The Master’s degree is awarded to students who have demonstrated the following competencies:
A) Advanced expertise in their major field of study.
B) The ability to apply science and technology, including communication skills required for independent research, leadership and teamwork skills, creative thinking, experimental and design skills, and the ability to implement the PDCA cycle effectively.
C) The ability to engage independently in research, together with knowledge of society and professions, and the ethical awareness required of engineers and researchers.
D) The ability to create and develop solutions within a specific specialized field.

Master of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge
Degree holders have acquired advanced knowledge in specialized fields of mechanical engineering, including energy engineering, materials and manufacturing engineering, design engineering, measurement and control engineering/robotics, systems engineering, or interdisciplinary areas. Based on this knowledge, they are able to identify the value and significance of related issues and to evaluate appropriate solutions.

Master of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge

• Degree holders possess up-to-date knowledge in their relevant fields of specialization, including life science, organic chemistry, inorganic and metallic materials, and environmental and systems-related fields.
• Degree holders are familiar with the latest research trends and technological developments in both academia and industry related to these fields.

Master of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge
Degree holders have acquired specialized knowledge in one of the following fields and are able to apply this knowledge independently as a means of problem solving and research advancement:

• Energy Conversion
• Measurement and Control
• Information and Communications
• Electronic Devices

Master of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge

• Degree holders possess advanced specialized knowledge in technology-oriented fields, based on undergraduate-level competencies in urban development, architecture, and architectural design.
• Degree holders have the technical and research capabilities to systematically organize and analyze various elements related to architecture and urban spaces.

Master of Architecture
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge

• Degree holders possess advanced specialized knowledge in design and planning–oriented fields, based on undergraduate-level competencies in urban development, architecture, and architectural design.
• Degree holders have the technical and research capabilities to plan and design architecture and urban spaces.

Master of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge
Degree holders have acquired specialized technical expertise in social systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, ergonomics, linguistics, education, psychology, and related fields, and are able to apply this expertise as a means of problem solving and research advancement.

Master of Informatics
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge
Degree holders have acquired specialized technical expertise in information science, human informatics, applied informatics, and related fields, and are able to apply this expertise as a means of problem solving and research advancement.

Master of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge

• Degree holders have acquired in-depth knowledge of the principles and fundamentals of engineering disciplines related to their individual research fields, and are able to apply this knowledge through literature reviews, field investigations, and the formulation and verification of hypotheses.
• Degree holders have acquired internationally applicable communication skills and social and interpersonal skills, including leadership.
• Degree holders understand their social responsibilities and have acquired a strong awareness of engineering ethics.

Master of System Design
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge

• Degree holders possess knowledge and understanding of related interdisciplinary fields—such as technology management, intellectual property, and management—necessary for developing a broad perspective, and have acquired advanced operational capabilities.
• Degree holders have acquired internationally applicable communication skills and social and interpersonal skills, including leadership.
• Degree holders understand their social responsibilities and have acquired a strong awareness of professional and engineering ethics.

The Doctoral degree is awarded to students who have demonstrated the following competencies:
A) Highly advanced specialized knowledge in their major research fields and related interdisciplinary areas.
B) The ability to apply science and technology at an advanced level, including the capacity to conduct research independently and in a leading role, demonstrate original and creative thinking, employ advanced experimental and design techniques, and effectively operate the PDCA cycle.
C) The ability to pursue research independently, together with knowledge of society and professions, and the ethical awareness required of engineers and researchers.
D) The ability to create and develop new knowledge and solutions across a broad range of specialized fields.

Doctor of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge
Degree holders have acquired highly advanced knowledge in specialized fields of mechanical engineering, including energy engineering, materials and manufacturing engineering, design engineering, measurement and control engineering/robotics, systems engineering, or interdisciplinary areas involving multiple fields.
Based on this knowledge, they are able to independently identify relevant research issues, apply their expertise as a means of advancing research, and propose and evaluate solutions to these issues.

Doctor of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge

• Degree holders possess up-to-date and highly advanced knowledge in relevant specialized fields, including life sciences, organic chemistry, inorganic and metallic materials, and environmental and systems-related fields, and are able to evaluate the value and significance of related research issues and their solutions.
• They are also familiar with the latest research trends and technological developments in both academia and industry within these fields, and are able to critically assess related challenges and proposed solutions.

Doctor of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge
Degree holders have acquired highly advanced specialized knowledge across multiple fields listed below, and are able to independently identify research challenges, analyze problems to be addressed, and propose and evaluate effective solutions as a means of advancing research:

• Energy Conversion
• Measurement and Control
• Information and Communications
• Electronic Devices

Doctor of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge

• Degree holders possess advanced and cutting-edge knowledge in technology-oriented specialized fields, based on master’s-level competencies in urban development, architecture, and architectural design.
• Degree holders have the ability to autonomously and proactively organize and analyze various elements related to architecture, as well as advanced research capabilities that enable them to lead and advance research in this field.

Doctor of Architecture
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge

• Degree holders possess advanced and cutting-edge knowledge in design- and planning–oriented specialized fields, based on master’s-level competencies in urban development, architecture, and architectural design.
• Degree holders have the technical and research capabilities to autonomously and proactively plan and design architectural and urban spaces, supported by advanced research skills.

Doctor of Engineering
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge
Degree holders possess highly advanced specialized knowledge in social systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, ergonomics, linguistics, education, psychology, and related fields. They are able to conduct independent and advanced research that contributes to the development of the information society by applying this expertise.

Doctor of Informatics
A) Advanced Specialized Knowledge
Degree holders possess highly advanced specialized knowledge in information science, human informatics, applied informatics, and related fields. They are able to conduct independent and advanced research that contributes to the development of the information society by applying this expertise.

Based on the educational and research objectives of the University, a degree is awarded to students who have acquired the following competencies.

1. Acquisition of Foundational Knowledge
   - Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and concepts in the natural sciences.
   - Degree holders have acquired basic knowledge and a broad liberal arts education relating to people, society, and culture.
2. Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills
   - Degree holders have acquired knowledge and skills in the specialized fields defined by their respective faculties and departments.
3. Acquisition of General Problem-Solving Abilities
   - Degree holders can identify issues that require solutions from contemporary social challenges and demonstrate a proactive attitude toward addressing them.
   - Degree holders possess the logical thinking and analytical skills necessary to formulate effective solutions.
   - Degree holders can logically organize their ideas and express them appropriately in Japanese.
   - Degree holders can communicate at a basic level in English in cross-cultural and multicultural contexts.
4. Acquisition of Ethical Attitudes and Social Skills
   - Degree holders can exercise self-discipline and continuously enhance their knowledge and abilities through sustained learning.
   - Degree holders demonstrate well-rounded character, respect and understanding for others, and the ability to contribute to team outcomes.
   - Degree holders can understand the relationship between human society and science and technology from multiple perspectives and fulfill their social responsibilities with a strong sense of ethics.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders have acquired the ability to design molecular-level materials (including synthetic planning) and the experimental techniques required to carry out such designs.
• Degree holders have acquired skills in genetic manipulation and cell culture techniques for cell regeneration and the effective utilization of biological resources.
• Degree holders have acquired experimental techniques for using synthesized pharmaceutical seed compounds in cell-based disease models, as well as the ability to analyze biological activity and pharmacological efficacy.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and academic grounding in the field of modern physics.
• Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and academic grounding in the field of physical properties and materials science.
• Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and academic grounding in the field of physical measurement and instrumentation engineering.
• Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and academic grounding in the field of electronics.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders are able to apply a broad range of fundamental theories and develop technologies that contribute to environmental sustainability through original and creative approaches.
• Degree holders are able to analyze environmental issues from multiple perspectives by conducting field investigations and chemical analyses, as well as by constructing mathematical models for quantitative evaluation.
• Degree holders have acquired the competencies required of chemical engineers who respond to societal needs, with the ability to engage in activities ranging from product development to the management of manufacturing processes.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and academic grounding in the field of modern physics.
• Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and academic grounding in the field of physical properties and materials science.
• Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and academic grounding in the field of physical measurement and instrumentation engineering.
• Degree holders have acquired fundamental knowledge and academic grounding in the field of electronics.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders understand the relationships among forces acting on objects and are able to identify resulting physical phenomena, predict deformation and failure, and apply this knowledge to structural design.
• Degree holders have acquired an understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mechanical dynamics, enabling them to contribute to the development of various industrial products.
• Degree holders understand the characteristics of a wide range of engineering materials and have acquired the ability to select appropriate materials for product development.
• Degree holders are able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and possess the skills required to produce mechanical drawings independently.
• Degree holders understand the fundamentals of medical devices and have acquired the knowledge necessary to develop products that take their specific characteristics into account.
• Degree holders are able to propose and develop product improvements and new technologies by applying multiple approaches to concrete challenges in industries such as mechanical components, mechanical design, information software, and medical devices.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders have acquired knowledge in the core areas of mechanical engineering, including the four fundamental fields—fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, strength of materials, and dynamics of machinery—as well as materials science, design, and manufacturing processes.
• Degree holders are able to integrate knowledge from the four fundamental fields of mechanics and mechanical drawing to propose effective solutions to design and manufacturing problems.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders have acquired knowledge in the major areas of mechanical engineering, including mechanics, materials, design, electromechanical systems, and production engineering.
• Degree holders have acquired knowledge in the major areas of systems engineering, including control, environmental systems, robotics, and systems engineering.
• Degree holders are able to explain systems composed of mechanical elements belonging to the core fields of mechanical engineering.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders have acquired the knowledge and methodologies necessary to solve technical challenges related to devices and systems in one or more of the following fields: electrical energy generation, utilization and transmission; electronics applications; and measurement and control systems.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Degree holders understand the principles of fundamental component technologies and their interrelationships, and are able to apply them in practice.

Degree holders have acquired practical and feasible skills through studying urban development from multiple and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Degree holders are able to propose realistic and implementable visions for the future of cities.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders understand the principles of fundamental component technologies and their interrelationships, and are able to apply them effectively.
• Degree holders have acquired advanced technical skills related to the creation, long-term use, and circulation of architecture as a sustainable resource.
• Degree holders are able to propose new approaches to architecture that respond to emerging social challenges.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders understand the principles of fundamental component technologies and their interrelationships, and are able to apply them effectively.
• Degree holders have acquired the ability to design and propose architecture that considers environmental sustainability and enhances human quality of life.
• Degree holders are able to create, develop, and communicate new concepts and approaches to architectural design centered on human needs.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders possess mathematical knowledge relevant to information and communications engineering and are able to apply it to engineering problems.
• Degree holders possess knowledge of electronic circuits and electronic devices and are able to apply it to engineering problems.
• Degree holders possess fundamental knowledge of communication networks and are able to apply it to engineering problems.
• Degree holders possess fundamental knowledge of digital media and software and are able to apply it to engineering problems.
• Degree holders are able to analyze issues and demonstrate feasible solutions by applying knowledge related to information and communications engineering.
• Degree holders possess knowledge of laws, regulations, and intellectual property related to telecommunications.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders have acquired fundamental concepts of computer systems that enable them to respond to changes in the information society and information systems.
• Degree holders have acquired basic knowledge applicable to the information society and information systems.
• Degree holders are able to apply programming knowledge to information systems and information technologies.
• Degree holders are able to plan, design, and operate software in information systems.
• Degree holders are able to engage in a variety of applications utilizing information systems.
• Degree holders understand the fundamentals of information security in information systems.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders have acquired advanced knowledge and specialized skills in informatics required for the information society, in accordance with the University’s founding philosophy of broadly connecting society, industry, and advanced scholarship.
• Degree holders have acquired specialized knowledge and skills in content design, human information, and knowledge information within the field of information design.
• Degree holders are able to design effective and efficient methods for communicating information, conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and logically explain approaches to problem solving.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Degree holders are able to design architectures and system structures for information systems.

Degree holders are able to design both functional and non-functional requirements of information systems.

Degree holders are able to analyze data based on mathematical statistics.

Degree holders are able to design algorithms to solve real-world problems.

Degree holders are able to design ICT-based solutions to social and corporate challenges.

Degree holders are able to design methods for utilizing ICT in relation to business models and corporate strategies.

Diploma Policy 2: Acquisition of Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Degree holders are able to design architectures and system structures for information systems.
• Degree holders are able to design both functional and non-functional requirements of information systems.
• Degree holders are able to analyze data based on mathematical statistics.
• Degree holders are able to design algorithms to solve real-world problems.
• Degree holders are able to design ICT-based solutions to social and corporate challenges.
• Degree holders are able to design methods for utilizing ICT in relation to business models and corporate strategies.