Admission Policy

The basic philosophy of Muroran Institute of Technology is to "take advantage of the natural environment of Muroran, a city of manufacturing, to provide comprehensive science and engineering education, to nurture scientists and engineers who will open up the future, to conduct creative scientific and technological research that considers harmony between humans, society, and nature, and to contribute to the development of a prosperous society as a center of knowledge in the local and international communities."
Based on this philosophy, educational goals, vision for human resource development, diploma policy, and curriculum policy, the Graduate School of Engineering at Muroran Institute of Technology seeks individuals who meet the following criteria in order to develop human resources who are equipped with the "expertise and development ability," "resilience and broad perspective," and "social and communication skills" outlined in the vision for human resource development for the master's and doctoral programs:

The ideal student for the Graduate School of Engineering

Master's Program

  1. Those who have basic specialized knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in science and technology
  2. Those who have the desire to acquire advanced specialized knowledge as well as knowledge that transcends specialized fields and information and data processing technology.
  3. People who have the desire to discover and solve a variety of problems
  4. Those who have acquired a rich education and have the desire to cooperate and contribute to the local community and society

Doctoral Program

  1. Those who have specialist knowledge equivalent to a master's degree in science and technology
  2. Those who have the desire to acquire practical research skills, including extensive knowledge that transcends specialized fields, as well as information and data processing technology, in addition to deepening and advancing specialized knowledge.
  3. People who have the drive to take a broad view of complex and difficult issues and work to solve them
  4. Those who have acquired a rich education and advanced communication skills, and who have the desire to cooperate and contribute to the international and local communities.

The ideal student for each master's degree program

The ideal student for the Master's Program in Environmental Engineering

In order to build a sustainable society in harmony with the environment, taking into account changes in the natural and social environments, students must specialize in one of the following environmental-related fields, and have the motivation to acquire knowledge and skills that go beyond their own field of expertise, as well as the basic knowledge and skills required to achieve this.

  • Research and development into the creation of useful substances that utilize chemical reactions and biological functions in an advanced manner, the construction of systems that apply these substances and related phenomena, and the establishment of technologies to improve living environments.
  • Research and development related to the construction, maintenance, and preservation of social infrastructure, including buildings and underground spaces, and disaster prevention
  • Research and development into the planning, design and construction of cities and residential spaces where people can live comfortably and safely

The ideal student for the Master's Program in Production Systems Engineering

Those who have the motivation and basic knowledge to contribute to solving increasingly complex issues such as environmental problems and energy measures by promoting and integrating basic research in aerospace vehicles and next-generation robots, which are the results of the integration of system technologies, the mechanical engineering field that supports them, and the condensed matter physics and materials science fields required for the creation and development of advanced materials, and by developing systems and elemental technologies that go beyond conventional frameworks.

The ideal student for the Master's Program in Information and Electronic Engineering

  • Those who have systematic knowledge and specialized skills in the fields of information engineering and electrical and electronic engineering related to information systems and mathematical data science, electrical energy, communication systems, electronic devices, optical and quantum measurement technology, and control technology, as well as communication skills, teamwork skills, ethics, and the ability to self-learn, and who have the motivation and basic knowledge to carry out research and development in response to the changes of the times.
  • People who have the motivation and basic knowledge to solve various social issues by utilizing advanced knowledge of information sciences such as data science, AI, and computer science, and specialized skills in the engineering field.

The ideal student for the Doctoral Program in Engineering

This department is seeking students who meet any of the following criteria:

  • Those who have the motivation and ability to tackle complex issues in the broad field of environmental engineering in order to build a sustainable society in harmony with the environment, taking into account changes in the natural and social environments.
  • Those who have the motivation and ability to tackle the complex challenges in the research and development of aerospace vehicles and next-generation robots that utilize advanced system technology, as well as the advanced mechanical engineering, condensed matter physics, and material science fields that support these.
  • Those who have the motivation and ability to tackle complex problems in the fields of information engineering and electrical and electronic engineering related to intelligence and information systems, electrical and communication systems, and electronic device measurement that create high-value social and technological functions.

Basic policy for student selection

The Graduate School of Engineering's Master's and Doctoral programs place emphasis on the following points in the admissions process, and implement a variety of admissions methods to attract diverse and unique students.

Master's Program

  1. Possess basic knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a specialized field.
  2. Have the desire to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and to discover and solve a variety of problems.
  3. Possess basic ability to gather and disseminate information in English.

Doctoral Program

  1. Possess knowledge equivalent to a master's degree in the specialized field.
  2. Have the desire to acquire deeper and more advanced specialized knowledge and to discover and solve diverse and complex problems.
  3. Ability to gather and disseminate information in English, as well as communication skills for broad collaboration.

Update date: June 11, 2024
Responsible department: Admissions Strategy Division, Entrance Examination Section