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Kyoto Notre Dame University

ยท Public University

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Kyoto Notre Dame University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kyoto Notre Dame University is a university in Japan that offers bachelorโ€™s study and is aimed at women. It suits applicants who want a small, single-level undergraduate option and should first confirm that the programme they want is currently available.

  2. What you can study

    The university offers Bachelorโ€™s Degree study, and the listed example programme is ๆ™บ่ƒฝๅˆถ้€ ๅทฅ็จ‹. Only one programme is shown, so applicants should treat the catalogue as very limited and check the official website for the current list of available subjects.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions process and confirm entry requirements, deadlines, required documents, and whether their chosen programme is open to overseas students. Because detailed admissions conditions are not published here, the official website is the place to check before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Kyoto will depend on housing, transport, food, and study materials, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check whether the programme is open to international students, what documents are required, and whether there are any visa or document-translation steps you must complete.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, and Kyoto Notre Dame University sits at the smaller end of that landscape. Its main distinction is its women-only setup and its very limited undergraduate offering, so it is more specific than many universities in the country and will suit students looking for a narrow, focused option rather than a broad course menu.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kyoto Notre Dame University

What type of university is Kyoto Notre Dame University?

It is a public university in Japan.

Where is Kyoto Notre Dame University located?

It is in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

What degree level does it offer?

It offers Bachelorโ€™s Degree study.

How many programmes are listed?

One programme is listed.

Overview

Kyoto Notre Dame University (ไบฌ้ƒฝใƒŽใƒผใƒˆใƒซใƒ€ใƒ ๅฅณๅญๅคงๅญฆ), also known as KNDU, is a small private university for women in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. This is one of several Catholic universities in Japan. Notre Dame means โ€œOur Ladyโ€ in French.

Programs at Kyoto Notre Dame University

1 programs across 1 study levels.

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Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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