Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan
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Kyoto University

Kyoto, Japan

Undergraduate strengths: Sciences, Medicine, Humanities. Taught primarily in Japanese/English.

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The decision

Is Kyoto University right for you?

Best for students who

  • want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
  • prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
  • enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Kyoto
  • are set on Sciences, Medicine, Humanities

Maybe not for you if you

  • are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
  • prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
  • want a subject well outside Sciences or Medicine

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

EJU or English-track app; JLPT N2.

Entry requirements last verified 15 February 2026.

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €3,500 – €5,000
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €3,500–€5,500
  • Living: €10,000 – €15,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 15 February 2026 — always confirm on the official site.

Top employers & salary

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Salary data last verified 15 February 2026.

Typical graduate salary: 38,000–€62,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

Around campus & Kyoto

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