Kyoto University Graduate scholarship 2021

Kyoto University is offering Graduate (Master - PhD) scholarship. These scholarships are competitive and are made available to students who demonstrate high academic performance.

Scholarship Period:

• 2 years for Master's program students
• 3 years for Doctoral program students

Kyoto University offers two types of scholarships:

• Super KUAS-E Scholarship:

1. Stipend (for personal expenses) 1,200,000 JPY/year
2. Tuition exemption (100%)
3. Admission fee exemption (100%)

• KUAS-E Scholarship:

1. Tuition reduction (100%, 50% or 30%)**
2. Admission fee reduction (100%, 50% or 30%)

• Students who will enroll in the Faculty of Engineering with good academic performance
• (Master’s Program): Applicant has completed the equivalent of 16 years of education, including graduating from a university program.
• (Doctoral Program): Applicant must have graduated from both an undergraduate and graduate (master's level) program.
• You must meet the minimum required score in place to ensure your level of English proficiency.

Required Documents:

1. CV with specific academic information
2. A detailed research plan
3. Official academic transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate programs 
4. A list of research achievements (if any) 
5. A photograph
6. Summary of research (ONLY required for the Doctoral Program)
7. Application essay（400 words minimum, 500 words maximum) 
8. Certificates of graduation of all bachelor’s degree programs (for both Master’s and Doctoral Programs).
9. Certificates of graduation of all master’s degree programs (ONLY required for the Doctoral Program).
10. Evidence of English language proficiency (TOEFL iBT/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo） 
11. A Letter of recommendation
12. Copy of your passport or ID 

About Kyoto University:

Kyoto University is a national university in Kyoto, Japan. It is the second oldest Japanese university, one of Asia's highest ranked universities and one of Japan's National Seven Universities. One of Asia’s leading research-oriented institutions, Kyoto University is famed for producing world-class researchers, including 18 Nobel Prize laureates, 2 Fields medalists and one Gauss Prize winner. It has the most Nobel laureates of all universities in Asia.

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