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Admission Guide for International Applicants 2020-2021 京都大学 Founded in June 1897, Kyoto University has a long history and enduring traditions. The main campus is located in the historic city of Kyoto, a center of traditional Japanese culture. Since its founding, the University has been dedicated to furthering higher education and fostering an atmosphere of free academic exchange. Graduates of the University play important roles in both national and international affairs, as key players in politics, industry, and society. At present, Kyoto University is comprised of 10 faculties, 18 graduate schools, 13 research 平成30年度版「京都大学への留学案内」英語版 institutes, 23 educational institutes and other establishments. Approximately 2,700 of the university’s 23,000 students hail from overseas. With students from approximately 110 different countries and regions, the university’s campuses boast a rich cultural diversity. Four Major Strengths of Kyoto University 表紙 Cutting-Edge Research Hub Kyoto University is one of the world’s foremost research institutions, attracting outstanding researchers and students in diverse disciplines from all over the world. By providing state-of-the- art facilities and a rich, stimulating academic environment, Kyoto University enables its researchers to fully develop and grow as scholars, and supports the development of innovative cutting-edge 1 research projects. World-Class Education Programs Kyoto University offers a diverse range of exceptional education programs designed to guide students towards realizing their full potential. Students benefi t from the university’s rich academic environment, expert guidance, and a diverse range of experiences that only Kyoto University can provide. The programs are complimented by comprehensive student support services and a wide 2 range of extracurricular and club activities to provide a rounded fulfi lling experience of student life. Study in Kyoto-Japan’s Heartland of Culture and Learning Kyoto City is affectionately referred to as the “heart and soul” of Japan. A culturally rich city with 1,200years of history, it has long been the nation’s center of art, culture, and scholarship. Many of the city’s historic locations, including several of its approximately 2,000 shrines and temples, have been classifi ed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In Kyoto, ancient culture and tradition coexist side by side with technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The city is home to several major technology companies, many of which cooperative links with Kyoto University. In Kyoto, students 3 and researchers have the choice of engaging with its vibrant cultural milieu, or relaxing amidst its tranquil natural scenery - the perfect setting for a rich academic life. Award-Winning Research Kyoto University is one of the most renowned research-oriented universities in Asia. A reputation testified by the accolades conferred on its alumni and researchers, including recipients of the Fields Medal, Gauss Prize, Lasker Award, and nine Nobel laureates. Notable Nobel laureates include Dr. Hideki Yukawa (1949, physics), Japan’s fi rst Nobel laureate, Dr. Shinya Yamanaka (2012, physiology or medicine), the pioneering stem cell researcher, Dr. Tatsuku Honjo (2018, physiology 4 or medicine), for the discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation, and Dr. Akira Yoshino (2019, Science), for the invention of Lithium ion battery. Index ❶ Introduction International Students ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Education and Research Organizations ………………………………………………………………… 4 Academic Calendar 2020/2021 ❷ Admissions for Privately Financed International Students Regular Students (Degree-Seeking) - Bachelor Degree Programs ……………………………………………………………………………… 5-6 - Masterʼs, Doctoral and Professional Degree Programs …………………………………………… 7-8 - Release Schedule for Graduate Entrance Examination Application Guidelines ……………… 9-10 - English-Taught Degree Programs ……………………………………………………………………… 11-16 Non-Regular Students (Non-Degree Seeking) - Research Students ………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 - Exchange Students - Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology …………………… 18 - Short-Term International Students ❸ Admissions for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho : MEXT) Scholarship Students Scholarship Benefits………………………………………………………………………………………… 19-20 Application ❹ Tuition・Fees・Scholarships Tuition, Fees and Tuition Exemption …………………………………………………………………… 21 Scholarships ❺ Living Expenses・Housing・Supports Living Expenses……………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Kyoto University International Houses Apartments Studying Japanese ………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 International Student Tutor System On-Campus Advising Services for International Students Kyoto University Student Lounge ʻKI-ZU-NAʼ ❻ Visa・Obligations・Other Information Temporary Visitorʼs Visa for Entrance Exams ………………………………………………………… 24 Student Visas Residence Card Notification of Place of Residence (Resident Registration) National Health Insurance Work Permit ❼ References Scholarships for Privately-Financed International Students………………………………………… 25-26 Contact ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27-28 Campuses …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 Attractions and Life in Kyoto ……………………………………………………………………………… 30 2 Number of Students As of May 2019, there are 2,732 international students hailing from approximately 110 different countries and regions studying at Kyoto University. 1. Introduction (As of May, 2019) Enrollment Figures by Course Top 5 Faculties/Graduate Schools unit: people Accepting International Students TTL number of students Number of Int’l students unit: people Regular students 22,469 2,195 Faculty/ Bachelor Master Doctoral Non-Regular TTL Undergraduates 12,992 237 Graduate School Master’s students 5,072 858 Engineering 150 178 208 66 602 Doctoral students 3,671 981 Professional degree students 734 119 Integrated Human Studies/ 7 97 82 65 251 Non-Regular students 930 537 Human Environmental Studies TTL 23,399 2,732 Agriculture 19 95 90 26 230 Funding of International Students Economics 35 94 44 36 209 unit: people MEXT Scholars 579 Science 1 54 96 39 190 Privately Financed International Students 2,153 International Students by Region (As of May, 2019) Asia (2,214) 81.0% Europe including NIS(36) Europe including NIS (228) 8.3% Iceland 1 Hungary 4 Finland 4 Romania 2 North America (69) 2.5% Sweden 10 Bulgaria 2 Denmark 2 Russia 11 Africa (68) 2.5% Ireland 2 Estonia 3 United Kingdom 16 Latvia 2 Middle East (64) 2.3% Belgium 4 Lithuania 3 Luxembourg 2 Ukraine 3 Total Latin America (58) 2.1% Netherlands 9 Uzbekistan 2 2,732 Germany 36 Kazakhstan 5 Oceania (24) 0.9% France 50 Belarus 1 * Spain 11 Croatia 1 Others (7) 0.4% Portugal 5 Kosovo 1 * Italy 14 Kyrgyz Republic 1 including Japanese nationals Greece 2 Azerbaijan 2 Austria 3 Georgia 1 Switzerland 5 Tajikistan 1 Poland 6 Turkmenistan 1 North America(2) Canada 18 USA 51 Others Japan 7 Africa(23) Egypt 16 Asia(20) Sudan 5 Tunisia 1 Pakistan 6 Oceania(5) Madagascar 3 India 51 Kenya 10 Nepal 11 Australia 15 Democratic Republic of the Congo 3 Bangladesh 29 New Zealand 4 Latin America(16) Nigeria 2 Sri Lanka 6 Fiji 3 Myanmar 32 Samoa 1 Ghana 1 Mexico 6 Thailand 59 Solomon Is. 1 Liberia 1 Costa Rica 3 Malaysia 32 Zambia 2 Dominican Republic1 Singapore 16 Morocco 2 Middle East(11) Brazil 20 Indonesia 105 Senegal 1 Paraguay 2 Philippines 24 Ethiopia 2 Iran 18 Uruguay 2 Korea 211 Guinea 2 Turkey 16 Argentina 5 Mongolia 13 Uganda 3 Syria 1 Chile 3 Viet Nam 51 Zimbabwe 3 Lebanon 4 Peru 8 China *1 1,428 South Africa 3 Israel 9 Ecuador 1 Cambodia 11 Mauritania 1 Iraq 1 Colombia 2 Laos 4 Benin 1 Kuwait 1 Honduras 1 Brunei 1 Botswana 2 Afghanistan 4 Panama 1 Taiwan 123 Mali 1 Palestine 5 Jamaica 1 Timor-Leste 1 Angola 1 Bahrain 1 Grenada 1 *1 including Hong Kong and Macao Mozambique 2 Oman 4 Belize 1 3 Education and Research Organizations (As of December, 2019) Faculties and graduate schools admit both regular (degree-seeking) students and non-regular (non-degree seeking) students. Some institutes and centers also admit research students (non-regular students). Faculties (10) Research Institutes (13) Faculty of Integrated Human Studies Institute for Chemical Research Faculty of Letters Institute for Research in Humanities Faculty of Education Institute for Frontier Life and Medical Sciences Faculty of Law Institute of Advanced Energy 1. Introduction Faculty of Economics Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere Faculty of Science Disaster Prevention Research Institute Faculty of Medicine Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute of Economic Research Faculty of Engineering Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences Faculty of Agriculture Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science Primate Research Institute Center for Southeast Asian Studies Graduate Schools (18) Center for iPS Cell Research and Application Graduate School of Letters Graduate School of Education Graduate School of Law Centers (14) Graduate School of Economics Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies Graduate School of Science Radiation Biology Center Graduate School of Medicine Center for Ecological Research Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Wildlife Research Center Graduate School of Engineering Center for the Promotion of Excellence in Higher Education Graduate School of Agriculture The Kyoto University Museum Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies Field Science Education and Research Center Graduate School of Energy Science Fukui Institute for Fundamental Chemistry Graduate
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