Master's Program

Admission Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent as recognized by the Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University.

Admission Procedures

1. Privately supported students
   Privately supported international students must pass the same entrance examination as Japanese applicants. The dates for the entrance examination and application deadlines are announced in May.
   • Admission information updates (in Japanese language)
   • The past entrance examinations (in Japanese language)
2. Government supported students
   Government supported international students are not required to take the entrance examination; however, they must pass the qualifying examinations in English given by the Admissions Committee. The applicant is advised to contact his/her supporting faculty member for details and updates regarding the examination.
   1. English proficiency examination
      A written English language proficiency examination is required for the applicants who are non-native speakers of English. However, this examination may be waived for an applicant if his/her TOEFL score meets the Admissions Committee's requirements.
   2. Written examination in chemistry
      This written examination covers the applicant's chosen field of research and an additional subject related to the field.
   3. Oral examination
      Interviews are conducted by the members of the Admissions Committee.