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1 17. Toyohashi University of Technology 1. Basic Information Fields of Study Mechanical Engineering Study Area:Engineering 101 Mechanical Engineering Specific Research Fields Electrical and Communication Engineering Civil Engineering Architecture Aeronautical Engineering 111 Electrical Engineering 112 Electro Mechanics 113 Electrical Power Engineering 114 Computer Science 121 Civil Engineering 122 Transportation Civil Engineering 123 Water Engineering Construction 124 Geotechnical Engineering 125 Public Health Engineering 131 Architecture 132 Architectural Engineering 133 Construction 134 Urban Engineering 135 Urban Design Engineering 136 Urban Environmental Planning 151 Aeronautical Sciences Others 171 Environment Engineering 1-1. Graduate School (URL of Graduate School) 1-2.Program Name 1-3. Degrees 1-4. Status 1-5. Credits and years needed for graduation Graduate School of Engineering 1) Department of Mechanical Engineering 2) Department of Electrical & Electronic Information Engineering 3) Department of Computer Science & Engineering 4) Department of Environmental & Life Sciences 5) Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Master of Engineering Graduate School Student 30 credits, 2 years 1

2 1-6. Classes taught in English Class: Name of Division at graduate School 1) Department of Mechanical Engineering 2) Department of Electrical & Electronic Information Engineering 3) Department of Computer Science & Engineering 4) Department of Environmental & Life Sciences 5) Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Text: All English Classes in English / All classes 31/31 28/28 25/25 32/32 33/ Desired English Level TOEFL PBT:500 ibt:61 IELTS: Prior Inquiry From Applicants (Before submission of AF) Must/Ideal/Not mandatory/not allowed Contact: International Affairs Division ryugaku@office.tut.ac.jp Today, industry favors the recruitment of students who have advanced degrees rather than graduates with only bachelor's degrees. Reflecting these needs, Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT) has a higher enrollment limit for master's courses than for undergraduates Message for Applicants 1-10.Additional Information Therefore, all graduates with the appropriate ability can enroll on a master's course. Furthermore, the makeup of the academic staff at TUT is weighted towards postgraduate education, and the ratio of students to each instructor is lower than in other universities. Thus, students are able to study in a balanced and fulfilling education environment. Availability /Number Note Japanese Language (1) Necessity of Japanese language for study Not Necessary You are not required to learn Japanese because all classes in International Master s Degree Program are conducted in English. But if you want to 2

3 (2) Availability of Japanese language class Foreign Students (1) Number of foreign students in past 3years Available Approx.200 (2) Number of PEACE participants 13 (3) Number of female/male at the Graduate School Facility Information (1) Dormitory available for PEACE participants F42/ M75 Available (If there is any vacancy.) learn Japanese for daily life, we offer some Japanese language classes for beginners. Free Japanese lessons available Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. 1 st batch(2), 2 nd batch(2), 3 rd batch(1), 4 th batch(1), 5 th batch(3),6 th batch(2), 7 th batch(2) Single room, Couple room, Family room (2) Prayers room or Mosque Available You can pray in nearby Mosque. (3) Halal food available in cafeteria Available Others We display the label of pork and alcohol free menu for several dishes at the university s cafeteria. (1) Tutor system Available Student tutor is available for one year (2) English counseling 2.Features of University Founded in 1976, Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT) is a vibrant and modern national university with research activities reflecting the modern era of advanced electronics and engineering in which it was established. International students from all over the world are up about 9 percent of the TUT student population, and currently (as of October 1st 2017), we accept 195. TUT is one of the unique and very international universities in Japan. TUT is located at the heart of Toyohashi, a city in eastern Aichi Prefecture, with a population of 380,000. The Pacific Ocean is only a short bicycle ride away from the campus, and with the spectacular sights of the surrounding mountains, Toyohashi has a mild climate, low cost of living and is within easy reach of Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto by Shinkansen. 3.Features of Graduate School The mission of our university is to foster engineers and researchers who will be future leaders of society in the field of technological science in both creative and practical ways for the realization of enriched humanity, symbiosis with nature, and an internationally cooperative society. We place emphasis on our graduate programs, promoting an education that will foster lucid of insight, a fine and considerate sensitivity, adaptable intelligence and a global perspective. Looking ahead to further human development, we also conduct research with the aim of developing new 3

4 standards in technological science. We have five departments, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Information Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Environmental and Life Sciences and Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. The following is details about them. 4.Features of the Program and Curriculum in each Field of Study Department of Mechanical Engineering (101.Mechanical Engineering) <Mechanical Systems Design Course> This course comprises Material and Structural Mechanics Laboratory, Machine Dynamics Laboratory, Frontier Forming System Laboratory, and MEMS/NEMS Processing Laboratory, and deals with solid mechanics, machine dynamics, machine design, manufacturing processes, micro/nanomachining, biomechanics, etc. <Materials and Manufacturing Course> This course comprises Materials Function Control Laboratory, Development and Evaluation of High Strength Materials, Thin Film Laboratory, and Interface and Surface Fabrication Laboratory, and deals with metallic materials, non-metallic materials, evaluation and failure prevention of materials, joining processes, etc. <System Control and Robotics Course> This course comprises Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory, Instrumentation System Laboratory, System and Control Engineering Laboratory, and Industrial Systems Engineering Laboratory, and deals with control engineering, measurement and instrumentation engineering, production systems engineering, mechatronics engineering, robotics engineering, etc. <Environment and Energy Course> This course comprises Energy Conversion Engineering Laboratory, Thermo-Fluid Engineering Laboratory, Natural Energy Conversion Science Laboratory, and Energy Conservation Engineering Laboratory, and deals with thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, fluid power systems, multi-phase flow, combustion engineering, etc. Department of Electrical & Electronic Information Engineering (111 Electrical Engineering, 112 Electro Mechanics, 113 Electrical Power Engineering) <Electronic Materials Course> This Course trains and develops students by providing broad fundamental knowledge and technologies of substances, materials, processing, and instrumentation, which are the foundations of electrical and electronic information engineering. Certificated students can perform active and important roles as practically-minded and creative research-based engineers in the various industrial areas including the electrical and electronic industries, chemical and material industries, the information network area, home information appliances, vehicles, robotics, and medical welfare. <Electrical Systems Course> Students learn fundamental knowledge and technologies of generation, transportation, control, storages, measurements, and applications of electrical energy, based on understanding the importance of electrical energy for a sustainable evolving society. Students trained in this course will perform important roles as engineers and researchers in the various industrial fields including environment and energy, electrical and electronics, traffic and communications, materials and nanotechnology, machine and mechatronics, biology, medical care, primary, and tertiary industries. 4

5 <Integrated Electronics Course> The campus, LSI factory, which provides a great opportunity to fabricate in-house integrated-circuit based devices, helps students acquire fundamental knowledge and techniques on semiconductor devices, CMOS, MEMS, analog circuits, optoelectronics, micro-and nano-scale sensors, and their interdisciplinary applications. Through the course program, our students become highly-skilled engineers and researchers who are acknowledged for their contributions to a wide range of fields including the semiconductor industry, information technology, robot, bio, and medical research. <Information and Communication System Course> The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is the backbone of industries that supports our 21st-century society and is continuing to play more significant roles. In this course, students learn broad and profound science and technologies, from hardware layers such as functional integrated circuits, sensors, and smart antennas, up to communication system, networks, and applications. Students are expected to contribute to industries of a variety of fields such as communications, broadcasting, electric devices, system development, medical welfare, transportation, ecology, energy, cargo, finance, insurance, or other related businesses after graduation. Department of Computer Science & Engineering (114.Computer Science) <Computer and Information Science Course> The Computer and Information Science Course is for students who wish to attain a solid understanding of traditional and fundamental knowledge that conforms to world-wide computer science education. Therefore, mandatory classes include computer architecture, operating systems, compiler technology, embedded systems, and distributed systems. Students of this course are expected to become leading engineers and researchers who will play central roles in the development of next generation computer technologies in software, hardware, Internet, and human-machine interfaces, having excellent state-of-the-art knowledge, creativity, and management skills. <Information and Systems Science Course> The Information and Systems Science Course is for students who wish to excel in applied computer technologies to aid intelligent human life. Therefore, mandatory classes include human information processing, complex systems, intelligent informatics, brain and cognitive science, bioinformatics, and simulation technologies. The students of this course are expected to become leading engineers and researchers in a wide variety of industries ranging from the natural sciences, social sciences, environmental science, bio-engineering, medical science, as well as information and communication technologies, having excellent state-of-the-art knowledge, creativity, and management skills. Department of Environmental & Life Sciences (171. Environment Engineering ) <Sustainable Development Course> The Sustainable Development Course comprising advanced environmental technology and ecological engineering develops engineers with a wide range of knowledge and problem solving abilities in the following areas: integration of biological functions and electronics effective utilization of resources and energy based on material and environmental engineering new technology for security and safety Earth science and environmental planning 5

6 This education will help them to become leaders capable of using engineering to support the restoration, improvement, and sustainability of ecological systems such that human activity may be developed sustainably. <Life and Materials Science Course> The Life and Material Science Course is comprised of bioscience, biotechnology and applied chemistry, as well as an approach to material science based on a rich knowledge of chemistry and biology in which the essence of life is studied. This course actively introduces advanced scientific knowledge and methods in order to develop engineers who are equipped with leadership skills, a wide perspective and understanding that transcends individual specialties. Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering (121 Civil Engineering, 122 Transportation Civil Engineering, 123 Water Engineering Construction, 124 Geotechnical Engineering,125 Public Health Engineering, 131 Architecture, 132 Architectural Engineering, 133 Construction, 134 Urban Engineering, 135 Urban Design Engineering, 136 Urban Environmental Planning ) <Architecture and Building Science course> The Architecture and Building Science course aims to educate students to become practical engineers by enabling them to acquire the skills of primary professional fields associated with architecture, including architectural design, urban and regional planning, architectural history, building services, building environment, and architectural structure, including basic knowledge and skills related to the field of civil and environmental engineering. The Architecture and Building Science course is mainly made up of six specialties. <Civil and Environmental Engineering course> The Civil and Environmental Engineering course aims to educate students to become practical engineers by enabling them to acquire the skills of primary professional fields associated with civil and environmental engineering, including structural engineering, hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, urban and traffic planning, and environmental system including basic knowledge and skills related to the fields of architecture. The Civil and Environmental Engineering course is mainly made up of four specialties. For your reference, please refer to Annex 1 Course Requirement Guide Book 2017 for the curricula. 5.Academic Schedule(Reference *2017 Academic Year) [Fall Semester] Entrance Ceremony: October 3 Orientation: October 3 Class starts: October 5 Winter vacation: December 25-January 7 Semester-end Examination: February 23-March 1 Spring vacation: March 25-April 3 6

[Spring Semester] Class begins: April 10 Semester-end examinations: 1-8 August Summer vacation: August 10-September 30 [Admission Examination for Master s Program] Submission of Application

7 [Spring Semester] Class begins: April 10 Semester-end examinations: 1-8 August Summer vacation: August 10-September 30 [Admission Examination for Master s Program] Submission of Application Documents: From May 1 to May 31,2018 (scheduled) Examination: The selection will be carried out based on the documents. Announcement of Acceptance: July 27,2018 (scheduled) 6.Facilities International House TUT may provide single, couple and family room for the International students which is located on the campus. Provision of rooms depends upon vacancies. Room Furniture Single Room: desk, chair, bed, bookshelf, refrigerator, wardrobe and air conditioner Couple Room: desk, chair, bed, bookshelf, refrigerator, wardrobe, air conditioner, sofa set and table set Family Room: desk, chair, bed, bookshelf, refrigerator, wardrobe, air conditioner, sofa set, table set and child's bed Two Japanese tutors are living in International House to help the international students for their living. University library University Library with 180,000 books offers 24 hours, 7days a week services for all students, and it also provides accesses to most major database and bibliography with own searching systems, as well as online access to Japanese governmental papers and other major databases. Other Services Student Canteen: Daily meals with reasonable price Café: lunch, tea and coffee Hibari lounge: Room for relaxing, chatting, party etc. Commissary store: daily items, foods, stationeries Book store: books and magazines Banking machine: Mitsui-Sumitomo Banking Co. 7.List of faculty members (supervisors) capable of guiding Afghan participants in English Please see Annex 2 for the faculty members. Annex 2-1 Department of Mechanical Engineering Annex 2-2 Department of Electrical & Electronic Information Engineering Annex 2-3 Department of Computer Science & Engineering Annex 2-4 Department of Environmental & Life Sciences Annex 2-5 Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering 7

8 In addition, you can search for academic staff using Key Word Search for Academic Staff on homepage of TUT.< 8. Message from PEACE participants I feel very honored to be here as a master student in Toyohashi University of technology, which is one of the best universities in Japan. Coming to Japan was a dream for me and joining Toyohashi University of technology made my academic and social life wonderful by learning various fields of updated technology from a world-class university and professors. Toyohashi University of technology provides different kinds of facilities for international students. I found the university, with the perfect location, excellent educational environment, enough sport facilities, and admirable social life. The behavior of professors and all staff of the university is really kind and helpful. I would like to mention, studying at international level and obtaining a higher degree of education from Japanese universities is significantly important to one s career development and extremely important to take an active role in the sustainable development of Afghanistan. Toyohashi University of Technology is one of the experienced universities in Japan, which has more than 40 years of experience in higher education that can play a key role in the training of Afghan young engineers. The right selection of a field of study will lead us to a successful future. I believed the TUT will be your best option if you are planning for studying abroad. (6th batch JICA-PEACE project participant, Mr. Mohammad Ilyass Rashidi) 9. Additional Information for Female participants 8

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