Kyoto University

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Kyoto University is a globally renowned research-intensive institution, celebrated for its academic excellence and a remarkable number of Nobel laureates, particularly in the sciences. It is highly regarded for its strong faculties in Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Humanities, fostering a distinctive "spirit of freedom" in its academic culture. For international students, Kyoto University offers a growing array of English-taught graduate programs and specialized undergraduate initiatives like Kyoto iUP, designed to support non-Japanese speakers. The university provides comprehensive support services, including dedicated international student offices, Japanese language courses, and various exchange programs, ensuring a rich and integrated experience within its historic and culturally vibrant setting.

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Kyoto University (京都大学, Kyōto daigaku), or KyotoU (京大, Kyōdai), is a national research university in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1897, it is one of the former Imperial Universities and the second oldest university in Japan. The university has ten undergraduate faculties, eighteen graduate schools, and thirteen research institutes. The university's educational and research activities are centred in its three main campuses in Kyoto: Yoshida, Uji and Katsura. The Kyoto University Library Network, consisting of more than 40 libraries spread across its campuses, has a collection of more than 7.49 million books, making it the second largest university library in the country. In addition to these campuses, the university owns facilities and lands for educational and research purposes around the country. As of 2024, Kyoto University counts two prime ministers of...

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