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5. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering (Master's Program)

Profile of candidates

The scope of the department's studies covers mechanical engineering, materials science, naval architecture and ocean engineering, and aerospace engineering. The research conducted at the department is built upon analysis of physical phenomena from the micro to macro levels. Such research examines, for example, basic technologies for designing micromachines, large structures, and other advanced systems in an integrated manner; the development of environmentally-friendly functional and structural materials as well as associated manufacturing and processing methods based on a clear understanding of physically defined origins of the mechanical and other properties of solid materials; and methods and systems for tapping into energy in ocean spaces through microengineering to design mobile objects and structures. In this manner, the department's educational program is designed to turn aspiring engineers and researchers as profiled below into creative global leaders who have practical and advanced skills. Hence, the department seeks the following individuals.

School-wide candidate profile

• Aspires to build a foundation in the mathematical and information sciences, to acquire expertise, and to establish sound ethics as a future scientist or engineer.
• Engages in innovative efforts to strengthen and advance one's chosen industry.
• Pursues studies and conducts research in earnest to lead manufacturing on a global scale while giving due attention to the broader society beyond one's scope of specialization.

Department-wide candidate profile

• Pursues advanced studies and conducts specialized research to play leading roles on a global scale as an engineer or researcher with practical and sophisticated skills.
• Mechanical Engineering: With basic skills in mechanical engineering, keen to gain advanced skills and expertise in building advanced machines and mechanical systems under the TED Program, or keen to gain practical skills to work globally while addressing issues involving mechanical engineering under the PED Program.
• Materials Science Frontier: With basic skills in material engineering and science, keen to learn advanced technologies related to material mechanics and processing, material strength and structure, material function and composition, and material physics and chemistry to acquire advanced skills under the TED Program or to acquire practical skills under the PED Program.
• System Design for Ocean-Space: With basic skills in naval architecture and ocean engineering, keen to apply advanced technologies for using marine space and for combining basic technologies under the TED Program, or keen to engage in practical and technical challenges involved in the planning, construction, and operation of devices for using marine space under the PED Program.
• Aerospace Engineering: seeks to learn aerospace engineering technologies for using the atmosphere and space based on their basic knowledge on mechanical, material, and naval architecture and ocean engineering.

Levels of knowledge and skills required for admission

Knowledge and skill levels required for admission to the master's programs at the department are defined at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual program levels.

Department-wide required levels of knowledge and skills

The following levels of knowledge and skills are expected of candidates admitted to master's programs, who then build upon them by taking courses in their fields of specialization.

TED Program: Master's degree

• Foundational academic skills in mechanical engineering, materials science, and naval architecture and ocean engineering to further their studies in these fields
• Academic skills that can apply foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering, materials science, and naval architecture and ocean engineering to aerospace engineering to tap into the atmosphere and space; and foundational academic skills and aptitude in mathematics, physics, and other disciplines for conducting research in various fields

PED Program: Master's degree

• Foundational academic skills in mechanical engineering, materials science, and naval architecture and ocean engineering to further their studies in these fields
• Academic skills that can apply foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering, materials science, and naval architecture and ocean engineering to aerospace engineering to tap into the atmosphere and space; and foundational academic skills and aptitude in mathematics, physics, and other disciplines for conducting research in various fields

Basic policy for screening candidates

The department adopts a multifaceted, holistic approach to screening candidates to Master of Engineering degree programs. Candidates' interests, motivations, attitudes, knowledge, and skills are evaluated through academic subject examinations, interviews, and other procedures implemented at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual program levels.

TED Program: Master of Engineering degree
PED Program: Master of Engineering degree

General screening

• Academic subject examinations are administered to all candidates in order to check their foundational academic skills.
• Examinations on specialized subjects I and II are conducted to check candidates' levels of expertise.
• Application documents are reviewed, and interviews are conducted with candidates to comprehensively evaluate their proactiveness and attitudes towards collaboration with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in English as a foreign language is examined based on TOEIC or TOEFL original score certificates.
• Interviews are conducted to examine candidates' aptitudes for the TED Program or PED Program.
• Special screenings through oral examination are conducted for candidates with outstanding achievements.

Special screening for government-sponsored international students

• Eligible candidates are international students on scholarship from the government of Japan or of a foreign government.
• Basic and overall proficiency in English as a foreign language is examined based on mandatory submission of TOEIC or TOEFL score certificates.
• Examinations on specialized subjects I and II are conducted to check candidates' levels of expertise.
• Oral examinations are conducted by inquiring about research activities candidates have conducted to examine their aptitudes for the intended programs.