Public university in Kumamoto, Japan

Kumamoto University Admission Requirements 2027 for International Students

Kumamoto University is a national university whose Graduate School of Science and Technology runs English-medium master's and doctoral admission for international students; undergraduate teaching is in Japanese.

Last verified 7 September 2026. Sources · Official site
Next deadline
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Tuition
¥535,800
per year
English test
IELTS 6.5
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
¥30,000

Requirements

Master

GSST admits international master's and doctoral applicants who hold, or expect to hold, a bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering field. IELTS Academic 6.5 is the minimum listed by the IELTS test provider for Kumamoto University postgraduate admission. Applicants for the IJEP route need a supervisor arranged in advance where the guidelines require one.

Documents

Academic transcripts, a bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation, an IELTS or equivalent English score report, a research plan, letters of recommendation, and any programme-specific forms listed in the current Admission Guidelines.

How to apply

  1. Identify a prospective supervisor in your field within the Graduate School of Science and Technology, where the programme requires one.
  2. Prepare transcripts, an English test score and a research plan.
  3. Submit the application within the published window for April or October entry.
  4. Complete any interview or additional screening requested.
  5. Pay the admission fee and first tuition instalment after an offer to confirm your place.
Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/
  2. https://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/prospective/admission/
  3. https://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/prospective/fees/
  4. https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/admissions/
  5. https://ielts.org/receiving-organisations/kumamoto-university