Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS)

PROFILE KYOTO UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCED SCIENCE (KUAS)

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Established in 1925

Year of establishment as the predecessor institution, later established as a university in 1969 and refounded under the current name in 2019.

Kyoto University of Advanced Science is a private university in Kyoto that offers English taught programs in engineering, bioenvironmental sciences and global business and economics, designed to connect students directly with Japan's advanced manufacturing and technology industries. Its international programs focus on practical project based learning, close collaboration with industry and small class sizes that support intensive mentoring. For international students the main benefits include studying cutting edge engineering and related fields entirely in English, strong scholarship opportunities, modern laboratories and dormitories and the chance to live and study in Kyoto, a safe and culturally rich student city.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Kyoto University of Advanced Science has built its profile as a modern, industry oriented university that combines engineering and related disciplines with strong ties to global companies in Kyoto and beyond. The Faculty of Engineering launched in 2020 with programs taught entirely in English and was designed specifically to educate engineers who can work in fields such as electric vehicles, robotics, motors and power systems. The university is chaired by the founder of a world leading motor manufacturer, which supports internships, project based courses and career pathways in high technology industries. Recent highlights also include recognition of several KUAS researchers among the top 2 percent of most influential scientists worldwide based on citation metrics, and continued growth of international student numbers on its English track programs.

  1. Establishment of an all English Faculty of Engineering in 2020, offering multidisciplinary programs in mechanical and electrical systems engineering for international students.
  2. Strong industry linkage through leadership by Shigenobu Nagamori, founder of Nidec Corporation, and close partnerships with Kyoto based high tech and manufacturing companies that support practical training and employment.
  3. Multiple KUAS faculty members recognized among the top 2 percent most influential scientists in the world according to recent citation based evaluations.

FACILITIES

KUAS provides modern academic and student life facilities on its Uzumasa and Kameoka campuses, including laboratories, libraries, cafeterias and sports spaces that support both study and everyday life. The engineering campus includes state of the art workshops and project rooms where students can work on designs, prototypes and research. In addition, international student dormitories, cafeterias and nearby shops make it easier for new students to settle into life in Kyoto.

  1. Facilities 1, Engineering laboratories and maker spaces, in Uzumasa Campus
  2. Facilities 2, Main libraries and study rooms, in Uzumasa and Kameoka Campus
  3. Facilities 3, Student cafeterias and food courts, in Uzumasa and Kameoka Campus
  4. Facilities 4, General classrooms and lecture halls, in Uzumasa and Kameoka Campus
  5. Facilities 5, Sports gym, fitness areas and outdoor fields, in Kameoka Campus
  6. Facilities 6, International student dormitories, in Uzumasa and Kameoka Campus
  7. Facilities 7, Career support and student services centers, in Uzumasa Campus
  8. Facilities 8, Student club and activity spaces, in Uzumasa and Kameoka Campus

LOCATION

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

List of all undergraduate programmes for international students

  1. Bachelor of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
  2. Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences
  3. Bachelor of Arts in Global Business and Economics.

List of all postgraduate programmes for international students

  1. Master of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
  2. Doctor of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

5,000 JPY to 35,000 JPY per application

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

824,000 JPY to 1,340,000 JPY tuition per year

1,000,000 JPY tuition per year

Living Cost

approximately 110,000 JPY to 150,000 JPY per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
KUAS International Student Dormitories

KUAS operates several official dormitories for international students, including Dorm Uzumasa A, B, C, D and E near Uzumasa Campus and Dorm Kameoka K and K2 near Kameoka Campus. These dorms offer single occupancy rooms that are fully furnished, with rents that already include utilities and good access to campuses and local services.

  1. Benefit: Single rooms with privacy, international community and easy access to both campuses and city services.
  2. Room: Private rooms typically include bed, desk, storage, kitchen unit, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine and unit bath, depending on dorm type.
  3. Facilities: Utilities included, optional meal plan at Uzumasa cafeteria, proximity to classrooms, libraries, workshops and shuttle buses between campuses.
  4. Price range: Approximately 29,000 JPY to 63,000 JPY per month including utilities, depending on building and room size.
off-campus
KUAS Other Housing Partners

KUAS also introduces students to other housing options near Uzumasa Campus, such as Chateau Uzumasa and Estate Suzaku, as well as private student apartments managed by external companies. These residences are off campus but located within walking or cycling distance and provide fully equipped rooms suitable for international students who want more independent living.

  1. Benefit: More independent lifestyle with easy access to supermarkets, stations and city facilities, while still being close to campus.
  2. Room: Private rooms with bed, desk, kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, unit bath and closet, similar to dorm room layout.
  3. Facilities: Utilities generally included in monthly fee, optional campus meal plan, and convenient public transport connections to Kyoto city center.
  4. Price range: Typical monthly rent for these off campus student residences is around 50,000 JPY to 61,000 JPY per month including utilities, with broader private apartment options around KUAS ranging from about 40,000 JPY to 80,000 JPY per month depending on size and location