Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate Major in Nuclear Engineering

The Graduate Major in Nuclear Engineering is a program that aims to cultivate researchers and engineers who have advanced specialized knowledge of nuclear engineering, have a sense of social responsibility regarding research, development, and utilization of nuclear engineering, and who support the development of safe nuclear engineering technology that harmonizes with society and the environment.

Objectives

The objectives of the Master's Program are to cultivate researchers and engineers who:

• Have advanced specialized knowledge of nuclear engineering
• Have a sense of social responsibility regarding research, development, and utilization of nuclear engineering
• Have international communication skills
• Support the development of safe nuclear engineering technology that harmonizes with society and the environment The objectives of the Doctoral Program are to cultivate individuals who:
• Have advanced specialized knowledge of nuclear engineering
• Have a sense of social responsibility regarding the research, development, and utilization of nuclear engineering
• Are successful international leaders
• Pioneer new fields

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for the Master's Degree Program are:

• Those who have systematically or comprehensively mastered a field of science or engineering
• Those with a strong interest in nuclear engineering technology
• Those who desire to contribute to the development and safety of society through activities related to nuclear engineering The ideal candidates for the Doctoral Degree Program are:
• Those who have specialized knowledge of science and engineering with a broad education
• Those with the desire to contribute to the development and safety of society through activities related to nuclear engineering
• Those who have the desire to pioneer and lead new fields
• Those aspiring to become an international leader

Competencies Developed

The competencies developed in the Master's Degree Program include:

• Advanced specialized knowledge of nuclear engineering
• Broad vision and education
• Strong sense of ethics and social responsibility
• Practical problem-solving ability and creativity
• Writing skills and the ability to discuss logically The competencies developed in the Doctoral Degree Program include:
• The ability to identify and investigate problems, ability to create new knowledge, ability to disseminate, and ability to pioneer and lead new fields
• Internationally valued leadership

Potential Career Paths

The potential career paths for graduates of the program include:

• Researchers and leaders at national institutes and companies
• Researchers and leaders at international organizations and overseas research institutes
• Researchers and educators at universities

Potential Employers for Graduates

The potential employers for graduates of the program include:

• Toshiba Energy Systems
• Tokyo Electric Power Company
• Hitachi
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited
• Japan Atomic Energy Agency
• Nissan Motor
• Nuclear Regulation Authority
• Nuclear Fuel Transport
• Toyota Motor Corporation
• Shikoku Electric Power Group
• Konica Minolta
• Toyo Engineering Corporation
• JGC Corporation
• Mitsubishi Materials
• Nomura Research Institute
• Nomura Securities
• Fujitsu
• Micron Memory Japan
• Mizuho Securities
• Mitsubishi Electric
• Japan Atomic Power Company
• Yokogawa Electric
• PwC Consulting
• Canon
• Siemens
• Taiyo Nippon Sanso
• JGC Holdings
• IBM Japan
• Mizuho Research Institute
• Murata Manufacturing Company
• AGC
• IHI
• JFE Engineering
• Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
• National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology

Degree Offered

The degrees offered by the program include:

• Master of Science
• Master of Engineering
• Master of Arts
• Doctor of Science
• Doctor of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy

Departments with Graduate Major in Nuclear Engineering

The departments that offer the Graduate Major in Nuclear Engineering include:

• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Department of Materials Science and Engineering
• Department of Chemical Science and Engineering
• Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering

Education Policy

The education policy for the Graduate Major in Nuclear Engineering is available in Japanese only. Briefing sessions for prospective students and faculty information are also available.