Kyoto Notre Dame University -About Notre Dame

Applications for admission from overseas are welcome at Kyoto Notre Dame University. There are over 30 full-time international students, mostly from Asian countries and the cultural diversity that international students bring to campus life is an important feature of the University. Since most classes are conducted in Japanese, overseas applicants are required to have a high level of Japanese language proficiency.
Overseas students who show strong academic ability and Japanese language skills are encouraged to apply for admission. The application period is in October each year for April admissions.

The University extends a warm welcome to students of affiliated overseas universities who wish to study at Kyoto Notre Dame University as non-degree visiting international students for a whole academic year or a part of a year. Their academic credits earned at Kyoto Notre Dame University will be transferred to their home universities. The University also welcomes full-time degree students in the international transfer program under an agreement with the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Students are recommended by their home universities and accepted each year at the beginning of the academic year in April.

Matriculation Fee Exemption
To support international students with high academic ability but with demonstrated financial needs, the University provides financial aid by waiving the Matriculation Fee.

Tuition Reduction
The University also offers a 30% Tuition Reduction System for international students in order to reduce their financial burden.

Scholarships
The University offers a scholarship for international students on the combined basis of demonstrated academic potential and financial need.

Medical Fee Reimbursement
All international students with student visas will be introduced to the Medical Fee Reimbursement Program for financial assistance.

Academic Advisers
A full-time faculty member is appointed to be an academic adviser to each international student for academic support and guidance.

International Student Services
The Center for International Programs helps international students with various immigration procedures in proxy, such as for the Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence before entering Japan, extensions of the period of stay, application for part-time job permits, and re-entry permits. It also provides a wide range of services to support international students, including information for applicants, pre-arrival services and post-arrival orientation.

Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Support Services for International Students