How to Apply (Graduate)
Here are the most common questions asked by applicants. If your question is not answered on this page, please contact the International Admissions Office. For questions not related to the admissions process, please click here.
What is the minimum GPA requirement for admission?
There is no minimum GPA for application. However, when it comes to accepting applicants, you can expect KUAS to be just as selective as the most prestigious engineering programs in your own country.
Do I need Japanese language skills at the time of my application?
All engineering courses at KUAS are taught in English, so you do not need to know Japanese before you enroll. Although the graduate programs do not include Japanese language classes, graduate students can enroll Japanese language courses upon request.
Is the content of Early Entry and Regular Entry the same?
Yes, they are the same. We only have one intake per year for international students, which is broken into two different application start dates to accommodate various academic schedules. The procedures are the same, but you may only apply for one (Early or Regular).
If I start an application form online but decide not to apply this year, will my information be saved and kept online for next year’s application?
No. You will need to re-write your application.
Are application fees, admission fees, and tuition fees refundable?
Tuition fees are refundable assuming there is a valid reason, but application fees and admission fees are non-refundable.
Do I have to pay a deposit prior to enrollment?
Yes. After you have received your offer, you must pay an admission fee and first semester school fees. Please check the Application Guidelines for more details.
What is pre-application review?
Before applying, graduate school applicants are required to submit their CV and research proposal to a faculty member of their choice via our online application portal (TAO). If the faculty member agrees to supervise the applicant’s research, the applicant may then begin their application. See the Application Guidelines on our website for more information.
I have no idea how to write a research plan. What should I do?
Please find a subject you are interested in studying among the specialties listed in our faculty members’ profiles, then consult those professors to receive some advice.
Before submitting my CV and research plan during pre-application review, is it better for me to consult with my potential supervisor directly?
If you think it is necessary to consult with your supervisor about the content of your research plan with your chosen supervisor, then we highly recommend that you ask them directly by e-mail. However, please do not directly send your CV and research plan to faculty members, particularly with the intention of asking for a scholarship.
May I submit my TOEFL iBT or IELTS result after the application deadline?
No. Please submit your TOEFL iBT or IELTS results within the specified application period.
May I submit a scanned or electronic copy of my TOEFL iBT or IELTS results?
TOEFL iBT results must be sent directly to KUAS from the testing institution. IELTS results may be submitted to KUAS as a scanned copy.