If you are a student at one of our Partner Universities then you have the opportunity to study at KUFS as an International Student. Only exchange students who will be studying at KUFS are needed to choose which course they will learn, Japanese course or English course. Please contact your International Office for information on the application and selection procedures.
Japanese Course
How to Apply to KUFS
Step 1 Nomination
KUFS will send a Nomination Form and Google Form URL to the Partner Universities via Email. Please fill in the Nomination Form and submit it during the specified nomination period. Applicants will not be accepted without the submission of completed Nomination Form.
Nomination Period
| Spring semester commencing in April |
October 1 – October 20 |
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| Fall semester commencing in September |
March 1 – March 20 |
Step 2 Online Application
The documents are to be obtained and completed through the online application system only during the application period.
Any documents submitted after the deadline are not to be accepted for whatever reason.
Application Period
| Spring semester commencing in April |
October 21 – October 31 |
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| Fall semester commencing in September |
March 21 – March 31 |
- * Manual for Online Application System (PDF: 803KB)
Documents to be Submitted
| (1) | Application Form for Partner University Students (including 4cm high x 3cm wide photograph data) * Reference |
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| (2) | Application for Certificate of Eligibility Certificate of Eligibility (PDF: 328KB) * Sample (PDF: 567KB) |
| (3) | Copy of Passport (The page including your name and the photograph of your face as well as all pages which include all previous records of entry and departure to and from Japan.) |
| (4) | Bank Balance Statement (Certifying that you have a sufficient budget while you live in Japan; one million yen for six months and two million yen for a year) |
| (5) | Certificate of Enrolment of Home Institution |
| (6) | Academic Record / Transcript of Home Institution |
| (7) | Certificate or Letter of Language Proficiency [ Japanese Course ] A document certifying that the Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N5 or higher. If you do not have any, submit 日本語学習証明書. 日本語学習証明書 (PDF: 194KB) or Certificate of Japanese Language Study (PDF: 227KB) [ English Course ] A document certifying that the English language proficiency equivalent to a score of 62 on TOEFL iBT or 5.0 on IELTS for non English speaking countries and regions. |
| (8) | Written Oath Written Oath (PDF: 241KB) |
| (9) | Certificate of Health Certificate of Health (PDF: 83KB) |
* If documents are written in languages other than Japanese or English, please attach an official translation in English or Japanese. The translation must be certified by a government office or enrolment institution.
Fees and Costs
Course related fees
| Exchange Students | In accordance with the provisions of the exchange agreement, students are granted a full tuition waiver and that no application fees and guarantor required (KUFS will act as the guarantor). However, some courses may incur costs for textbooks, materials etc. (e.g., flower arrangement, tea ceremony, calligraphy, in Japanese courses) More details announced at the orientation. |
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| Other Partner University Students | Please check with your coordinator at your home university. |
Living cost and Accommodation
Living Cost
All students are recommended to have available about 900,000 - 1,800,000 yen per year to cover rent, meals, books, mobile phone, living expenses and other personal costs.
Accommodation Arrangement by KUFS
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies arranges accommodation only for those who submit the accommodation application form. Due to the limited number of dormitory rooms, you might be arranged to move into an apartment room. KUFS will decide which room you will be into, therefore, we might not be able to meet your request.
All rooms organized by KUFS are furnished single rooms.
Please note that there is NO Homestay arrangement via KUFS.
Rent payment can be paid with your credit card. The first rent payment (for 1st term) is due before you come to Japan. The due date for 2nd term will need to be paid before the second term begins.
| Type of Room | Single |
|---|---|
| One Semester Rent | 378,000 - 420,000 yen |
| Utilities (Gas, water, electricity and internet) |
Included in the rent (An extra charge will be applied if the utility usage exceeds a reasonable amount.) |
| Distance to KUFS | 5 minutes walk - Aprx. 20 minutes by bike |
| Bathroom / Toilet | ◯ |
| Kitchen / Refrigerator | ◯ |
| Air-conditioner / Heater | ◯ |
| Washing Machine | ◯ |
| Furniture (Bed, Desk, Chair) | ◯ |
* Deposit･･･ The deposit will basically paid by KUFS, but if the room condition is quite dirty, damaged and need to be cleaned, you will be required to pay for the recovery cost.
Finding housing on your own
KUFS will introduce you to a real estate agency that will assist international students in finding housing in Kyoto.
This real estate agency always helps KUFS international students find housing, and they can help in English as well as Japanese, so please do not hesitate to let them know your desired rent, area, etc.
Arrival and Transportation
By Public Transport
Personal Transportation
- Bikes are especially convenient in traffic-congested Kyoto.
- Bicycle liability insurance is required in Kyoto.
Contact us
Should you have any questions, please do feel free to contact us at any time!
Division of International Affairs, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
6 Kasame-cho, Saiin, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 6158558 JAPAN Telephone: +81(0)75 322 6043 / Fax: +81(0)75 322 6243 / Email: Inquiry form
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