For Prospective Students

Admissions Policy

The Faculty of Science and Engineering's educational philosophy is to develop students into well-educated and creative individuals who take a disciplined approach to their studies, can think for themselves, and who can proactively take on challenges to solve problems. The Department of Energy and Materials helps students build on these capabilities so that they can become science experts who contribute to the advancement of energy-related technologies by applying a wide range of specialized knowledge. To this end, the department accepts students with the following qualities who, through lectures, seminars, and lab classes, will work diligently with others to achieve growth for themselves and their fellow students.

1
Students with an interest in and desire to study energy-related technologies, and a focused intention to contribute to the advancement of energy-related technologies and society.
2
Students accustomed to continuously applying themselves to their studies.
3
Students with an understanding of the high school mathematics and science needed to study energy-related technologies.

In order to select students with the above qualities for this department, the following selection methods are used.

1
Through an examination for recommended students, candidates will be selected with priority on items 1 and 2 above, based on recommendation by their high school principal, and based on their scores in the English and mathematics sections of the examination.
2
Through a general entrance examination, candidates will be selected with priority on items 1 and 3 above, and based on their scores in English, mathematics, and science.
3
When using results of the Common Test for University Admissions, candidates will be selected based on their scores in 2, 3, or 4 subjects that they will be required to take after being admitted, and with priority on items 1 and 3 above.
4
Through a transfer entrance examination, candidates will be selected with priority on item 1 above and their proficiency in specialized fields.

Students who wish to enroll at the Department of Energy and Materials should have the following scholastic abilities.

Japanese language The ability to read, and to describe one’s thoughts and events in writing.
English language The ability to understand written content and to express one’s thoughts cohesively.
Mathematics Studied at high-school level
Physics Studied at high-school level
Chemistry Studied at high-school level
Biology Studied at high-school level
Social studies General knowledge of society