Education
Education
Civil Engineering is the practice of developing a civilized built environment in harmony with our natural surroundings, in which we may live safely and comfortably. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tokyo Tech trains its students to develop technical engineering skills in a diverse and international environment, with the goal of producing tomorrow’s global leaders in the Civil Engineering industry and in academia. Students in the Department learn the fundamentals of civil engineering through a variety of courses, and then receive intensive training in their specific field of interest by conducting cutting-edge research under the close guidance of a distinguished faculty member.
Master’s degree program
In the Master’s degree program, students are trained to develop technical engineering skills in a diverse and international environment, giving them the tools to become tomorrow’s global leaders in the Civil Engineering industry. To achieve this goal, the Department seeks to confer the following skills to students:
- Theoretical understanding of the fundamentals of engineering necessary for professional practice and research.
- Technical skills and knowledge required for practice and research in the field of civil engineering.
- Appreciation of the societal responsibilities of civil engineers, and understanding of the ethics of the practice.
- Management and communication skills necessary to be competitive in the global marketplace.
For the Master’s degree, students engage in the following program of study:
- Fundamental courses which cover the breadth of science and engineering
Broad, fundamental engineering courses are offered to convey the foundation for building professional skill for the practice of civil engineering. - In-depth courses focused on specific fields within civil engineering
Students may take in-depth courses in 4 or more of the 6 major fields within civil engineering, in order to acquire a deep understanding of the profession. - Practical internships and seminars
Students enroll in internships and seminars to acquire an in-depth understanding of how theory is applied to practice in the field of civil engineering. - Problem-solving and communication training
By engaging in original research focused on a specific problem and completing a Master’s thesis, students learn to work independently and proactively, and to communicate their results convincingly.
Doctoral degree program
In the Doctoral degree program, students are trained to develop cutting-edge technical engineering skills in a diverse and international environment, giving them the tools to become tomorrow’s global leaders in the Civil Engineering industry and in academia. To achieve this goal, the Department seeks to confer the following skills to students:
- Theoretical understanding of the fundamentals of engineering necessary for professional practice and research.
- Technical skills and knowledge required for cutting-edge research in their field of civil engineering, and the ability to apply this research to practical use.
- Creativity required for producing, communicating, and applying new research ideas and knowledge.
- Understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, necessary for the international practice of civil engineering.
- Communication and leadership skills needed for the international practice of civil engineering.
For the Doctoral degree, students engage in the following program of study:
- Practical education for cutting-edge research and practice
By engaging in research toward a Doctoral dissertation, students work together with a faculty advisor to develop cutting-edge experimental and analytical methods that push the frontier of civil engineering research and practice. - Communication training for participation in international projects
Doctoral coursework (including seminars and research presentations), writing of the Doctoral dissertation, and presentation of the Doctoral dissertation are all conducted in English. This gives students the communication ability necessary to engage successfully in overseas projects. - Problem-solving and leadership training
By engaging in doctoral research, students learn how to be leaders in their field and to solve problems in an ethical manner. Students will participate in field-specific and interdisciplinary seminars, and will interact with foreign students, researchers, and civil engineering practitioners via conferences and collaborative research. This will impart students with skills to further their ambitions to engage in international business or collaboration.
Doctoral Degree Acquisition Process
To acquire the Doctoral degree, after the approval of the intermediate examination in the 4th semester and the preliminary examination in the beginning of the 6th semester, the evaluation of the thesis including the final presentation and the final examination must be successfully approved. To those who have completed the Doctoral Program requirements are conferred a Doctoral Degree.
Integrated doctoral education program - Sustainable Engineering Program (SEP)
Construction, maintenance and renewal of various infrastructures are of vital importance in every nation for developing all types of industry and creating secure and firm built environments. Infrastructure developments have been carried out as a national or an international project under various environments, such as natural, social, economic and human environments. Therefore the infrastructure development harmonized with the environments is crucial to sustainable development of society and industry. This course based on Civil and Environmental Engineering, and International Development Engineering aims its mission to train creative engineers and scientists. The graduates of this course are expected to play pivotal roles in various projects, e.g., infrastructure development, resource development and environment preservation projects, as a leading engineer or a project manager. The Integrated Doctoral Education Program is designed as a combined program from Master's Program to Doctoral Program, which cannot be separated from each other.
Integrated doctoral education program - Earthquake Engineering Program (EEP)
Earthquake Engineering Program is designed in the scheme of ‘Integrated Doctoral Education Program’ in which the Master’s program is combined with the Doctoral program. All courses are systematically classified from Category-0 to Category-V as shown in the figure. In particular, the courses in Category-IV are intended to diversify its educational mission for Japanese students, foreign students, and professionals, through course exercises, practical training and participation in international workshops and research collaborations with other institutions.
