Why Choose Kyoto University of Advanced Science?
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Masafumi Maeda, President
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 programme is one major example of these efforts, as KUAS continues to strengthen its commitment to being at the apex of modern education.
Did you know?
51- KUAS is celebrating its 51th anniversary in 2020 with a brand new school name and a new Faculty of Engineering opening on April, 2020.
1 - Number of Mechanical and Electrical System Engineering departments that offer multidisciplinary classes in an all-English environment in Japan.
50-50 - One of our visions for the Faculty of Engineering: 50% international students, 50% female students.
10,000+ - The number of international students in Kyoto. A truly global city!
17:1 - Student : Faculty Ratio
Message from the President
Shigenobu Nagamori, Founder of Nidec & Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kyoto University of Advanced Science
“Kyoto University of Advanced Science is evolving into a comprehensive university, which is engaged in the wide range of academic activities.
Each faculty and graduate school of the University will play important roles in addressing various problems that confront modern society in the immediate and near future, as well as the needs of society as a whole.
The evolution of robots and automated machines will bring about interactions with human beings not only in factories and workplaces but also in urban environments and households. Consequently, we are required to focus on real-world implementation, based on a full understanding of human behavior. The diverse academic disciplines we offer will help achieve that goal.
We will develop human resources who have the expertise, practical English ability, and fundamental skills required to become global citizens. As a university devoted to creating knowledge and developing human beings in response to global needs, we, the academic and administrative staff, along with students, will combine our collective strengths to establish the brand of Kyoto University of Advanced Science, while supporting you to achieve your dreams, hopes, and future.”
Message from the Chairman
Vision
“Alright, let’s go surprise the world”
“Have you ever followed through?
Have you ever held out to the end until you realized your dream, overcoming obstacles until you succeeded? Whether you have or not, this is the type of experience I want you to make here at Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS).
When I started my company, Nidec, with 3 of my dormmates in the backyard of my family’s home, I found my ultimate passion in making motors, and tried to create technology that did not exist yet. Today, Nidec is the world’s largest comprehensive motor maker, with over 100,000 employees and sales topping one trillion yen. Now I can look back and say, ‘I followed through.’
Classroom
This experience helped me form the foundation of what I want to create with this university: a pioneering institution that brings up the type of people that do not exist now, but that are essential to shape the future of our society. If you aspire to discover your life-changing passion, I want you to study here, realize your dream, and surprise the world by following through.”
Outside KUAS
Kyoto, Japan