A GUIDE for International Applicants 2017
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27.12.16 28.2.6 28.2.23 28.2.25 28.2.25 28.3.3 28.3.4 28.3.9 28.3.10 28.3.15 28.3.16 28.3.17 28.3.18 28.3.19 西村 西村 西村 西村 松尾 太田あ 西村 伊藤光 西村 黒田 西村 小井 村瀬 奥村 Why study at TUT? to Toyohashi Univer sity of Technology Here are some good reasons to choose TUT … Welcome Top national university dedicated to technological sciences Message from the President TUT in Brief ▪Among an elite group of 22 universities selected for the Japanese government-funded program, the Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities. Founded in ▪Among an elite group of 30 universities selected for the 1976 Japanese government-funded program, Program for Leading Graduate Schools. Master technology, ▪Among an elite group of 37 universities selected for the Create technology ACADEMIC FACULTY: 241 Japanese government-funded program, Top Global DEPARTMENTS: University Project, a project created for the purpose of 5 leading the internationalization of higher education in Partner institutions: Japan. 64 ▪Only TUT and 13 other universities qualified for all three STUDENTS: 2,240 worldwide in countries of these programs under standards set by the Japanese 22 government. Toyohashi University of Technology offers a wide-ranging engineering curriculum to students from both technical - Undergraduate, 1,215 Upper-tier rankings* in Japanese colleges and conventional high schools. Most students CAMPUS SIZE: undertake a four-year program, starting at the universities - Graduate, ▪Internship participation ratio (1st) undergraduate level and then proceeding directly into a 1,022 2 st master’s program. m (88 acres) ▪Robotics contest ranking (1995-2014) (1 ) 355,606 rd ▪ Of course, some of these students go on to a doctoral Higher campus facilities per student (3 ) as of May 2015 ▪ th program to conduct further research. - International students, 167 Continuation on to graduate school ratio (7 ) ▪Higher research grant money per faculty (10th) (8% of the total student population) ▪Higher publications per faculty (14th) We are a relatively young and dynamic research-oriented ▪Lower student-faculty ratio (21st) institution with highly motivated students and faculty. * Source: Asahi Newspaper rankings of 762 universities in Japan, 20152016 We have excellent research facilities, including the Research Institute for Science & Technology Innovation, which was newly established this year, integrating EIIRIS Over 1,000 graduate students excelling and the Robotics Research Center, which has obtain an in technology extremely high reputation in Japan along with other ▪Most TUT students have been distinguished students research centers on our campus. studying engineering, technology and science from 16 years of age within Japan’s unique, “Kosen” technology On top of this, we also have an overseas campus on education system. Penang Island, Malaysia, where Japanese students and University seal Communication mark Asian students meet together to study and engage in Top-class environment for education practical training. and research ▪TUT is the only university in the world that hosts an Toyohashi is comfortable and convenient place to live. It is entire process facility dedicated to semiconductor located only about 90 minutes from Tokyo and 50 minutes device prototyping for education and cutting-edge from Nagoya. It enjoys a mild climate with many sunny research. A world-class interdisciplinary research center days throughout the year. and other innovative centers are located on campus. Our students can enjoy an active campus life, utilizing ▪There are various international student support various facilities for extra curricula activities, such as sports programs for living in Japan and academic skills fields, a swimming pool, a weight training room and a development. gymnasium. ▪Main campus is located in the City of Toyohashi in The campus is surrounded by historic sites, mountains and central Japan. The overseas education base for beaches. It is an excellent environment for living and industrial internships and study abroad programs is creative thinking. located in Penang, Malaysia. We currently have 167 foreign students from 26 countries. Affordable cost of studying and living in Not only do we offer all sorts of engineering-oriented Toyohashi subjects, but we also have excellent Japanese language ▪ programs for international students at the undergraduate Inexpensive tuition is the same for Japanese and and graduate level. international students. ▪Japanese government-backed (Monbukagakuso) We welcome ambitious and motivated students to scholarships and more than 160 privately-funded Toyohashi University of Technology. scholarships are available. ▪With affordable on-campus and off-campus accommodations and a low cost of living, Toyohashi is a relatively inexpensive place to study. Dr. Takashi Onishi President 02 03 27.12.16 28.2.6 28.2.23 28.2.25 28.2.26 28.2.29 28.3.3 28.3.4 28.3.10 28.3.11 28.3.15 28.3.19 西村 西村 西村 松尾 西村 西村 太田あ 西村 伊藤光 西村 黒田 奥村 Education and Research ▶http://www.tut.ac.jp/english/introduction/department.html Student message Student message Mechanical I came from the University of Stuttgart, Germany, which has an agreement for a double degree Environmental Studying environmental and life sciences at TUT is a perfect opportunity to learn Engineering master's program with TUT. I have been studying engineering cybernetics, which mostly and what I have always wanted to pursue. My research and study is about the involves control theory, modeling mechanical systems and robotics. It is well known that Japan isolation and characterization of acidophilic nitrifying bacteriabacteria from acidophilic ▪Mechanical Systems Design is highly advanced in robotics and I heard that TUT has excellent research laboratories. Life Sciences nitrifying sequencing batch reactors. The lecturers are not only friendly but also Course Studying at TUT is a great opportunity for me. Everything here is well organized and the people have experience in industry, so that we can learn from their amazing experience ▪Sustainable Development are very nice. If you have any problems you Sustainable Development right away. Furthermore, there are so ▪Materials and Manufacturing Course Course can ask the staff from the international affairs many great facilities which help division, they won't hesitate to help you. ▪Life and Materials Science improve our academic skills and help ▪ System Control and When else, other than your time as a Course with our professional progress. I have Robotics Course Robotics Course student, can you stay over a year in another gained a lot of knowledge and ▪Environment and Energy country? It will be an experience you will experience in my university life. I will Course never forget in your life. use this know-how in my home country for the sake of the people and SchaefleSchaefle Tobias Rainer from Germany Surya Giri from Nepal the environment. International Master's Double Degree Program the environment. International Master's Degree Program Student message Student message Electrical and If you want to become a highly-skilled engineer and learn a great deal about Architecture and Toyohashi University of Technology is famous for its sophisticated research in many disciplines. Electronic Information engineering, I think studying at TUT is the best choice because TUT is a top-level Civil Engineering Here, I am studying about hydrodynamic and ecological modeling in the Water Environmental university in Japan with high-tech facilities. I’m also glad to be here because I can Engineering Laboratory. Our laboratory is very concerned about water quality issues in Japan and Engineering learn a lot of things and form lasting relationships with my Japanese friends. They ▪Architecture and Building South-East Asia, especially Indonesia. In the future, I wish to apply this knowledge in my country are really kind and if I have any trouble--especially trouble speaking Science Course to support the decision makers in identifying the scope of environmentalenvironmental problems and further ▪Electronic Materials Course Electronic Materials Course Japanese--they will help me. In the planning the best management practices. ▪Civil and Environmental ▪Electrical Systems Course future, I would like to pursue my Engineering Course Student life at TUT is not only about study and studies in master’s course here and research, but also about having fun. TUT ▪Integrated Electronics after that I will look for the opportunity always holds fieldfield trips, sport tournaments Course to work as an engineer in Japan. and cultural events every year. As a person ▪Information and who loves culture and history, I had a great Communication System experience taking part in the Kyoto Trip, where Course Course we went to several historical places around Nur Liyana binti Tajudin from Malaysia Teuku Mahlil from Indonesia Kyoto and enjoyed the beauty of the city. Undergraduate Program Kyoto and enjoyed the beauty of the city. International Doctoral Degree Program Student message Computer I am glad to be a member of the ICD Lab (Interaction and Communication Design Institute of Liberal Arts and Science Laboratory) where research into human and robot interaction (HRI) is conducted. I Science and Laboratory) where research into human and robot interaction (HRI) is conducted. I This department is responsible for the liberal arts (humanities, social sciences and natural sciences), physical and health education, and want to improve myself by studying creative robots and contribute to this fieldfield foreign languages. It aims to provide an indispensable education and cultivate engineers who will be active on the international stage. Engineering since I believe that the robots will be an integral part of our lives in the future. Apart from the studies, TUT provides various opportunities to learn about and ▪Computer and Information Computer and Information appreciate Japanese culture and its Science Course natural beauty through student clubs ▪Information and Systems and international activities. The Science Course international student club “CALL” arranges many parties and activities throughout the year.