Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan
- 1897
- Founded
- #50
- Global Rank
- Not listed
- Total Students
- Not listed
- International Students
- 0
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About Kyoto University
Operating across three core campuses — the historic Yoshida Main Campus in Sakyo-ku, the high-technology Katsura Campus 'Techno-Science Hill' in Nishikyo-ku, and the specialized energy and disaster research Uji Campus — Kyoto University comprises 10 undergraduate faculties, 18 graduate schools, 13 research institutes, and 22 research and educational centers. Over 22,500 students, including approximately 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries, pursue education across human sciences, natural sciences, law, economics, engineering, medicine, and agriculture. English-medium international undergraduate pathways include the prestigious 4-year International Course Program of Civil Engineering (ICP) and the flagship Kyoto iUP (International Undergraduate Program). At graduate level, over 30 English-medium Master's and Doctoral programs span Engineering, Informatics, Global Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Public Health, and Management.
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JPY 535,800/yr (~$3,500 – $3,700 USD)Fees vary by course and degree level.
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Kyoto, Japan
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