Learning journey
2 years · English
Year 1
Lectures on advanced or beyond-disciplinary knowledge in the key areas of systems innovation studies
Fundamental science lectures constituting the basis of individual engineering domains, including basic lectures and exercises
Systems Innovation Projects
Special Lecture on Systems Innovation (external lecturers)
Year 2
Master's thesis research and thesis submission
Advanced Practice on Systems Innovation (credit for external training, research, surveys or practical work, including overseas)
Advance Seminar on Systems Innovation
Remaining English-taught lectures and exercises
Completion
Master's thesis
1
Year 1
Students enrol in October 2027, join a laboratory under their supervisor and take the taught component of the programme.
Electives
Systems Innovation Projects
Special Program, Core Discipline, Core Skill, Group Work, Laboratory Work
Lectures on advanced or beyond-disciplinary knowledge in the key areas of systems innovation studies
Fundamental science lectures constituting the basis of individual engineering domains, including basic lectures and exercises
Special Lecture on Systems Innovation (external lecturers)
Japanese language courses (optional, not a degree requirement)
2
Year 2
The second year is centred on laboratory research and the master's thesis, with remaining credits completed alongside.
Core course blocks
Master's thesis research and thesis submission
Electives
Advanced Practice on Systems Innovation (credit for external training, research, surveys or practical work, including overseas)
Advance Seminar on Systems Innovation
Remaining English-taught lectures and exercises
Advanced Practice on Systems Innovation (credit for external training, research, surveys or practical work, including overseas) — domains
credit for external training
research
surveys or practical work
including overseas
3
Completion
Completion of at least 30 credits and the master's thesis at the end of the standard two-year master's programme, followed by conferral of the master's degree. The Graduate School notes that Students who demonstrate exceptional achievements may shorten their period of study.
Core course blocks
Master's thesis
Programme sources (15)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- Application Guideline for International Admission Program in Resilience Engineering — 2027 October Enrollment, Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering…Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- About Graduate Schools — School of Engineering, The University of TokyoSchool of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Graduate Degree Programs Offered in EnglishThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Tuition and FeesThe University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Successful Applicants — Graduate School of EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarships for privately financed international students — Office of International Students, School of EngineeringOffice of International Students, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- General Application Guidelines for International Admission Programs, Master's Degree — April / October 2027 EntryGraduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Admission Program in Resilience Engineering 2027 — 2027 October EnrollmentDepartment of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Curriculum — Department of Systems InnovationDepartment of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research — Department of Systems Innovation (four priority areas and one project)Department of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- About us — Department of Systems InnovationDepartment of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Admission Information for International Students — Department of Systems InnovationDepartment of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Careers after graduation — Department of Systems InnovationDepartment of Systems Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Admission Programs — Graduate School of Engineering (course table listing entry cycles and guideline PDFs)Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026