Acceptable degrees: Bachelor’s degree・Master’s degree・Doctor’s degree・Professional degree

Kyoto University was founded in 1897 in Kyoto City, Japan’s historic center of art, culture, and scholarship. Since its founding, the university has cultivated a distinctive academic tradition emphasizing the value of free and open-minded dialogue and fostering a spirit of individuality and autonomy in its scholars. The university has produced 11 Nobel laureates, and its graduates frequently go on to play important roles as key players in both national and international affairs. The university currently comprises 10 faculties, 18 graduate schools, 12 research institutes, and numerous other academic centers and organizations. Approximately 3,000 of the university’s 23,000 students come from overseas. With over 100 different countries and regions represented, its campuses benefit from a rich cultural diversity.