Course Description

KUAS Graduate School of Engineering’s program is based on the four fields of 

Materials

Energy

Information

Systems

Each research field correlates and overlaps with the others and students are taught by experts in a wide range of fields.

Students have the ability to seek expert advice from specialists outside their field, which can lead to their discovery of new ideas and to new angles in order to innovate at a professional level while expanding their integrated knowledge beyond the boundaries of their field.

The aim of the KUAS Graduate School of Engineering is to provide engineering and research knowledge to scholars who possess exceptional problem-identifying abilities and awareness of trends in various academic fields and social needs. Furthermore, the programs seek to impart advanced knowledge in specialized fields indispensable to the creation of the next generation of mechanical and electrical systems.

In addition, “ORT” (On-the-Research Training) will be provided in cutting-edge research facilities led by internationally-renowned professors.

Enrolment Periods & Duration

Course Features & Electives

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  Study of Extended Mechatronics

  Mechatronics is the academic area of focus at KUAS Graduate School of Engineering. Conventional fields of mechatronics have included mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering. At KUAS, these fields are extended with chemicals, materials, information and knowledge engineering Skills acquired in these disciplines can be applied in many industries Learn in an “on-the-research training” environment under the supervision of globally-active professors from around the world.
  More specifically, the study of mechatronics at the graduate level includes:
  mechanical engineering, for the development of actuators (such as motors), mechanical elements, sensors, and control equipment, as well as design, production and information processing; electrical, electronic, and communications engineering, for the development of electromagnetic and communication circuits and devices; materials science and engineering, for developing new materials and their mechanical applications; computer science and information engineering, for information processing, machine learning and big data analysis; and chemical engineering, for the development of batteries essential to electrical vehicles, autonomous systems and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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  Career Opportunities for Engineering Graduate Students

  As engineering is one of the most in-demand fields in the world, KUAS’ program is built in tune with the needs of our society today, and our major goal is to raise international leaders of science and technology for the 21st century. Moreover, Japan— and specifically Kyoto— is a major area for technological expertise, featuring some of the most innovative companies and dynamic engineering universities in the world.
  Graduates of KUAS Graduate School of Engineering can expect to enter the world’s high-tech industries with the knowledge of new technologies honed in our programs or to further develop their research. KUAS has unique connections with industries that will support your career choices.

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  Internship Program

  KUAS works with companies both within Japan and abroad to offer internship programs specifically designed for our students. More than 100 Japanese and 30 overseas companies offer internships to KUAS students, in a wide variety of industries.

Tuition Fees

Course Description

Course Features & Electives

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  Fieldwork-friendly Campus

  The 231,764㎡ KUAS Kameoka Campus is home to the Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences, which includes full-scale laboratories, fields for growing crops, and a forest ideal for observing and investigating nature. The Bioenvironmental Sciences Program focuses on gaining hands-on experience at these facilities. Students can acquire in-depth practical training in the surrounding wildlife without leaving campus.

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   Cross-curricular Program

  The Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum that allows students to study multiple specialized fields simultaneously. Students can develop vast knowledge on the array of elements related to nature and life. In the second half of the program, students will specialize in their chosen field and participate in related research and projects.

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  Industrial Collaboration

  KUAS provides numerous opportunities to engage in off-campus learning. Students can experience practical training at local companies in Kyoto, as well as joint research with other faculties, universities and research institutions. Students can obtain practical, progressive knowledge and skills through a variety of collaborative research. This accumulated experience will pave the way for the student’s success in their career after graduation.

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  Intensive Japanese Courses

  KUAS provides all international students with intensive Japanese language courses to broaden their future career paths at no additional cost. After acquiring Japanese language proficiency, students can also take classes conducted in Japanese. By studying with Japanese students and engaging in cultural exchange, students can deepen their knowledge and interpersonal skills and increase their employment options.

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  Career Opportunities for Bioenvironmental Sciences Students

  In parallel with education in each specialized field, KUAS provides thorough career development education and job hunting support.
  From the year they enter KUAS, students learn about the structure of society and consider what it means to be a working member of that society. Students plan their own careers and learn the skills and knowledge necessary to perform in their selected fields. Students can participate in domestic and international internship programs during the summer to gain workplace experience. In addition, industrial collaboration projects, one of the key features of the Bioenvironmental Sciences Program, provide students with experience in their field and the confidence needed to contribute to their future workplace.
  Many students who graduate from the Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences go on to work for public companies. Some of these companies include world-renowned cosmetics companies, major food companies in Kyoto, pharmaceutical companies, and agricultural cooperatives. Others work as researchers in chemical research laboratories or continue their studies in graduate school.
  International students can expect to find more globally developed employment opportunities upon graduating from the Bioenvironmental Sciences Program.

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  Career Design Program

  KUAS seeks to nurture all of its students into young professionals who can act independently to achieve their goals. We provide numerous opportunities to communicate with companies and working people in order to help our students adapt to social change and find purpose in their career. By doing this, students can obtain the skills necessary to create an ideal future for themselves.
  KUAS also offers active-learning style classes to prepare students for job hunting in Japan. These help students to grow their understanding of industries, companies, and occupations. In addition, they empower students to develop a recognition of the skills and abilities they have gained during their student life, and how they relate to acquiring employment.
  Finally, KUAS encourages students to engage in self-exploration while building their careers with the assistance of our professional career support staff.

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  Internship Program

  KUAS works with companies both within Japan and abroad to offer internship programs specifically designed for our students. More than 100 Japanese and 30 overseas companies offer internships to KUAS students, allowing them to gain experience in a wide variety of industries.
  Participating in an internship program and acquiring knowledge of the real world will give students a great advantage in finding their own specialties in the future.

Course Description

The Global Business and Economics Program at KUAS seeks to nurture self-established global business leaders who can not only survive but also succeed in the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) age. Under the guidance of outstanding instructors, the program aims to foster individuals who have a firm grasp of global politics, economics, and culture, respond flexibly in a variable business environment, as well as identify and attempt to solve management issues independently.
The Global Business and Economics Program emphasizes the study of both business management and economics from a global perspective, with all lectures conducted in English. The Global Business and Economics Program reflects the characteristics of both the Department of Economics, which is characterized by research and education on behavioral economics―a more realistic field than the mainstream economics of the past―and the Department of Business Administration, which is exemplified by its research and education on entrepreneurship and innovation. The variety of course selection as well as diversity of staff ensure that our students become versatile in intercultural knowledge and language skill and train them to be well-versed in all fields relevant to the multifaceted business world.
Moreover, students will also participate in one of the internship programs specially provided for students of business and economics. Many companies, not only in Kyoto but also across Japan and abroad, are planning to accept interns. Students can use this as an opportunity to assess the array of fundamental business knowledge and strategies that they studied in class and get acclimated to applying it in actual workplace situations.

Course Features & Electives

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  Business Leaders’ Guidance

  The Global Business and Economics Program at KUAS offers an authentic curriculum in a variety of practical and specialized fields. Courses are taught by experts with rich business experience. This program provides real-world knowledge and perspective in both management and economic settings, ensuring that students can develop the skills necessary to become global business leaders.

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   Industrial Collaboration

  KUAS provides numerous opportunities to engage in off-campus learning. Students can visit companies, interact with their representatives and participate in internships at a multitude of domestic and overseas partner companies to obtain legitimate experience. Such business experience will play a key role in job hunting after graduation.

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  Intensive Japanese Courses

  KUAS provides all international students with intensive Japanese language courses to broaden their future career paths at no additional cost. After acquiring Japanese language proficiency, students can also take classes conducted in Japanese. By studying with Japanese students and engaging in cultural exchange, students can deepen their knowledge and interpersonal skills and increase their employment options.
  Career Opportunities for Business Students
  In parallel with education in each specialized field, KUAS provides thorough career development education and job hunting support.
  From the year they enter KUAS, students learn about the structure of society and consider what it means to be a working member of that society. Students plan their own careers and learn the skills and knowledge necessary to perform in their selected fields. Students can participate in domestic and international internship programs during the summer to gain workplace experience.
  In addition, the Global Business and Economics Program’s strengths, such as guidance by faculty members with practical experience and case studies, will guide students in becoming familiar with society. By gaining sufficient knowledge before graduation, students will be able to step out into society with a clear vision.
  Most students who graduate from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration find employment in general industries including high-tech, finance, tourism and distribution.
  By acquiring language and business skills within the diversity of KUAS, the career paths of international students graduating from this program will be limitles includingstarting your own business.

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  Career Design Program

  KUAS seeks to nurture all of its students into young professionals who can act independently to achieve their goals. We provide numerous opportunities to communicate with companies and working people in order to help our students adapt to social change and find purpose in their career. By doing this, students can obtain the skills necessary to create an ideal future for themselves.
  KUAS also offers active-learning style classes to prepare students for job hunting in Japan. These help students to grow their understanding of industries, companies, and occupations. In addition, they empower students to develop a recognition of the skills and abilities they have gained during their student life, and how they relate to acquiring employment.
  Finally, KUAS encourages students to engage in self-exploration while building their careers with the assistance of our professional career support staff.

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  Internship Program

  KUAS works with companies both within Japan and abroad to offer internship programs specifically designed for our students. More than 100 Japanese and 30 overseas companies offer internships to KUAS students, allowing them to gain experience in a wide variety of industries.
  Participating in an internship program and acquiring knowledge of the real world will give students a great advantage in finding their own specialties in the future.
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