Signature Studio
Steppe Systems Lab
Students build low-power learning nodes in mountain regions, connecting education to places usually left offline.
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BAKA UNIVERSITY
Baka is not a brochure. Baka is a working campus.
No Copy-Paste Campus
This is not a slogan campus. We learn in studios, field sites, and labs: half craft, half critical thinking.
68+Global field partnerships
120Nationalities on campus
97%Practice-role match in 6 months
14:1Mentor-to-student co-creation ratio
68+Global field partnerships
120Nationalities on campus
97%Practice-role match in 6 months
14:1Mentor-to-student co-creation ratio
Go to the field before making claims.
Build a prototype before writing conclusions.
Understand people before discussing technology.
Go to the field before making claims.
Build a prototype before writing conclusions.
Understand people before discussing technology.
Live studios and labs
03 StudiosProduction
Real-Time Cinema Unit
A hybrid film studio where code, lighting, and performance are edited in one live pipeline.
Research
Mountain Climate Lab
Students deploy sensor kits across high-altitude valleys and publish open climate datasets.
Civic
Urban Service Forge
Designs public services with city partners using rapid prototyping and field interviews.
Experiment
Noise and Signals Studio
Explores audio systems, sonic interfaces, and machine listening for public installations.
Schools and studios, not template majors
01 AcademicsHorizontal Studio Roll — scroll to explore
01 / Creative Tech
School of Creative Technology
From interactive image to real-time systems, turn code into things people can feel and use.
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02 / Urban Ecology
School of Urban Ecology
Run mobility, architecture, and public-space experiments in real districts, not only in slides.
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03 / Global Venture
School of Global Venture
Combine product strategy, analytics, and cross-cultural work to ship ventures for global markets.
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04 / Bio Material
School of Bio Materials
Prototype textiles, sustainable composites, and circular manufacturing with lab-to-market pathways.
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05 / Public Media
School of Public Media
Build civic narratives through documentary, live broadcast, and community data storytelling.
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Baka Field Manifesto
Go to the field before making claims.
Build a prototype before writing conclusions.
Understand people before discussing technology.
Field notes
02 News01
2026-02-01
Steppe Systems Lab completes winter deployment
Student teams installed offline-first learning nodes in sub-zero weather and kept them stable for 72 hours.
02
2026-01-20
First-year joint studio opens a night exhibition
From sound installations to community maps, 16 projects turned campus into a walkable lab.
03
2026-01-08
Baka Transit Team releases open route simulator
The simulator helps municipal planners test mobility scenarios before implementation.
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2025-12-22
Public Media studio launches multilingual campus radio
Students now publish weekly programs in English, Japanese, and Chinese.
Fall 2026 Admissions
Submit a portfolio or research proposal for fast-track review. We look for observation, agency, and independent voice.
Email AdmissionsUpcoming sessions and open events
04 EventsMar 04
Open Crit: Prototypes in the Wild
Cross-school review of semester projects with external mentors.
Lab Hall A
Mar 11
Night Broadcast Marathon
12-hour live radio and visual stream produced by first-year teams.
Radio Deck
Mar 18
Field Sprint: Street Service Mapping
One-day urban sprint to prototype civic touchpoints with residents.
City District 7
Quick answers before you apply
05 FAQDo I need perfect grades to apply?
No. We evaluate portfolio quality, field curiosity, and ability to ship ideas into reality.
Can I apply without a full portfolio?
Yes. A focused project case, process documentation, or research proposal is acceptable.
What language is used in class?
Core studios run in English, with multilingual critique support and translation notes.
Are there scholarships for international students?
Yes. Portfolio route applicants are automatically considered for performance and need-based scholarships.