Kyoto University

Since its foundation in 1897, Kyoto University has worked to cultivate academic freedom under a spirit of self-reliance and self-respect, and to open up new horizons in creative scholarly endeavor. The university has also sought to contribute to peaceful coexistence across the global community. It is the second oldest Japanese university.One of Asia’s leading research-oriented institutions, Kyoto University is famed for producing world-class researchers.