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This scholarship is provided to privately-financed international students at Japanese higher education institutions who are outstanding in their academic performances and who have financial difficulties. The applications are accepted through universities.
Tuition fees may be reduced or exempted in cases where payment is difficult due to financial reasons, the student being recognized as academically outstanding, or in cases of unavoidable circumstances including leave of absence, death, and natural disasters. (The availability and requirements of such programs vary by institution.)
Contacts:
Kyoto Prefectural International Affairs Division Tel. 075-414-4311
Prefectural housing units exclusively for international researchers and international students are available.
For details, please visit the site below:
Each university provides its own guidance.
When renting an apartment, upon entry the tenant needs to pay a deposit and key money (2 to 3 months’ worth of rent), as well as rent.
A guarantor is also required for a contract.
This is an insurance scheme for compensation guarantee.
If a student is in Japan for more than 3 months, the student must join this insurance scheme.
When a student enrolls in the National Insurance scheme, he/she is given an insurance certificate. When the student presents this certificate at the service counter in hospitals, or other medical institutions, 30 % of the doctor’s fee is paid by the student.
Kyoto Prefecture offers a service where specialized counselors provide detailed support to address the concerns and inquiries of international students regarding employment, with the aim of promoting the active participation of overseas talent within the Prefecture.
This center provides career counseling and job placement services in foreign languages for international job seekers.
This center provides employment support services for highly skilled foreign professionals (international students seeking employment in Japan and foreign workers in specialized and technical fields).
International students who wish to work in Japan after graduating from a university or other institution must change their status of residence to one appropriate for the type of work they will be engaging in.
[Procedures for permission to engage in activities outside the scope of status of residence: University’s international student section;
Details on status of residence: Immigration Services Agency]
To engage in part-time work, you must first obtain permission from the Ministry of Justice to engage in activities outside the scope of your status of residence. Working part-time without this permission is subject to penalties.
［Kyoto Prefectural International Affairs Division: Tel.075-414-4316］
Kyoto Prefecture appoints “Kyoto Prefecture Friendship Ambassadors” from among international students enrolled in universities and other institutions within the Prefecture. These ambassadors cooperate in promoting mutual understanding between Kyoto Prefecture and their home countries and promoting the internationalization of Kyoto Prefecture.
【Kyoto Prefecture/Kyoto City】
This center provides support for international residents throughout Kyoto Prefecture, including multilingual consultations and Japanese language learning assistance.
This facility provides administrative interpretation services at relevant municipal offices in Kyoto City and Japanese language learning support, helping international residents within the area of Kyoto City.
The center operates the “International Student Study Kyoto Network( External link )” and implement support programs for international students.
【Immigration Services Agency (Review of residence status, etc.)】
The bureau provides services for administrative procedures and consultations related to foreign nationals. Kyoto Prefecture has branch offices in Kyoto City and Maizuru City.
At this center, you can ask questions or seek advice regarding immigration and residence status procedures. The center provides multilingual support for inquiries via phone, in-person at their service counters, or by email.