International Graduate Program(IGP)

International Graduate Program (IGP)

All information below is for 2026 Admissions, and the application period has close
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Details for 2027 Admissions will be announced at a later date.
Application Schedule (Tentative)
Application Period: Approximately one week in early November
Selection Period: Around mid-December
Pre-application Requirements
Before submitting your application, you must:
・Contact your preferred supervisor to discuss your research plan and other details.・Take an English proficiency test that can certify a minimum level of CEFR B2.

チラシ
  • Online Information Session on the IGP for AY2026
  • The video recording and presentation slides from the Online Information Session on the International Graduate Program (IGP) for AY2026, held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, are now available. Please refer to them when preparing your application.

    Presentation Slides


  • KIT IGP Admissions Information & Application AY2026
  • For General Students
    (Updated on October 31st)
    For JICA Students(Updated on October 31st)

    “For JICA Students” is only for those already in the JICA selection process.
    Others, click “For General Students” on the left.


  • Current Application Status for IGP (as of Nov. 14_ 2025)

  • IGP Course Guide AY 2025-2026
  • In principle, classes and research guidance are conducted in English, but there may be cases where this is not possible. In such cases, separate individual support will be provided in English, as necessary.
     
    As a sub-program of IGP, Human Resource Development Program for the Eco-Friendly Materials Manufacturing Sector (EFM) and SEMICON TECH LEADER Development Program for the Next Generation Semiconductor (STL, Newly planned) is available. For more details, please refer to the KIT IGP Admissions Information and Application brochure.
     

  • Guidance video (IGP Application)
  • We have prepared a video about the application process guide for IGPs. Be sure to watch it to get a better understanding of the application process.

“For JICA Students” is only for those already in the JICA selection process.
Others, click “For General Students” on the left.
 

Application Forms

  

IGP COURSE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
(Updated on October 31st)
Application Form (Forms 1 through 3) zip
(Updated on October 31st)
Application Form for Financial Assistance (Form S14 and S15)

(Updated on November 17th)
zip
IGP Application Fee_Online Payment

JICA students and those advancing directly from the KIT Master’s Program to the Doctoral Program without a gap are not required to make this payment.
ONLINE PAYMENT FORM ONLINE PAYMENT MANUAL
List of Academic Staff and Research Content

(Updated on November 27th)
PDF
Q&A about the IGP Application

(Updated on November 20th)
PDF