Program Overview

School of Environment and Society

The School of Environment and Society comprises several departments, including the Department of Architecture and Building Engineering.

Department of Architecture and Building Engineering

The Department of Architecture and Building Engineering offers various programs, including:

• Architecture and Building Engineering Undergraduate Major
• Architecture and Building Engineering Graduate Major
• Urban Design and Built Environment Graduate Major
• Engineering Sciences and Design Graduate Major

Architecture and Building Engineering Graduate Major

The Architecture and Building Engineering Graduate Major is designed to delve further into the world of architectural design and engineering. The program has five key features:

1. Expertise Covering People, Society, Environments, and Nature: Faculty in each specialized area are also active in the field as architects, engineers, and researchers. Graduate students not only attend lectures but also join a laboratory and receive guidance from faculty and senior students.
2. Design and Research Education with a Focus on Practicality: Education at Tokyo Tech is not only about theory but is also directly connected to providing innovation. Many of the faculty are active in the field, providing design expertise as architects and engineers, developing new technologies in collaboration with industry, and working with government to improve infrastructure.
3. Practical Skills Gained through International Exchange: Many graduate students participate in study abroad programs with other renowned universities in architecture. Likewise, many students from the world's top-level universities come to study at Tokyo Tech.
4. Cutting-Edge Research Environment: The department takes pride in the environment and facilities provided to fully support research. In the common design and drafting room, students can engage in various innovative activities.
5. Research Directly Linked with Industry and Public Institutions: The alumni organization, Toukakai, has over 100 years of history, and its members are renowned figures in architecture, both past and present. Through contact with alumni and their research activities, students are exposed to the latest trends in architecture and receive an ideal introduction to the field.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Architecture and Building Engineering Graduate Major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in architectural design and engineering.

Career Paths

Graduates of the Department of Architecture and Building Engineering have a wide range of career paths available to them, including:

• Architecture
• Building engineering
• Urban design
• Research and development

Research Laboratories and Subjects

The department has various research laboratories and subjects, including:

• Architecture
• Building engineering
• Urban design
• Environmental engineering

Faculty

The faculty in the Department of Architecture and Building Engineering are active in their fields and provide guidance and support to students.

Admissions

The admissions process for the Department of Architecture and Building Engineering is competitive, and students are selected based on their academic achievements and potential for success in the program.