Founded in 1963 as Ikutoku College of Technology, we have kept growing and celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2013. Established were only three significant departments mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical technology. Such development has tailored the school as a comprehensive science educational institute where various scientific disciplines are available. We will keep striving to prepare students for the upcoming new era. Not only upraising the level of education, we always keep giving efforts to create better educational circumstances leading to the fulfilling educational outcome through numerical renewals on equipment and facilities for the better.
At KAIT, based on a student-centered approach, all of the faculty and staff members make an effort to look at each student to find his/her hidden potentials and expand it and guide the students to be very self-motivated near. We believe that it allows every student to grow to contribute well as a member of society, obtaining higher skills and excellence in knowledge and beauty of personality. Not only this, we are focusing on "problem-solving" education that provides solutions for obstacles that communities and societies are facing. We now feel that the people naturally value "humanity" rather than "materialistic fulfillment."
KAIT workshop is the landmark to expand the limit of students' creativity. A wall-free-look-through-space of 2,000㎡ with random pillars associates with an image of a big forest enables the creators to develop their imagination. This unique workshop building symbolizes the mission of KAIT, "Learning through Creation." Open to numerous innovative projects, KAIT serves students as a home for "the on-campus independent creators," from beginners to experienced, no matter how big their creative desires would be.
KAIT Library holds over 230,000 collections and 620 reading spaces, including individual study desks to the group conference room. The Active Learning Rooms are assembled with electronic blackboards where small meetings and discussions may take place. Internet stations and personal CD/DVD booths are available on the first floor.
Four campus restaurants are available. The largest, "Cafeteria #1", serves regular meals as set menus (Teishoku), Ramen-noodles, curry & rice, and different rice bowls reasonably priced. "Cafeteria #2" is connected to the Coffee shop where its gourmet coffee enjoys a high reputation. "Cafeteria #3" offers Soba and Udon noodles all around the price of ¥200. At the top of the Information Technology Building, "Cafeteria #4" commands the high view overlooking the surrounding area from the 12th floor and the refined Cafe types of menu.
The books on significant studies, textbooks, and general magazines can be purchased and the stationeries. Some snacks, candies, or beverages are available at the convenience store connected. All items from books to quick snacks are 10% off for the students from the regular price.
KAIT is committed to taking the initiative for the international students' life on campus through the International Center. The expert staff members support their visa application procedures, expansion, scholarship application, and off-campus housing. All is to serve as the primary support for each student.
The Basic Education Support Center assists students to review their learning in high school. A fulltime tutor in each subject will give them one on one lessons so that they can study at their own pace. Students can visit the center every day from Monday through Friday without a reservation. Lectures are offered free of charge.
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