Kyoto-Cornell International Collaborative Degree Opportunity

Applicants to the Kyoto-Cornell International Collaborative Degree Opportunity must submit separate applications to both the Kyoto University Graduate School of Management and Nolan School of Hotel Administration, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business in the same application round.


INFORMATION SESSION IN TOKYO: July 18th and 19th, 2025


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1. APPLICATION TO KYOTO UNIVERSITY

Updates

  • GMAT or GRE score is now required for the application. Candidates who demonstrate analytical and quantitative abilities through academics or work experience may request a waiver. If you are going to request a waiver, we recommend that you apply for it earlier than your application. Please read page 6 of the application guidelines for details.

    • Institution codes
      GMAT Kyoto-Cornell International Collaborative Degree Opportunity (T6H-B2-02)
      GRE 4183 – Kyoto University – Graduate School of Management

    • We accept the following English test scores in addition to the scores specified in the admission guideline.
    – IELTS Online

    – IELTS Indicator

    – TOEFL iBT Home Edition

Application Dates

Application Period: September 1 – September 16, 2025

Application Guidelines

All applicants must read this document.

KC-CDO Admission Guidelines 2026 intake

  • For graduates of universities outside Japan: You are required to verify your eligibility via Admissions Assistance Office (AAO) prior to application. Please refer to page 3 of the application guidelines.

    • Application Forms

    [Form 3] Letter of Recommendation
    [Form 4] Essay Questions


    Preliminary Eligibility Screening

    This process is only required for those who fall under the conditions (9) or (10) of the application eligibility. See the Section 4 of the Admission Guidelines.

    Guidelines for Preliminary Eligibility Screening
    Application Form for Preliminary Eligibility Screening

    2. APPLICATION TO CORNELL UNIVERSITY

    International Kyoto MBA & Cornell MMH Dual Degree Opportunity (Links to Cornell website)