Entrance Exam schedule

Degree programs

Program introduction

Program name

Global Frontier in Life Science

Educational Philosophy

We expect to develop the next generation of interdisciplinary leaders in the field of life sciences by providing the best academic research environment under the supervision of the finest graduate educators and PhD advisers. We emphasize the importance of the accomplishment of a research endeavor as well as academic performance in lecture, seminar, and laboratory practice. At the same time, the students are trained to discuss and debate scientific matters and research outcomes. Students are also trained to have broad outlook and flexible thinking in life sciences, and are encouraged to travel to international scientific meetings.

How to enroll

2023
  • Sep

    Release of the application guidelines

    around Sep

    Contact AAO and lab heads

    by Jan10

  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

    Submit documents

    from Dec18-Jan10

2024
  • Jan

    Announcement of documents screening results

    on Jan31

  • Feb

    *Interview

    from Feb1-Mar5

    *Announcement of the final successful applicants

    on Mar29

  • Oct

    Entrance on October 1st.

2025
  • Apr

    Entrance on April 1st.

Doctoral Program in “Global Frontier in Life Science”

The entrance examination for the Doctoral program is held in winter. The guidelines for admission is posted on this web site in September. The academic year starts on October 1st or April 1st. Thus, applicants can select the starting date of either October 1st or April 1st in the next year. At the time of application, prospective students must identify which laboratory head will direct their doctoral research. Applicants can apply for only one lab. Thus, applicants must contact the lab head and fully discuss potential research activities and availability before filing the application.

Applicants are required to contact the Kyoto University Admissions Assistance Office (AAO) so that they will assist you to contact the lab heads through the designated process.

Admission examinations for the Doctoral program in “Global Frontier in Life Science” consist of: 1) a document screening and 2) an oral examination (interview) to evaluate applicants’ knowledge of their field, research competency, logical thinking skills, and the ability to discuss science in English. Please note that applicants are NOT required to be physically present in Japan for the examination.

Master’s Program in “Global Frontier in Life Science”

Our entrance examination for the Master’s program is held in winter. The guidelines for admission is posted on this web site in September. The academic year starts on October 1st or April 1st. Thus, applicants can select the starting date of either October 1st or April 1st in the next year. Applicants to the Master’s program can apply for up to two labs, in which they wish to conduct research. Thus, applicants should familiarize themselves with faculty members’ research interests and must contact lab head(s) to fully discuss prospective research activities and availability before filing the application.

Applicants are required to contact the Kyoto University Admissions Assistance Office (AAO) so that they will assist you to contact the lab heads through the designated process.

Admission examinations for the Master’s program in “Global Frontier in Life Science” consist of: 1) a document screening and 2) an oral examination (interview). Please note that applicants are NOT required to be physically present in Japan for the examination.

Non-Degree Programs (Short-Term Visiting)

Details about application will be provided in person from the prospective supervisor or the Student Affairs Section to the applicants upon request.

GSB Student Affairs Section
  • Contact/Enquiry

    150kyomu*adm.lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp

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