STUDENT LIFE & SUPPORT
have enrolled in Prof. Tsuboi’s laboratory which aims to study the

Alan Veyrat-Charvillon (France)
Master’s Program in Space Engineering Course,
Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering,
Graduate School of Engineering

During my childhood, I grew up watching Japanese anime and reading

reactive ﬂuid dynamics.
During my stay, Kyutech has provided me the opportunity to improve
my knowledge in my ﬁeld of study with a different approach. I also
could attend international conferences where I met many scientists,
engineers and professors.

manga comics. This is when my interest in Japan began. I have also

In addition, the differences of lifestyle and way of thinking with the

been fascinated by mechanics, ﬂuid dynamics and all the associatedEuropean culture are a valuable experience for people who wish to taketechnologies for many years.

up an overseas career. Indeed, this opportunity of exchange with JapanIn October 2012, I arrived at Kyutech to obtain a Master’s degree in
Mechanical Engineering with the Double Degree Program in 2 years. I

has offered me an excellent opening towards important jobs in international companies.

Student Residence Iizuka

Tuition and Other Fees
Tuition and other fees are shown below.
Fees
Payment Due(Yen, as of 2013)

Application Fee

Matriculation Fee

Tuition Fee

upon application

upon admission or registration

April and October

Undergraduate Student

17,000282,000

267,900 per half year

Transfer Student

30,000282,000

267,900 per half year

Graduate Student

30,000282,000

267,900 per half year

Research Student

9,800

84,60029,700 per monthArchitecture Course,
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering,
School of Engineering

enthusiasm of under-graduate and graduate students. The research became
interesting to me. So at that time, I decided to enter Kyutech to fulﬁll my
dream of research in the architecture ﬁeld.
The most precious thing in Kyutech is that I met many knowledgeable

When I was studying in language school, I usually heard from fellow

professors and free-thinking classmates. The professors not only taught me

students that Kyutech has a high quality of research in a wide range ofthe professional knowledge of architecture design but also told me about how

engineering subjects and that Kyutech is even famous in some big enterprises

to improve my research ability. What I learned will allow me to be promotedof Tokyo.

faster than others if I get a job. My classmates are funny and kind, they gave

One day, I got a chance to visit Kyutech. The beautiful campus attracted meﬁrst, especially the elaborately designed library. I visited the labs of theme so much help in lessons so that I can graduate successfully. Besides that, I
could read a variety of books because of the wonderful library in Kyutech.

international conferences where I could discuss my research with researchers andAdriano Muniz (Brazil)
Doctoral Program in Division of Computer Science and Electronics,
Department of Information System,
Graduate School of Computer Science and Systems Engineering

Choosing to study abroad in Japan, more speciﬁcally at Kyutech, was a great
choice.

professors from all over the world, and consequently get feedback from different
perspectives. Last, Kyutech provides a cozy and friendly environment that helps inachieving the good study/life balance you need to enjoy the experience of studying
abroad.
In addition, there is the FSAI (Foreign Student Association of Iizuka) that supports
the foreign students at the Iizuka campus and organizes cultural and exchangeFirst, because Japan is a highly advanced country in terms of technologicalactivities throughout the year among the foreign and Japanese students.

power and Kyutech is a renowned university in my research ﬁeld of interest.

For those who aim at having a high-level education abroad, I believe that

Second, Kyutech has provided me with opportunities to participate in joint researchstudying at Kyutech can be the watershed in both your personal and professionalwith a major Japanese electronics corporation and to attend domestic andlives.

student, I found it rather easy getting accustomed to the surroundings

Khairunisa Ahmad Denney (Malaysia)
Department of Computer Science and Electronics,
School of Computer Science and Systems Engineeringand environment, as each of us is assigned a tutor. With such a very
conducive-to-study environment, Kyutech deﬁnitely provides you with
up-to-date, comfortable facilities. Apart from enriching the students withessential knowledge in the science and technologies ﬁelds, Kyutech also

Being in Kyutech, particularly in my department, I’m exposed toemphasizes the importance of having a high language ability, allowing the

hardware and software technologies as well as other advanced ﬁelds

students to become global players in the future. Undeniably, Kyutech has

such as network technologies. As an undergraduate student, I have comea lot of great professors and researchers in their own respective ﬁelds,

to realize that Kyutech really helps me in developing the skills cruciallyexpanding the opportunities for us, the students, to pursue our dreams

needed once I am involved with the highly competitive, ever-growing

and goals. For those looking for a place where one can develop bothtechnology ﬁeld and industries. Talking about the daily life of a foreign

intellectually and personally, Kyutech is deﬁnitely on top of the list.

1st YearTransfer Student
Master's Program Student
Doctoral Program Student

Undergraduate Student

Training Camp
Fees
4,000
4,000
-

(Yen, as of 2013)

Kyutech Student
Fees
20,00010,00010,00010,000Kyutech SEKIZEN
Fees
23,00013,000-Total
50,30028,75011,75012,600Doctoral Program in Division of Biological Functions and Systems,
Department of Biological Functions and Engineering,
Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering

I am grateful to Kyutech for providing me the opportunity to pursue my
PhD under the supervision of Professor Shuzi Hayase. My main focus of
my current research is centered on Dye Sensitized Solar Cells which isone of the prospective next generation photovoltaic devices. I am really
impressed by the advanced and sophisticated research facilities which
not only assist in upgrading my skills but also helped me tremendously
to carry out my research smoothly. Kyutech has also provided great
facilities such as the gymnasium for sport activities, the library, andmore. Kyutech as a world class university has many excellent professors
with versatile expertise from industries as well as academia ranging
from life-inspired nano-technology to brain-inspired neural information.
Although studying in a county with a non-alphabetic language like
Japan can be very challenging, luckily Kyutech with its free Japaneseclasses and collaboration programs like a host family with Japanesevolunteers helped me to accelerate my Japanese language learning. For
foreign students, life and study environment are very important matters.
Kyutech offers a warm and friendly environment with excellent student
support from campus staff to make life and study feel like at home. I
strongly believe that for prospective students who are looking foradvanced campus facilities with a great environment for life and study,
Kyutech is the best choice.

Utilities (electricity, gas, water)(yen, per person per month)

Note

20

15,0005,000〜10,000

No meals are provided.

The rent for public apartment houses, managed by the prefecture or city government, is relatively low (less than 20,000 yen per month) compared to
private apartments. However, public apartment houses generally have certain conditions and permission for residence will be granted only if chosen
in a random drawing. Because local residents also apply for these apartments, the possibility of being chosen is relatively low.
The rent for private apartments varies, depending on the size and the furnishing of the rooms. The average rent is 30,000 to 35,000 yen per month. In
addition, it is customary to pay a deposit (security money), key money, and a commission to real estate agents, which can amount to three to ﬁve timesof the monthly rent. In both public and private accommodation, utilities must be paid by the residents. Utilities can vary from 5,000 to 20,000 yen permonth, depending on usage.

Learning & College Life Support

Living Expenses
Monthly expenses, except for tuition fee, in Kitakyushu city or Iizuka city is approximately 60,000 〜 80,000 yen including the rent for International
House in Kyutech.

Academic Supervisor

National Health Insurance

Academic supervisors provide academic and personal advices to students. If you have any concerns or problems, do not hesitate to talk to your supervisor.

International students whose visa status is “College Student” are required to join the National Health Insurance Plan. With this insurance, the city
government pays 70 % of medical charges incurred. If the remaining 30 % of the medical charges exceed 35,400 yen in one month at one statedhospital, that amount is also paid by the city government.
Although students must pay monthly premiums, this plan is especially beneﬁcial in case of serious illness or hospitalization. The premiums depend on
where you live (Kitakyushu or Iizuka), family status (in Japan), and your income.
→See also Medical Fee Reimbursement.

Financial Support →See also Kyutech International Students Support Association(KISSA)

Tutorial System
Every international student is assigned with a tutor. International students can talk with their tutors about daily life or studies, or anything to help them
become more accustomed to college life in Japan. Tutors are in charge of providing assistance for studies, such as directions for studies in a specialized ﬁeld and training in Japanese language. Tutors also help international students understand school procedures and daily life, such as proceduresat municipal and local government ofﬁces, opening a bank account, and ﬁnding accommodation.
For undergraduate students, the tutorial system is available for the ﬁrst 2 years at Kyutech, and it is available for the ﬁrst year for graduate students,
research students, and audit students.

Enrollment Fee Waiver, Grace Period of Enrollment Fee

Japanese Language Courses

Though limited in number, self-supported international students, who enter the undergraduate or graduate school (excluding research students) and meetthe speciﬁed conditions, can earn waiver of all or half of the enrollment fee or the grace period of the enrollment fee through a selection procedure.

Kyutech offers Japanese language courses for international students.

Undergraduate Students

Tuition Fee Waiver

Undergraduate students can take Japanese language courses as a foreign language.

Though limited in number, self-supported international students (excluding research students) who show excellent academic performance and have
difﬁculty paying tuition fee can be waived for all or half of tuition fee for one semester through a selection procedure.

ScholarshipStudents can apply for various scholarships ﬁnanced by Kyutech or other foundations. Monthly stipends vary, but generally they are in range between
20,000 and 150,000 yen.
Depending on your year of college, academic performance, household budget, and residence status (whether you live in Kyutech international houseor in a rented apartment), students will get recommendations of Kyutech to apply for these scholarships.

Medical Fee Reimbursement
International Students can take advantage of the joint use of the National Health Insurance and the Kitakyushu Zonta Club Medical Fee Reimbursement.
This assistance is limited to treatment covered under the National Health Insurance Policy and is not applicable to some treatments such as dental
treatment or a physical checkup.

Housing
International students may live in one of Kyutech’s International Houses, public apartment houses managed by the prefecture or the cities, or private
apartments.

Hayat Azwar (Indonesia)

Rent(yen, per person per month)▼

Liu Ke (China)

Research Accident
Insurance Premiums
3,300
1,750
1,750
2,600

Number of Unit

Public and Private Apartments

The tuition fee is subject to change at any time. In such case, students are required to pay the revised fee.
All undergraduate and graduate students are required to pay the following fees.

Department of Civil Engineering and was impressed by the research

The Student Residence is the dormitory where International students andJapanese students share units. There are 20units, and one unit consists ofthree rooms to accommodate three students.
Each unit is equipped with a kitchen, a shower, a toilet, a refrigerator, awashing machine, a microwave, a table and other facilities. Each room isequipped with a bed, a table, a chair, a closet and other facilities.
The period of residence is one year in principle.

Tuition Fees and Other Expenses▼

WHY KYUTECH?

Kyutech International House (Tobata, Iizuka)
Kyutech has two on-campus International Houses; one on Tobata and the other on Iizuka. Each room in the International House is equipped with akitchen, a refrigerator, a bed or beds, and other furniture. Each House has a seminar room, a lounge, and a laundry room for common use. The periodof residence is, in principle, no longer than 6 months, in order to ensure that there are rooms for newcomers.

Number of rooms and Rent for International Students
Single Room
Couple Room
Family RoomNote

TOBATA
RENT (yen, per month)IIZUKA
35
5,900
11
5
9,500
2
5
14,2002* No meals are provided.
* Utilities (per month/electricity, gas, water): Approximately 5,000 to 10,000 yen per month

Graduate Students and Research Students

Kyutech offers Japanese language courses as extracurricular classes to graduate students and research students. After a placement test, students are assigned to aclass according to their result.

Supporting Associations for International Students
Kyushu Institute of Technology Foreign Students Association (KITFSA)
The Kyushu Institute of Technology Foreign Students Association (KITFSA) was formed to promote better understanding and friendship among its
members, Japanese students, Kyutech staff, and local residents through cultural, sports and recreational activities. KITFSA organizes many activities,
such as the International Students Festival, sports activities and friendship events among Kyutech campuses. KITFSA is an afﬁliate organization of theKitakyushu International Students Association in Tobata, and of Iizuka Friendship Network in Iizuka.

Kyutech International Students Support Association (KISSA)The Association was established to support Kyutech international students and researchers in 1989. The Association utilizes membership fees andcontributions from Kyutech staff members and alumni to support ﬁeld trips, various events organized by KITFSA or cultural exchanges with local
residents and for sponsoring the International Friendship Party.
The Association offers loans for international students. If you have any difﬁculties paying tuition and/or fees, rent, or other living expenses, you canapply for a temporary loan of the amount less than 100,000 yen with no interest.

Alumni Association ( 明専会 / Meisenkai)
Meisenkai is the alumni association of Kyutech with more than 30,000 members, and it has 59 chapters all over Japan and one oversea chapter in Beijing.
Meisenkai not only offers its members with opportunities for mutual friendship and publishes a bimonthly bulletin, but also provides ﬁnancial support
to research activities and facilities, and welfare support for faculty members and students. International Students who show outstanding academic
performances with fulﬁlled qualiﬁcation can apply for Meisenkai Scholarship and Awards.

Annual Events for International Students
MonthApril / OctoberDecemberInternational House on Tobata campusInternational House on Iizuka campus

March

Event
Orientation and Welcome Party
International Friendship Party
Field Trip for International Students
Farewell Party for International Students

ACADEMICS

LOCATION

Undergraduate Schools
School of Engineering (Tobata Campus)
Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering

Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Course
Space Engineering Course
Control Engineering Course
Architecture Course
Civil and Environmental Engineering Course
Electrical Engineering Course
Electronic Engineering Course

SapporoJapan

Kansai International Airport

Department of Applied Chemistry
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Integrated System Engineering

Narita International
AirportTokyo
Mt.Fuji

Osaka

School of Computer Science and Systems Engineering (Iizuka Campus)
Department of Artiﬁcial Intelligence
Department of Computer Science and Electronics
Department of Systems Design and Informatics
Department of Mechanical Information Science and Technology
Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics

Haneda Airport

Fukuoka Airport(Tokyo International Airport)

Kitakyushu Airport

KyushuGraduate Schools (Reorganization from April 2014)
The Sea of Hibiki
The Sea of Hibiki

Graduate School of Engineering (Tobata Campus)
Master’s Program

Shimonoseki Sta.
Shimonoseki Sta.

Doctoral Program

Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Department of Materials Science
Department of Applied Science for Integrated System Engineering

WAKAMATSU Campus
WAKAMATSU Campus

33Department of Computer Scienceand Systems Engineering

Koga
Koga

Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering (Wakamatsu Campus)
Doctoral Program

Department of Biological Functions Engineering
Department of Human Intelligence Systems

Department of Life Scienceand Systems Engineering

Career Paths after Graduation - Employment of International Students
Many of our international students have been employed by Japanese companies after graduation.
The Kyushu Institute of Technology is located in the northern part of Kyushu, also known as Silicon Island, with 3 wellpositioned campuses in Fukuoka Prefecture. Kyutech offers high-quality, career-oriented education by providing innovative
courses and outstanding instruction. Our close links with industry and cutting-edge research facilities, in addition to astrong research culture, assure the success of the engineers we produce.
Companies employing international students who graduated Kyutech:
CANON ELECTRONICS INC.

Kajima Corporation

Nippon Steel Chemical Co., Ltd.

Toyota Body Research & Development Co., Ltd.

Ebara Corporation

Konica Minolta, Inc.

NOK Corporation

Toyota Gosei Co., Ltd.

Fujitsu, Ltd.

Mazda Motor Corporation

NTN Corporation

Toyota Motor Corporation

FUJITSU TEN

Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering Corporation

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Toyota Technical Development Corporation

Hitachi, Ltd.

Mitsubishi Motors Japan

Panasonic Corporation

YASKAWA Electric Corporation

Hitachi Systems, Ltd.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Ricoh Company, Ltd.

Hitachi Zosen Corporation

NEC Corporation

RIKEN

Komatsu Ltd.

Nikki Co., Ltd.

Toshiba Corporation

Orio Sta.
Orio Sta.

Kagoshima Line
Kagoshima LineDoctoral Program

Department of Advanced Informatics
Department of Interdisciplinary Informatics
Department of Creative Informatics

Master’s Program

Kyushukodaimae Sta.
Kyushukodaimae Sta.
approx.20km
approx.20km

Graduate School of Computer Science and Systems Engineering (Iizuka Campus)
Master’s Program

Kitakyushu City
Kitakyushu City

Department of Engineering

Wakamiya
Wakamiya

Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City

Kashii Sta.
Kashii Sta.

Yoshizuka Sta.
Yoshizuka Sta.
Hakata Sta.
Hakata Sta.

Fukuhoku Yutaka Line
Fukuhoku Yutaka Line 322

IIZUKA Campus
IIZUKA Campus

322

200
200
201
201

201
201

Shin-Iizuka Sta.
Shin-Iizuka Sta.

Fukuoka
Fukuoka

Fukuhoku Yutaka LineFUKUOKA Airport Fukuhoku Yutaka LineFUKUOKA Airport

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199

Kokura Sta.
Kokura Sta.

SocialContribution

Moji
Moji

Shin-Moji
Shin-Moji

Kokura-Higashi
Kokura-Higashi

KITAKYUSHUKITAKYUSHU

Kanda Kitakyushu-Kuko Airport
Kanda Kitakyushu-Kuko Airport

201
201

Nippo Line
Nippo Line

Yukuhashi City
Yukuhashi City

Hita-Hikosan Line
Hita-Hikosan Line

Iizuka City
Iizuka City

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200

Main Transportation Network in Fukuoka Prefecture and 3 Campuses

Tobata Ramp
Tobata Ramp
Wakato Ramp
Wakato Ramp

Moji Sta.
Moji Sta.

Moji-koMoji-koTOBATA Campus
TOBATA Campus

Kitakyushu-JCT
Kitakyushu-JCT
YahataKokura-Minami
YahataKokura-Minami
Kyushu Expressway
Kyushu Expressway
approx.41km
approx.41km

approx.34km
approx.34km

Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki

Sanyo Line
Sanyo Line

00 National Highway 00 Prefectural Road
00 National Highway 00 Prefectural Road

Traffic light
Traffic light

Education

Research

Kyushu Institute ofTechnology

Kitakyushu Urban
Kitakyushu
Urban
Expressway
Expressway
JR Kyushukodaimae Sta.
JR Kyushukodaimae Sta.

Ayamegaoka Elementary School
Ayamegaoka Elementary School
Senbo 2-chome
Senbo 2-chome

Tobihata Junior High School
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Tobihata Junior High School271
1-1 Sensui-cho, Tobata-ku,
Kitakyushu,
271
Sawami
Sawami804-8550 Japan
Tobata-ku Kitakyushu-City
Tobata-ku Kitakyushu-City
http://www.kyutech.ac.jp/

International Student Ofﬁce,
International Affairs Division
Phone +81-93-884-3061 Fax +81-93-884-3059
E-mail kok-ryugaku@jimu.kyutech.ac.jp

http://www.kyutech.ac.jp/
Ongagawa River
Ongagawa River
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211

Higashi Kawazu
Higashi Kawazu

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200