• Residing in Japan
  (April Admission)
• Living outside of Japan
  (April Admission)
• September Admission
  * Department of Global Studies only

• Admission Examination Information
• Tuition and Proxy Collection Fees
• Admission Fee Exemption System

• Admission Examination Results
• Inquiries

Admission Examination Information

1. Admission examination schedule

Admission classification	Program A	Program B	Program C
Application period	Oct. 15, 2019 (Tue.) to Oct. 23 (Wed.)	Jan. 6, 2020 (Mon.) to Jan. 10 (Fri.)	Feb, 10, 2020 (Mon.) to Feb. 17 (Mon.)
Date/location of examination	Nov. 17, 2019 (Sun.), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies	Feb. 5, 2020 (Wed.), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies	March 4, 2019 (Wed.), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
Results announcement date	Nov. 23, 2019 (Sat.)	Feb. 12, 2019 (Wed.)	March 8, 2020 (Sun.)
Admission process deadlines	[1st] Dec. 6, 2019 (Fri.) [2nd] Jan. 10, 2020 (Fri.)	[1st] Feb. 25, 2020 (Tue.) [2nd] March 13, 2020 (Fri.)	March 13, 2020 (Fri.)
Examination subjects/point allocation/time	[Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Japanese Studies] Japanese language: 100 points/60 min. Essay (Japanese); 100 points/60 min. Interview (Japanese)	[Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Japanese Studies] Interview (in Japanese)	[Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Japanese Studies] Interview (in Japanese)
	Interview (applicants for the Department of Global Studies in the Faculty of Global Engagement will be interviewed in English)
Application guidelines distribution period	Early August (request directly to Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Admissions Center)

2. Number of applicants accepted

Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Japanese Studies	12
Faculty of Global Engagement, Department of Global Studies	30
Faculty of Global Engagement, Department of Global Tourism	20

3. Application qualification

Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Japanese Studies

«Program A»

Those who have non-Japanese nationality and who are residing in Japan, and for whom either (1) or (2) below applies

1. Those who have completed twelve years of education at a school in or outside of Japan or who expect to complete their education by March 2020, who are qualified to enroll in Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and who will reach 18 years of age by March 31, 2020. However, the total amount of time spent at elementary, junior high or senior high school in Japan must be 6 years or less.
2. Those who are recognized by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies as having qualifications equivalent to or exceeding (1) above

«Program B / Program C»

Those who have non-Japanese nationality and are residing in Japan, for whom either (1) or (2) below applies, and who meet (3)

1. Those who have completed twelve years of education at a school in or outside of Japan or who expect to complete their education by March 2020, who are qualified to enroll in Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and who will reach 18 years of age by March 31, 2020. However, the total amount of time spent at elementary, junior high or senior high school in Japan must be 6 years or less.
2. Those who are recognized by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies as having qualifications equivalent to or exceeding (1) above
3. Those who have taken one of the following examinations
   1. Japanese section (including Writing) of the "Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students" (Exam conducted in June or Nov. 2019)
   2. "Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1" (Exam conducted in July or Dec. 2019)

Faculty of Global Engagement

«Program A / Program B / Program C»

Those who have non-Japanese nationality, for whom either (1) or (2) below applies, and who meet (3) or (4)

1. Those who have completed twelve years of education at a school in or outside of Japan or who expect to complete their education by March 2020, who are qualified to enroll in university in the said country and who will reach 18 years of age by March 31, 2020. However, the total amount of time spent at elementary, junior high or senior high school in Japan must be 6 years or less.
2. Those who are recognized by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies as having qualifications equivalent to or exceeding (1) above
3. Those who have taken one of the following exams since April 2018 and who will receive the results certificate before the start of application period and who meet the requirements below.

   [Department of Global Studies]

   • Applicants whose mother tongue is not English
     One of TOEIC（L&R）650 points, TOEIC(4 skills）1390 points, TOEFL iBT 61 points, TOEFL Junior 828 points, IELTS 5.0, Eiken CSE Score 2150 points, GTEC 4 skills 1090 points or TEAP 4 skills 272 points
   • Applicants whose mother tongue is English
     One of TOEIC（L&R）750 points, TOEIC(4 skills）1535 points, TOEFL iBT 68 points, TOEFL Junior 840 points, IELTS 5.5, Eiken CSE Score 2278 points, GTEC 4 skills 1170 points or TEAP 4 skills 304 points

   [Department of Global Tourism]

   • Applicants whose mother tongue is not English
     
     1. Those who have taken one of the following exams: TOEIC、TOEFL、IELTS、Eiken、GTEC、TEAP
     2. Those who have taken the 'Japanese' (not including Writing) and ‘Japan and the World’ sections of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students and scored 240 points (out of a maximum of 400 points) or more in 'Japanese' and 120 points (out of a maximum of 200 points) or more in 'Japan and the World', or those whose Japanese ability is of a level that would enable a pass at N2 Level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
   • Applicants whose mother tongue is English
     Those who have Japanese ability at the same level as detailed in 2) above
4. Those who are recognized by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies as having qualifications equivalent to or exceeding those in (3) above.

4. Screening process

Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Japanese Studies	Program A	Comprehensive admission decision based on Japanese language, essay results and interview
	Program B / Program C	Comprehensive admission decision based on "Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (Japanese language)" or "Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1" results, and interview
Faculty of Global Engagement	Program A / Program B / Program C	Comprehensive admission decision based on the submitted documents and an interview

5. Application fee (planned)

• ¥35,000

Tuition and Proxy Collection Fees (planned)

		Spring Term (Minimum payment during admission process)	Autumn term	Spring/autumn term total	Remarks
Tuition	Admission fee	¥230,000	¥0	¥230,000	Only during admission process
	Course Fee	¥397,500	¥397,500	¥795,000
	Education enhancement fee	¥207,500	¥207,500	¥415,000
Subtotal		¥835,000	¥605,000	¥1,440,000
Proxy collection fee	Supporter's association entry fee	¥5,000	¥0	¥5,000	Only during admission process
	Supporter's association fee	¥10,000	¥0	¥10,000
	Student union entry fee	¥1,000	¥0	¥1,000	Only during admission process
	Student union fee	¥4,000	¥0	¥4,000
Subtotal		¥20,000	¥0	¥20,000
Total		¥855,000	¥605,000	¥1,460,000

1. Spring term tuition and proxy collection fees are paid during the admission process. Autumn term tuition is paid in late Sept. 2020. (Notification sent out in early Sept. 2020)
2. Tuition and proxy collection fees from second year on
   1. From the second year on, students pay tuition (except for admission fees) and proxy collection fees (except for admission fees).
      Annual course fees for the Faculty of Global Engagement will increase by ¥35,000 JPY per semester from the third semester on.
   2. The amount for course fees and education enhancement fees from the second year on may change according to fluctuations in the economic climate.
   3. Campus promotion cooperation fees, graduation album fees, and alumni association membership fees/lifetime member fees are collected during the graduation school year.

Admission Fee Exemption System

International students of especially high scholastic ability may be exempt from paying admission fees (an equivalent amount is returned after admission). This applies to those who meet the following standards at the time of application.

[Aptitude examination/standards]

Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Japanese Studies	Results equivalent to a score exceeding either a score of 340 in "Japanese languagev and 170 for "Japan and the World" sections of the "Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students," or Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 (153 or higher)
Faculty of Global Engagement, Department of Global Studies	[Applicants whose mother tongue is English] The required score in any of the following tests: Eiken CSE 2600 points or above, GTEC 4 skills 1350 points of above, TEAP 4 skills 375 points or above, TOEIC (L&R) 945 points or above, TOEIC 4 skills 1845 points or above, TOEFL iBT 95 points or above, IELTS 7.0 or above [Applicants whose mother tongue is not English] The required score in any of the following tests: Eiken CSE 2426 points or above, GTEC 4 skills 1260 points of above, Old GTEC 3 Skills 334 points or above, TEAP 4 skills 334 points or above, TEAP 2 Skills 167 points or above, TOEIC (L&R) 835 points or above, TOEIC 4 skills 1670 points or above, TOEFL iBT 80 points or above, Cambridge English PET 168 points or above, Cambridge English FCE 168 points or above, IELTS 7.0 or above
Faculty of Global Engagement, Department of Global Tourism	Results equivalent to a score of Eiken CSE 2222 points or above, GTEC 4 skills 1135 points or above, TEAP 4 skills 290 points or above, TOEIC (L&R) 705 points or above, TOEIC 4 skills 1460 points or above, TOEFL iBT 61, or TOEFL Junior 828 points of above or 5.0 in IELTS, and results equivalent to a score of 280 or higher in "Japanese" and 140 or higher for "Japan and the World" sections of the "Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students", or Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 (126 or higher)

* The information above will apply during 2020 academic year admission examinations. Please see our website for details, which will be posted once they have been officially decided.

Admission examination results

Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of Japanese Studies (2017 academic year to 2019 academic year)

Admission examination academic year		No. of applicants	No. of examinees	No. of successful applicants	No. of students admitted
2019	Program A	12［12］	11	5	3
	Program B	12	9	2	1
	Program C	14	11	1	0
2018	Program A	23［23］	23	10	9
	Program B	28［27］	13	5	4
2017	Term I	6［6］	6	5	3
	Term II	16［16］	11	10	6

• * The number inside the brackets for the number of applicants represents the number of applicants who passed the 1st screening
• * The number of students admitted is the number as of March 31 of each academic year

Faculty of Global Engagement (2018 academic year to 2019 academic year)

Year of Application		Department	No. of applicants	No. of examinees	No. of successful applicants	No. of students admitted
2019	Program A	Global Studies	0［0］	-	-	-
		Global Tourism	0［0］	-	-	-
	Program B	Global Studies	2	2	2	1
		Global Tourism	0	-	-	-
	Program C	Global Studies	6	5	5	5
		Global Tourism	5	5	4	3
2018	Program A	Global Studies	4［4］	4	4	4
		Global Tourism	1［1］	1	1	1
	Program B	Global Studies	1［1］	1	1	1
		Global Tourism	0［0］	-	-	-

• * The number inside the brackets for the number of applicants represents the number of applicants who passed the 1st screening
• * The number of students admitted is the number as of March 31 of each academic year

Inquiries