- Informatics and Mathematical Science- Chemical Science and Technology

1
1
2
3
2
3

Faculty of Agriculture5- Bioresource Science (Agricultural Biology)- Applied Life Sciences (Agricultural Chemistry)- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering- Food and Environmental Economics- Forest and Biomaterials Science

1
2
1
1

Total

30

3

1
1
1
3
5

10
1
1
1
3
1
3

3
1
1
1

24

1
1
2
4
6

1
2

2
11
1
2
3
2
3

4
1
1
1
1

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Number of
students who
applied as theirfirst choice

2024
46
23
23
74
104
24
29
3
19
29

17
256
24
30
43
61
69
29

33
8
8
10
5
2

576

2. Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must satisfy both of the following requirements, 1 and 2:
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2

Applicants must be non-Japanese citizens, and must have obtained “Student” status ofresidence at the time of enrollment.
Note: Persons with dual nationality that includes Japanese are eligible to apply provided they choose
to adopt the nationality of the other country by the time of enrollment.

Applicants must fulfill at least one of the following five conditions:a) Have completed or be expected to complete at least 12 years of primary to secondary
education, or less than 12 years of formal education that is recognized as equivalentby the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT)＊1, in a country other than Japan by September 30, 2025b) Have completed or be expected to complete at least 12 years of primary to secondary
education at an educational institution located in Japan, based on a non-Japanese
education system and recognized by MEXT, by September 30, 2025c) Have completed or be expected to complete 12 years of primary to secondary
education at an educational institution accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Council of International Schools (CIS), theAssociation of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the New England Associationof Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the North Central Association Commission on
Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation
Commission (NWAC), or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools on
Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) by September 30, 2025d) Have been awarded an International Baccalaureate, German Abitur, French
Baccalaureate, General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A Level),International A Levels, or European Baccalaureate by September 30, 2025e) Have an academic background that is recognized by Kyoto University as equivalentto a) above before the admission process begins. Applicants must be at least 18 years
old by April 1, 2026.
⇒ If applicable, please see Eligibility Screening Process*1List of Courses of Foreign Schools Corresponding to Upper Secondary Schools Designated by MEXT

(less than 12 years education)

Eligibility Screening Process (Only mandatory for applicants to whom 2e), above, applies)
Applicants who intend to apply with the eligibility described in 2e), above, must complete the eligibility
screening process by submitting the documents listed below via the inquiry form on the website between
July 1 and October 18, 2024.
Eligibility Screening Documents
1 Resume of educational history from primary to current institution, which includes the name, address,
and URL of each institution, and enrollment/completion dates
2 Photocopy of the graduation certificate or certificate of expected graduation from the applicant’s
secondary school/high school (Form A*2 may be used)
3 Copy of passport pages containing the applicant’s name, photograph, passport number, nationality,and expiration date.
*2 Refer to page 94Note:- Applicants may be asked to submit documents other than those listed above, if necessary.
- Applicants for whom the eligibility screening process is not mandatory may also apply for it voluntarily,
regardless of which eligibility requirements they meet.

3. Admission Process
Application Period: November 1–December 2, 2024 (5 p.m. JST)First Screening: Document Review(Application deadline: 5 p.m. on December 2, 2024) ⇒ See page 7

The first screening will be a careful examination of the application documents andaccompanying materials. The application documents must be submitted through the Online
Application System. The results will be announced via the Online Application System on
February 7, 2025.
To shortlisted applicants:
Shortlisted applicants must send their original application documents to the Kyoto iUP Admissions
Office via registered mail to arrive by March 14, 2025. ⇒ See Appendix 2 on page 18
Note: The expenses required to send the application documents by registered mail must be borne by theapplicant.

Second Screening: Interview (February 27–March 14, 2025)

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed online or in-person. The interviews will be held
between February 27 and March 14, 2025.
Note:- It is the applicants’ responsibility to check their email for notifications about the interviews andapplication process.
- The expenses to attend the interview must be borne by the applicant.

Notification of Selection Results (April 4, 2025)

Applicants will receive an electronic copy of the result letter via the Online Application
System on April 4, 2025.
Note:- Admission decisions are non-negotiable.
- Admission deferrals will not be accepted.
- The Admissions Office will not respond to any inquiries regarding admission decisions.
- Applicants who apply with predicted scores/grades must submit the actual scores/grades at a later datewhen requested to do so by the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office. We request that schools predict applicants’scores as accurately as possible to prevent a discrepancy between the final scores/grades and the predicted
ones. Additionally, the subjects in which the final scores/grades are awarded should be the same as thoseof the predicted ones.

Confirmation of Intent to Enroll (must be received by May 7, 2025)

Successful candidates must notify the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office of their intent to enroll by
May 7, 2025. Upon receipt of the letter confirming the applicant’s intent to enroll, the Kyoto
iUP Admissions Office will contact the applicant regarding the details of the enrollment
procedures, including visa application.

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4. Application and Enrollment Schedule
Check Eligibility Requirements ⇒ See page 4
If you satisfy Requirement 1 and2e) is applicable to you

If you satisfy Requirement 1 andat least one of 2a), 2b), 2c), or 2d)

Eligibility Screening Process

The required documents must be sent via
online inquiry form between July 1 andOctober 18, 2024.

Apply for the First Screening (Document Review)

November 1–December 2, 2024

- All application documents must be uploaded to the Online Application System by the application
deadline.
- The application fee (JPY 9,800) must be paid by December 2, 2024.
Note: Evidence of the payment must be uploaded as well.

⇒ See Page 7

Notification of the First Screening Result

February 7, 2025

If you pass the first screening

Second Screening (Interview)

February 27–March 14, 2025

- The interview is conducted online or in-person.
- Shortlisted applicants must send their original application documents to the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office byregistered mail to arrive by March 14, 2025. ⇒ See Appendix 2 on page 18

Notification of the Second Screening Result

April 4, 2025

If you pass the second screening

Confirm Intent to Enroll

By May 7, 2025

Prepare for Study in Japan

Mid-May–Mid-September 2025

Arrive in Japan

By the End of September 2025

Enroll in the Preparatory Course

October 1, 2025

Take Qualifying Test for Chosen Faculty

January–February 2026

Enroll in the Undergraduate Course

April 2026

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5. Application Fee
The Kyoto iUP application fee is JPY 9,800. Application fee waivers are not available. The fee
must be paid via the “Examination Settlement Service” payment system* between November
1 and December 2, 2024 (5 p.m. JST).
The detailed instructions on how to pay are displayed on Online Application System.
*URL: https://www3.univ-jp.com/kyoto-u/en/iup/Important Points to Note:- When entering your email address, please be sure to use the same address that you entered into theOnline Application System.
- The “Payment Certificate” (in PDF format) must be uploaded to the Online Application System. It
must be submitted “as is” in the PDF format that will be generated automatically by the Examination
Settlement Service. Do not trim or otherwise edit the data.
- A processing fee (JPY 650) will be charged. Applicants are responsible for the payment.
- The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Any payment that is mistakenly made for purposes other than the Kyoto iUP application fee is also
non-refundable and will not be recognized as a valid payment of the Kyoto iUP application fee.
- Applicants are responsible for completing the payment correctly within the application period. The
Admissions Office will not contact applicants who have failed to make the payment, or who havefailed to upload the “Payment Certificate.” The applications of persons who have failed to complete
these procedures will not be considered valid or accepted for any reasons.
- Please note that the application fee and processing fee are subject to change without advance notice.

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6. Application Documents
Application Period: November 1–December 2, 2024 (5 p.m. JST)All documents must be received by the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office during the application
period. Applications, including the submission of the required documents, must be made via
the Online Application System.
The application documents must be prepared in English. If documents are in a language otherthan English, the original documents and their English translation must be submitted together.
The English translation must be certified by the issuing school or by a notary office.
Some of the documents must be uploaded by the relevant school. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to make the necessary arrangements to ensure that all required documents andinformation are uploaded to the Online Application System during the application period
specified above. After uploading the documents and other information, please be sure to click
the “Complete” button otherwise your application will not be received. Late or incomplete
applications will not be considered.
For documents such as Form B and Form C, which are to be prepared by the school andsubmitted directly via the Online Application System, it is the applicant’s responsibility tocontact the submitter to confirm receipt of the e-mail message that is automatically sent tothe submitter by the Online Application System, as well as the submission status of the
documents and any other information that should be noted regarding the preparation of the
documents.
In addition to the above, applicants who pass the first screening must send original copies ofthe designated application documents to the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office via registered mailto arrive by March 14, 2025. For further details, please refer to Appendix 2.
Application and supporting documents submitted to the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office will
not be returned.

Online Application System

Please apply through the Online Application System and upload the necessary documents andinformation to the system.
URL: https://admission.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp
The application period is November 1–December 2, 2024 (5 p.m. JST).
The Online Application System will automatically close at 5 p.m. on December 2.

8Documents to be Submitted by the Application Deadline
The application forms (Forms A, B, C, and D) can be downloaded from the following website:
URL: https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/apply/
If it is necessary for a school to upload an application document, the applicant must send arequest to them via the Online Application System. It is not necessary for them to create an
account to log into the system. For details of how to send a request for the upload of documents,
please refer to the “User Manual” of the Online Application System.
When preparing and submitting the application, be sure to carefully read all of the instructions
provided on the cover page of each form (Forms A, B, C, and D).
Document

To beuploaded by

Details1

Digital identification
photographApplicant2

Copy of passport

Applicant3

Application fee
payment certificate

Applicant4

School transcripts

ApplicantA digital photograph of the applicant taken within the last
six months. The photo must be taken with no hat or head
covering, unless there are religious or medical reasons for
such.
Copied page(s) containing the applicant’s name,photograph, passport number, nationality, and expiration
date. If the applicant does not have a passport, a copy ofhis/her official photo ID, which includes the applicant’sname and nationality and its English translation must be
included. The English translation may be prepared by theapplicant.
Evidence that the application fee has been paid to “Kyoto
iUP” via the Examination Settlement Service. The
payment certificate must be submitted “as is” in the PDF
format that will be generated automatically by the
Examination Settlement Service. Do not trim or otherwise
edit the data.
Official transcripts covering the applicant’s entire time atsecondary/high school from his/her first year to thepresent or graduation. Official transcripts must be issued
to the applicant by the school. Higher education(university) transcripts are also required if applicable.
Form A must be completed by the secondary/high schoolfrom which the applicant graduated or is expected tograduate.

or5Form A(Certificate of
Graduation/
Expected Graduation)

SchoolApplicantorSchoolA copy of the original certificate of graduation or highschool diploma can also be substituted instead of Form A.
The document must include the date ofgraduation/expected graduation from the secondary/highschool and the name of the school. It must be issued tothe applicant by the school in English.
Please be sure to read all of the instructions on the forms
when preparing and submitting this form.

9Document
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Form B(Evaluation)

To beuploaded by

School/Others*1

Details
Form B must be filled out in English by a staff memberof the secondary/high school that the applicant currently
attends or has most recently attended, or by a third party.
They must be familiar with the applicant’s academic
performance during secondary/high school.
Only Form B can be used. No other forms will be
accepted. Please be sure to read all of the instructions on
the forms when preparing and submitting this form.

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Either a specified English proficiency test result or Form C is required.
English proficiency
ApplicantApplicants are required to have their English proficiency*2
certified by one of the English proficiency tests listed
test result
below. They must upload a copy of their test results to theOnline Application System, and also make the following(TOEFL/IELTS)
arrangements so that the Kyoto iUP Admissions Officecan verify the results.
Note: The results submitted must have been awarded fortests taken after November 1, 2022.

- TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition/PBT(https://www.ets.org/toefl):
Applicants must request the test center to send the score
report directly to Kyoto University.
Kyoto University’s TOEFL Institution Code is C447
(Kyoto University - International Undergraduate
Program).
Note: MyBest scores and TOEFL ITP results are notaccepted.

- IELTS Academic (https://www.ielts.org):
Once applicants have uploaded a copy of their score
sheet (Test Report Form) to the Online Application
System, no further action is required. The Admissions
Office can verify the result via the IELTS website using
the TRF number.
For reference
Applicants are expected to have adequate English proficiency.
Although there is no specific minimum score for the English
proficiency requirement, the following are typical scores ofsuccessful candidates:
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 6.5

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TOEFL PBT: 580

Document
Form C(English Proficiency

To beuploaded by

Details

School/Others*1

Applicants who are native speakers of English or who
have/will have completed their secondary education in
English* may submit Form C instead of an English
proficiency test result.

Evaluation Form)

Form C must be filled out in English by a staff memberof the secondary/high school that the applicant currently
attends or has most recently attended, or by a third party.
Please be sure to read all the instructions on the forms
when preparing and submitting this form.
Note: “who have/will have completed their secondary
education in English” refers to persons for whom all
lectures and classes, except for language classes, wereconducted in English for at least five years during theirsecondary education.

*

8Standardized test
result*2

ApplicantorSchoolApplicants must submit their official results for at least
one of the standardized tests listed in Appendix 1. If the
final score will not be available by the application
deadline, an official predicted score certificate isacceptable.
If neither the final nor predicted scores are available by
the application deadline, applicants can complete theirapplication without including the standardized test
results. In this case, please select “Cannot submit any
score” in the “Document Upload” section of the Online
Application System and state the reason in the “Remarks”
column. Please note, however, that the applicants must
submit scores as soon as they are available (by the timeof the interview at the latest).
Note: Applicants who apply with predicted scores/grades must
submit the actual scores/grades at a later date whenrequested to do so by the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office.
We request that schools predict applicants’ scores as
accurately as possible to prevent a discrepancy between
the final scores/grades and the predicted ones.
Additionally, the subjects in which the final scores/grades
are awarded should be the same as those of the predictedones.
 Applicants who wish to submit the results of a test otherthan those listed in Appendix 1 must contact the Kyoto
iUP Admissions Office by October 18, 2024, to confirm
whether or not the test results will be accepted as part of
the application. The results of tests other than those listed
in Appendix 1 that are submitted without any priorconfirmation will not be accepted.

119Form D(Essay)Applicant

The essay must be written in English within 600 words,
and submitted using Form D. Only Form D can be used.
No other forms will be accepted.

*1

If it is not possible to have the documents prepared by the relevant school, they can be provided by aperson outside of the school. In this case, the person who prepares the documents must be well acquainted
with the applicant’s academic performance during secondary/high school, and must specify his/her
relationship to the applicant in the form. Please see the instructions on the relevant forms for details.

*2

The requirements regarding the submission of the English proficiency test result and standardized test
result may change due to unavoidable situations, such as pandemics. Any changes will be announced on
the Kyoto iUP website.

Additional supporting documents such as those relating to extracurricular activities may besubmitted via the Online Application System, but the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office cannot
guarantee that they will be considered in the application process.

127. Qualifying Tests
Students who perform sufficiently in the Japanese language studies and foundation subjects
and complete the Preparatory Course can go on to take the Qualifying Test prepared by thefaculty specified in their admission offer. After passing the Qualifying Test, the students canproceed to study in the faculty from April 1, 2026. The fee for the Qualifying Test is JPY
17,000. Fee waivers are not available. Please note that the fee is subject to change without
advance notice.

8. Scholarships and Support
Scholarships and Fee Waivers

Merit-based scholarships that include full or partial admission and tuition fee waivers anda monthly allowance of up to JPY 120,000 for four-and-a-half years are available. Please
note that the fee is subject to change without advance notice.
Admission Fee

Tuition Fee

Preparatory Course

JPY 28,200
Full waiver available

JPY 296,000 (6 months)
Full waiver available

Undergraduate Course

JPY 282,000
Full waiver available

JPY 535,800 (Annual)
Full and partial waivers available

Accommodation

Accommodation in Kyoto University’s Hyakumanben International House (dormitory) isavailable for the first two years of the program (i.e. the tenancy for the initial 12 months
can be extended for a maximum of 12 more months). Please visit the following website formore information about the Hyakumanben International House:
https://kuiso.oc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/housing/hyakumanben/en

Preliminary Japanese language lessons

If deemed necessary (based on their Japanese language ability), successful candidates will
be provided with preliminary Japanese language lessons before the commencement of the
Preparatory Course. The tuition and textbook fees will be covered by the university.

Student Support

Various forms of support for study, student life, and career development, including student
tutoring services, are offered to all Kyoto iUP students.

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9. Other Matters
Fraudulent Statements and Information

It is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that all information provided in their application,
supporting documents, and interviews is truthful and accurate. If any reasonable grounds
are found to indicate that false information has been provided, the application will berejected immediately, or the student’s enrollment will be terminated.

Data Protection

The Kyoto iUP Admissions Office is responsible for the secure protection of data andinformation provided in applications and accompanying documents. Information provided
will not be used for purposes other than admissions and program development.

10. Contact Information
Address: Kyoto iUP Admissions Office, Kyoto University
Yoshida International House Bldg. (B1), Yoshida South Campus,
Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan

If you have any inquiries, please first refer to the following website. If your inquiries are notanswered by the information on the website, please send us your inquiries via the inquiry
form on the website.
Kyoto iUP website: https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/
FAQ: https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/faq/
Inquiry form: https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/contact/

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Appendix 1

Acceptable Standardized Tests
Applicants must submit official score/grade reports for one or more of the standardized tests
listed in Tables A, B, and C and satisfy the following subject requirements.
Subject Requirements① Those applying to the Faculties of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, orAgriculture must include score/grade reports for the following subjects:
1)2)Mathematics (higher levels are preferable)
Science (at least two science subjects from among physics, chemistry, and biology)

Note: Those applying to the Faculty of Engineering must include grades for both physics andchemistry (or equivalent subjects).
② Those applying to the Faculties of Integrated Human Studies or Economics must
include score/grade reports for the following subject:
1)

Mathematics (standard levels are acceptable)③ Those applying to the Faculties of Education or Law: No specific subject requirements

A. International Tests
Name of test
SAT
(Scholastic
Assessment Test)

Requirements
The results of an SAT Reasoning Test
taken on or before December 7, 2024, areacceptable.

How to submit- Upload a copy of your results,

Note: Please refer to page 11 in case the scores cannot
be submitted by the application deadline.

- Request the test institution to send
your score report directly to
Kyoto University (Institution
code:
7741 Kyoto University IUP).

 The scores of the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) are
not acceptable.

EJU(Examination forJapanese University
Admission forInternational
Students)

The results of tests taken in either English
or Japanese on or before November 10,
2024, are acceptable.
Note: Applicants to whom “Subject Requirements①” applies must submit the score of theMathematics Course 2 test.

and- Upload a copy of your results or
test voucher, so that the Kyoto
iUP Admissions Office can verify
your score using your registration
number.

 If the results have not been issued at the time of
application, please upload the test voucher.

ACT(American College
Testing)

The results of tests taken on or before
October 26, 2024, are acceptable.
The writing test is not mandatory.

- Upload a copy of your results,

Note: Applicants to whom “Subject Requirements①” applies must satisfy the requirements bysubmitting their scores for both the
Mathematics and Science sections.

- Request the test institution to send
your score report directly to
Kyoto University(Institution code: 1745).

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and

B. International Qualifications
Name of test
General Certificate of
Education Advanced
Level (GCE A Level)/International A Level

Requirements
The result certificate or official document ofpredicted grades is required.

How to submit- Upload a copy of yourcertificate*

Note: The following types of certificates are not acceptable:- International General Certificate of Secondary
Education (IGCSE)- General Certificate of Secondary Education(GCSE)
 For Applicants to whom “Subject Requirements ①”
applies:- Higher-level mathematics (“Mathematics
Further”) is highly recommended.
- Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level scores are notacceptable.
 For Applicants to whom “Subject Requirements ②”
applies, AS Level Mathematics scores are
acceptable.

International
Baccalaureate (IB)
DiplomaAdvanced Placement(AP)

The result certificate or official document ofpredicted grades is required.

- Upload a copy of yourcertificate*Note: Applicants may submit an “Extended Essay (EE)” in
addition to documents showing their scores for eachsubject.
 Applicants to whom “Subject Requirements ①”
applies are highly recommended to take higher-level
mathematics (“Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
HL”).

Applicants are required to take five or more AP
subjects. They are also required to submit their
AP scores along with their SAT Reasoning Test
results.

- Upload a copy of yourresults,

Note:
 For Applicants to whom “Subject Requirements ①”
applies:- “Calculus BC” is highly recommended.
- The subjects “Environmental Science” and“Psychology” are not acceptable as equivalents tothe subject “2) Science.”- If you choose “Physics” as one of the science
subjects, you must take a combination of “Physics
1 and Physics 2” or “Physics C: Electricity andMagnetism and Physics C: Mechanics.”- Request the test
institution to send yourscore report directly to
Kyoto University(Institution code:
7741 Kyoto University
IUP).

and

* Applicants who pass the first screening must send the original certificate or a certified copy to the Kyoto

iUP Admissions Office via registered mail to arrive by March 14, 2025 (see Appendix 2).

Note: Applicants who apply with predicted scores/grades must submit the actual scores/grades at a later date when requested to
do so by the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office. We request that schools predict applicants’ scores as accurately as possible
to prevent a discrepancy between the final scores/grades and the predicted ones. Additionally, the subjects in which thefinal scores/grades are awarded should be the same as those of the predicted ones.


Applicants who wish to submit the results of a test other than those listed in Appendix 1 must contact the Kyoto iUP
Admissions Office by October 18, 2024, to confirm whether or not the test results will be accepted as part of theapplication. The results of tests other than those listed in Appendix 1 that are submitted without any prior confirmation
will not be accepted.

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C. Country-Specific Standardized Tests
Country/region
China
FranceGermany
Hong Kong
Korea
Malaysia

Name of test
National Higher Education Entrance Examination(GAOKAO)
Baccalaureate (predicted grades are acceptable)
Abitur (predicted grades are acceptable)
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
Examination (HKDSE)(predicted scores are acceptable)
College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
Malaysia Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Peperiksaan Semester Program Matrikulasi(PSPM)
Note: In the case of PSPM, the examination results
for the first semester are acceptable aspredicted scores.

MyanmarSingapore
TaiwanThailand

VietnamMatriculation Examination

How to submit- Upload a copy of your results*- Upload a copy of your certificate*- Upload a copy of your certificate*- Upload a copy of your results*- Upload a copy of your results*- Upload a copy of your results*
or(in the case of UEC 2024)- Send your results via the message
field in the Online Application
System*- Upload a copy of your results*

Note: Only applicants who have already taken theexamination can apply, and they must submit
their results.

Singapore-Cambridge GCE (Advanced Level)
Examination(predicted grades are acceptable)
Taiwan General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT)- Upload a copy of your results*

Note: Applicants with “Subject Requirements” must
include the subject “Natural Science.”- Upload a copy of your results*
or(in the case of GSAT 2025)- Send your result via the message
field in the Online Application
System*Ordinary National Education Test (O-net)- Upload a copy of your results*

Note: Only applicants who have already taken theexamination can apply, and they must submit
their results.

Vietnam National High School
Examination

Graduation- Upload a copy of your results*

Note: Only applicants who have already taken theexamination can apply, and they must submit
their results.

*Applicants who pass the first screening must also send the original documents or certified copies to the

Kyoto iUP Admissions Office by registered mail to arrive by March 14, 2025 (see Appendix 2).

Note: Applicants who apply with predicted scores/grades must submit the actual scores/grades at a later date when requested to
do so by the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office. We request that schools predict applicants’ scores as accurately as possible
to prevent a discrepancy between the final scores/grades and the predicted ones. Additionally, the subjects in which thefinal scores/grades are awarded should be the same as those of the predicted ones.

 Applicants who wish to submit the results of a test other than those listed in Appendix 1 must contact the Kyoto iUP

Admissions Office by October 18, 2024, to confirm whether or not the test results will be accepted as part of theapplication. The results of tests other than those listed in Appendix 1 that are submitted without any prior confirmation
will not be accepted.

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(Only for shortlisted applicants)

Appendix 2Documents to be Submitted by March 14, 2025
In order to ensure the authenticity of submitted documents, shortlisted applicants are requested tosubmit the ORIGINAL COPIES of the following documents. For documents that can only be issued
once, such as diplomas and academic transcripts, certified copies* are acceptable instead of the originals.
All documents must reach the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office via registered mail by March 14, 2025.
*A certified copy is a copy of the original document that has been deemed equivalent to the original by meansof an official seal from a school or by a notary office.
Type of document
1 School transcripts
2 Form A/(Certificate of
Graduation/
Expected
Graduation)
3 Form B(Evaluation)

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5

Englishproficiency test
result/Form CStandardized test
resultForm A/Certificate
issued by the school
Graduation diploma

TOEFL
IELTS
Form CSAT/APEJU
ACTGCE Advanced Level/
International A Level(including predictedgrades)IB(International
Baccalaureate)(including predictedgrades）
Country-SpecificStandardized Test

What is required to be submitted
Original documents or certified copies
Original document
Certified copy
Original document
The document can be sent directly from the school byregistered mail, or by the applicant. If it is sent by theapplicant, it must be officially sealed in an envelope by
the school, so that the applicant cannot see the contents.
If you have already requested the test institution to send
the score report directly to Kyoto University, no further
action is required. (Institution code: C447)
No further action is required.
Original document
If you have already requested the test institution to send
your score report directly to Kyoto University, no further
action is required.
(Institution code: 7741 Kyoto University IUP)
If you have already uploaded a copy of the score sheet
or voucher to the Online Application System, no further
action is required.
If you have already requested the test institution to send
your score report directly to Kyoto University, no further
action is required. (Institution code: 1745)
Original document or certified copy
Applicants who apply with predicted scores/grades
must submit the actual scores/grades at a later datewhen requested to do so by the Kyoto iUP Admissions
Office. We request that schools predict applicants’scores as accurately as possible to prevent a
discrepancy between the final scores/grades and thepredicted ones. Additionally, the subjects in which thefinal scores/grades are awarded should be the same as
those of the predicted ones.
Original document or certified copy

Address: Kyoto iUP Admissions Office, Kyoto University
Yoshida International House Bldg. (B1), Yoshida South Campus,
Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan

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How to create a certified copy of a document
1. Prepare the original document.
Original Document

2. Have your school or a notary office make a copy of the original.
Copy ofOriginal Document

3. The school or notary office will add a comment together with their official seal in themargin or on the back of the document certifying that the copy is equivalent to the original.
Copy ofOriginal Document
Comment
Seal

Example: I hereby attest that this is a true copy ofthe original document.
Year/Month/Day
Name of Institution

Note: A copy of a certified document is not acceptable.

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Official Seal

Kyoto University
Kyoto iUP Admissions Office
URL: https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/