Your First Step to a

FutureofInnovation
International Undergraduate Programs
in English

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Applied Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Your First Step to a
Future of Innovation

It is said that every journey begins with a single step. We invite you to take yourfirst step with the School of Engineering at Kyushu University, utilizing a uniqueeducation and research environment to lead your personal journey to become afuture innovator.

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Kyushu University

Since its establishment in 1911 as the 4th Imperial University, Kyushu
University has grown into an international research institution
comprised of 12 undergraduate schools, 21 graduate schools, 16
faculties and a university hospital. Under the new slogan “Lead thenext 100 years, leap to be in the best 100 world” which was set in2011, Kyushu University is committed to educational and researchadvancement over the next century and aims to be ranked within theworld’s top 100 in all disciplines. The university’s new flagship “ItoCampus” is the heart of an academic research city built on cooperation
with government and industry.

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Why

Study atOne of the
National Seven
University GroupKyushu University is a former
imperial university founded by the
Empire of Japan before World War
Ⅱ. These universities distinguishthemselves as Japan’s “Ivy
League” and remain the cream ofcrop in research and prestige.

Japan’s 4th oldest
engineering school
Since the very beginning, we havetaken pride in contributing to thedevelopment of Japanese society.
The Faculty of Engineering of
Kyushu University may trace its
history back to 1911 when Kyushu
Imperial University was establishedwith the colleges of medicine andengineering.

Tapping into
world-class research
infrastructure

Our very low student and faculty
ratio promises you an optimallearning environment with a highlevel of interaction, engagement
and academic support. Students
main also gain much individual
attention from their teachers andtheir research supervisor.

The university is currently working toenhance its international profile
under the government’s Top
Global University project while anumber of engineering andtechnology subjects are already inthe top 100 QS world rankings – thetop 0.5% among 20,000 universities.

A member of Japan’s
Research University 11
RU 11 is a consortium which wasestablished in 2009 consisting of
the top 9 national and 2 private
universities in Japan. Its
membership shows that Kyushu
University is highly active inresearch in the international
academic community.

The flagship Ito Campus features
state-of-the-art facilities andequipment for research.
Undergraduate students may also
take advantage of this as they
study in their program andconduct graduation research intheir final year of study.

Very low Student toFaculty ratio of 9:1

Developing asJapan’s Top
Global University

Strong ties withindustry, both local
and international

Inspired by brightminds from acrossthe globe

We are active in cooperation withbusiness and industry, withcompanies maintaining theirlaboratories on-campus,
facilitating a seamless transaction
between academic research andcommercial development andapplication.

2,521 international students from97 countries and regions are
studying in Kyushu University.*1 The
number of foreign students is on
the rise yearly. The university isamong the top five universities inJapan with the highest ratio ofinternational students.
*1 As of Nov. 1, 2018

World-level Research Institute and Notable ResearchInternational Institutefor Carbon-Neutral
Energy Research:
I 2CNER- Carbon-neutral energy
research for the creation of asustainable andenvironmentally-friendly
society3

Next-Generation Fuel
Cell Research Center:
NEXT-FC- Next-generation fuel cellresearch for a low-carbon
society and a solution to
global warming

Center for Organic
Photonics andElectronics Research:
OPERA- Organic materials and devices
for creating future electronics

Research Institute ofApplied Mechanics:
RIAM- Ultra-efficient,next-generation compact
wind lens power systems

Research andDevelopment Center
for Taste and Odor
Sensing: R&D TAOS
- Taste sensors to detect andidentify flavor (a world-firstinvention)FUKUOKA

Settling in the city with great potential
In 2017, Fukuoka, home to Kyushu University, was ranked the number one city inJapan for Potential Growth with its tolerance of diversity, spirit to take on new
challenges, and promotion of innovation. The city positions itself as Japan's
start-up capital and can boast an internationally-recognized high quality oflife. Come and explore your potential in this vibrant city!

A great livable city

A platform for Japanese
green technology

Fukuoka, which literally means “Happy Hill” is apleasant and cosmopolitan city; the 5th largest
metropolis in Japan. 95% of its population
report satisfaction with life and it was ranked as
the world’s 7th most livable city by Monocle
Magazine in 2016. Fukuoka enjoys a growing
reputation as a modern, vibrant regional tradeand production center, and is brimming with adynamic and cosmopolitan atmosphere. The
new flagship campus of Kyushu University, Ito
Campus, is located in the western part of
Fukuoka city in the middle of the Itoshimapeninsula, an area that is rich in nature and has beautiful oceans nearby. Itoshima is ranked as the most
liveable area in Fukuoka prefecture and is one of the top areas for quality of life in the world.

Gateway to Asia
Fukuoka is often called the "Gateway
to Asia" because there are manyflights that connect Fukuoka
International Airport to Asia's major
cities which include hub airports
such as Singapore Changi Airportand Hong Kong International Airport.
Fukuoka has also been Japan's
culture gateway and contributed tothe development of Japan’s history
and culture since ancient times
through active cultural exchanges
with Asian countries.

In 2011, Fukuoka prefecture, Fukuoka city andKitakyushu city were selected as one of seveninternational strategic zones of Japan, as theplatform for developing Japanese green
technology for export to the rest of Asia. Thisinitiative aims to bring together industry andtechnology related to urban environment
infrastructures; a field that Japan has promoted,
refined and gained experience with in order totackle global environmental issues. Fukuoka willlead the way in the development of green
technology as it grows together with the rest of
Asia. Furthermore, many leading companies havebeen founded in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu cities,
including Yaskawa Electric and Toto Ltd. Japanesecompanies that have become household names
throughout the world have a strong presence,
including famous automobile companies such as
Toyota Motors Kyushu Inc. and Nissan Motors
Kyushu Co. Ltd.

Vladivostok
600minSeoul,New Delhi

70min
320min90min

Shanghai

150minTokyo
Fukuoka 70min

120minTaipei500km
1,000km

Bangkok

2,000km

385minSingapore

Jakarta

1 in Japan

Fukuoka as No.
City growthpotential(among 100 cities in Japan)

1stPopulation
increaseby number

1(among designated cities)st

Ratio of young
population(ages 15-19)

1stNumber ofinternational
students(among designated cities)2ndLowestfood cost(among 21 major cities)

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INTERNATIONAL UNDERG-Leading to a Bachelor of EngineeringBecause of the wide-ranging inﬂuences of engineers on society, engineers not only require
special knowledge in their respective ﬁelds, but also an understanding of ethics in engineering, aprofound awareness of the diversity of humanity, and a broad education about the environment
and the role of human beings within it. In keeping with this view of engineering's responsibility tosociety as a whole, IUPE students take liberal arts subjects and science core classes in KIKAN
Education provided in Center Zone for the ﬁrst year, then proceed to take specialized subjects
common to the four programs oﬀered by the School of Engineering located in West Zone, andothers that are speciﬁc to each program for the remainder of their study.

1st
KIKAN Education
Liberal Arts:
Japanese Issues, Global Issues, Intercultural Encounters,
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Learning of Social Issues,
Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Philosophy,
Introduction to Law, KIKAN Education Seminar,
Language and Communication in Society, etc.

Science Core:
Fundamental Physics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Basic Chemistry,
Fundamental Organic Chemistry, Environmental Geoscience,
Introductory Biology, Fundamental Cell Biology,
Basic Laboratory Experiments in Natural Sciences, etc.

3 rd

2nd

Specialized Education
Common Engineering:
Advanced Engineering, Technical Communi
Engineering Ethics, Japanese Industry, Busi
Ordinary Diﬀerential Equation, Complex Fun
Engineering Mathematics, Introduction to In
Processing, etc.

Japanese Language

From university entrance until graduation,
half, IUPE students can learn all-rounded
which are oﬀered at eight levels, ranging fromtheir studies, students can improve theirWest Zone

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GRADUATE PROGRAMSTOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE IUPE
by top professors,
1 . Education
research with leading scientists
2 . Study in English, learn Japanese
3 . Very small interactive classes of 4-6 people
4 . Join the brightest minds from across the globe
support available exclusively
5 . Generous
for our students

Kyushu University

Graduate School of

4 th▶ Engineering▶ Information Scienceand Electrical Engineering& Graduation Research▶ Systems Life Sciences▶ Integrated Frontier Sciences

Applied Chemistry
cation,ness Japanese,
ction Theory,
formation

employment

15%

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

85%

graduate school

students can learn the Japanese language. For the ﬁrst year andJapanese skills through twice-a-week required Japanese courses
beginner to advanced level. In the Specialized Education part ofJapanese proﬁciency through elective Business Japanese courses.

Center Zone

Because Kyushu University is a research-led
university, more than 85% of graduates
proceed to graduate schools either in Japan orabroad while about 15% of students obtain
employment every year; many in Japanesecompanies.

East Zone

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Applied Chemistry
In Applied Chemistry, the creation of materials with structure and functions
controlled at atomic and/or molecular levels is studied, with the goal ofcontributing to the sustainable growth of human society and environmental
conservation. In this program, we provide an advanced education in chemistrywhich can be applied to various ﬁelds, and cover a range of materials fromorganic, inorganic to biomolecules.

Examples of Classes:
Organic Chemistry▶ Inorganic Chemistry▶ Analytical Chemistry▶ Biochemistry▶

Physical Chemistry▶ Polymer Chemistry▶ Chemical Reaction Engineering▶ Coordination Chemistry▶

Nano
Technology

Bioscience

Information
Technology

Applied Chemistry

Message from a STUDENT

Environmental
ScienceNaura FakhiraIndonesia

Enrolled in 2016

Having the opportunity to study applied chemistry in the IUPE course has
been an absolute privilege. Not only have I had the chance to learn about thetheories and basics of chemistry, I also have had the chance to do first-handexperiments and operate instruments for chemical analysis. Moreover, I have
had the opportunity of being able to learn from prominent and world-famous professors from whom
I was updated on recent and significant developments in the field of applied chemistry. This kind of
information and support has been very helpful for me to further pursue my interest in chemistry anddevelop my future career.

Examples of Laboratories:▶ Molecular Self-Assembly▶ OLED▶ Biomimetic Chemistry▶ Fuel Cel▶ Carbon Nanotube▶ Drug Delivery System▶ Li-Buttery▶ Photocatalysts

Civil Engineering
In Civil Engineering, the building, maintenance and control of social
infrastructure is taught, including studies into restoration of devastatednatural environments, all for the purpose of a happier and healthier society. In
this program, students learn about the latest technologies, in various ﬁelds ofbuilding design and construction, urban planning, and soil and water
environment preservation.

Examples of Classes:
Structural Mechanics▶ Hydraulics▶ Soil Mechanics▶ Transportation Planning▶

Disaster Mitigation System Engineering▶ Environmental System Engineering▶ Mathematics of Planning▶ Construction Materials▶

Message from a STUDENT

Social Infrastructure andStructures

Transportation and
Urban Planning

Civil Engineering

Disaster Prevention andGeotechnical Engineering

Environmental andWatershed System Engineering

Krisadawat Chantat
ThailandEnrolled in 2016

My love for civil engineering has its root in my childhood fascination with thedesign of complex structures such as skyscrapers and bridges. My dream isto become an engineer with expertise in structural design, and it is here in
Kyushu University where I can pursue my goal to the fullest. I was taught adiverse set of skills crucial for one to become a civil engineer. Also, my awareness of the challenges
in the engineering world has been constantly expanded through exposure from professors inspecialized classes. Soon I will have an opportunity to enroll into one of the department
laboratories, where I look forward to learning through hand-on experience.

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Examples of Laboratories:▶ Earthquake Engineering▶ Transportation System▶ Ecological Engineering▶ Structure Analysis▶ Concrete Engineering▶ Urban System Planning▶ Landscape Engineering▶ Geo-Disaster Prevention

Electrical Engineeringand Computer Science
In Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, a systematic program isprovided to learn about electricity, electrical energy, electronics,
communication, data science and computers. The program will guide you to
be a highly skilled engineer or researcher to create new products and newservices in wide industrial ﬁelds ranging from social infrastructure to cuttingedge application of information.

Electrical andElectronic Engineering

Examples of Classes:
Linear Circuits
Logic Circuits▶ Programming Methodology▶ Programming PracticeComputer Architecture
Fundamentals of Integrated Circuits▶ Electric Energy▶ Practice in Logic Design

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Electrical Engineering andComputer Science
ComputerEngineering

Electronic andCommunication Engineering

Message from a STUDENT

Aneek Nag
India

Enrolled in 2017

Studying at Kyushu university has been a very gratifying experience so far
and I am looking forward to my later years. This department has three main
sub departments, electrical power engineering, communication systems andinformation/computer engineering, and you get a look into each one from thevery first semester. This gives you the chance to explore and find out what you are interested in. I
like this program because you get the opportunity to interact with highly respected professors inyour field and work on the latest technologies in our century. This direct exposure to real life
applications will surely help me achieve my future goals.

Examples of Laboratories:▶ Automatic Control▶ Artificial Intelligence▶ Superconductivity▶ Data Science▶ Sensing Technologies▶ Communication Network▶ Satellite Communication ▶ Cognitive Science

Mechanical andAerospace Engineering

In Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, future generations of technicians
and researchers are nurtured in the culture of “monozukuri”, or innovationand manufacturing. Students gain a diverse knowledge of mechanical andaerospace engineering, essential for development of cutting-edge
technology such as automobiles, hydrogen energy, robots with AI, aircrafts
and rockets, etc.
Mechanical Systems
and Control

Examples of Classes:
Strength of Materials
Dynamics of Machinery▶ Internal Combustion Engines▶ Manufacturing Processes

Thermal Fluids

Mechanical andAerospace Engineering

Computational Methods
Machine Design▶ Systems Control▶ Aerospace Engineering

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Strength ofMaterials

Machine Designand Manufacturing

Aeronautics
and Astronautics

Message from a STUDENT

Raad Asif
Bangladesh

Enrolled in 2017

When searching for universities, I was very much attracted to Kyushu
University because I knew Japan was significantly advanced in the fields ofmechanical engineering. Kyushu University was the global leader inhydrogen energy research, and I was very passionate about working withrenewable energy. I knew it would be a priceless experience to attend here for my undergraduate
degree as I would be exposed to the frontier of research. My experience as a Kyushu university
student has been truly wonderful. I am able to benefit from being taught by very accomplishedprofessors in various fields.

Examples of Laboratories:▶ Hydrogen Utilization▶ Thermal Engineering▶ Machine Design▶ Space System Engineering▶ Manufacturing Process▶ Systems Control▶ Aerospace Structure▶ Strength of Materials

8Life Beyond the Class
There's more to a great higher education experience than lectures and experiments. Participating invarious extracurricular activities leads to increased productivity in your studies and a better qualityof life while living in Japan. We encourage our students to explore their interests and expand theirknowledge as they join these extra-curricular activities.

Club Activities
Currently Kyushu University has well-over 170 clubs and societies allowing you
to connect your passions with your campus experience. Joining a club on
campus is a great way to meet new friends, develop new skills and broaden yourhorizon! They cover a variety of fields. Some of these clubs have come to be
known outside Japan through their participation in international competitions.
Aikido, Kendo, Swimming, Soccer, Ice Hockey,
Yacht, Horseback riding, Baseball, Debating,
Photography,Hang-glider, Philharmonic Orchestra,
Brass Band, Choir, and many more.

Workshop "Sozo Kobo"
The "Sozo Kobo" workshop is a facility that provides you withthe freedom and opportunity to exercise your ingenuity andexpress yourself, developing and manufacturing your own
original ideas. This unique workshop environment not present atother universities is supported and managed by the school ofEngineering and department of Mechanical Engineering.
Currently the following 5 projects are under-way:▶ Robocon Team▶ Kyushu Humanoid Project▶ Wind Tunnel and Turbine Frontier▶ Formula Project▶ Planet-Q

Student Voice
Simi Asher(Enrolled in 2016, Mechanical Engineering, Former President of ISU)India

ISU stands for IUPE Student Union and we try to organize events inorder to support IUPE students academically and socially. By organizing
parties, trips, tutoring sessions and seminars, we create regular
opportunities for students to interact with their seniors and form atight-knit community at Kyushu University. At Kyushu University,
students have the opportunity to be a part of many clubs and ʻcirclesʼ,ranging from sports to engineering. Iʼve been a part of 2 engineering
circles before and it helped me improve my Japanese skills. But I joined
ISU because I get creative freedom to develop projects with my friends.
I have learnt a lot about leadership and project management skills as apart of ISU and moreover, itʼs been a lot of fun!

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Leadership and Volunteer
Kyushu University provides you with plenty of leadership and community
engagement opportunities. Many IUPE students work in the student association
on and off campus and develop leadership and communication skills. Whether it
is teaching about cultural diversity to elementary school students, cleaning up
the environment or promoting tourism, they take part in various volunteer
projects for the community.
IUPE Students Union
IUPE Student Press Assistant▶ Kyushu University Foreign Students Association▶ Kyushu University International Friendship Association▶ Student Committee for Internationalization of Kyushu University▶ Fukuoka Overseas Students Association▶
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Science and Technology Library
Located in the West Zone, this library offers materials relating to mathematics,
natural sciences, engineering, information science, and agriculture. It isequipped with an automated storage and retrieval system, which is able tohouse 800,000 materials maximum.

About
1,200,000

Holdings of books

1,042
Seats

60

Computers

Student Support System
We have a comprehensive supports system for international students on and off
campus available from the moment they arrive in Fukuoka. For example, a teamof students who are assigned to each new students will support them inadjusting to life in Japan. English-speaking staff at student office always standby to help you with necessary documents and procedures. A specially-assigned
coordinator and a class advisor will help you with any aspect of your campus life.
International Student Supporter Team
Coordinator & English-Speaking Staff▶ Class Advisor and Research Supervisor▶ Student Academic Support Services▶ Counseling and Free Medical Consultation▶
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Housing
All of three dormitories on campus and one in the neighborhood are international dormitories whereinternational students and Japanese students live together. Each room is fully-furnished with facilities to makeyour campus life safe and comfortable. IUPE students are guaranteed a room for their first year. Even after that,students can receive assistance from the university in finding accommodation near the campus.
On-campus dormitories:
Dormitory 1 (single rooms), Dormitory 2 (single rooms, couple rooms)
Dormitory 3 (shared rooms of four students: 2 Japanese students and 2 international students)▶ Ito Harmony House:
15 minute-walk, biggest dorm for 581 students featuring the largest amount of living spaces▶

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Tokyo

Fukuoka●

Websites
Admission http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/admission
For the details of application and scholarship

International Undergraduate Programs http://www.eng.kyushu-u.ac.jp
For further information about our educational program

QUBES-Student Website http://qubes.kyushu-u.ac.jp
For the updated information of our students’ campus life

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WebsiteKyushu University School of Engineering
Address: 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
Email: kotiupe@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp