KYOTO SUMMER PROGRAM
Kyoto Summer Program is an annual short-term program officially held by Kyoto University and opens to both international students from our partner universities around the world and domestic students enrolled at Kyoto University (KyotoU) held from late July and lasts just over 2 weeks in Kyoto, Kyoto University.
Participants will experience the University's unique academic culture and cutting-edge research while deepening their appreciation of Japanese culture and gaining insights into the social, scientific, and ecological issues confronting the country. The curriculum is designed to provide international students with a foundation on which to develop their relationship with both Japan and the University while helping Japanese students expand their engagement in international activities.
This program is a collaborative effort between the Kyoto University Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS) and Kyoto University Asian Studies Unit (KUASU). It is divided into two sub-programs: ILAS program, in which English is the main instruction language, and KUASU program, in which Japanese is the main instruction language.
Applicants from abroad must be active students from universities that hold academic cooperation partnerships or student agreement with Kyoto University.
Please check those lists to check your eligibility. If your university is not on the list, it means you are not eligible to apply for this year's program.
The application process varies depending on your home university.
First please check the list of special quota. There are two types of universities.
Type 1. Universities with special quota
Type 2. Other universities
Procedure Your application and selection should be done in your home university. Please ask your university's affiliation in charge. If you cannot find the exact contact, please…
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For 2024, a maximum of 2 students (ILAS program and KUASU program each) from partner universities worldwide will be accepted. If a large number of highly qualified students apply, …
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Please refer to the following PDFs for 2024’s program schedule.
1.The program schedule 2024 (PDF)
2.List of Academic Lectures 2024 (PDF)
This program consists of four parts; Academic Lectures, Fieldtrip & Cultural Experiences, Interaction with KyotoU students and Japanese Language Classes.
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My favourite part of the program was being able to talk to lots of new people who are in my age group.
What I love most about this program is the warm welcome I've received from the professors and students at Kyoto University. The professors are always willing to help me whenever I have questions, and they actively participate in all program activities. Additionally, the Kyodai students have left a great impression on me. They are always patient in listening to me, and they diligently teach me Japanese. We have also created many happy memories together.
京都サマープログラムのおかげで、英語を話すことへの抵抗がほとんどなくなった。私の英語はまだ拙いが、積極的に英語を話し、精進しようと思う。 また、住んでいる国が違っても、英語で意思疎通することができ、友達になっている留学生たちを見て、英語を話せるようになりたいと強く感じた。
Please contact < kyoto_summer*mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp > (* → @) for any questions regarding the program.
KAWAI Junko,
Professor, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Kyoto University/Unit member, Kyoto University Asian Studies Unit
HAN Liyou,
Associate Professor, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Kyoto University
WAKAMATSU Fumitaka,
Program-Specific Associate Professor, International Academic Research and Resource Center for Language Education, Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Kyoto University