Kyoto University

Kyoto University operates in the city of Kyoto, they are considered one of the best higher education institutions in Japan. It has 23 thousand students. Education received at the university is recognized as honorable and prestigious. The university consists of three campuses, the main one being Yoshida. The educational institution has 10 faculties, and on its basis 15 research departments have been created, dealing with fundamental sciences and having a number of applied areas.

History of Kyoto University

In 1869, the School of Chemistry was established in the city of Osaka, it served as the basis for the creation of the 3rd Higher School in 1886, which was moved to the Yoshida campus of the current educational institution. In 1897, the school was transformed into the Imperial University and a college of science and technology was created, and in 1899 - of medicine and law, in 1906 - of literature.

In 2004, Japan passed a law on the basis of which Kyoto University became national. The transition to a new status allowed the institution to become financially independent and gain autonomy, although the Ministry of Education retained some control. The university's geophysics department and disaster research institute have joined Japan's National Earthquake Forecast Committee. The highest official of the university is its president. Until now, there have been 25. It is known that 11 graduates of Kyoto University have received the Nobel Prize and two Fields Medals. In the ranking of world universities, Kyoto University ranks 2nd in Japan and Asia, and 23rd in the world.

Features of Kyoto University

The strongest areas of study are medicine, technology, humanities and arts, natural sciences, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and sociology. The life of students is well organized. In addition to comfortable dormitories, there is a high-quality medical clinic. Students have a library with a rich collection at their disposal. Kyoto University has a museum dedicated to the history of the institution.

Training takes place on a paid basis and costs about 5 thousand dollars per year. The competition among applicants for admission is quite high - almost 10 people per place. For students who demonstrate success, a number of benefits are provided in the form of scholarships and grants for scientific work. Graduates are awarded bachelor's and master's degrees; they are in demand not only in Japan, but throughout the world. Postgraduate studies are available for those wishing to continue their studies.