KU-STAR Program AUS
What’s the KU-STAR Program?
KU-STAR Program, Kyoto University Short-Term Academic Research Program, aims to open the door to research opportunities for undergraduate and post graduate students from a given country who have a strong desire to pursue a doctoral program at Kyoto University.
KU-STAR Program participants benefit from conducting their respective research projects under top faculty at Kyoto University; learning about the laboratory ecosystem and life&culture in Japan; gaining exposure to industry; and participating in a poster presentation.
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リーフレット（PDF 2.2M）KU-STAR Program for Australia 2026
The deadline of applications has been extended to September 22, 2025, 5 p.m. JST(Japan Standard Time [UTC+9 hrs.]).
Program Period:From January 8, 2026 to February 20, 2026
10-20 students
Applicants must:
- Have a strong desire to pursue a doctoral program at Kyoto University.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or master’ s program at a college or university in Australia. Undergraduate students must have completed at least four semesters prior to the internship.
- Not be scheduled to graduate before the start of program, and must continue the academic program (undergraduate or master’ s) for at least one semester or quarter after returning to Australia at the end of the internship.
- Have a good academic record.
- Meet the requirements of the chosen laboratory, as specified in the laboratory list.
Accommodation:
Kyoto University will provide accommodation for all participants for the internship period.
- Online Application Opens: August 4, 2025
- Online Application Closes: September 22, 2025, 5 p.m. JST(Japan Standard Time [UTC+9 hrs.])
The deadline of applications has been extended to September 22, 2025, 5 p.m. JST(Japan Standard Time [UTC+9 hrs.]).
Application Steps
Download and read the application guide and the laboratory list carefully. Prepare the required documents.
STEP 2Once the application period opens,
create an account on the online application system and start your application.
Request a recommendation letter through the online application system.
Inform your recommender of your Application ID and follow up.
Complete the required information and upload the required documents.
Once all the required information are filled in and all the required documents,
including a letter of recommendation from your recommender, are uploaded,
submit your application by the end of the application period.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the Application Tutorial.
Application Guide
Laboratory List
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE LABS DIRECTLY REGARDING THIS KU-STAR PROGRAM
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(Link to Online Application)
Contact
For inquiries, please email us at
australiandesk-ku[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
*Please change [at] to @
KU-STAR Program Office for Australia
Division of Graduate Studies, Kyoto University
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