Overview

This program, Global Frontier in Life Science, from Kyoto University is held entirely in English, including the entrance examinations, lectures, experiments, and discussions.

International as well as domestic students are welcome. In particular, the School welcomes those who show a respect for life and a desire to create a comprehensive and cutting-edge field beyond existing disciplinary boundaries in life sciences.

Admission requirements

Our entrance examination for the Master’s program is held in winter. The guidelines for admission is posted in September on our web site (https://www.lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp/e/). 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.

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Science : From Basics to Applications, from Molecular Biology to Systems Biology
Beginning Science
Global Frontier in Life Science
Advanced Molecular and Cell Biology
Cancer Biology
Basic English Discussion in Life Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kyoto, Japan

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences View 18 other Masters in Biology in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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).

The entrance exam will comprise achievement tests that include a written exam to evaluate the applicant’s ability to think logically in English, a skill that is required to read and analyze an article published in an international journal; a written exam to assess the applicant’s general knowledge of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and other life science fields; a written exam to assess the applicant’s fundamental knowledge as required to pursue his or her intended field of study; and an oral exam to assess the applicant’s judgement, thinking ability, communication skills, initiative, and ethical perspective.

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At least two recommendation letters

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Kyoto

Japan

131939 - 183969 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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