Kyoto University's International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP) admits 40 international students in October 2027. Every Kyoto iUP student gets a full admission fee waiver and a full or partial tuition waiver for four and a half years, plus up to 120,000 yen a month during the six-month preparatory course. Applications close on 3 December 2026 at 5 p.m. Japan time.
Who can apply
Nationality
Applicants must be non-Japanese citizens and obtain the Student residence status at enrolment. Kyoto University sets no list of countries, so Tunisian citizens can apply.
Schooling
At least 12 years of primary and secondary education outside Japan, completed by 30 September 2027, or a recognised diploma such as the International Baccalaureate or the French Baccalaureate. The Tunisian baccalaureate comes after 13 years of school.
Language
An accepted English test result (such as IELTS or TOEFL) or Form C, the English proficiency evaluation form. No Japanese is required when you apply.
Current students
Students at another university may apply, but must withdraw before enrolling: Kyoto iUP does not allow dual enrolment.
Funding and what it does not cover
Full admission fee waiver, full or partial tuition waiver for four and a half years, and up to 120,000 yen a month during the six-month preparatory course. Merit-based allowances from sponsors may follow.
Covered
Full admission fee waiver
Full or partial tuition fee waiver for four and a half years
Up to 120,000 yen a month during the six-month preparatory course
A room in a Kyoto University International House for the first 12 months
You pay
The 9,800-yen application fee and the 429-yen processing fee (no waiver)
