Kyoto Seika University welcomes students from a range of diverse backgrounds, including many international students,which is one reason why our admissions system is not restricted by nationality or country of origin.
However, there are requirements regarding applicants’ Japanese language proficiency and status of residence at the time of application.
For detailed information on application requirements and procedures, please read through the application requirements page and admission guidelines (only available in Japanese).
For detailed information on application requirements and procedures, please read through the application requirements page and admission guidelines (only available in Japanese).
- An international student at Kyoto Seika is defined as a foreign national or dual national that does not include Japanese nationality and who is expected to have the status of residence of “Student” at the time of enrollment.
- Admission is in April each year.
- Entrance examinations and classes at Kyoto Seika University are conducted in Japanese.
- Master’s and Doctoral programs set requirements for Japanese language proficiency at the time of application for the entrance examination.
- We do not accept non-degree research students.
- The Application Guidelines are available in Japanese only. Prospective students are required to be proficient in the Japanese language at the time of application and must be able to read and understand the Application Guidelines in Japanese.
Entrance Examinations
Master’s Program
| 1st Round | 2nd Round | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Period(Initial Screening) | Wednesday, August 28, 2024 – Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | Monday, December 9, 2024– Monday, December 16, 2024 |
| Announcement of Results of the Initial Screening | Friday, September 27, 2024 | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| Application Period (Secondary Screening) | Friday, September 27, 2024 – Monday, October 7, 2024 | Monday, January 20, 2025 – Monday, January 27, 2025 |
| Date of Examination (Secondary Screening) | Sunday, October 27, 2024 | Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
| Announcement of Results | Friday, November 1, 2024 | Thursday, February 27, 2025 |
Doctoral Program
| Doctoral Program | |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Monday, October 21, 2024 – Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
| Examination | Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
| Announcement of Results | Monday, December 2, 2024 |
Application Guidelines are available in Japanese only.
All classes at Kyoto Seika University are taught in Japanese, and applicants are required to be proficient in the Japanese language at the time of application and must be able to read and understand the Application Guidelines in Japanese.
Application Requirements for the Master’s Program
Prospective students who meet all of the following conditions from (A) to (D) as of April 1, 2025
A) Nationality
Foreign nationals expected to have the status of residence of "Student" at the time of admission and dual nationals who do not have Japanese nationality
B) Educational background
Prospective students for which any of the following conditions apply:
- A person who has graduated from a four-year university course in any country
- A person who has earned a bachelor's degree or its international equivalent
- A person who does not fall under the above categories but is qualified to enter a master's program as specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- A person 22 years of age or older who has been individually screened by the university for eligibility and is deemed to have qualifications equivalent to items 1–3
C) Japanese language proficiency
Prospective students must fall under one of the following categories at the time of application:
- A person who has passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 level or higher.
- A person who has received a total score of 280 points or higher in “Listening and Listening-reading Comprehension,” “Reading Comprehension,” and “Writing” (with at least 35 points) on the “Japanese as a Foreign Language” section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
- A person who has received a total score of 660 points or higher on the Japanese Proficiency Test (JPT)
- A person who has received a total score of 700 points or higher on the A-C level of the J.TEST (Practical Japanese Test)
- A person who has received a total score of 530 points or higher on the Business Japanese Test (BJT)
Prospective students who fall under either of the following categories are exempt from the Japanese language proficiency requirements.
- International students who have graduated from Kyoto Seika University.
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship students are exempt from the Japanese language proficiency requirements. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship students who are currently enrolled at another university must submit a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Certificate at the time of application.
D) Study status in Japan
Prospective students with the status of residence of “Student” must have a total attendance rate of 90% or more at the Japanese school they are attending at the time of application.
Application Requirements for the Doctoral Program
Prospective students must meet all requirements from (A) to (E) by April 1, 2025:
A) Nationality
Foreign nationals (including those with multiple nationalities) who are expected to have the status of residence of "Student" at the time of admission
B) Educational background
Prospective students for which any of the following conditions apply:
- A person who has received a Master's degree, professional degree, or an equivalent degree in any country
- A person who does not fall into the above category but who is qualified to enter a doctoral program as specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- A person 24 years of age or older who has been individually screened by the university for eligibility and is deemed to have qualifications equivalent to items 1–2
C) Japanese language proficiency
Prospective students must fall under one of the following categories at the time of application:
- A person who has passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 level or higher
- A person who has received a total score of 280 points or higher in “Listening and Listening-reading Comprehension,” “Reading Comprehension,” and “Writing” (with at least 35 points) on the “Japanese as a Foreign Language” section of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
- A person who has received a total score of 660 points or higher on the Japanese Proficiency Test (JPT)
- A person who has received a total score of 700 points or higher on the A-C level of the J.TEST (Practical Japanese Test)
- A person who has received a total score of 530 points or higher on the Business Japanese Test (BJT)
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