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Profile of candidates

Our society yearns for interdisciplinary talent well-versed in a wide range of fields extending from mathematical science, physics, and other basic sciences to applied engineering. The department helps students take initiatives in the creation and development of science and industry in the fields of mathematical science, physics, applied physics, as well as electrical, electronic, communication, information, and medical information engineering. In this manner, the department produces leading researchers and engineers who can creatively address challenges faced by the knowledge-based and information-driven society that is going through a radical change. 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

• Demonstrates a readiness to engage in the world's leading research activities and to deepen the knowledge gained in the master's programs.
• Demonstrates aptitude in taking initiatives in the creation and development of science and industries in the fields of mathematical science, physics, applied physics, as well as electrical, electronic, communication, information, and medical information engineering, and creatively addressing challenges faced by the knowledge-based and information-driven society that is going through a radical change.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary mastery of a broad range of fields extending from mathematical science, physics, and other basic sciences to applied engineering.

TED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree

The program welcomes students with advanced research and development skills based on their academic background in electrical and computer engineering, information systems, and applied physics, as well as a master's level expertise in their areas of specialization. They are expected to set their own agenda and flexibly address unknown problems by making comprehensive judgments based on their broad perspectives. Expected qualities also include the ability to communicate their findings to the world and the passion to serve as pioneers for new research.

PED Programs: Doctor of Engineering degree

The program welcomes students with the abovementioned academic background at a master's level who aspire to further enhance their expertise in electrical, electronic, communication, and information engineering; learn how to write a thesis in a studio (workshop); and receive a PhD degree. The program also welcomes PhD candidates who want to write their thesis from the perspective of a socially relevant practitioner.

PSD and Science Programs: Doctor of Science degree

The programs welcome students with an academic background in physics or mathematics at a master's level, advanced research and development skills, and the ability to communicate their findings to the world. The programs also welcome motivated students who are committed to offering logical solutions to new issues and challenges that they have identified themselves by applying physical or mathematical concepts, thereby leading the way on the new frontiers of research.

Levels of knowledge and skills required for admission

Knowledge and skill levels required for admission to the doctoral 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 for admission who can professionally, creatively both drive and lead innovation:

TED Program: Master of Engineering degree

The program seeks individuals with advanced research and development skills based on their academic background in electrical and computer engineering, information systems, and applied physics, as well as a master's level expertise in their areas of specialization. They are expected to set their own agenda and flexibly address unknown problems by making comprehensive judgments based on their broad perspectives. Expected qualities also include the ability to communicate their findings to the world and the passion to serve as pioneers for new research.

PED Program: Master of Engineering degree

The program seeks individual with the abovementioned academic background at a master's level who aspire to further enhance their expertise in electrical, electronic, communication, and information engineering; learn how to write a thesis in a studio (workshop); and receive a PhD degree. The program also welcomes PhD candidates who want to write their thesis from the perspective of a socially-relevant practitioner.

PSD and Science Degree Programs: Master of Science degree

The programs seeks individual with an academic background in physics or mathematics at a master's level, advanced research and development skills, and the ability to communicate their findings to the world. The programs also welcome motivated students who are committed to offering logical solutions to new issues and challenges that they have identified themselves by applying physical or mathematical concepts, thereby leading the way on the new frontiers of research.

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
PSD Program: Master of Science degree, and Science Program: Master of Science degree

General screening

• Academic achievement tests are intended to examine candidates' foundational academic skills.
• Academic subjects are conducted by selecting questions according to candidates' discipline.
• In the oral examination, each candidate is expected to describe the candidate's master's thesis or other equivalent thesis (or a research abstract for candidates expecting to complete a master's program), their intended research plans for the doctoral program, and their academic skills in their intended disciplines.
• Proficiency in English as a foreign language is examined based on TOEIC or TOEFL original score certificates.

Advancement to doctoral programs on recommendation

• Candidates who are expected to earn master's degrees from the Graduate School of Engineering Science at YNU may advance to doctoral programs offered by the school upon receiving a recommendation from the school.

Special screening of professionals

• Candidates are screened based on application documents and interviews (regarding their areas of specialty, master's theses, research achievements, and research plans).

Special screening before arrival to Japan

• Intended applicants are those who reside outside Japan and have earned or expect to earn a master's degree, professional degree, or equivalent degree from an institution outside Japan
• Candidates are screened based on an application document review and academic achievement tests (written examinations, or oral examinations (online interviews) and/or other forms of oral examinations).

Screening for the double-degree program conducted with University of São Paulo in Brazil

• Candidates are screened based on application documents and interviews.