Comprehensive Supportfor International Student LifeKIZUNA

Student Lounge for Intercultural Exchange
Student Lounge KI-ZU-NA (KIZUNA) is a place forstudents to create bonds of friendship acrossborders. The facility features a Reading Room,stocked with extensive collection of language
learning materials available for studying, andfacilitates language exchange opportunities.
KIZUNA also organizes many activities to experience
Japanese culture such as tea ceremonies, origami,
and calligraphy for international exchange.

Various support for study and daily life of students (Mentors and Tutors)
In addition to the regular support provided by theAcademic Affairs Office, Kyoto iUP students receive
a comprehensive and diverse support systems toensure a fulfilling student life. All students are
assigned a mentor throughout the whole program,enabling them to consult with academic matters.
Also, all students are assigned an individual tutor
until the end of their second year of undergraduate
study. Tutors are senior students and provide
advice on school and daily life.

MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER

Kyoto University International Houses
Kyoto iUP students are provided withaccommodation in the university's international
dormitory. Every student has their own private
furnished room with air conditioning, free internet
access and bedding. The dormitory also has acommunal lounge where students can interact andsocialize. Around the dormitory there are many
convenient facilities within walking distance such as
supermarkets, 24-hour convenience stores,restaurants, post office, and clinics.

Kyoto iUP, Kyoto University
Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 Japanemail: kyoto_iup@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

Kyoto University

International Undergraduate ProgramA Unique Opportunityfor Undergraduate Study in Japan

After Graduation: Diverse Future Opportunities
Kyoto University provides extensive career support both for students who are aiming to continue tograduate studies in master and doctoral programs, as well as for those who are seeking employment inand outside Japan. A large number of Japanese companies are actively recruiting talented international
students and some of them offer internship programs for Kyoto iUP students.

4.5-year program comprising a six-month preparatory course followedby four years of undergraduate studies
Graduates earn a bachelor's degree in their chosen field of specialization
No Japanese language proficiency required at the outset
Intensive Japanese language training throughout the program
which enables students to acquire academic-level language proficiency
Financial supports including admission/tuition fee waivers
and monthly scholarships

Step

6months

Preparatory Course- Intensive Japanese language
and culture study- English-taught seminars
in natural andsocial sciences

Academic&Research Sectors

Master's Programs
Doctoral Programs

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in Japan!

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Employment in Companies &Organizations

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Private&Public Sectors

1styear2 ndyear

Liberal Arts Curriculumfor Undergraduates- Liberal arts lectures andseminars conducted in English
and Japanese for all major fields- Approximately 300 courses
offered in English- Intermediate and advanced
Japanese language classes

3 rdyear

4 thyear

Major Curriculumfor Undergraduates- Courses in your chosen major field,
including discussions and assignments,
conducted mainly in Japanese- Opportunities for internships atJapanese corporations

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AcadeKyoto iUP students take the same major curriculum for undergraduates with Japanese students.

The Fast Track to Becoming
a Japanese-speaking Specialist

Experience
the Cultural Heart of Japan!

Kyoto iUP provides students with all of the support and facilities theyneed to attain Japanese language proficiency quickly and effectively.

Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinationsin Japan and boasts 17 UNESCO World Heritage
Sites. In this city, you can learn about Japaneseculture and history in everyday life. As university
students account for approximately 10 percent of theKyoto city's population, the city is extremely
convenient for students, with many restaurants andstores for students as well as lower living expenses
compared to other big cities in Japan. The city is also
blessed with an abundance of nature and so compactthat the residents can go anywhere on a bicycle.

Before arrival in Japan:- Access to the "Samidori" online Japanese learning system(https://www.samidori.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/)
After arrival in Japan:- Japanese language courses tailored to students’ needs andcurrent level of proficiency- Access to the Nihongo Study Room, where teachingassistants provide extra support for Japanese language learning

Lifein Kyoto

KYOTO UNIVERSITYFor October 2025 Enrollment
Before applying, please refer to the Application Guidelines on the website below.
Please be sure to follow the application procedures as described.

https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

Application Process

ScholarshipA) Application Period*

November 1 to December 2, 2024

B) Notification of the First Screening
ResultFebruary 7, 2025

C) Second Screening (Interview)

February 27 to March 14, 2025

D) Notification of the Second
Screening ResultApril 4, 2025

E) Enrollment in the Preparatory
CourseOctober 1, 2025

Generous merit-based scholarship of up to JPY 120,000 per month
Full or partial exemption of admission and tuition fees
The university's international dormitory is available for students
for the first two years of the program.

Cost of Living

Note:
Please apply through the Online Application System, and be sure to upload allnecessary documents and information.

An estimate of the average monthly expenses for an international

https://admission.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp

student is shown below. Please note that figures are for reference
purposes only.
Source: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

Undergraduate Faculties

Groceries

JPY 28,000 (USD172)

Rent per month

JPY 38,000 (USD234)

Enrollment in the following faculties* isavailable through the program:

Fuel and Light Expenses

JPY 7,000 (USD43)

Health Care

JPY 3,000 (USD18)

Sports and Leisure

JPY 5,000 (USD30)

Faculty of Integrated Human Studies
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Science*2- Mathematical Sciences- Physics and Astrophysics- Earth and Planetary Sciences- Chemistry- Biological Sciences
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering*2- Civil, Environmental and Resources Engineering- Architecture- Engineering Science- Electrical and Electronic Engineering- Informatics and Mathematical Science- Chemical Science and Technology
Faculty of Agriculture*2- Bioresource Science (Agricultural Biology)- Applied Life Sciences (Agricultural Chemistry)- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering- Food and Environmental Economics- Forest and Biomaterials Science

Petty Expenses

JPY 8,000 (USD49)

Transportation

JPY 4,000 (USD24)

1Notes:*1 The program does not currently offer enrollment in the Faculties of Letters orMedicine.
*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.

Total JPY93,000 (USD574) USD 1 = JPY 162 (as of 2024.6)

Tokyo

140 min
Shinkansen(Bullet Train)

Kyoto

Location of Kyoto
TokyoStation

Kyoto
StationNarita
International
AirportHanedaInternational
AirportKansaiInternational
Airport

Airport Express Train “Haruka”

Approx.75 min

KansaiInternational
Airport

Kyoto
StationAirport Limousine Bus

Approx.105 min
Further information

https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/access/11
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