Biostudies Application Guide
Source review: 2026-07-01

Kyoto University Biostudies admissions and the MEXT Scholarship

Use this guide to compare the Graduate School of Biostudies application timeline with the MEXT Scholarship Embassy Recommendation route through your country’s Japanese embassy or consulate.

  • Select your desired degree program, master’s or PhD, at right.
  • Compare the Biostudies admissions timeline with the MEXT Scholarship Embassy Recommendation route.
  • If using the MEXT Scholarship, apply first through your country’s Japanese embassy or consulate.
  • Confirm official deadlines before requesting Kyoto University provisional acceptance or submitting Biostudies documents.

Master’s program

For applicants targeting the Global Frontier in Life Science master’s program, with guidance on the Biostudies timeline and MEXT Scholarship alignment.

PhD program

For applicants targeting the Global Frontier in Life Science doctoral program, with guidance on the Biostudies timeline and MEXT Scholarship alignment.