Guidelines for Applicants for 2026 intake

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  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 FileGuidelines for applicants for 2026 April enrollment.

Major changes from last year  (As of 14.Jan.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.

Online Application System & User Manual

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

* The system will open 4th August 2025 (Japan Standard Time). 

*  Please make sure to read the User Manual PDF File (will be available soon) before proceeding to the Online System .

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)