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The Graduate School of Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) seeks applicants with a strong desire to contribute to global society through high-level scholarship and the acquisition of advanced knowledge and expertise in their field of specialization. 

The Graduate School of Engineering invites applications from candidates who have familiarized themselves with the content of the master’s program, who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, and who wish to improve their abilities as engineers while learning to make full use of engineering techniques and to apply the most advanced technologies when solving problems. Applicants are expected to have the necessary foundation to take an internationally active role in addressing problems that will lead to the enrichment of society while respecting the environment on a global scale. In particular, applicants should: 

1. be eager to tackle contemporary problems and find solutions that contribute to the future of society on a global scale; 
2. have a comprehensive understanding of fields related to mechanical and electrical engineering; and 
3. be motivated to confront a multitude of issues by developing scientific and academic expertise in their chosen specializations. 

Eligibility

Academic Entry Requirements

The primary entry requirements suppose that every applicant has completed the equivalent of 16 years of education, including graduating from a university program.

English language requirements (for both Master’s and Doctoral Programs):

You must meet the minimum required score in place to ensure your level of English proficiency. To confirm which tests we accept and the applicable minimum scores, please check our “application checklist”.

You can be exempt from having to show your English proficiency if you are from a native-English speaking country or have completed your degree in English.

Pre-application Review 

All graduate school applicants must go through pre- application review via the KUAS Online Application System before applying. If you have multiple research interests, it is possible to select more than one supervisor (only applicable to the Master’s Program). However, be aware that you must write a separate research plan for each proposal, and that you have to settle on one supervisor and research topic eventually. Please see the Application Guidelines for more details. 

For further details about the faculty members, you can find information in the Faculty & Research section or by checking the list.

Early in the course your skills will be assessed - if you cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level needed you will be enrolled into additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the course.

If you are entering this course as an apprentice/trainee you must:
- be employed in the auto industry
- be an Apprentice or Trainee under the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme (AAS) and be registered with an Apprentice Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment.

If you already have skills in this area, you may seek recognition for all or part of this course.

Entry Requirements Australian university four-year Bachelor degree in the area of Engineering with a GPA of at least 5. 0 or above, or equivalent. Be able to demonstrate, or be in a position to produce your own substantial, original professional contributions in an appropriate Engineering field.  English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help