Kyoto University is a popular destination for study abroad students from around the world. Located in the historical, cultural capital of Japan, students enjoy the best of Japan’s top-ranked university, as well as the beautiful environment and engaging local society. In 2018-2019, Kyoto University welcomed 2,732 students from 113 countries across the regions of Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Oceania. For undergraduate students, Kyoto University has a growing selection of English-language medium courses at the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences, covering the fields of natural science, social science and humanities. Japanese language courses are also available at multiple levels of proficiency. For graduate students, there is a wide range of research faculties and centers that offer opportunities for advanced study. Kyoto is a university city, which means that foreign students have access to a wide range of interactions with Japanese peers, in an increasingly international environment.
Programs
- Joint Degree Program
- Double Degree Program
- Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP)
- Non-degree programs
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Useful information for study at KyotoU
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