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Yes, Kyoto University offers generous scholarships for international students. However, the selection procedures are extremely competitive, and most of the time, applications are only accepted following matriculation. For this reason, it is advised that students obtain adequate funding prior to traveling to Kyoto. Listed in the table below are some of the popular Kyoto University scholarships for international students:Kyoto University ScholarshipsDisbursement Amount/AwardsEligibility CriteriaJapanese Government Scholarships117,000 yen = INR 65,697Examination, admission, and tuition fees are exemptedOne round-trip ticket is providedOverseas undergraduate students majoring in fields related to the Japanese language and/or culture and expecting to return to their home universities after completing a programme in JapanIs of age 18–29Student Exchange Support ProgramMonthly stipend of 80,000 yen = INR 44,921 (provided throughout the period of stay in Japan)International students who have been accepted into a Japanese university under a student exchange agreement Conversion Used: 1 YEN = INR 0.56

In order to secure an admission, overseas audience must fulfill the Kyoto University admission requirements for international students listed below:Completion of 12 years’ schooling abroad, or equivalent (including those who are expected to graduate by the end of the year preceding the year of admission) as specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology;High school or equivalent Diploma recognised by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology such as the International Baccalaureate;Academic transcript for all academic years of university attended;Certificate of graduation or degree certificate of the university attended;Proof of English language proficiency;Statement of Purpose (SOP); andLetters of Recommendation (LOR).