OpenFieldKyoto University of Advanced Science
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS), revolutionized by Nidec founder Shigenobu Nagamori, is Japan's premier English-medium engineering powerhouse, internationally recognized for its Faculty of Engineering specializing in electric vehicle powertrains, robotics, mechatronics, and artificial intelligence.
Academic overview & excellence
KUAS teaches its entire engineering curriculum (bachelor's, master's, and doctorate) 100% in English. The flagship Uzumasa Campus features cutting-edge CNC precision machinery, rapid prototyping workshops, cleanrooms, and electric motor dyno test cells developed in direct partnership with leading Japanese global manufacturers.
Research admissions & criteria
Engineering admissions is conducted entirely in English with no Japanese requirement. Undergraduate applicants submit high school transcripts with strong math and physics scores. Graduate applicants submit bachelor's transcripts, statement of purpose, and English test scores (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, or Duolingo 105). KUAS offers generous Super On-Campus Scholarships covering up to 100% tuition and living stipends.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
KUAS Super On-Campus International Engineering Scholarship
Top merit scholarship awarded to outstanding international students applying for the English-medium Bachelor of Engineering or Graduate School of Engineering.
Master of Engineering in Mechanical & Electrical Systems (English-Taught)
Two-year English-medium master's curriculum combining brushless DC motor design, power electronics, embedded firmware, autonomous robotics, and thermal management.
Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Engineering
Three-year doctoral research program focusing on next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) inverters, humanoid robotic control, and drone aerodynamics.
Nidec Corporation Advanced Electric Motor Design Fellowship
Industry-sponsored fellowship designing high-efficiency axial-flux electric traction motors and acoustic vibration damping for electric vehicles.
Cap-Stone Global Industry Engineering Practicum
One-year team capstone engineering project solving live industrial engineering challenges posed directly by partner companies (Kyocera, Murata, Omron, Nidec).
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical & Electrical Systems (English-Taught)
Four-year all-English multidisciplinary engineering degree integrating mechanical hardware, electrical circuits, control theory, and artificial intelligence software.
Certificate in Robotic Operating System (ROS 2) & Autonomous Navigation
Six-week intensive hands-on masterclass in ROS 2, LiDAR SLAM mapping, sensor fusion with Kalman filters, and path planning for autonomous mobile robots.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Masafumi Maeda
President of KUAS & Professor of Materials Science · Executive Board
Dr. Masafumi Maeda is President of KUAS & Professor of Materials Science in the Executive Board at Kyoto University of Advanced Science, conducting advanced research in High-Temperature Materials Processing, Thermodynamics of Molten Metals, Global Engineering Education.
Dr. Osamu Tabata
Dean of Faculty of Engineering & IEEE Fellow · Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Osamu Tabata is Dean of Faculty of Engineering & IEEE Fellow in the Faculty of Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science, conducting advanced research in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), Micro-Nano Fluidics, DNA Nanotechnology.
Dr. Zhaohui Zhan
Associate Professor of Mechanical Systems · Department of Mechanical and Electrical Systems Engineering
Dr. Zhaohui Zhan is Associate Professor of Mechanical Systems in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Systems Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science, conducting advanced research in Permanent Magnet Machine Design, Electromagnetic Field Simulation, Vibration and Acoustic Analysis.
Editorial & verification standards
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