Program Overview
The International Energy Science Course at Kyoto University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Energy Science Course programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kyoto, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Energy Science Course programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Energy and carbon foot-printing project
- Future energy - Hydrogen economy
- Turbomachinery
- Experiment design
- Socio-Environmental Energy Science I
- Fundamental plasma simulation I
- Energy systems and sustainable development
- Energy and materials
- Thermodynamics: from heat to power
- Predictions and statistical models
- Green energy venture (intensive course)
- Energy systems analysis and design
- Energy policy
- Fundamental plasma simulation II
- Energy conversion systems and functional design
- Advanced energy conversion science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
a) A good bachelors/first degree from a recognised higher education institution or b) A good bachelors degree from a university in Japan as an international/ non-Japanese student.
b) Application fee 10,000JPY (+bank commissions) via domestic bank transfer/online payment/intern\'l bank transfer.
c) Proficiency in academic English required. Applicants whose first language is NOT English must submit an official score report of an internationally recognized EFL test. IELTS academic module and TOEFL are preferred.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kyoto University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kyoto University
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan
national university located in Kyoto, Japan
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
