Department of Creative Design Engineering

Kagoshima KOSEN (National Institute of Technology) launched a new academic department, the Department of Creative Design Engineering, in the 2026 academic year. This department is structured as one department comprising three divisions and five courses, offering an education designed to respond to diverse societal needs, including those arising from advanced information technologies. It also aims to cultivate individuals who contribute to a well-being-oriented society by developing engineers who embody and promote well-being. The Department of Creative Design Engineering consists of Division I, which focuses on the development of advanced information technology professionals, and Divisions II and III, which focus on the development of highly skilled creative professionals. In the first year, students receive general education as well as common foundational specialized education. This includes hands-on training in each division’s field of expertise, as well as participation in Project-Based Learning (PBL) courses such as Creative Design Engineering. The curriculum in the Department of Creative Design Engineering places strong emphasis not only on lectures but also on experiments, practical training, and PBL activities. In the fourth year, students take a course in Research Literacy, through which they begin their graduation research. Through these diverse learning experiences, the department fosters student growth and fulfills the college’s educational mission: To foster people who will create the technologies for the future.

Division I

Students learn a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of computers and programming to applied technologies such as data utilization and artificial intelligence. Through the study of information engineering, they develop the ability to address societal challenges and create new value.

Computer Science Course

Data Science Course

Division II

Cutting-edge technologies are applied in the development of familiar products such as robots, automobiles, electronics, and information and communication systems. Through practical learning in advanced fields including IoT, digital transformation (DX), and artificial intelligence (AI), students develop the capabilities to support and drive society and industry.

Smart Robotics Course

Advanced Electronics Course

Division III

Students acquire a broad range of knowledge in technologies related to construction, disaster prevention, and the environment—essential for maintaining safe and comfortable urban areas—as well as the information technologies that support them. Through practical learning, they develop the ability to address societal challenges and improve people’s quality of life, contributing to the creation of better cities for the future.

Urban Environmental Design Course