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18. Kumamoto University (National) Study Area : Engineering 1 Kumamoto University 18. Kumamoto University (National) Study Area : Engineering 1. Basic Information Fields of Study Specific Research Fields 2. Urban Planning 4. Architecture 1.Urban and Transportation 5. Urban development Planning 6. Road 8. Construction 2. Structure / Bridge / Vibration 9. Bridge Engineering 3. Civil Engineering Materials 11. Civil Engineering 4. Environmental Engineering 12. Environmental Engineering 5. Mine Engineering / Geological 14. Geology Engineering/ Geographical 15. GIS Information System 6. Computer Science 16. Computer Science 17. Electrical Engineering 7. Electrical Power Engineering/ 18. Electrical Power Engineering Electrical 19. Electro Mechanics 8. Others 20. Mechanical Engineering 1-1. Graduate School Graduate School of Science and Technology (URL of Graduate School) http://www.gsst.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/index_en.html International Joint Education Program for Science and Technology 1-2.Program Name (IJEP) According to research field, one of the following degrees will be conferred. 1-3. Degrees a. Master of Engineering b. Master of Philosophy 1-4. Status Graduate School Student 1-5.Credits and years needed 35 credits, for graduation (In the case of 2 years Graduate School Student) Class: CategoryⅡ：142/357, CategoryⅢ：45/357（Classes in English/ All classes） 1-6. Classes taught in English *Category Text / Material Speaking Language Ⅱ Japanese and English Japanese and English Ⅲ English English TOEFL iBT 71 ITP-TOEFL 530 IELTS 5.5 1-7. Desired English Level Kumamoto University 1-8. Prior Inquiry From Must/Ideal/Not Mandatory/Unnecessary Applicants Contact: Administrative Staff, [email protected] (Before submission of AF) Kumamoto is a capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounded by rich nature such as Mt. Aso, an active volcano and beautiful coastal areas. The University is close to the city center: 10 min by bus. The city is a manageable size and you can travel easily by bus and tram, or bicycle. Living costs are lower compared to the bigger cities. Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST), Kumamoto University has about 1000 graduate students, and more than 150 1-9. Message for Applicants students from about 20 different countries are studying here. We have a program called IJEP where we teach in English. At GSST, we have Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology (GJEC), which promote international programs and offer lectures in English given by professors invited from overseas universities. Director of International Division of GJEC will be in charge of the program for Afghan participants. Apart from academic programs we offer field trips for international students and social activities to promote exchanges with Japanese students. Availability/ 1-10. Additional Information Note Number Japanese Language （1） Necessity of Japanese Not necessary language for “study” （2） Availability of Japanese Free Japanese lessons available, Tutor system Available language class available Foreign Students （1） Number of foreign students Afghanistan, Indonesia, China, Turkey, 158 enrolled in past 3years Bangladesh, Vietnam and others （2） Number of PEACE 2nd batch(1) 4 participants 3rd batch(3) （3） Number of female/male at F166/M916 Teachers : F15/M205 the Graduate School Facility Information （1） Dormitory available for Available If not occupied PEACE participants （2） Prayers room Not available （3） Halal food available in Not available Kumamoto University cafeteria Others （1） Tutor system Available （2） English counseling Available 2．Features of University Kumamoto University (KU) is a national university located in the city of Kumamoto in Kyushu, the southern-most main island of Japan. Kumamoto City is the third largest city in Kyushu, having a population of approximately 730,000, known for its abundance of trees and greenery. Location Kumamoto University The University has its roots in five institutes of higher education established in Kumamoto during the Meiji Era which eventually united to form Kumamoto University. Among these institutes, The Fifth High School was a center for higher learning in western Japan and its main building located on the campus of the KU has been designated as a national treasure of Japan. KU is composed of seven undergraduate faculties, eight graduate schools and thirteen research centers/institutes. As of May 2013, KU is home to 8,075 undergraduate and 2,040 graduate students including 408 international students from 42 countries and the University is dedicated to providing a world-class education and research experience to students from all over the world. Kumamoto University 3．Features of Graduate School In Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST) we provide educational programs in fields of science and engineering for Master’s and Doctoral courses and conduct advanced research in the state-of-the-art facilities. In the field of New Frontier Sciences, where we especially promote interdisciplinary research, we provide the program on pulsed power engineering supported by GCOE and the groundwater environmental leader program. Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology (GJEC) of GSST offers intensive lectures in English given by professors invited from overseas universities. 4．Features of the Program and Curriculum in each Field of Study Master students have to take at least 34 credits. There are 2 classes required for IJEP students: “Current Science and Technology in Japan” (2 credits), “English for Science and Technology” (2 credits). For the remaining 30 credits you will take from the classes offered in the department or the intensive classes in GJEC. Classes in GJEC for the next year have not been determined yet. In addition to the course work you will have to carry out research for dissertation. Subject Example (Regular course): Some classes will be provided Japanese and English Advanced Geotechnical Engineering/ Advanced Rock Engineering/ Concrete Technology for Infrastructure/ Advanced Coastal Engineering/ Advanced Seismic Engineering/ Theory on the Ultimate Strength Design of Steel Structures/ Transportation System Analysis/ Advanced Regional Planning (Intensive course): All classes will be provided in English Landfill as Ultimate Treatment of Non-Hazardous Waste: Bio-Hydro-Mechanical Approach/ Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Advanced Inorganic Materials/ Surface-Ground Water Interaction: From Watershed Processes to Hypothetic Exchange/ Green Chemistry and Supercritical Fluid Applications/ Fundamentals of Bioreactor Design/ Bioseparation Technology Kumamoto University 5．Academic Schedule One school year has 2 semesters: Spring Semester (April – September), Fall Semester (October – March). (Reference) 1st October: Entrance Ceremony 25th September: Graduation Ceremony [Ordinary Schedule of Graduate School](Reference) Enrollment from April Entrance Examination for “IJEP”: December 2013 Announcement of Entrance Examination results: January 2014 Entrance: April 1st 2014 Graduation: March 2016 Enrollment from October Entrance Examination for “IJEP”: June 2013 Announcement of Entrance Examination results: July 2013 Entrance: October 1st 2013 Graduation: September 2015 Kumamoto University 6．Facilities International House International House, the dormitory for International Students is located about 1.5km east of the Main Campus. More than 150 international students and guest scholars reside there. Rooms are fully furnished with furniture and even have small kitchens for making meals. New Building E International House University Library The University Library provides information resources and services to support the university’s educational and research activities. Library Holdings Books Periodicals Central Library 1,061,921 15,065 Medical Library 182,879 5,151 Pharmacy Library 39,123 1,034 Total 1,283,923 21,250 The Central library is open from 8:40 a.m.to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Central Library Kumamoto University Japanese Language Program The Center for Globalization offers various kinds of classes about the Japanese language and Japanese studies for international students and researchers in Kumamoto University. Students who want to take Japanese language classes are required to take the orientation and the Japanese Language Placement Test. In order to take Japanese classes, students have to know hiragana. If you have never studied hiragana, please take the “Hiragana Class”. Japanese language ability and classes are categorized into the following 7 levels. Level 1 = Lower Elementary (For those who have never studied Japanese) Level 2 = Upper Elementary (JPT Level 4 or N5) Level 3 = Lower Intermediate (JPT Level 3 or N4) Level 4 = Upper Intermediate (JPT Level 2 or N3-N2) Level 5 = Lower Advanced (JPT Level 1 or N1) Level 6 = Upper Advanced (JPT Level 1 or N1) Level７= Those who have passed the JLPT Level 1 or N1 with a high score and do not need to take Japanese classes. ＊JLPT= the Japanese Proficiency Test Cultural Tour A field trip for international students is carried out once a year in February. Field trips are overnight trip by bus that will go to some historical sites and provide opportunities to experience Japanese culture. 7. List of faculty members (supervisors) capable of guiding Afghan participants in English List of faculty members are shown in the table below. Please see Annex1 for more detail, however (*) marked members are not informed. All faculty members are able to accept Afghan participants. However, in order to find suitable research
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