Application for 2026 April intake

Please follow the steps below to prepare your application
  •  Read the   Guidelines for applicants ver.21,March
  • Prepare all required documents  
  • Review the User Manual   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 application period for Eligibility Screening  closed.
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.

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Application Documents Check List
Form A (Certificate of Graduation/expected Graduation)

or

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

Form B (Essay form)

Form C (Financial Plan)

Form D (Verification of English Language Proficiency) 

Bank Information Form ( bank in Japan)

Bank Information Form ( bank in country other than Japan)

 Guidelines 

 [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. 
  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.