Application for 2026 April intake

Please follow the steps below to prepare your application
  •  Read the  PDF File Guidelines for applicants ver.21,March
  • Prepare all required documents  
  • Review the User Manual PDF File  for Online Application System
  • Access the link below to complete the Preliminary Eligibility Screening . This step is mandatory for all applicants. You cannot proceed to application process without completing this.

⇓   Link to the Preliminary Eligibility Screening 

https://kjs.gakusei.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ICP2026

* The link will open on August 4th,2025.
Next Step After Eligibility Confirmation
Once your eligibility has been confirmed, you will receive a new link via the “Message” section on the system on September 1st. Please access that link and upload the remaining required documents to complete your application.     

Application Documents Check List and Application Forms

Click the icons to download. Please make sure to convert Word file to other acceptable file such as PDF, JPG etc when you upload it on system.

Form Download
Application Documents Check List Word File (L)
Form A (Certificate of Graduation/expected Graduation)

PDF File (L)orWord File (L)

Form A (Sample) (Check before filling out the form)

PDF File (L)

Form B (Essay form)

Word File (L)

Form C (Financial Plan)

Word File (L)

Form D (Verification of English Language Proficiency) 

Word File (L)

Bank Information Form ( bank in Japan)

Word File (L)

Bank Information Form ( bank in country other than Japan)

Word File (L)

 Guidelines 

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 [21.Mar.2025 updated] For all matters related to the admission process, please refer to the application guidelines.

Any changes to the guidelines will be promptly reflected and communicated through the main page news section. Please ensure that you check for the latest updates before submitting your application. 
 PDF File Guidelines for applicants ver.21,March for 2026 April enrollment.

Major changes from last year  (As of 21.March.2025) : 
1) Preliminary Eligibility Screening will be mandatory for ALL applicants. 
2) Submitting the English test score may be exempted for those who meet conditions. 
3) Those who have Japanese citizenship (incl. dual citizenship) are now eligible to apply for our program.