Earning a Graduate Degree
Kyoto University has 18 graduate schools offering master’s, doctoral and professional degree programs. As of May 2016, 1,461 international students were enrolled in graduate degree programs at Kyoto University.
For details on each program and further information on application procedures, please refer to the graduate school website and contact the respective department of each graduate program separately. Regular program courses are taught in Japanese. Please click here for information on English-taught degree programs.
For students who wish to attend Kyoto University on a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship, please click here for more information.
For those who wish to attend Kyoto University as a research student before enrolling in a degree program, please click here for more information.
- Applicants who graduated from universities in Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan and who intend to apply for the status of a research student, master’s student, or doctoral student are advised to begin the AAO application procedure prior to beginning the graduate admissions process. For further details, please refer to the following links:
- 中国大陆、香港及台湾的大学毕业生的入学指南
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Scholarships
- Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program
Graduate Schools
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Literature, Philosophy, History, Behavioral Studies, Contemporary Culture |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Educational Studies, Clinical Studies of Education |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Legal and Political Studies |
| Professional | Law School |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Economics |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Four-year Doctoral | Medicine |
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Medical Science |
| Professional and Doctoral |
Public Health |
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Human Health Sciences |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Four-year Doctoral | Biomedical Sciences |
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Bioinformatics and Chemical Genomics |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Urban Management, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Science, Micro Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Science and Engineering, Material Chemistry, Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Molecular Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Chemical Engineering |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Agronomy and Horticultural Science, Forest and Biomaterials Science, Applied Life Sciences, Applied Biosciences, Environmental Science and Technology, Natural Resource Economics, Food Science and Biotechnology |
Human and Environmental Studies
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Human Coexistence, Cultural Coexistence, Interdisciplinary Environment |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Socio-Environmental Energy Science, Fundamental Energy Science, Energy Conversion Science, Energy Science and Technology |
Asian and African Area Studies
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Five-year Doctoral | Southeast Asian Area Studies, African Area Studies, Global Area Studies |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Intelligence Science and Technology, Social Informatics, Applied Analysis and Complex Dynamical Systems, Applied Mathematics and Physics, Systems Science, Communications and Computer Engineering |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Integrated Life Science, Systemic Life Science |
Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Five-year Doctoral | Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Doctoral | Global Environmental Studies |
| Master’s and Doctoral |
Environmental Management |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Professional | Public Policy |
| Degree Program | Division |
|---|---|
| Professional | Business Administration |
Schedule of Graduate Entrance Examination
The following table shows the schedule of graduate entrance examinations for academic year 2016. Please contact the relevant administrative offices for the latest information, as the procedures are subject to change.
【Master’s Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early August＊1、 or early February |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Doctoral Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early February |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
＊1 The August examination is only for the Division of Behavioral Studies.
【Master’s Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early September＊2 or early Februar |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early February |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Doctoral Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early September＊2 or early February |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early February |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
＊2 Schedules vary among departments/courses/programs. Applicants are advised to contact the administrative office concerned.
【Master’s Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Mid-September and mid-October＊3 |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early February |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Doctoral Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Mid-February |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early February |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Professional Degree Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late November |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
＊3 Written examination in mid-September; interview in mid-October
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early September |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late January |
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early August to early September＊2 |
| Special Selection for International Students | Mid-February＊4 |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | Early August to early September＊2,5 |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late January to late February＊2 |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | Early August to early September＊2,5 |
＊2 Schedules vary among departments/courses/programs. Applicants are advised to contact the administrative office concerned.
＊4 Only for the Mathematics Course in the Division of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
＊5 Each Division/Department has separate admission requirements for October enrollment. Applicants are advised to check them by Application Packet.
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late August |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early November or early February＊6 |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Professional Degree Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late August |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
＊6 Only for Medical Science (Doctoral Program).
【Master’s Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late August |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early February |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | Late August (for international students only) |
【Doctoral Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late November |
| Special Selection for International Students | Late November |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | Early September |
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early to late August＊2 |
| Special Selection for International Students | Mid-February |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early to late August or mid-February＊2,7 |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early to late August or mid-February＊2,7 |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | Early to late August＊2,8 or mid-February＊2,9,10 |
＊2 Schedules vary among departments/courses/programs. Applicants are advised to contact the administrative office concerned.
＊7 Entrance examinations are held twice a year.
＊8 Examinations include the special selection for international applicants.
＊9 Only for the Departments of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering, Urban Management, and Urban and Environmental Engineering.
＊10 Special Selection for International Applicants
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late August |
| Special Selection for International Students | Late January |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late January |
| Special Selection for International Students | Late January |
Human and Environmental Studies
【Master’s Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late September or early February |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Doctoral Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early February |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early August to late September＊2 |
| Special Selection for International Students | Mid-February |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early to late August＊2 or mid-February＊7 |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early to late August＊2 or mid-February＊7 |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | Early to late August＊2 |
＊2 Schedules vary among departments/courses/programs. Applicants are advised to contact the administrative office concerned.
＊7 Entrance examinations are held twice a year.
Asian and African Area Studies
【Master’s Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Five-year doctoral program, Mid-September or early February＊13 |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Doctoral Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Transfer to the third-year , Late January |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
＊13 Applicants are advised to contact the administrative office concerned.
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Mid-July to late August |
| Special Selection for International Students | Mid-February |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | Mid-July to early August or mid-February＊11 |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Mid-July to early August |
| Special Selection for International Students | Mid-July to early August |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | Mid-July to early August or mid-February＊11 |
＊11 Examination periods for October 2017 enrollment
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment (General Japanese taught program) |
General Admission | Early August |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment (General Japanese taught program) |
General Admission | Mid-February |
Advance Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
【Master’s Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Five-year doctoral program , late August |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Doctoral Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | ー |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ー |
【Master’s Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late August＊12 and mid-February＊14 |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early July and mid-December (tentative) ＊13 |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ＊13 |
【Doctoral Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late August＊12 and mid-February＊14 |
| Special Selection for International Students | Early July and mid-December (tentative)＊13 |
| Examination Periodfor October Enrollment | ＊13 |
＊12 International students must submit documents for the eligibility screening by early July.
＊13 Applicants are advised to contact the administrative office concerned.
＊14 International students must submit documents for the eligibility screening by mid-December.
【Professional Degree Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Mid-September |
| Special Selection for International Students | Mid-January |
【Doctoral Program】
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Late January |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
【Professional Degree Program】Click here for English-taught Degree Programs
| Examination Period for April Enrollment | General Admission | Early December |
| Special Selection for International Students | ー |
Eligibility requirements for applicants, selection/admissions process, and awarding of degrees
- The Studying Japan and Asia in Kyoto Program is a comprehensive inter-faculty program covering the cultures, societies, economies, and environments of Japan and other countries in the Asian region. The program makes full use of the university’s location in the culturally abundant City of Kyoto. The program guides local and international students through interdisciplinary studies of Asia and Japan, providing them with perspectives from outside of their own particular field of specialization. The format of the program enables international students to enrich their knowledge of Japan, while local Japanese students learn globally-minded approaches to the study of their own country and the Asian region.
Regular students of Kyoto University who fulfill the credit requirements for completion of the program and are approved by the KUASU Educational Program Committee will receive a completion certificate.
Please see the following website for more information. - http://www.kuasu.cpier.kyoto-u.ac.jp/keitou/index.html
