KKyoto

Masters at Kyoto University!

  • May 25, 2026

Hi everyone! I’m interested in applying for a Master’s at Kyoto University for the March/April 2027 intake, probably in a life sciences / biosciences related field. I’m still trying to understand the whole process, especially the AAO system, scholarships, and application timeline 😭

I had a few questions:

  1. How early should I start the AAO process if I want to enroll in 2027?

2 I heard AAO can take around 2–3 months. When do most people usually contact professors and begin preparing documents?

  1. Is it realistic to start preparing now for applications later this year?

  2. Are there any scholarships available for international Master’s students besides MEXT?

  3. How difficult is admission for international students in graduate schools like agriculture, biostudies, or life sciences?

  4. Any advice for contacting professors/labs or improving chances of acceptance?

For context, I’m currently studying life sciences and I was an exchange student in South Korea, so I’ve experienced studying abroad before. However, I’m really lost about the admission process for grad schools. Every university has its own requirements and I’m quite overwhelmed so, I’d really appreciate hearing from current students or anyone who went through the Kyoto University application process 🙏

by damnitzappy