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Kyoto University

Also known as: Kyodai, 京大, Kyōto Daigaku

Public school in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Founded in 1897 as an Imperial University, Kyoto University is a world-class research institution with a liberal academic culture that encourages creativity and dialogue. It is a comprehensive university with faculties covering nearly all disciplines, and it consistently ranks as one of the top universities in Asia and the world. Its graduates are leaders in academia, government, and industry.

top-ranked

national university

research oriented

highly selective

SAT Scores are required for some programs

This university requires SAT Scores for some programs.

Kyoto University offers an English-taught undergraduate program, the 'Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP)'. For admission to this specific program, international applicants are required to submit scores from a standardized test. The SAT is explicitly listed as one of the accepted tests, along with the ACT and other national examinations, and is a mandatory component of the application for this track.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

More SAT Admissions Info for Universities in Kyoto

Kyoto Prefectural University

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A public university in Kyoto with a focus on literature, life and environmental sciences, and public policy.

Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

One of Japan's oldest and most prestigious public medical universities, located in the heart of Kyoto.

Kyoto Sangyo University

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

A large comprehensive private university in Kyoto, offering a wide range of programs from humanities to natural sciences.

Kyoto Seika University

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

A private university renowned for its progressive spirit and for establishing Japan's first Faculty of Manga.

Kyoto University of Advanced Science

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

A private university in Kyoto that has launched an ambitious, all-English Faculty of Engineering focused on modern technologies.

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

A private university specializing in foreign languages and international studies, dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding.

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