- Overview
Established in 1897, Kyoto University is one of the former Imperial Universities and the second oldest university in Japan. As of 2024, Kyoto University counts two or five Prime Ministers of Japan and a President of Taiwan amongst its alumni. 19 Nobel Prize laureates, two Fields Medalists, one Gauss Prize winner, and five Lasker Award recipients have been affiliated with Kyoto University, giving it the most Nobel laureates of all universities in Asia.
The Kyoto University International Undergraduate Programme (Kyoto iUP) is a notable initiative, offering a comprehensive 4.5-year program that consists of a six-month preparatory course (mainly intensive lessons in the Japanese language) followed by a 4-year undergraduate degree program.
Rankings:
#50 Worldwide
#2 Japan
#31 Natural Sciences
#62 Engineering and Technology
- Majors
Faculty of Integrated Human Studies
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture
- Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fee per year: 535,800 JPY ~ 90,000,000 VND
FAST RETAILING Scholarship:
- 10 slots for Vietnamese students only
- Value: Full Ride – 100% of tuition fees, living expenses, round-trip expenses
- Deadline for 2025: 01/07/2024 – 01/09/2024
- Requirements: Under 19 years old – IELTS 7.0 and SAT 1450 or ACT 33
Merit-based Scholarships:
- Full Ride: 100% of tuition fees for 4 years and ~20,000,000 per month
- Full or partial exemption of admission and tuition fees
- Application Process
Timeline for Fall 2025: 01/11/2024 – 02/12/2024
Application Process:
- Application Form
- Interview Round
Requirements:
- High School Transcript
- Essay (600 words)
- Evaluation Form from a school staff
- IELTS 6.5 and SAT/ACT
More info:
https://www.iup.kyoto-u.ac.jp/docs/Application_Guidelines_for_October_2025_Enrollment.pdf