Based on the motto of the university since its foundation – to instill a deep knowledge of science and engineering in high caliber students – Kyutech Graduate Schools foster highly-skilled engineers who actively participate research and development, with a high degree of professionalism and in-depth knowledge, outstanding abilities and high creativity.
With the aim of acquiring state-of-the-art knowledge and research and development capabilities and also knowledge of boundary areas bordering on other fields in the specialized fields of science and engineering, we seek students who, have acquired advanced knowledge in the specialized fields, that are essential, and also presentation skills, communication skills in English, understanding of roles in society, independence, and teamwork skills.
Students should
(1) Have acquired advanced knowledge in specialized fields of engineering for creative thinking and research and development activities as an engineer
(2) Understand the roles of the specialized fields in society
(3) Have acquired problem-solving skills that are essential for research and development as high levels of practical abilities
(4) Have acquired presentation skills that are essential for proposal and announcements of new technologies, etc.
(5) Have learned communication skills in English
(6) Have an attitude toward deepening the awareness of their own roles
(7) Make plans and manage work for solving unknown specialized challenges
(8) Suggest improvements of group activities as a team member
For admissions selection, evaluations are made by research paper, research proposal, interview, and academic transcript.
Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering
Department of Life Science and Systems Engineering
Goals for Fostering Engineers and Researchers
The Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering aims at training engineers and researchers who are capable of elucidating the structures and functions of living organisms. Such knowledge is expected to offer valuable insights into resource and energy conservation, environmental harmony, and strategies for improving human life. Students who join our program should also be capable of practically applying such insights to real engineering problems.
Furthermore, the department aims to foster engineers who are capable of taking on global leadership roles, in cooperation with professionals in other fields, in developing solutions to contemporary problems that will lead to greater environmental sustainability, and who have a steady focus on the latest research and technology trends and will strive to produce innovative work.
Requirements for Applicants
Applicants are required to possess: (1) Deep specialized knowledge and the understanding to master applied technology; (2) Knowledge and understanding of related interdisciplinary fields; (3) Understanding of the social and economic ramifications of technology and the ability to address social needs; (4) The capacity to think logically and originally; (5) Management skills and the ability to make judgments from a global perspective.
Requirements for the Special Examination for International Students
Applicants are required to possess: (1) A strong desire to cultivate more advanced technical expertise and learning in a field of specialization, and to develop broad and systematic knowledge and technical expertise in related disciplines; (2) A sufficiently high level of knowledge in the field of specialization to achieve these goals; (3) A global perspective and the ability to exercise leadership in international settings.