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Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (iUP)
Preparatory Course: Full tuition waiver + monthly stipend (up to approximately JPY 120,000) Undergraduate Course: Full or partial tuition waiver Additional merit-based scholarships and stipends available
Undergraduate
Applications
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Deadline
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Application feeJPY 9,800 (+ non-refundable processing fee)
Duration4.5 years (6-month preparatory course + 4-year undergraduate degree)
What you get
Full tuition waiver during the preparatory course
Monthly stipend of up to approximately JPY 120,000 during the preparatory course
Full or partial tuition waiver during the undergraduate degree
Additional scholarships based on academic performance
Japanese language training
Academic preparation and student support
Pathway to a Kyoto University bachelor's degree
Who can apply6
Must be a non-Japanese national
Must have completed or be expected to complete 12 years of education
Strong academic performance
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
English essay of approximately 600 words
Standardized test results (EJU, SAT, ACT, IB, A-Level, or equivalent depending on educational background)
How to apply6
1Submit the online application through the Kyoto University iUP application portal.
2Upload all required academic documents, English proficiency proof, essays, and standardized test results.
3Complete document screening (December-January).
4Attend an online interview conducted in English if shortlisted (February-March).
5Receive final admission results in April.
6Enroll and begin the preparatory course in October.
Good to know6
No Japanese required at the time of application
This is not a standalone scholarship, but a degree program with financial support
Bilingual learning structure (English to Japanese transition)
Students are expected to reach sufficient Japanese proficiency for advanced coursework in later years
The list of available majors is mostly consistent each year, but may vary slightly depending on the intake.
Highly competitive with limited seats each year
Good to know
No Japanese required at the time of application
This is not a standalone scholarship, but a degree program with financial support
Bilingual learning structure (English to Japanese transition)
Students are expected to reach sufficient Japanese proficiency for advanced coursework in later years
The list of available majors is mostly consistent each year, but may vary slightly depending on the intake.
Highly competitive with limited seats each year