Doctoral CourseDivision of Environmental Design

• List of faculty staff and research

Admission Policy (Doctoral Programs)

　In the formation of the local environment and the development of social infrastructure in the 21st century, an environmental design perspective that aims for harmonious development that integrates consideration of creation of a safe and secure living infrastructure and consideration for the environment and ecosystem at a high level is required. We are looking for motivated students who have a strong interest and specialized basic knowledge in interdisciplinary fields such as environmental science and humanities / social science, and who aim to create social infrastructure that is kind to people and nature.

Basic Policy for Selection

　Comprehensive evaluation is conducted for applicants' abilities and qualities regarding advanced expertise and problem definition / solving in environmental design using an oral exam and academic transcript(s).

Desirable Abilities for Admission

　Advanced expertise in specialized fields, problem definition / solving ability in research execution, and communication ability for specialized research discussions are required.

Curriculum Policy (Doctoral programs)

　The Division places emphasis on the cultivation of students’ inquiring minds, willingness to continue life-long study, and advanced ability to identify and solve challenging problems, as well as acquisition of advanced specialized knowledge. Students are also encouraged to expand their domains of inquiry to include humanities and social sciences in addition to natural sciences, in connection with social infrastructure, global and regional environments, and urban design. The Division aims to expand students’ ability in in-depth logical thinking and interdisciplinary skills, through the analysis of state-of-the-art research topics and scientific society activities as well as to develop researchers/engineers who have professional abilities in research and development.

Diploma Policy (Doctoral programs)

　The Division aims to systematically produce creative researchers and engineers who, in this “century of the environment,” aspire to create social and environmental infrastructure in harmony with nature; who can make excellent use of their extensive expertise and interdisciplinary skills in various aspects of environmental design ranging from investigation, research, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure, including waste treatment and recycling; who are capable of leadership in the development of new technologies and human resources; and who are capable of playing an active part in the development of a safe, anxiety-free, sustainable society.