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Kyoto University

QS #46
Kyoto, Japan
Est. 1897
23,000 students
English Programs Available
NationalJapan
Official Website

About Kyoto University

Kyoto University is Japan's second-oldest imperial university and one of Asia's foremost research institutions. Known for its liberal academic culture and Nobel Prize-winning researchers, it excels in natural sciences and humanities.

Popular Subjects

Natural SciencesEngineeringMedicineLawAgricultureHumanities

Research Focus

iPS Cell Research, Primatology, Disaster Prevention, Quantum Computing

Notable Alumni

Shinya YamanakaSusumu TonegawaKenichi Fukui

Key Statistics

Total Students
23,000
International Students
2,700
Acceptance Rate
35%
Founded
1897

Annual Tuition

Local Students$4,600
International$4,600

Figures in USD per year (approximate)

English Requirements

IELTS (minimum)6.5
TOEFL iBT (minimum)79
Teaching LanguageMixed

Campus

Main campus in Kyoto

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