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Kyoto Prefectural University

· Public University

#134 in Japan Admissions open
KP Kyoto Prefectural University logo
kpu.ac.jp
Type
Public University
Founded
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Students
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International
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Kyoto Prefectural University at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    On Educads it is #134 of the ranked universities in Japan, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 328,809 times (h-index 191), according to OpenAlex.

  2. Scholarships

    2 scholarships at Kyoto Prefectural University are listed.

  3. Ranked near it in Japan

    Universities placed just above and below Kyoto Prefectural University on Educads:

Questions about Kyoto Prefectural University

Is Kyoto Prefectural University a good university?

On Educads it is #134 of the ranked universities in Japan, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 328,809 times (h-index 191), according to OpenAlex.

Does Kyoto Prefectural University offer scholarships?

2 scholarships at Kyoto Prefectural University are listed.

Overview

Kyoto Prefectural University is located in Kyoto, Japan, and has origins in Kyoto Prefectural Agricultural School and Kyoto Prefectural Women’s College. The university operates as the Kyoto Prefectural Public University Corporation, using a one-corporation and two-university system together with Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine. The university has five faculties: Letters, Social Sciences, Agricultural and Food Sciences, Science and Technology, and Environmental Sciences. It also offers three graduate schools: Letters, Social Sciences, and Life and Environmental Sciences, plus one degree program in Food Culture. International students are welcomed by the university president, and the page indicates that graduate schools and faculties currently use only the Japanese language.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

For international students

<p>The president states that Kyoto Prefectural University encourages students to study abroad and welcomes international students on campus. Admissions-related language guidance on the page indicates that graduate schools and faculties currently offer only Japanese-language instruction.</p>

Read the student visa & the immigration authority guide →

Scholarships at Kyoto Prefectural University

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Last updated 22 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.