International Multidisciplinary Engineering Graduate Program (IME)

Learning journey

2 years · English

Year 1 Core curriculum of the enrolling department (laboratory work and/or seminar): Mechanical Engineering 6 credits (laboratory work and seminar); Electrical Engineering 10 credits laboratory work + 4 credits seminar; Materials Engineering 8 credits laboratory work + 6 credits seminar; Aeronautics & Astronautics 6 credits laboratory work + 6 credits seminar… · 6 credits, 10 credits Lectures given in English within the enrolling department (see the department's 2026 time table published on the IME Curriculum & Lectures page) English-taught courses offered by other departments of the School of Engineering (List of Lectures in English by School of Engineering) Free basic Japanese language classes for students and their spouses Year 2 Master's thesis research under the thesis adviser Remaining credits to reach the minimum of 30, as set by the enrolling department Further English-taught lectures within the department and across the School of Engineering Completion Submission and approval of the master's thesis Comprehensive oral examination based on the thesis presentation
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Year 1

In this stage

Students enrol in the department of their supervising professor and begin the core curriculum laboratory work and seminar credits fixed by that department — alongside taught lectures in English, both from within the department and from the wide range of English-taught courses offered elsewhere in the School of Engineering.

Core course blocks

Core curriculum of the enrolling department (laboratory work and/or seminar): Mechanical Engineering 6 credits (laboratory work and seminar); Electrical Engineering 10 credits laboratory work + 4 credits seminar; Materials Engineering 8 credits laboratory work + 6 credits seminar; Aeronautics & Astronautics 6 credits laboratory work + 6 credits seminar… (6 credits, 10 credits)

Electives

Lectures given in English within the enrolling department (see the department's 2026 time table published on the IME Curriculum & Lectures page)
English-taught courses offered by other departments of the School of Engineering (List of Lectures in English by School of Engineering)
Free basic Japanese language classes for students and their spouses
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Year 2

In this stage

The second year completes the remaining credits Regarding the rest of the credits, the requirement is different in each department. Please consult your supervisor and your tutor for curriculum guidance — and is centred on the thesis research carried out in the supervisor's laboratory. In general, all work toward the degree must be completed within a time period of two years.

Core course blocks

Master's thesis research under the thesis adviser
Remaining credits to reach the minimum of 30, as set by the enrolling department

Electives

Further English-taught lectures within the department and across the School of Engineering
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Completion

A thesis based on research carried out under the supervision of the student's thesis adviser must be submitted and approved. A comprehensive oral examination of knowledge in the student's field of study based on the presentation of the student's thesis must be passed. The degree of Master of Engineering is then conferred.

Core course blocks

Submission and approval of the master's thesis
Comprehensive oral examination based on the thesis presentation
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