The first multidisciplinary all-English Faculty of Engineering in Japan. 

Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) is an accredited four-year private university which was founded in 1969 in Kameoka City in the west of Kyoto Prefecture. In addition to this, KUAS has recently established a new campus in Uzumasa, Kyoto City. In 2019, to commemorate its 50th anniversary, the university was given a new name.

Furthermore, in April of 2020, KUAS established the Faculty of Engineering where students can learn the most advanced technologies through a practical study program. At KUAS’ Faculty of Engineering, students will be able to study a wide range of engineering fields and prepare themselves to compete on the global stage.

The kind of human resources who will create the innovations of the future are in high demand all over the world. KUAS will provide its students a professional and practical education to help them grow into leaders of innovation and ensure that they are capable of taking on the diverse challenges that society faces.

5 reasons why you should study at KUAS

1. All English

KUAS offers a trailblazing engineering curriculum that is taught entirely in English. Our graduates are linguistically and professionally prepared to work anywhere in the world.

2. Intensive Japanese Language Program

KUAS provides all international students with intensive Japanese courses to help broaden their future career paths.

3. Practical Programs

All engineering undergraduates at KUAS participate in a “Capstone Program” in which they tackle real-world engineering problems faced by major industry players. More than 50 companies from multiple industries cooperate with KUAS to provide our students with capstone themes.

4. Career Support

KUAS provides students with comprehensive career support to assist them with job hunting and internships by leveraging our strong ties with the industries. Kyoto City itself hosts many of the world’s top-performing technology and electronics companies, and provides a stimulating, unique environment for building a career.

5. Location

Kyoto City is the cultural capital of Japan and home to thousands of beautiful shrines and temples as well as seventeen UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kyoto is also the perfect city size to study, build local connections, and get a feel for life in Japan. That is why over 130,000 international students have chosen Kyoto.