Kyoto University International Scholarship Programme in Japan 2021

3) Instructions for applicants who cannot submit their standardized test results by the application deadline due to the COVID-19 pandemic (updated on October 7, 2020)
(For details regarding the submission of the standardized test results, please refer to page 11 of the Application Guidelines.)

Applicants who cannot submit their standardized test results by the application deadline due to the COVID-19 pandemic are requested to state that reason in the “Remarks” column in the “Document Upload” section of the Online Application System. In this case, the screening will be conducted using only the applicant’s school transcripts, English proficiency test scores, and any other documents submitted for the first screening.
If your standardized test results are available after you have passed the first screening, you can submit the results before the interview date (the second screening).2) Latest update for a standardized test result (updated on August 6, 2020)

ACT (American College Testing)
We have made a change in the way to submit ACT scores to us as below. Please refer to page 14 and 16 of the Application Guidelines.

(page 14)
– Upload a copy of your results
and
– Request the test institution to send a hard copy of your score report directly to Kyoto University (Institution code: 1745).

(page 16)
– If you have already requested the test institution to send a hard copy of your score report directly to Kyoto University, no further action is required. (Institution code: 1745)

1) Latest update for an English proficiency test result (updated on August 6, 2020)

We are now able to accept results of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, TOEFL ITP Plus for China and IELTS Indicator as an English proficiency test result, a part of application documents for October 2021 enrollment. Please refer to page 10 of the Application Guidelines.

– TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (https://www.ets.org/s/cv/toefl/at-home/): Applicants must request the test center to send the score report directly to Kyoto University. Kyoto University’s TOEFL Institution Code is C447 (Kyoto University – International Undergraduate Program).

– TOEFL ITP Plus for China (https://toefl.cn/family-itp.php): Applicants must request the test center to send the score report directly to “Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP)”.

– IELTS Indicator (https://www.ieltsindicator.com/): Once applicants have uploaded a copy of their score report to the Online Application System, no further action is required.

October 2021 Enrollment

Application Guidelines for October 2021 enrollmentPDF

• • Form A: Certificate of GraduationWORD
  • Form B: EvaluationWORD
  • Form C: English Proficiency Evaluation FormWORD
  • Form D: EssayWORD

Application must be made through the Online Application System. The Online Application System will be available from November 2 until 5 p.m. (JST) on December 7, 2020.　

1. 1. Download the Guidelines and Forms, and read the instructions carefully.
   2. For eligibility questions, Eligibility Screening Process prior to the application is available.
   3. Prepare the necessary documents and information.
   4. Apply through the Online Application System (some documents must be uploaded by the school through the Online Application System), pay the application fee, and click the “Complete” button before the application deadline.
      Apply now:
      Online Application System (available from November 2 to 5 p.m. (JST) on December 7, 2020)Online Application System – User ManualPDFImportant:
   • • The application must complete through the Online Application System between November 2 and 5 p.m. (JST) on December 7, 2020.
     • Inappropriate applications (not in time, incomplete etc.) will not be considered in the admission process.
     • The application documents must be prepared in English or with English translation.
     • The applicants will receive the acknowledgement of receipt by message from the Kyoto iUP Admissions Office through the Online Application System.
     • If any questions, send an inquiry through the inquiry form on the website in advance.
       NOTE: Kyoto iUP Admissions Office will not answer questions which are written on the FAQ. Please also read the FAQ carefully.
       FAQ　
   • 
     Inquiry Form

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