Thanks for visiting TopUniversities.com today! So that we can show you the most relevant information, please select the option that most closely relates to you.
Your input will help us improve your experience.You can close this popup to continue using the website or choose an option below to register in or login.
Already have an account? Sign in
Kyoto University of Advanced Science
Uzumasa Campus, Kyoto Japan
11Undergraduate programs
4Postgraduate programs
12,899 USDTuition Fee/year
AvailableScholarship
Find your perfect Course!
Find my courseFollow University
About Kyoto University of Advanced Science
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS), is an accredited private university located in Kyoto, Japan.
KUAS features an engineering program with close ties to the manufacturing industry in a country that is globally acclaimed for its engineering ingenuity. It is the first multidisciplinary all-English Faculty of Engineering in Japan. The KUAS Faculty of Engineering represents an all-new, all-English model for engineering education in Japan. As a provider of state-of-the-art education, KUAS ensures that all its graduates will be ready for career opportunities not only in Japan but also internationally.
Currently, Japanese is the primary language for all faculties except for the Faculty of Engineering. However, new English-based programs for the Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences will open in 2025.
Kyoto is known as the cultural capital of Japan and also as a major tourist destination. It is home to numerous cultural heritage sites, as well as world-famous high-tech industries. Kyoto has has over 10,000 international students and boasts the highest student-to-population ratio in Japan at ten percent.
About Kyoto University of Advanced Science
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS), is an accredited private university located in Kyoto, Japan.
KUAS features an engineering program with close ties to the manufacturing industry in a country that is globally acclaimed for its engineering ingenuity. It is the first multidisciplinary all-English Faculty of Engineering in Japan. The KUAS Faculty of Engineering represents an all-new, all-English model for engineering education in Japan. As a provider of state-of-the-art education, KUAS ensures that all its graduates will be ready for career opportunities not only in Japan but also internationally.
Currently, Japanese is the primary language for all faculties except for the Faculty of Engineering. However, new English-based programs for the Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences will open in 2025.
Kyoto is known as the cultural capital of Japan and also as a major tourist destination. It is home to numerous cultural heritage sites, as well as world-famous high-tech industries. Kyoto has has over 10,000 international students and boasts the highest student-to-population ratio in Japan at ten percent.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
KUAS has five faculties: Economics and Business Administration, Health and Medical Science, Bioenvironmental Science, Humanities, and Engineering.
Japanese is the primary language for all faculties except for the Faculty of Engineering. KUAS offers a unique engineering program with a curriculum taught entirely in English. 35 percent of the professors in the KUAS Faculty of Engineering are from overseas.
To study at other faculties, international students will need Japanese ability equivalent to JLPT N2 level or above.
The engineering program at KUAS specializes in the fields of mechanical, electrical and mechatronics technology. It offers a high degree of flexibility in specialization so that students can have exposure to a wide range of knowledge and gain expertise in the various sub-disciplines necessary for professionally balanced engineers.
KUAS encourages students to gain hands-on experience in four projects (Flagstone, Cornerstone, Keystone and Capstone) to become street-smart global engineers. Students can start their own projects and compete in various competitions, or work with real companies to tackle industrial challenges. By cultivating creativity and flexible thinking, students will be able to play an immediately effective role in society after graduation. This practical training is the essence of KUAS engineering.
Entry requirements for the engineering undergraduate program:
• Students need to have completed a standard 12-year school education or the equivalent thereof
• KUAS is looking for students that have demonstrated an aptitude for math and physics
International students from non-English speaking countries also need to meet the minimum required score for one of the following English language ability tests: TOEFL iBT: 75 / IELTS 5.5 / PTE Academic: 50
For more detailed information, please contact the International Admission Office.
Applicants for the engineering course can be carried out online via the online application system. The application fee is 5,000 Yen.
Arts and Humanities (5)
Bachelor of Humanities
Business and Management (5)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Economics
Engineering and Technology (5)
Bachelor of Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bachelor of Health and Sports Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Disorders
Natural Sciences (5)
Bachelor of Agriclture and Food Technology
Bachelor of Bioenvironmental Design
Bachelor of Bioenvironmental Science
The Kyoto University of Advanced Science Graduate School of Engineering seeks to face the rapid structural reforms in society and industry head-on. At KUAS, our faculty and staff seek to nurture engineers with the superior skills and knowledge so that they can become the next century's leaders in science and technology.
All graduate engineering students at KUAS belong to a research laboratory and learn in an "on-the-job" environment under globally active professors and industry professionals. This method, matched with cutting-edge facilities, is ideal for developing students into specialists in fields including power control systems, devices, motors, and more.
The KUAS engineering gradate programs aim to transcend conventional methods and transition to a comprehensive approach where students establish new systems and concepts based on multiple ideas from different academic disciplines. The program of the KUAS Graduate School of Engineering is based on the four fields of materials, energy, information and systems, with each research field correlating and overlapping with the others. Students can seek expert advice from specialists outside their own field, which can lead to new ideas. Students can learn how to innovate professionally while expanding their integrated knowledge beyond the boundaries of their major. At KUAS, it is our mission to nurture these comprehensive thinkers and enable them to create new technology platforms for decades to come.
There are three entry requirements for postgraduate students applying to the graduate school of engineering:
• Academic entry requirements: master’s program (16 years of education and graduating from a university); doctoral program (graduated from an undergraduate and master’s level program)
• English language requirements: meet the minimum required score – TOEFL iBT: 80 / IELTS 6.0 / PTE Academic: 50
• Prior supervisor consent
For more details, please contact the Admission Office before applying.
Arts and Humanities (3)
Master of Human Culture
Business and Management (3)
Master of Economics
Engineering and Technology (3)
Master of Engineering
Engineering and Technology (1)
Doctor of Engineering
University information
General
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Campus locations
open the map
Similar Universities
# 951-1000
QS World UniversityRankings
97
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
24
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
13
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
3
Availableprograms
# 3
QS World UniversityRankings
3
Availableprograms
# 251-300
QS World UniversityRankings
11
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
10
Availableprograms
# 901-950
QS World UniversityRankings
180
Availableprograms
# 229
QS World UniversityRankings
105
Availableprograms
# 201-240
QS World UniversityRankings
12
Availableprograms
FAQs
Our Faculty of Engineering houses the Department of Mechanical and Electrical System Engineering, which primarily covers fields related to motors and actuators. The chairman of our university is also the CEO of a major Japanese electric motor company. Thus, we focus on the fields related to that industry.
In our Faculty of Engineering, students study 13 fields related to motors and actuators while also taking into account the production processes and products which utilize those technologies. Students thereby gain the skills required to become a specialist in motors and actuators. Students who wish to deepen their understanding of the fields related to mechatronics are encouraged to continue their studies in our Graduate School of Engineering.
In our graduate school, students can focus on four different fields: information, engineering systems, materials, and energy, which are also related to mechatronics.
Our program has three major advantages over other institutions.
Engineering Focused
- Compared to universities that have dozens of departments with different social and academic goals, KUAS is Engineering-centric, with Faculty of Engineering acting as our core program. Engineering is what we focus on as our "niche".
Career Focused
- KUAS provides engineering students with fundamental training and real experience needed to succeed through hands-on learning and our unique Capstone Program. When students near graduation, we call upon our expansive network of industry connections and team of career guidance counselors to ensure that students have every advantage possible when beginning their careers.
Learning Engineering in English; Study Japanese at the same time
- Engineering courses are provided in English. This means that Engineering students need not acquire Japanese proficiency before beginning their studies. Students are also provided with Japanese courses to expand their career opportunities.
While the number of scholarships offered to international students differs from year to year, all scholarships are provided to the applicants based on aptitude rather than factors such as nationality etc. The exact number of scholarships is not disclosed to students. More information regarding scholarships offered to KUAS students can be found here.
Not yet, although we will be offering English-language programs for our Faculty Economics and Business Administration, as well as our Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences in 2025. We will announce more details on this initiative via our social media and official website in the near future, so please look out for those updates.