Kyoto Institute of Technology Scholarships for International Students 2026

Most scholarships connected to KIT are designed for students who are officially enrolled and studying on-campus (or in-person in a structured program).

It depends on the program. For undergraduate degrees, KIT states that lectures are conducted in Japanese. For many standard graduate (master’s) routes, KIT notes that most lectures and research instruction are conducted in Japanese, and entrance exams are generally in Japanese except language subjects. However, KIT also offers an International Graduate Program (IGP) pathway where “all classes are conducted in English.” In KIT-linked scholarship stories, Abdul Moeed shared that “While English worked for academics, daily life required some adaptation” during his time in Japan.

Age limits depend on the scholarship. KIT-linked tuition/fee exemptions may not always publish a strict age cut-off, but major external scholarships often do. For example, MEXT commonly lists age criteria such as being between 17–25 for undergraduate applicants and under 35 for “research students” (graduate track). If you are applying via a specific route (e.g., embassy-recommended MEXT vs. university-recommended), always follow the age rules in that year’s official call.

KIT is a STEM-and-design-focused university, so most KIT-connected scholarships align with its academic strengths: engineering fields, materials science, textiles/fiber science, information/electronics, applied biology, architecture, and design.

Many opportunities are open broadly to international students, but the exact eligibility varies by scholarship. For instance, MEXT eligibility is tied to being a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. KIT also describes a “Foreign Government Sponsored Students” route for certain nationalities (it mentions Malaysian, Saudi Arabian, UAE, Singaporean, and Thai students sponsored by their home governments). In recipient stories connected to KIT, you can also see examples like Abdul Moeed (Pakistan) who pursued a KIT-linked Erasmus Mundus track.

For undergraduate entry via KIT’s special admission for privately financed international students, KIT lists required components including EJU and a TOEFL score (plus an essay and interview). For many standard graduate admissions, KIT notes that most admissions programs require an official TOEIC score, and that entrance exams are carried out in Japanese except for foreign language subjects. For scholarships, requirements can be separate; for example, MEXT lists “Language Proficiency Certificate” among typical required documents.

KIT emphasizes selection through entrance exams and review of submitted application documents rather than publishing one universal GPA cut-off for everyone. That said, scholarship recipients’ stories show what a strong profile can look like: Abdul Moeed described graduating with an “outstanding CGPA of 3.91/4.0” and being “honoured with a Gold Medal for academic excellence.” Competitive scholarships tend to reward clear academic strength and fit with the program.

A strong academic record in a relevant field helps most. For engineering/STEM/design/textiles at KIT, a focused background (plus evidence you can handle research or project work) is a common pattern. In KIT-linked recipient stories, Abdul Moeed tied his success to both performance and preparation. He said he “meticulously researched” requirements and aligned his background to partner universities, and he also shared the mindset: “Your background does not define your future; your effort and belief in yourself do.”

It depends on your level and route. For KIT undergraduate special admission (privately financed international students), KIT lists EJU, TOEFL, an essay, and an interview, and notes that EJU and TOEFL scores must be submitted with the application. For standard master’s admissions, KIT says selection is based on entrance exams plus review of submitted application documents, and notes that most admissions programs require an official TOEIC score. If you are applying through MEXT, typical documents commonly include academic transcripts, proof of graduation/enrollment, recommendation letter(s), a health certificate, and a language proficiency certificate (with additional items like thesis abstracts for research students).

Yes, KIT lists an entrance examination fee (often treated like an application/exam fee). KIT’s published figures include 17,000 JPY for undergraduate entrance exam fees and 30,000 JPY for graduate entrance exam fees.