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International Doctoral Programs in Engineering
Written by Suleman Shahid
Saturday, 24 December 2005
International Doctoral Programs in Engineering, Tohoku University
Deadline: February 2, 2006
The Faculty of Engineering is pleased to announce the Tohoku University
International Doctoral Program in Engineering and invites eligible
students to submit applications for the 2006 program. A wide variety of
elective courses are being offered in English.
Scholarships for overseas students with outstanding scholastic ability
are being offered as part of the program. The Program was launched in
2001 through the financial support of the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (Monbukagakusho) and is now in
its sixth year. Doctoral students in Tohoku University
enjoy some of the best experimental facilities in the world and study
along side distinguished faculty and associates to develop creative and
original research that is published in highly reputed international
journals.
Prospective students should submit application materials and choose a
department for enrollment from within one of the 17 departments listed
below:
Departments
Department of Mechanical System and Design
Department of Nanomechanics
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Department of Quantum Science and Energy Engineering
Department of Bioengineering and Robotics
Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering
Department of Electronic Engineering
Department of Applied Physics
Department of Applied Chemistry
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Biomolecular Engineering
Department of Metallurgy
Department of Materials Science
Department of Materials Processing
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Architecture and Building Sciences
Management of Science and Technology Department
Prospective students should also choose one from the following
course groups (A-E):
Group A: Environmental Engineering
Group B: Information and Communications
Group C: Medical Engineering
Group D: Energy
Group E: Materials
Twenty-five students will be admitted per year into the five course
groups, with 5 students being admitted into each course group. A
maximum of 17 students can be awarded Monbukagakusho scholarships.
Lectures in English are arranged in areas of candidate research
speciality. Research supervision may be in English or Japanese
depending on the candidate's ability and students may also attend
lectures given in Japanese to fulfill their requirements.
Degree Requirements
The main requirements for Doctor of Engineering (D. Eng.) degree are
(1) three years of residency, which may be shortened for special cases
where outstanding research performance is demonstrated; (2) successful
completion of a minimum of 16 credits; (3) submission of a Doctoral
dissertation; and (4) oral defense of doctoral thesis.
The 16 credits consist of basic interdisciplinary courses and research
seminar (8 credits), and thesis preparation and submission (8 credits).
Credits for basic interdisciplinary courses and research seminar depend
on the department requirements. Credits for the obligatory
interdisciplinary courses must be acquired within 3 years from the
admission.
Candidate Eligibility
Eligible candidates are those who have the following qualifications:
Master's degree or be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program
with expected completion before the admission date of the International
Doctoral Program. The Master degree acquired or to be acquired by the
candidate must be equivalent to the Master of Engineering degree
awarded by Tohoku University that includes both
research and thesis components. Those who have been involved in
research for a minimum of two years in internationally accredited
College, University or research
Institute after a Bachelor's degree from a Japanese accredited college
or University, or after equivalent degree from another country, as
determined by the Admission Office of the Faculty of Engineering.
Applicants must be under 35 years of age as of April 2006 (born
after April 2,1971) to be eligible for financial aid and must be
citizens of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
Military personnel and employees from military institutions are not
eligible for this program.
Application
Prospective candidates should submit all materials except for
recommendation letters in a single envelope as listed below. The
envelope should be addressed as given below and should contain: three
copies of items 9 and 11; originals of items 6, 7 and 14; and original
plus two copies of all other items, except 8 and 15. GRE and English
test scores should be provided in sealed envelopes as supplied by the
responsible organization. Materials required for application:
Tohoku University application form (Form #1)
Monbukagakusho forms (Form #2 and Form #3) for students applying for
financial support.
Health Certificate (Form #4)
Certificates of Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. (GRE General Test is
preferable)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or International
English Language Testing Service (IELTS) scores.
Two recommendation letters (Form #5)
Census register, Passport, or other proof of citizenship.
Curriculum Vitae with passport photos (6*4cm) taken within the past
6 months. (An original photo is required on each copy of the
curriculum vitae).
Master's dissertation or equivalent (1000 words in English, 2000
characters in Japanese).
Draft proposal in chosen area of study describing 3-year research
plan.
Personal statement on why the applicant desires to pursue the Doctoral Degree in Engineering.
Supporting material (optional) such as theses, journal, conference,
and submitted publications.
Official recommendation letter (Form #6) for students from the
Institutions with formal academic agreement with Tohoku University.
Selection and Admission
Preliminary selection is
carried out by the International Doctoral Program Evaluation Committee,
based on recommendations from the above-mentioned departments and
scholastic aptitude of applicants, according to transcripts, GRE and
English language test scores, direct interview or interview using the
internet, and applicant supplied materials. Tohoku University
recommends of candidates to Monbukagakusho, which makes the final
determination of grantees for Japanese Government Scholarships.
Admission is from the winter semester, which begins on October 1, 2006.
Financial Support
Monbukagakusho awards 3-year scholarships to students receiving
favorable evaluations. The scholarships cover living expenses
(approximately 175,000 yen/month) and include a round-trip air ticket
(discounted economy) between the nearest international airport in the
country of the candidate's nationality and the New
Tokyo International Airport (NRT). Students awarded with a scholarship
are exempt from all entrance and tuition fees. Monbukagakusho requests
that students who are admitted to the program complete their doctoral
studies within three years of
financial support.
For non-scholarship students, entrance examination and admission fees
are 30,000 Yen and 282,000 Yen, respectively. Tuition is 535,800 Yen
per academic year. Fees can be revised during the enrollment period and
in those cases, the new rates are applicable and become effective from
the date of the revision.
Important Notes
Documents submitted become the property of Tohoku University and cannot
be returned. Simultaneous applications for the Japanese Government
Scholarship to
more than one university are strictly prohibited and will result in
cancellation of all applications being made by the applicant.
Prospective candidates should locate a possible research advisor at
Tohoku University before application. Applicants must depart their
country on the 1st of October 2006 or later, and arrive in Japan
between the 1st of October and 7th of October 2006. Scholarships may be
canceled if grantees awarded with Monbukagakusho scholarships fail to
arrive in Japan within the above
time frame.
All applicants for the Program must have finished at least 16 years
of primary and secondary education and must have graduated from a
university or equivalent. In principle, a degree from another country
should have corresponding number of years of formal education to be
considered as equivalent to a Japanese degree. However, the Japanese
Government and Universities, considering the differences in educational
systems of different countries, have established criteria and schemes
that allow international students to attain equivalence to Japanese
educational system. International students are strongly advised to
contact the Admission Office of the
Faculty of Engineering regards to matters on eligibility prior to submission of an application.
Applicants are encouraged to become acquainted with Japanese
language, culture, and customs. Knowledge of Japanese is essential for
daily life and will help to make your stay in Japan both productive and
culturally enriching.
Schedule and Contact Information
Candidates should
submit the necessary materials so that they arrive no later than
February 2, 2006. Applicants will be notified of the preliminary
selection results around the end of April 2006. Final selection results
authorized by Monbukagakusho will be announced by July 2006. Please
obtain application forms from your college or university, office, or
homepage listed below. Further information for the application may be
obtained by writing:
International Doctoral Program in Engineering (E)
c/o Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University
Aramaki Aza Aoba 6-6-04, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579
TEL: +81-22-795-5820
FAX: +81-22-795-5824
E-MAIL:
HOME PAGE: http://www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp/eng/english/
2006-2008 Course Groups
Numbers in parentheses "( )" refer to departments offering the
courses listed in page 1. Courses with (*) are offered by the Graduate School of Environmental Studies.
Group A: Environmental Engineering
(1)(2) / (16) Advanced Damage Tolerance and Design / Risk Management for Failure Prevention, July and/or August, 2009
(9) Advanced Process Analysis and Modeling, July and/or August, 2008
(14) Advanced Environmental Hydraulics and Water Quality Engineering, July and/or August, every year
(15) Geological Environment and Earthquake Disaster, July and/or August, 2007
(16) Advanced Topics in Technology Policy, October 2008 to February 2009
(*) Advanced Materials Processing for Environment, November 2008
(*) Advanced Environmental Biotechnology, July and/or August, 2007
(*) Advanced Ecoengineering Systems, August, 2009
Group B: Information and Communications
(1)(2)(3)(4) Computer Architecture, October 2006 to February 2007
(5)(6) Advanced High-Speed Communication Engineering, April to September , 2009
(6) Advanced Electronic Device Engineering, July and/or August, 2007
(7) Quantum Material Physics, February 2008
(12) Advanced Topics on High Performance Materials, July and/or August, 2007
(1)(2)(3)(4) Image Analysis, October 2007 to February 2008
Group C: Medical Engineering
(4) Advanced Quantum Science and Energy Engineering, September, 2008
(4) Molecular Medical Engineering, August, 2007
(5) Advanced Bioelectromagnetics, January and/or February, 2008
(6) Advanced Biomedical Electronics, July and/or August, 2007
(10) Advanced Biomolecular Engineering, July and/or August, 2009
(13) Advanced Course on Materials Physical Chemistry, July and/or August, 2007
(17) Advanced Bio-Mechanics, January 2007
Group D: Energy
(3) Shock Wave in Complex Media and their Interdisciplinary Applications, July and/or August, 2007
(4) Advanced Quantum Science and Energy Engineering, September 2008
(8) Advanced Course in Atoms and Molecules Control Engineering, July and/or August, 2008
(9) Advanced Process Analysis and Modeling, July and/or August, 2008
(13) Advanced Materials Processing, July and/or August, 2007
(14) Advanced Structural and Material Engineering, July and/or August, every year
(15) Energy and Indoor Environment of Residential Buildings, April to July, 2007
(*) Advanced Materials Processing for Environment, November 2008
(*) Advanced Environmental Biotechnology, July and/or August, 2007
(*) Advanced Ecoengineering Systems, July and/or August, 2009
Group E: Materials
(7) Quantum Material Physics, February, 2008
(8) Advanced Course in Atoms and Molecules Control Engineering, July and/or August, 2008
(10) Advanced Biomolecular Engineering, July and/or August, 2009
(11) Metallurgical Process Engineering, July and/or August, 2009
(12) Advanced Topics on Highly Sophisticated Materials, July and/or August, 2007
(13) Advanced Materials Processing, July and/or August, 2007
(16) Advanced Energy and Resources, April to July, 2008
(17) Advanced Bio-Device Engineering, July and/or August, 2008
Note:
Students must take E2 to 4 courses depending on
the respective departmental requirements and at least one course from
the respective department within three years of admission to fulfill
the requirements in basic interdisciplinary courses. Courses from other
groups or from course groups of graduate programs in Japanese may be
taken as substitutes for at most 4 credits in basic interdisciplinary
courses upon approval by the respective department and research advisor.
