OpenFieldMaster of Engineering in Architectural Design & Heritage Preservation
Two-year studio-based master’s program taught in English and Japanese, mastering Japanese traditional timber joinery (kigumi), seismic retrofitting of wooden machiya houses, and parametric architectural design.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Interior Design with minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive architectural design portfolio (maximum 20 pages), transcripts, and study plan
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters from architecture professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- KIT President’s International Scholarship (50% to 100% tuition exemption)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800/year (standard Japanese national university tuition)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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