About Kyoto University
Kyoto University is a prestigious comprehensive university with a long history and tradition, founded in 1897. It is recognized as a 'University for International Research Excellence' and has produced the most Nobel Prize and Fields Medal recipients in Asia in the natural sciences. The university emphasizes academic freedom and a spirit of creativity, fostering originality and diversity across a wide range of disciplines including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Located in Kyoto, Japan, it hosts a vibrant international community and offers numerous programs for international students at all degree levels.
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Degree programs
| Program | Level | Language | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP) | Bachelor | English | 4.5 yr |
| Asian and African Area Studies | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Biostudies | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Chemical Science and Technology | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Civil and Earth Resources Engineering | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Economics | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| + 31 more programs | |||
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Scholarships
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
- Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-Term Study in Japan)
- Taiwan Kyoto University Scholarship
- China Scholarship Council '国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目'
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