Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) provides partially and fully funded scholarships to international students. KUAS assists extraordinary international students worldwide with their studies, detailed research, and groundbreaking innovation every year.

KUAS, Japan, currently offers Scholarships for International Students for full-time Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degree programs. KUAS now provides two categories of international scholarships. These scholarships will cover the expenses of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in part or in full. International Students can apply for the Kyoto University of Advanced Science Scholarship (Super KUAS-E Scholarship and KUAS-E Scholarship) 2025 in Japan.

Key Details

• Host University: Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS)
  
• Degree Level: Bachelor, Master & PhD
• Funding Type: Partially Funded, Fully Funded
• Fields of Study: All fields offered by KUAS
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Japan
• Scholarship Duration:
  • Bachelor: 4 years
  • Master: 2 years
  • Ph.D.: 3 years

Note: Scholarship recipients at KUAS will be evaluated semesterly. Students who do not meet the fundamental eligibility conditions will be removed from the scholarship program.

Benefits of Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) Scholarships:

The Kyoto University of Academic Science offers two types of scholarships in Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees:

1. Super KUAS-E Scholarship:

• Stipend (for personal expenses) 1,200,000 JPY per year
• Tuition fee exemption (100%)
• Admission fee exemption (100%)

Super KUAS-E Scholarship:

• Stipend: 1,200,000 JPY per year (600,000 JPY per semester; 100,000 JPY/month)
• Tuition Fee Exemption: 100%
• Admission Fee Exemption: 100%

KUAS-E Scholarship (Three Levels):

Level I:

• Tuition Fee Exemption: 100%
• Admission Fee Exemption: 100%

Level II:

• Tuition Fee Reduction: 50%
• Admission Fee Reduction: 50%

Level III:

• Tuition Fee Reduction: 30%
• Admission Fee Reduction: 30%

Note: Tuition includes facility and laboratory fees. Recipients of the top-tier scholarships are required to pay an enrollment deposit, which is refunded after semester commencement.

Eligibility Criteria:

• KUAS Scholarships are open to international students from all over the world.
• Applicants must be applying to enroll in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral program at KUAS
• Demonstrate outstanding academic performance in the application process
• Indicate intent to apply for the scholarship in the “Scholarship” section of the TAO application platform
• Maintain high academic standards and positive conduct throughout the program to retain the scholarship

Language Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree:

• TOEFL Test: Internet-based (iBT): 75
• IELTS Test: Academic overall band score: 5.5
• PTE Test: Academic: 50
• Duolingo Test: 105 

Master’s & PhD Degree:

• TOEFL Test: Internet-based (iBT): 80
• IELTS Test: Academic overall band score: 6
• PTE Test: Academic: 50
• Duolingo Test: 105 

Required Documents:

Bachelor’s Level:

• Applicant’s picture (jpeg, passport size)
• Essay about your reason(s) for applying to KUAS (min. 300 words, max. 350 words)
• High school transcript
• Certificates of (expected) school graduation in English 
• Standardized test results in English
• English proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo, PTE)
• Letter of Recommendation
• Passport/ID copy
• Copy of residence card (only for the applicants who have valid Japanese resident status)

Master’s & Ph.D. Level:

• Applicant’s picture (jpeg, passport size)
• Summary of research (Only for the Doctoral Program)
• Research plan (3 pages for Masters program, 5 pages for Doctoral programs) (A4 or U.S. letter-size paper)
• Essay about your reason(s) for applying to graduate programs of KUAS (min. 400 words, max. 500 words)
• official academic transcripts of college/university
• Certificate of (expected) University graduation in English 
• Bachelor’s degree certificate (for Masters programs)
• Master’s degree certificate (for Doctoral programs)
• English proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo, PTE)
• Letter of Recommendation
• Passport/ID copy
• Copy of residence card (only for the applicants who have valid Japanese resident status) 

Application Deadlines and Timeline:

Bachelors Program:

Regular Entry

• Online Application Period: December 2, 2024 – January 10, 2025
• Online Interviews (for selected students): Late January – Mid-February, 2025
• Results Announcement: March 19, 2025
• Offer Acceptance Deadline: April 4, 2025

Final Entry

• Online Application Period: February 3 – March 7, 2025
• Online Interviews (for selected students): Mid-March – Early April, 2025
• Results Announcement: April 25, 2025
• Offer Acceptance Deadline: May 9, 2025

Master & PhD Program:

Regular Entry:

• Pre-application Review: December 2, 2024 to January 24, 2025
• Online Application Period: January 27 to February 14, 2025
• Online Interviews: Late February to Mid-March 2025
• Results Announcement: April 25, 2025
• Offer Acceptance Deadline: May 9, 2025

How to apply for University of Advanced Science (KUAS) Scholarships?

Students can apply online through KUAS’ admission portal.

Apply to Bachelor’s Program

Apply to Master’s or PhD Program

For further information, visit KUAS’s official website

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