Guide to the Faculty ofAgriculture, Kyoto University
Exchange Programs 2020-2021
Undergraduate Level

Faculty of Agriculture
KYOTO UNIVERSITYCONTENTS
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Flowchart of Application Procedures

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Note:
The Faculty of Agriculture, Kyoto University accepts exchange students from ourpartner institutions based on the student exchange agreement.
If the contents of the agreement differ from this guide, the agreement shall always takeprecedence over this guide.

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Outline
We accept exchange students from our partner institutions based on the student
exchange agreement as “Special Auditor” which is a non-degree seeking status at Kyoto
University’s Faculty of Agriculture.

Academic Calendar (2020-2021)
Fall Semester: October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
Spring Semester: April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
Note: Academic year of Kyoto University begins in April and ends in March.

Eligibility
Each applicant must:(1) Be currently enrolled at a non-Japanese academic institution with which Kyoto
University has a student exchange agreement.
(2) Agree to leave Kyoto University and return to the home institution upon completionof the exchange program.
(3) Have excellent academic and personal records.
(4) Have a concrete purpose for studying in Japan.

Tuition and Fees
Based on the student exchange agreement, exchange students will be exempted fromexamination fees, matriculation fees, and tuition at Kyoto University.

Course Registration
Exchange students may earn a maximum of forty credits per year.
A minimum number of courses to take is set per semester: Seven courses (including amaximum of two Japanese Language courses).
Each course usually comprises 90 minutes of lecture time per week (a course usually
carries two credits). Those who would like to take other than the classroom lecture (e.g.
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For details:
http://www.kais.kyoto-u.ac.jp/japanese/undergraduate/

http://www.z.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/introduction/la-english
Notes:
Almost all the courses at Kyoto University are offered in Japanese. However,more than 200 English-taught courses by the Institute for Liberal Arts andSciences (hereafter ‘ILAS’) are available.
The syllabus for AY 2020-2021 will be updated in late March.
 Japanese Language StudyThe Education Center for Japanese Language and Culture of ‘ILAS’ offers
Japanese language classes in the Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum. These are
divided into five levels: Elementary I, Elementary II, Intermediate I, Intermediate IIand Advanced. Exchange students may take a maximum of six courses persemester.
For details:
http://www.z.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/introduction/education-center-for-japanese/japanese-language-classes/zenkyo-japanese/for-kokanryuugakusei
http://www.z.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/introduction/education-center-for-japanese/japanese-language-classes/zenkyo-japanese/notes

Language Requirements
Those who take Japanese-taught courses should have sufficient Japanese language
proficiency (N1 level Japanese Language Proficiency Test or an equivalent level isdesirable).
Those who take English-taught courses should be proficient in English (TOEFL iBT 79(or equivalent IELTS score) or higher is desirable). Though Japanese language
proficiency is not required, it is preferable to acquire a basic knowledge of Japanese inorder to make life in Japan smoother and easier.

Entering Japan
Those who wish to study at Japanese universities are required to go through certain
procedures. Exchange students at Kyoto University, for example, must possess a valid
passport and ”Student” visa. In order to apply for "Student" visa, an official certificate"Certificate of Eligibility" issued by the Immigration Bureau is required.
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For details:(Student Visa) https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/visa6.html(Certificate of Eligibility) https://kuiso.oc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/visa/proxy/enJapanese nationals may enroll in the Exchange Program without these procedures.

Mandatory Insurance Health insurance
Japanese law stipulates that all university students based in Japan must enroll in thecountry’s National Health Insurance (NHI) program, which costs around 2,000 yenper month. However, the NHI program does not provide full coverage against
death, accidents, loss, fire, or full damages compensation. It is therefore necessary
to enroll in additional insurance programs.
 Gakkensai
Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research (including
additional coverage for commuting accidents)(Premium) 1,000 yen for one year coverage
Note: Each student is responsible for the service fee.
 Gakubai
University Co-op’s Personal Liability Insurance for Students(Premium) approximately 2,000 yen for one year
(Membership fee) 4,000 yen
Only student members of Univ. Co-op can enroll in Gakubai. Therefore, it isrequired to pay the membership fee and become a member of Univ. Co-op at
the same time.
Note: The membership fee is refundable by taking necessary procedures before
leaving Kyoto University.
In addition, international students are advised to purchase travel insurance in theircountries in order to ensure adequate coverage. In case of any emergency, we
recommend students to bring along sufficient funds. (There was a case that a student
had an operation and needed to settle a huge amount of medical fees temporarily.)

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Application Form (Form 1)
Statement of Purpose (Form2)
Official Request for Acceptance (Form3-1)
Recommendation Letter (Form3-2)
Health Certificate (Form4)
One Certificate of Enrollment
One Original Academic Transcript
One Passport Copy (the page with your photo, name, and passport number)
One Copy of the Official Score of Japanese or English Proficiency Test**Japanese Language Proficiency Test, TOEFL-iBT or IELTS (English) areacceptable.
10. Two photos (see “Photo Requirement”)
Note:
Application should be submitted to Kyoto University through the international
office of applicant’s home institution. Applications submitted directly by students
are NOT accepted.

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Flowchart of Application ProceduresSpecial Auditor
Read this guide.

↓Complete application forms with the related documents.

↓Submit all the required application documents to the International Office ofhome institution.

↓Application Deadline-For enrollment in October, 2020: the end of February, 2020-For enrollment in April, 2021: the end of September, 2020

↓Notification of Admission will be sent to the partner institution’s office-For enrollment in October, 2020: in July, 2020-For enrollment in April, 2021: in January, 2021

↓Pre-Arrival Preparation
Information about Visa and Accommodation will be e-mailed to students
directly around July/January.
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<CONTACT ADDRESS>
Student Affairs Office,Faculty of Agriculture,
Kyoto University
Kitashirakawa Oiwake-cho, Sakyo-ku,
Kyoto 606-8502, JAPANE-mail: agri-kyoumu1@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Fax: +81-75-753-6005