In the KUAS Doctor of Engineering program, students can choose from four areas of focus to become leaders of innovation in a wide variety of industries, such as robotics, energy transmission, actuators and more. Our lateral, hands-on approach to learning ensures that our graduates become excellent problem-solvers who can apply their comprehensive technical knowledge for the betterment of society.

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Documents required for pre-application review

A detailed research plan (one sheet of A4 / U.S. letter-sized paper maximum)

Official academic transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate programs

Applicants may begin their application if their pre-application is reviewed and approved.

Please upload a “passport-style” photograph to TAO. The photograph must be taken within the last three months, showing a portrait (front) view above the chest against a plain background. No caps or hats are allowed.

2. Summary of research (ONLY required for the Doctoral Program)

A typewritten English summary of the applicant’s master’s thesis must be submitted. Please include a summary of any academic or professional achievements if any. It should not exceed three pages of A4 or U.S. letter-sized paper in length. If you have not yet completed your master’s program, a summary of current research will be accepted.

Any format is acceptable, however, it should not exceed three pages for master's program applicants and five pages for doctoral program applicants. (Please use A4 or U.S. letter size paper.)

This research plan should be typed in English.

4. Application essay（400 words minimum, 500 words maximum)

Please write a short essay in English on the topic of your reason(s) for applying to the Graduate Program at KUAS and upload it to TAO. In your essay, you should also describe what you expect to achieve in this program as well as your subjects of specialty. There are no specific requirements for the essay’s formatting, spacing, etc.

5. Official academic transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended

Official transcripts of all undergraduate programs (for both Master’s and Doctoral Programs).

Official transcripts of all graduate programs (ONLY required for the Doctoral Program).

If not in English, a certified English translation is required.

6. Certificates (expected) of graduation from academic institutions attended

Certificates of graduation of all bachelor’s degree programs (for both Master’s and Doctoral Programs).

Certificates of graduation of all master’s degree programs (ONLY required for the Doctoral Program).

7. Evidence of English language proficiency (TOEFL iBT/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo）

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to prove their proficiency. Please submit a valid score from one of the standardized tests listed below. Test scores must be less than two years old to be valid.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based (iBT): 80

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic overall band score: 6.0

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic: 50

KUAS also accepts TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Indicator.

English proficiency test scores must be sent directly to us from the testing agency. Therefore, inquire with the testing agency and have them send your scores to us. Please see the Application Guidelines for more details.

KUAS requires at least ONE letter of recommendation from an educator. It should be from your supervisor in a master’s program.

The recommendation letter should be directly uploaded to your TAO application by your recommender. Please see the Application Guidelines for more details.

Please scan and upload the photo ID page of your passport to TAO. If you do not have a passport, please upload a scanned copy of your official government ID. This scanned copy must be in color.

10. Copy of residence card (only for the applicants who have valid Japanese resident status)

If you are a resident in Japan, please scan and upload a copy of your residence card to TAO. This scanned copy must be in color.

Admissions Option 2

Applicants to the KUAS Doctor of Engineering program must satisfy the academic and English-language Eligibility Requirements specified in our Application Guidelines. To obtain the degree of Doctor of Engineering from KUAS, students are required to be enrolled at KUAS for a three-year period (six semesters), obtain 24+ credits from coursework, prepare an approved doctoral dissertation, and pass a final examination.

Graduate students may select one of the four general areas of focus listed below.

Graduate students may then select a specialization, some examples of which are listed below.

Information and Communication Engineering

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* The fees above include the admission fee, accident insurance, and other administrative fees.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Graduate students can expect high demand for their skills in industries such as those listed below.

Career Opportunities

Master

Engineering Studies

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) can look back on a 50-year history as an accredited private educational institution in the academic heartland of Japan. To take the next step and challenge on the global scale, KUAS invited a top-notch CEO of a Kyoto-based globally successful firm as chairman, aiming to offer its academic resources in the international arena. The establishment of an innovative English-taught engineering program is one major example of these efforts, as KUAS continues to strengthen its commitment to being at the apex of modern education.

Doctor of Engineering Kyoto University Of Advanced Science

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Doctor of Engineering

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Program Requirements (Doctoral Program)

Areas of Focus

Program Tuition Fee

Career Opportunities

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