Course Information. Tohoku University. 1 Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course / 2010 / B / Applied Marine Biology Course / 2010 / B / 10

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1 Course Information Tohoku University 1 Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course / 2010 / B / 10 Tohoku University will start an undergraduate program taught in English in the Department of Chemistry from the fall of The Department of Chemistry at Tohoku University is the largest chemistry department in the nation, and offers a highly conducive environment for research and education. The past and current members of the Department are instilled with a strong desire to investigate unknown areas, and have left a legacy of important work in their respective fields. The Advanced Molecular Chemistry Course will offer the comprehensive curriculum in chemistry and materials science developed at the Department in collaboration with two research institutes : the Institute for Materials Research and Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials. Tohoku University provides pre and post-enrollment support, Japanese language training and career support for those entering the Japanese or international business worlds, as well as support for those pursuing careers in academia. The University can provide Presidential Scholarships to both graduate and undergraduate students. 2 Applied Marine Biology Course / 2010 / B / 10 The Applied Marine Biology Group at Tohoku University consists of seven laboratories; Aquacultural Biology, Fisheries Biology and Ecology, Marine Plant Ecology, Marine Biochemistry, Biological Oceanography, Integrative Aquatic Biology, and Fish Genetics and Development. The group offers a highly conducive environment for the development of research interests and education in areas covering almost every aspect of Marine Biology based on fisheries science and basic biology. Many marine organisms are produced as industrial organisms by capture and aquaculture. These industrial organisms, which are captured by fishery and cultivated by farmers, also correlate with the aquatic environment as well as wildlife in the food web. To meet our future needs, it is indispensable to establish sustainable marine bioproduction systems harmonious with the environment and to seek out new frontiers in marine biology, leading to a new fundamental understanding of life in the practical fields of bioindustry and environment science. The aims of our group are to educate and develop a quantitative and qualitative manifestation of biological functions, a new utility value of marine bioproduct, the relationship between ecosystems and biological production, biological oceanography of microbes and the bioindustrial application of genomics and bioinformatics. The seven laboratories focus on, 1) molecular reproductive endocrinology and innate immune systems of bivalve mollusks and fish, 2) ecology of coastal water and estuaries, 3) community ecology and physiological ecology in subtidal rocky communities, 4) seafood quality and biologically functional substances from marine organisms, 5) biology and ecology of marine organisms from bacteria to mesozooplankton, 6) genetics and breeding science of fish and molecular mechanisms of fish development based on bioinformatics, and 7) sustainable yield and conservation of marine organisms. The Applied Marine Biology Course will be established in 2010 in the Faculty of Agriculture, Tohoku University as part of the "Future Global Leadership" program funded by the MEXT Global 30 Project. The new course provides all lectures in English for international students who wish to study for a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science. Students can take classes in "general education" and "professional education" for four years. Students are affiliated with one of seven laboratories in the Applied Marine Biology Group to receive practical education in the final year and study cutting-edge marine biology with the top-level scientists in the laboratories. Students are educated to develop confidence in performing research and to become highly capable leaders in the academic, industrial and public sectors of the field of Applied Marine Biology International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course / 2010 / B / 10 4 International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course / 2010 / M / 10 International Programs in Engineering are organized by the School of Engineering and Graduate School of Engineering. The educational goal of the Graduate School is to develop researchers with outstanding abilities, capable of original thinking, and engineers with highly specialized knowledge. The International Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course (IMAC) is established in the following departments (courses), in which all lectures are presented in English. The course management looks forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic global-minded international students who aspire to take on key international leadership roles in their futures. The following departments are participating in IMAC. Candidates choose a department for enrollment from the departments listed below: Undergraduate (IMAC-U) Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate (IMAC-G) Department of Mechanical Systems and Design Nanomechanics Aerospace Engineering Quantum Science and Energy Engineering Bioengineering and Robotics The number of students accepted annually is approximately 10. IMAC-U is an international undergraduate course in the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering. The department consists of more than 100 laboratories studying fluid dynamics, thermal engineering, materials engineering, micro / nanotechnologies, aerospace engineering, robotics, biomedical engineering, information science, quantum science and energy, and environmental studies etc. Students will have excellent opportunities to learn fundamental and cutting-edge knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering from top-level professors. IMAC-U directly connects to the international graduate course (IMAC-G). You can finish the 4-year undergraduate course in 3 or 3.5 years and enroll in IMAC-G immediately if you have excellent grades in IMAC-U. High-quality research in the graduate course will enable you to gain a PhD. IMAC-U students can also enroll in other international graduate courses in the Graduate School of Information Sciences (International Graduate Course in Information Technology) and the Graduate School of Environmental Studies (International Program for Environmental Sustainability Science). IMAC-G is an international graduate course in the Graduate School of Engineering. Students are affiliated with one of the five departments in the Graduate School of Engineering. The departments consist of more than 80 laboratories studying fluid mechanics, thermal engineering, materials engineering, micro / nanotechnologies, aerospace engineering, robotics, biomedical engineering, information science, quantum science and energy, etc. Prospective students will have excellent opportunities to study fundamental engineering and conduct cutting-edge research with advice from top-level researchers. The details of IMAC can be found via the following home page;

2 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake 5 International Materials Science and Engineering Course / 2009 / M / 10 Tohoku The graduate programs of the International Materials Science and Engineering Master course (IMSE) were established as of October This course is one of the courses offered under the Global 30 project of Tohoku University, and is organized by the Graduate School of Engineering. The main aim of IMSE is to cultivate global-minded engineers and leaders who can take up active roles in the development of cuttingedge technologies based on materials science and engineering. IMSE is supported by the "Global 30" Project. "Global 30" is a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) program to further promote internationalization of core Japanese higher education institutions and to turn them into world-class international education and research centers. Tohoku University is one of the institutions selected for the Global 30 Project and it is in the process of launching the Future Global Leadership at Tohoku University (FGL) program, which will put the aims of Global 30 into practice, during Fall As one of the FGL courses, IMSE is aimed at enthusiastic global-minded international students who aspire to take on key international leadership roles in their futures. All lectures in IMSE can be taken in English. Three departments are participating in IMSE. Candidates choose a department for enrollment from these departments : Metallurgy, Materials Science and Materials Processing. Institutes related to IMSE include the Institute for Materials Research (IMR), Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials (IMRAM) and New Industry Creation Hatchery Center (NICHe). Graduate students can choose from a wide range of course subjects offered by departmental and research institute staff. Students select a thesis supervisor from either departmental or research institute staff. Details of scientific activities and graduate programs are on the following website ( en/index_e.html). Students initially enroll in the IMSE masters program, but many will wish to take a longer perspective on their research, conducting cutting-edge research throughout the graduate program. An International Doctoral Program is also provided in the departments. The IMSE academic calendar starts in October. Students are screened by the entrance examination held in the enrollment year. The examination is held not only in Japan but also in a number of overseas locations. This will make the application process simpler for students outside of Japan. The number of students accepted annually is approximately 10. IMSE, as one of the Global 30 educational programs supported by MEXT, has been assigned priority positions for the reciept of Japanese government scholarships, or MEXT scholarships, by University recommendation. Furthermore, foreign students with excellent grades have opportunities to receive a scholarship provided by the president of Tohoku University. There are also opportunities for the students in the master's program to work as teaching assistants (TAs). 6 International Program for Environmental Sustainability Science (IPESS) / 2009 / M / 10 7 International Program for Environmental Sustainability Science (IPESS) / 2009 / D / 10 The International Program for Environmental Sustainability Science (IPESS) is one of the programs offered under the Global 30 project at Tohoku University. It is organized by the Graduate School of Environmental Studies (GSES). The main aim of this program (IPESS) is to nurture environmental experts and leaders who can take on active roles in the development of "Sustainability Sciences" involving advanced high-technology and policy planning and management at both domestic and international levels to meet the needs of society at present as well as in the foreseeable future. Spring semester is from April 1 to September 30 and autumn semester is from October 1 to March 31. As more than 20 subjects related to environmental studies are taught in this program, students can gain a broad knowledge of the environmental sciences. The medium of instruction is English. International candidates who plan to become actively involved in environmental issues are considered for admission. Adequate financial support will be offered taking into consideration the economic situation of students and their home countries. The Master Course of IPESS is made up of compulsory core subjects, selective subjects, a thesis, and an internship. A Master's degree will be awarded after students satisfy the required conditions (complete 30 credits, including Seminar & Training 10 credits, and to succeed in defending the thesis). Students must complete the following credits from each section. (1)Core Subjects A,B ( 3 subjects = 6 credits, compulsory subjects) : These are Introduction to Environmental Studies, Seminar on Environmental Sciences, Advanced Environmental Studies (2)Selective Subjects (7 subjects = 14 credits) : Students have to take more than 7 subjects from about 20 selective subjects (3)Seminar and Training (10 credits, including thesis) The Doctor Course of IPESS is made up of major subjects, Seminar and Training, a thesis, and an Internship. A Doctoral Degree will be awarded after students satisfy the required conditions (complete 16 credits including 10 credits of Seminar and Training and succeed in defending the dissertation) (1)Major Subjects (2 subjects = 4 credits or more, compulsory subjects) (2)Seminar and Training (12 credits) : This is compulsory for all students on the Doctoral Course. (3)Internship (2 credits) 8 International Program in Economics and Management / 2009 / M / 12 9 International Program in Economics and Management / 2009 / D / 12 The International Program in Economics and Management (IPEM), exclusively taught in English, was developed as part of the "Future Global Leadership" program at Tohoku University. IPEM offers high quality learning and research opportunities for students who aspire to take on a key international leadership role in the area of economics and management. The program offers lectures, seminars, and workshops in English in a variety of specialized areas that are designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in economics and management. Our extensive curriculum enables students to choose from as many as 30 fields of study taught by our internationally renowned faculty. In the master's program, the core course is comprised of Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Statistics and Quantitative Methods (Econometrics). Seminars, workshops, and other selective courses both in economics and management provide students with knowledge, skills and insight necessary to develop an academic foundation for writing a master's thesis. To complete the master's program, each student must take a minimum of 30 credits and submit a master's thesis under the supervision of his / her academic adviser. In the doctoral program, each student takes seminars and workshops in his / her own specialized areas, conducts research, and then writes a doctoral dissertation within three years. The program also provides practical classes such as Business Communication and Career Development, while collaborating with the Japanese Language Program offered through the Center for International Exchange. Those who have acquired sufficient Japanese language skills are able to take courses in the Japanese Graduate Program in addition to courses taught in English. Website 32

3 Course Information Tohoku University 10 International Graduate Course in Information Technology / 2010 / M / 15 The International Graduate Course in Information Technology is an advanced graduate program in the Graduate School of Information Sciences (GSIS). GSIS was established in April, 1993 with the goal of promoting interdisciplinary research and education in both the fundamentals and frontiers of the information sciences. Interdisciplinary research necessarily requires diverse variation of academic backgrounds among the staff, which is a notable feature of this Graduate School: its staff members' abilities are grounded in mathematics, computer sciences, mechanical engineering, biology, civil engineering, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, political science, and economics. The following four departments are participating in GSIS: (1) Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences / Students and staff of this department explore the theoretical basis of information sciences: Mathematical Structures, Computation Science, Software Science, and Computer Architecture. In addition, this department actively pursues research which underlies the next generation of computer sciences. (2) Department of System Information Sciences / The main research subject of this department is "systems": Mathematical Systems, Intelligent Systems, Biosystems, and Control Systems. The study of "systems" is intended to advance high-quality research on algorithms and mechanisms for analyzing, transmitting, and processing information, and to promote research into the applied fields of information sciences. (3) Department of Human-Social Information Sciences / The staff and students of this department aim at solving important and urgent problems that confront present and future societies related to the environment, cities, population, resources, and energy. Toward that goal, the department encourages interdisciplinary studies among human sciences, social sciences, and civil engineering, thereby evolving new methodologies for synthesizing multi-aspectual information related to human-social systems. (4) Department of Applied Information Sciences / The students and staff of this department examine the progress of Applied Information Sciences through interdisciplinary research efforts encompassing liberal arts and sciences. Research work explores the application of information technologies such as Information Communication Technology, Bioinformatics, Rescue Robots, Brain-functional Integrated Systems, Cognitive Psychology, and Statistical System Analysis for Complex Systems. Every student belongs to one of these departments. In addition to study in the respective departments as outlined above, the education and research activities in the Information Technology Course cover the following areas including but not limited to: Computation Science, Software Science, Firmware Science, VLSI Architecture, Image Processing, Communication Theory, Information Security, Information Processing Algorithms, Intelligent Systems, Intelligent Robotics, Communication Technology, and Information Networks. Students will have excellent opportunities to study advanced information technology and conduct cutting-edge research with top-level teachers currently working at Tohoku University. 11 Interface Oral Health Science Course / 2010 / D / 5 Interface Oral Health Science is a new concept in dentistry, designed to maintain and establish healthy oral cavities, which has been developed and promoted by the Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry since The oral cavity consists of three systems: (1) host tissues such as teeth, mucosa, muscle and bone; (2) parasites; a tremendous number and species of microorganisms cohabiting on the surfaces of the oral cavity; and (3) biomaterials that are used for the rehabilitation of oral functions. In addition, (4) severe and complicated mechanical forces are loaded onto these systems. Oral problems such as dental caries, periodontal diseases and temporomandibular joint disorders always occur at the interface between these systems. In other words, most oral diseases can be called "interface diseases". To maintain a healthy oral cavity, it is essential to utilize both biological and biomaterial sciences in constructing complex shapes and functions, to maintain harmony in the oral cavity with parasitic microorganisms, biomaterials and mechanical stress over the patient's lifetime. In 2009, this concept was expanded by adding the aspect of "social interface", which addresses social interaction for promoting oral health in both local and international societies. A number of fields are integrated in the practice of Interface Oral Health Science to establish leading-edge oral health sciences and technologies. These fields include molecular biology, cellular biology, microbiology, immunology, material science, biomechanics and social science, as well as translational and clinical research. Since 2002, several research projects, both within the university and also in cooperation with other universities, have been started. Through these projects, we seek to develop original research, which will contain unique aspects of dental research, while having applicability to other academic fields. Our school participates in a range of research activities based on Interface Oral Health Science. In 2005, 2007 and 2009, international symposiums were held in Sendai, demonstrating the importance of interface oral health science to the world. As a result, a series of monographs containing research reviews and reports presented in the symposium were published. In 2007, Research and Education Funding for Inter- University Research Projects was granted from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, particularly focusing on interfaces with biomaterials. The project is titled "Highly-functional Interface Science: Innovation of Biomaterials with Highlyfunctional Interfaces in Hosts and Parasites". This project is a collaboration between the Tohoku University Institute for Materials Research and Kyushu University Institute for Applied Mechanics Basic Medicine Course / 2011 / M / 5 13 Network Medicine Course / 2011 / D / 5 The Graduate School of Medicine will accept FGL students from The information below provides a general introduction to the Graduate School of Medicine rather than specific details of the FGL courses. Tohoku University School of Medicine traces its history as far back as The Graduate School of Medicine is composed of three courses; Medical Sciences, Disability Sciences, and Health Sciences. The staff and faculty of the school, recruited from among the best researchers in the field, have research interests in areas covering almost every aspect of medicine. More than 200 students are admitted to our graduate programs annually. We are proud of the contribution our research has made to the medical sciences including many achievements of global significance. The Graduate School of Medicine is characterized by diversity, flexibility, and potentiality. Diversity: The Graduate School of Medicine is not only for medical students; we are host to people of diverse ages and social / academic backgrounds. We have graduate students from other fields of study including agriculture, natural sciences, life sciences, engineering, and even the arts. Some bring with them a rich variety of work and social experience from outside of the university environment. Flexibility: The Graduate School offers instruction in an extremely broad range of areas within the field of medicine. The curriculum is designed to provide the flexibility necessary to accommodate and encourage the research interests of our graduate students. Potentiality: Having completed studies in the Graduate School, there will be opportunities for employment in and active contribution to a huge range of fields.

4 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake 14 Language Science Course / 2012 / M / 5 Tohoku The aim of this program is to promote interdisciplinary education and research concerning human language from multiple perspectives related to linguistics, psychology, brain science and information science. Based on recent developments in linguistics and other relevant disciplines, this program seeks comprehensive understanding of issues associated with linguistic communication, language acquisition and loss, language and brain, and natural language processing. 15 International Doctoral Program in Engineering, Information Sciences and Environmental Studies / Oct.2001 / D / 25 The International Doctoral Program in Engineering, Information Sciences and Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary doctoral program in the Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Information Sciences, and Graduate School of Environmental Studies.The Program was launched in 2001 through the financial support of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The Program offers courses in English for international students who are working toward doctoral degrees from one of the above Graduate Schools. Students are affiliated with one of 22 departments in five groups: Environmental Engineering, Information and Communications, Medical Engineering, Energy, and Materials. Students will have excellent opportunities to study in the world's best experimental facilities and conduct cutting-edge research with top-level scientists at Tohoku University. The program has proudly reserved positions on the Japanese government scholarship for its doctoral students since its foundation, and in 2009, Premium Doctral Scholarships (PDS) began in cooperation with the Institute for International Advanced Research and Education (IIARE) of Tohoku University. Students on PDSs benefit from fellowship at IIARE, which promotes interdisciplinary research of the highest international standard. 16 International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS) / Oct.2004 / M / International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS) / Oct.2004 / D / 20 IGPAS: Excellence in Research and Innovation The International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS) is one of the leading interdisciplinary graduate programs for international students in Japan. It was founded in 2004 as the first graduate program in English taught at a Japanese national university. IGPAS is a 5-year graduate program consisting of a 2-year Master's program and a 3-year Doctoral program. IGPAS students are affiliated to one of six departments : Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Earth Science. All of the departments participate in Global Center of Excellence (GCOE) programs which provide government funding for the education of graduate students and training of young researchers. Prospective students will have excellent opportunities to study modern science and conduct cutting-edge research with top-level scientists currently working at Tohoku University. The IGPAS academic year starts in October. The Graduate School of Science will admit up to 20 students annually into the Master's and 20 students to the Doctoral programs of IGPAS. Application process for IGPAS The application deadline of IGPAS 2010 is December 18, Each applicant must search for a prospective faculty member in their field of interest to be their supervisor, using the departmental websites of the Graduate School of Science. It is the responsibility of each applicant to search for a prospective supervisor and obtain a letter of consent. Applications will not be accepted without the consent of at least one faculty member. The prospective supervisor should be a professor, associate professor or lecturer (senior assistant professor) affiliated to the Graduate School of Science. Applicants for IGPAS are not required to take a Japanese language examination and will not be required to come to Japan for an entrance examination. The screening process varies according to each department. The IGPAS Committee members may set an examination and / or an interview. Financial support IGPAS has attracted attention for its interdisciplinary education as well as for its availability of financial support. The Graduate School of Science has proudly reserved 8 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Master's students, and offers University fellowships (IGPAS- SDC) to 2 Doctoral students on a competitive basis (as of 2009). Further information Please visit our website and refer to the IGPAS application booklet for further information. IGPAS Academic Affairs Section Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University 6-3 Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai JAPAN Tel: Fax: direct@mail.sci.tohoku.ac.jp URL: 34

5 Course Information Tohoku University 18 International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security / Apr.2005 / M / 8 19 International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security / Apr.2005 / D / 3 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION and HUMAN SECURITY In the post-cold war era a new concept of "Human Security" focusing on the protection of human lives against pestilence, poverty, environmental destruction and dispute, has attracted considerable attention in place of the conventional idea of "National Security", which focuses on armaments. Following this present trend, the Japanese government is moving toward the incorporation of this new concept of "Human Security" as the central basis for international cooperation. Especially in Asia, with its cultural diversity and varied levels of economic development, many people have spent their lives in danger against a background of poverty, disasters, poor environmental hygiene, malnutrition, and social unrest, including active disdain for human dignity. In addition, international epidemics such as HIV / AIDS and SARS, environmental and food pollution, terrorism and drug trafficking jeopardize human security across borders. INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTION to THE WORLD The human insecurity of the 21st century is caused by a very wide range of factors. Therefore, to solve the above-mentioned problems both in theory and practice, it is necessary for those in leadership positions to have obtained multiple perspectives beyond the conventional academic disciplines and for methodologies to be in place that incorporate interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. Tohoku University started the International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security in April 2005, by linking the Graduate School of Agricultural Science, the Graduate School of Medicine, the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, and the Graduate School of Environmental Studies. This program aims at making intellectual contributions to the realization of Human Security throughout the world. The Human Security program is composed of 4 programs, "Food & Agriculture for Human Security", "Public Health Sciences for Human Security", "Human Security and Society", and "Human Security and Environment". Each graduate school provides curricula designed to develop understanding of the intricate structure of various problems related to the areas of Food, Health, Environment, and Regional Community. TRAINING of EXPERTS, RESEARCHERS and THINKERS The International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security is designed to train the current and next generation of leaders and experts who will actively participate in the areas of policy planning and regional communities at the international and domestic levels. Both Japanese and international candidates, post-graduate students and in particular people from Asian countries with work experience are considered for admission. Applicants must demonstrate competence in either engineering, science, medical science, social sciences, and the potential for leadership in the field of Human Security. University of Tsukuba 20 Interdisciplinary Program in Life and Environmental Sciences / Aug.2010 / B / 15 The School of Life and Environmental Sciences offers a new interdisciplinary program of education to undergraduate students. The aim of this program is to nurture and train potential human resources with comprehensive knowledge to enable the identification of problems related to life and environmental sciences and offer strategies to solve global issues pertaining to environment, energy and food security at the regional and international perspectives. The course curriculum, which will be taught in English by Japanese and international professors, includes basic sciences, Japanese language and culture and core courses offered by three different colleges, Biological Sciences, Agro-Biological Resource Sciences, and Geoscience. The College of Biological Sciences aims to provide students with a wide scope of knowledge on the systems of life and the mechanisms of biological functions, and to help them understand the essence of life phenomena and the importance of advanced research. In this way, students are equipped to become researchers, educators, and technicians, active in diverse fields of biological sciences. The College of Agro-Biological Resource Sciences aims to provide knowledge and expertise to overcome challenges and issues on biodiversity and interaction between its elements and human-kind, sustainable development and the environment. The College has strong international relationships with overseas universities enabling students to broaden their knowledge and skills by studying abroad. The College of Geoscience aims at training students to acquire the general knowledge and insight in order to actively contribute to the study of the evolution of the earth, the natural processes in the earth's atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere, and the interactions between natural environments and human activities. The educational program allows students to overview diverse fields of geoscience. Students learn concepts, ideas and techniques of geoscience through a wide variety of lectures, seminars and practicum (laboratory and field works). 21 Undergraduate Program of International Social Studies / Aug.2010 / B /10 35 In a rapidly developing world of globalization and information technology, more complex issues are arising in the society where we live, demanding to be resolved. The School of Social and International Studies has enhanced its organization to offer a balanced education in interdisciplinary as well as more focused knowledge, by emphasizing the specialist skills required in social science. We offer a program that responds to the diverse and advanced needs of society by strengthening the interdependency and cooperation between the two Colleges of Social Sciences and International Studies. This English program aims to provide discipline-based foundations for insights into cultural, economic, political, social, and information and circumstance technology issues emerging in the era of globalization. It does so with a focus on the comprehensive and multi-disciplinary study of international affairs, including the study of languages other than English and analytical methods drawn from the social sciences and other disciplines. It offers insights into key topics of international social studies and Japanese

6 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake Studies from a multi-disciplinary approach. The University will make a comprehensive evaluation of applicants on whether each student has proficiency in English and basic academic ability to acquire knowledge in his or her major field of study as well as having a unique perspective and analytical ability to solve various problems in modern society based on submitted documents. The University of Tsukuba student support scholarship "Tsukuba Scholarship" is provided for the undergraduate English Program. The details of the scholarship are as follows and the following scholarships are provided based on the results of entrance examinations, etc., from among the successful applicants. Class 1: Total amount of 900,000: Travel expense of 100,000 and 100,000 per month ( 100,000 will be paid per month for eight (8) months in the first year). Class 2: Total amount of 580,000: Travel expense of 100,000 and 60,000 per month ( 60,000 will be paid per month for eight (8) months in the first year). Tohoku Tsukuba If you would like to apply for the "Tsukuba Scholarship," you are required to submit the scholarship application form during the application period. The application form of the Scholarship is published on the International Student Center website: The entrance examination for 2010 is scheduled between November 2, and November 9, Detailed information is available on the website: 22 International Undergraduate-Education Program for Medical Scientists / Apr.2011 / B / 3 This is a two-year curriculum after the transfer to the third year of the School of Medical Sciences. Obtaining basic knowledge and skills of medical sciences, coping with global issues on health and medical care, this course cultivates a person who takes a leadership role in solving such issues. The School of Medical Sciences started as a four-year bachelor program to cultivate Medical Scientists in Focused on Clinical Laboratory Science, it broadly covers education on medical sciences. Faculty members consist of professionals from many fields including basic, community and clinical medicine. These members are assigned to the International Undergraduate-Education Program for Medical Scientists. Applicants are graduates and prospective graduates of two-year medical training school, or three-or four-year universities of health sciences. The students make up for deficient credits in this two-year curriculum after their transfer by reviewing individual record of past years in other institutes. The program is focused on practical training and graduation research. After graduation, the students are able to continue and advance their research to acquire a master's degree in the Master's Program in Medical Sciences. 23 Professional Training Program in International Agricultural Research / Aug.2010 / M / 8 The Professional Training Program for International Agricultural Research will be established as a special course in the Master's Program in Agro-bioresources Science and Technology in August The aim of this program is human resource development through onthe-job training (OJT), especially by the collaborative internship at the international research institutes under CGIAR / IPGRI, oriented toward professionals with inter-disciplinary expertise on the advanced scientific fields of food, environment and bio-resources utilization. This program will be established based on the achievements in the special programs, "Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development" established under the cooperation with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) in August 2006 and "International Collaborative Expert Education Program for Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development" established in December The program is constructed for the development of leaders in Asia that work actively in food, environment and bio-resource related research and have a strong speciality with an international outlook through OJT at the international research institutes under CGIAR / IPGRI. Graduate students in this program can master the basis of advanced agricultural research from long-term internship at international agricultural research institutes and partner universities. Master's Program curriculum includes subjects developed under the collaboration with the partner universities in Asia, the Pacific and Africa, such as the "Overview of Agricultural Condition of Asian and African Countries" and "Concept of Sustainable Index". These two subjects are developed as e-learning materials, and will be provided to the partner universities through the internet. It enables students of both Tsukuba and partner universities to learn these subjects from anywhere, anytime. This course shares subjects developed in collaboration with JICA, and partner universities including the preparatory and depth subjects. To complete the course, a total of 30 credits from various subjects mentioned above and the dissertation are required. Supervision for the master's thesis is conducted by the members of our Master's Program having appropriate experiences and research records, which will be helpful for the students to complete the master's course successfully. 24 International Bioindustrial Sciences Course / Aug.2010 / D / 8 Develop internationally competitive human resources over multi-disciplinary practices with legal, regulatory, social and ethical aspects as well as science and technology components for bioindustry promotion. Successful candidates are expected to work in various sectors such as private sector, international agencies and public-civil organizations. This course requires some additional class enrollment accordingly to individualized needs and internships outside the university. This course is connected to MS Course in Biodiplomacy and, application is encouraged to individuals with relevant experiences and / or knowledge on the subjects on political, economic, social and technological (PEST) issues on science and technology. Applicants must choose the advisors from the list on the Course and must contact prior to the application. This is essential for the sub-committee of the Course to confirm the appropriateness of the applicants. 36

7 Course Information University of Tsukuba 25 Environmental Diplomatic Leader (EDL) Education Program /Apr.2010 / M. D / few students Global environmental issues are not only centered on the direct natural environmental aspects but also include governance on food security, natural resource management, energy sustainability, health, development & urbanization, economy and other social matters such as ethics, etc. Therefore, it is essential to enforce human resource development with multidisciplinary talent to have the capacity for environmental science and technology, principle of environmentology along with common sense of human issues based on science and culture which should be necessary to alleviate the environmental issues. The education program of Environment Diplomatic Leader (EDL) consists of curriculum corresponding to these necessities. The curriculum includes a master's course (2 years) and PhD course (3 years), and the trainee can obtain the titles of Senior Environment Diplomatic Leader (PhD course) and Environment Diplomatic Leader (master's course) in addition to the PhD and master degrees, when he / she completes the program. The curriculum especially focuses on special lectures by top environmental leaders, field excursion, and workshop held on site where the environmental issues occur. In addition, internship will be encouraged at international organizations and/or administration offices. 26 Biodiplomacy Course / Apr.2009 / M / few students This course aims for developing human resources who can be competitive in the policy, regulatory and industrial matters on biotechnology and bioresources, emphasizing the international & interdisciplinary aspects. Biodiplomacy Course requires heavy course works as well as internship activities as to requirements of the enrollment of the base courses of the umbrella Master's Program together with the specialized classes. The course is managed in English at existing Programs : by Master's Program in Biological Sciences & Biosystem course of Master's Program in Agro-biological Science & Technology. We grant MS (Biodiplomacy) to the successful students. Admission exam shall be made accordingly to the rule of the corresponding Master's Program, either at Master's Program in Biological Sciences or at Biosystem Course of the Master's Program in Agro-biological Resources Sciences and Technology, which the applicant files the application. The admission will be announced at each Master's program. Applicants must choose the advisors from the list on Biodiplomacy Course and must contact prior to the application. This is essential for the sub-committee of the Biodiplomacy Course to confirm the appropriateness of the applicants. An application shall be made to a program (either of Master's Program in Biological Sciences or Biosystem course at Master's Program in Agro-biological Resources Sciences and Technology) which the advisor belong correspondingly to, and please address the choice of a specific advisor with Biodiplomacy course under the program in the application document. Some successful students on this course, also may take option to take the Ph.D. course on International Bioindustrial Sciences at the same graduate school. 27 International Collaborative Environmental Program (ICEP) / Aug.2007 / M / few students This program offers a set of intensive courses for international students who wish to study advanced waste management systems and policies so that in the future they may internationally contribute to solving or mitigating environmental problems caused by improper treatment and management of waste. Students who have a clear mission to acquire skills and knowledge about waste management systems and policies, and those who are sent by governments or institutions in developing countries are especially encouraged to enroll in this program. The core courses include Introduction to Waste Management, Solid Waste Management Systems Planning, Electrical and Electric Waste Management, Environmental Risk, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Utilization and Recycling of Bio-resources, Ecological Soil Resources, Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Health Perspectives, Environmental Policy Appraisal, Environmental Remote Sensing, and Biodiversity, among others. Throughout this program, students will learn not only advanced knowledge about available technologies and management systems that control and reduce the generation of waste but also about adaptive control approaches that improve such system performance as environmental information monitoring and environmental remediation technologies in managing diffusion and transportation of waste by environmental media such as air, water, biota, and soil. Also, the program courses provide knowledge about the management of environmental risk, including the risk of toxic wastes to human health and the rise of the sea level by global warming. Students are able to choose courses that are suited to their own specific goals or interests that also may aid their master's thesis research. The seminar courses for master's theses include public presentations and examination. Each student will be supervised by an academic committee, which consists of academic advisory committee members and one supervisor. Our faculty members in this master's program have strong affiliation with other master's and / or doctoral programs in graduate schools at the University of Tsukuba. Students can take advantage of this cross-disciplinary affiliation of their committee members if they need to undertake inter-disciplinary research. Furthermore, great importance is attached to field studies in this program. Program coordinators plan and organize field studies at treatment plants and other relevant institutions in Japan and abroad in order to learn about advanced technologies and well-organized waste management systems in practice. In addition, students will have an opportunity to work for one of the international collaborative research projects that are currently carried out by faculty members. There also will be a number of opportunities to participate in international symposia International Collaborative Expert Education Program for Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development / Dec.2007 / M / 15 The Master's Program in Agro-bioresources Science and Technology and the related doctoral programs have devoted their continuous efforts for these 30 years to establish the international education for sustainable agriculture and for rural development through their collaboraative networks

8 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake and various activities with the experts from several international institutions in Asia, the Pacific and Africa regions and those from the exchange programs with the partner universities of the University of Tsukuba. This program aims at the education to create experts who can contribute to practical agricultural and rural development through the program linkage with JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), international institutions and the partner universities, contributing ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) in master's and the subsequent doctoral programs. This program also has a strong linkage with the recently established special program of "Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development" supported by JICA, initiated in August The most characteristic feature of this program is to provide the curriculum having the subjects selected by our collaborative international institutions and the partner universities, and to support the career path of the graduate students to be professionals in international institutions and other appropriate jobs. For this purpose, in the master's program, the intensive education on ESD consisting of the coursework and the supervision of the master's thesis are included in collaboration with JICA, and our partner universities in Asia. Through the programs students will have a high ability to integrate both their professional fields of science and their interdisciplinary aspects, and are expected to be capable of executing the sustainable agricultural and rural development from the international perspectives. In the master's curriculum, currently established subjects in collaboration with JICA, and the partner universities include the preparatory and depth subjects. To complete the course a total of 30 credits from various subjects mentioned above and the dissertation are required. Supervision for the master's thesis is conducted by the members of our Master's Program having appropriate experiences and research records, which will be helpful for the students to complete the master's course successfully. Tsukuba 29 Special Program for Central Asian Countries in International Relations and Public Policy / Dec.2010 / M / 20 After the independence of the former Soviet constituencies in Central Asia and with the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States in 1991, there has been a growing interest towards Asian Studies in this region. At the same time, there has been a growing interest towards Japanese Studies in these countries, with an increasing number of students enrolling into specialized departments. The Special Program in International Relations and Public Policy aims to contribute to the capacity-building in post-soviet Central Asia by providing research and study opportunities to recent graduates, graduate students, and professionals at the University of Tsukuba and by enhancing their knowledge in the fields of social and human sciences. Therefore, after graduation it is expected that graduates will be involved in research in the fields of their specialization or teaching and supervision in educational and research institutions in their respective countries. In addition, it is expected that graduates will not only play the roles of policy-makers and educators in their institutions, but will also assume the leading roles in pursuing collaborative projects, research, and exchange between Japanese agencies and institutions, the University of Tsukuba, other Japanese universities, and their Central Asian counterparts. It is also assumed that those graduating from the program will have an opportunity to benefit from the follow-up activities, which will include further educational activities and participation in international conferences. This Program is open to applicants from all Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan). It is expected that 20 (maximum) successful applicants from these Central Asian countries will be able to enroll under this scheme. The educational curriculum in the Special Programs for Central Asian Countries offers a unique opportunity to obtain first-hand information and knowledge through the English-language-based educational curriculum in addition to a number of Japanese language courses available to the students. Therefore, previous experience or knowledge of the Japanese language is not required for enrolling in this program. There is no country-based quota for the enrollment under this program, and sole criteria for admission are the strength and academic merits of the applicants. After the first stage of the application screening, the faculty members of the University of Tsukuba will be commissioned to conduct interviews with the applicants who successfully passed on to the second stage. The documents of those successfully passing the stage of interviews will then be sent for the final approval and related procedures to the University of Tsukuba. After the final selection, the University of Tsukuba will commence the procedures of recommending successful applicants for the scholarships awards. 30 Special Program for Central Asian Countries in Education and Cultural Policy / Dec.2008 / M / 12 / few students After the independence of the former Soviet constituencies in Central Asia and with the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States in 1991, there has been a growing interest towards Asian Studies in this region. At the same time, there has been a growing interest towards Japanese Studies in these countries, with an increasing number of students enrolling into specialized departments. The Special Program in Education and Cultural Policy aims to strengthen the capacity in educational and cultural policy formulation in the Central Asian region by training the staff members capable to contribute both to the formulation and implementation of effective education and cultural policies and to the task of analyzing implications of such policies within the universities and institutions in Central Asia. This program targets primarily the junior staff members of Education and Cultural Ministries, Agencies and Funds related to the field of policy formulation in the areas of education and culture as well as graduate students of Central Asian universities involved in policy studies in the areas mentioned above. Those selected for this program will have an opportunity to enroll in a one-year master's program at the University of Tsukuba and to enhance their knowledge in educational and cultural policy fields. This Program is open to applicants from all Central Asian countries-uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. It is expected that 12 successful applicants from these Central Asian countries will be able to enroll under this scheme. The educational curriculum in the Special Programs for Central Asian Countries offers a unique opportunity to obtain first-hand information and knowledge through the English-language-based educational curriculum in addition to a number of Japanese language courses available to the students. Therefore, previous experience or knowledge of the Japanese language is not required for enrolling in this program. There is no country-based quota for the enrollment under this program, and the sole criteria for admission are the strength and academic merits of the applicants. After the first stage of the application screening, the faculty members of the University of Tsukuba will be commissioned to conduct interviews with the applicants who successfully passed on to the second stage. The documents of those successfully passing the stage of interviews will then be sent for the final approval and related procedures to the University of Tsukuba. After the final selection, the University of Tsukuba will commence the procedures of recommending successful applicants for the scholarships awards. 38

9 Course Information University of Tsukuba 31 Special Program for Central Asian Countries in Japanese Studies / Dec.2007 / M / 14 After the independence of the former Soviet constituencies in Central Asia and with the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States in 1991, there has been a growing interest towards Asian Studies in this region. At the same time, there has been a growing interest towards Japanese Studies in these countries, with an increasing number of students enrolling into specialized departments. The Special Program in Japanese Studies aims to strengthen the capacity in teaching of various subjects broadly related to Japanese culture and the role of Japan in Asian and international affairs at various universities and institutions in Central Asia. This program attempts to do so by accepting junior staff members and graduate students of the Central Asian universities into educational programs at the University of Tsukuba and by enhancing their knowledge of Japanese studies in the fields of social and human sciences. This Program is open to undergraduates in their senior year, graduate students, faculty members, and interested professionals in three countries of Central Asia, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. It is expected that 14 successful applicants from these Central Asian countries will be able to enroll under this scheme. The educational curriculum in the Special Programs for Central Asian Countries offers a unique opportunity to obtain first-hand information and knowledge through the English-language-based educational curriculum in addition to a number of Japanese language courses available to the students. Therefore, previous experience or knowledge of the Japanese language is not required for enrolling into this program. There is no country-based quota for the enrollment under this program, and the sole criteria for admission are the strength and academic merits of the applicants. After the first stage of application screening, the faculty members of the University of Tsukuba will be commissioned to conduct interviews with the applicants who successfully passed on to the second stage. The documents of those successfully passing the stage of interviews will then be sent for the final approval and related procedures to the University of Tsukuba. After the final selection, the University of Tsukuba will commence the procedures of recommending successful applicants for the scholarships awards. 32 Special Program in International Relations / Aug.2003 / M / 5 The program was established in 2003 within the Master's Program in Area studies. The program is sponsored by the "Japan Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)" of the Government of Japan. The objective of the JDS Program is to provide academic training and the necessary skills for the conception, design, and implementation of research to young and mid-career professionals in developing countries so they can further strengthen their ability to contribute to the economic and social development of their respective countries upon completion of the program. Since the start of the program in 2003, we have admitted students from China, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. The program is a oneyear-program taught in English, which is integrated into the curriculum of the Master's Program in International Area Studies. (Note: A two-year program is available for students from Laos.) Currently for the academic year , twelve JDS fellows are enrolled in the program, focusing on the following three fields of study: International Relations, Public Policy, and Education Administration. JDS fellows are expected to complete their Master theses in accordance with the "common development agenda" of each country, which have been determined jointly by their respective government and JICA. 33 Program in Economic and Public Policy Management (PEPPM) / Apr.1995 / M / few students The Master's Program in Economic and Public Policy Management (PEPPM), the successor to the Master's Program in Policy Management ( ), is a trans-disciplinary program at the University of Tsukuba aimed at young professionals in developing and transition economies. Since its establishment in 1995 the PPM, now re-founded as the PEPPM, has benefited from the sponsorship of the Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP). The latter is a program established with funding from the Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank Institute. More recently, PPM has also received support from the Japan- IDB Scholarship Program at the Inter American Development Bank and the Ministry of Finance, Indonesia. PEPPM is a two-year Program, admitting new participants every two years. Since April 1995 seven cohorts composed of ten to fourteen participants from over thirty different countries have already been admitted. The eighth cohort, twenty-two members from sixteen different countries, initiated its activities from April The objective of the Program in Economic and Public Policy Management is to provide, within the time frame of two years, training and the necessary skills for the conception, design, and implementation of development policies. The emphasis of the Program is on International Development with a trans-disciplinary approach to the economic and social problems of developing countries and former socialist countries. It is our aspiration, shared by the Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, to contribute to the creation of an international community of highly trained professionals grappling with the daily challenges of economic and social development. We expect, together with our sponsoring institutions (the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank), Program participants to return to their home countries upon completion of their study program and to apply their newly enhanced knowledge and skills to help accelerate the pace of economic and social development. Most of the participants from the previous cohorts have done so and many have taken up prestigious positions in their home countries, some as policy managers, yet others as researchers or scholars in academic institutions. The excellence of teaching at our Program has been reflected as well in several prizes awarded to our students. In addition, the location of the University of Tsukuba in Japan and the international composition of our faculty allow for a unique perspective on the East Asian experience of development. 39

10 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake 34 Master of Public Health Program / Apr.2010 / M / 10 There is a growing need for highly-trained public health professionals skilled in preventing illness and protecting health in the local, national, and international communities. This program is designed for professionals in various medicine-related fields who intend to incorporate public health skills into their current work and to change their careers. We aimed to equip the students with competence to become tomorrow's public health leaders, educators and researchers, namely, a new generation of public health professionals who help people to achieve healthier life around the world. Students can select either one of two programs, Accelerated Master of Public Health Program or Master of Public Health Program, according to their prior professional experiences, academic backgrounds, and future plans. [Accelerated Master of Public Health Program] The curricula with 30 credits are designed to develop abilities of key public health skills and to finish in one year. This program includes core coursework of public health such as Biostatics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Public Health Management and Policy, Public Health Practice, and Social and Behavioral Sciences and aims to produce ethically, culturally, and scientifically competent, topnotch public health practitioners. Instead of a master's thesis, each student must conduct a special project, Advanced Exercise on Public Health, in the last term which covers overall cross-disciplinary fields of public health. The Advanced Exercise on Public Health offers the student the opportunity to synthesize both theoretical and practical coursework. Its outcome is assessed by a written report and a final oral presentation near the end of the program. [Master of Public Health Program] This is a two-year, 30-credit program. The first year mainly involves core coursework of public health such as Biostatics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Public Health Management and Policy, Public Health Practice, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, while the second year is devoted to research on public health. Students who wish to learn more about the methods and research of public health and pursue a PhD are encouraged to select this program. All students must prepare a master's thesis and make an oral presentation to show their competence in research activities. Tsukuba 35 Dual Master's Degree Program / Apr.2009 / M / few students The Graduate School of Medical Sciences in the University of Tsukuba have been developing a good relationship with the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam since we established the academic exchange agreement on September 22, On March 5, 2007, the comprehensive agreement with the National University of Ho Chi Minh City (which organizes all national universities in Vietnam) realized the exchange of academic research in the medical and life sciences, biotechnology and other fields. This program is designed to cultivate individuals who would promote and expand the relationship between Japan and Vietnam with the advancement of this exchange. The program gives students of the Master's Program in Medical Sciences, University of Tsukuba, and National University of Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy an opportunity to study in the master's program reciprocally, and the students are able to acquire degrees from both universities (dual degree) through academic studies and research activities in each institution. The learning period will be two years for students from Vietnam and a year for Japanese students. Students from Vietnam are expected to earn 10 credits out of 30 required credits in Vietnam, and with the remaining 20 credits earned in Japan, including a master's thesis, which will fulfill the requirements for the degree (Medical Sciences). The students of the University of Tsukuba will acquire a master's degree either in Science or in Pharmacy in Vietnam. The curriculum instructed in English in the Master's Program in Medical Sciences, University of Tsukuba, is organized with a variety of courses which extend to clinical, basic and community medicine in the comprehensive fields of medical sciences. Thus students are able to select courses of their interest and future goals. Through basic research of life sciences and research leading to medical care, students of both countries are expected to devote themselves toward the betterment of society. With an international mind, they will practice as medical professionals such as researchers, educators or highly skilled specialists. 36 International Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences / Apr.2010 / D / 10 The International Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences of University of Tsukuba will cultivate in our scholars a spirit of creativity and cooperation so that they can become innovative and leading biomedical researchers and educators. Through the program, we will advance knowledge and problem solving skills through rigorous scientific debate always conducted in a spirit of mutual and abiding respect. We accept international and Japanese students in the same program. Research fields of our program cover basic experimental medicine as well as social and environmental medicine : Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Human Genetics, Physiology, Animal Models, Anatomy and Embryology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Oncology, Infection Biology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Environmental Medicine, Legal Medicine, and Public Health. Students can select their specialties from 18 different fields. The program is designed to have large faculty members so that students can learn each subject from the specialists in the field. More than 70 members participate in the program. Another characteristic of our program is the emphasis on rigorous scientific debates. Students are led to discuss rigorously in seminars and periodical meetings in order to sharpen their creative thinking. Organized preparation for the thesis is also important. During the process of thesis research, students are granted to receive advice from faculty members and students outside the laboratory. It includes the future judges in the evaluation committee of their dissertation. Therefore, the whole faculty supports the quality of thesis work. Requirements for the thesis are / 1. Enough accumulation of the original research results 2. Good composition and high quality manuscript 3. Enough verification of the reliability of the work 4. Adequate discussion on research results 5. Understanding of the placement of the work in regard to the world's trend; clearly stated significance of the research results Criteria for personal performance are / 1. Good personality and communication skills 2. Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements for medical research 3. Distinct interpretation of the objectives, materials and methods, results and meaning of the work 4. Scientific and logical consideration on the reliability of the work 5. Distinct interpretation of the significance of the work in regard to world trends 6. Creative ideas to progress original research based on the study; skills to plan and complete the article 40

11 Course Information University of Tsukuba 37 Materials Science and Engineering Course / Apr.2009 / M.D / few students The Master's and the Doctoral Programs in Materials Science and Engineering are operated jointly by the Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences at the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS). Selected scientists from NIMS have joined the graduate school faculty and supervise the student's thesis research. Materials Science and Engineering is a discipline that helps develop and use materials for various engineering applications. It is a key engineering field, which supports the infrastructures of modern society, such as energy, environment, information, communication, construction, transportation, medicine and societal welfare. This program is comprised of three fields (Advanced Metallic Materials, Advanced Inorganic Materials, and Advanced Nano-Bio Materials) and aims to educate students to become highly professional engineers or scientists in Materials Science and Engineering through hands-on research experience. The students who belong to NIMS (Sengen, Namiki or Sakura site, Tsukuba City, Japan) can study by using advanced experimental facilities and by participating in major research projects. The faculty members of this program are involved in the education of the first two-year master's course of Materials Science and Engineering in cooperation with the Chemistry, Frontier Science, Applied Physics, and Materials Science Programs of the Graduate School. Our program admits students from all over the world. In fact, half of the students in our program are from abroad (as of March 2009). Because education in program is basically conducted in English, students from all over the world are able to study here without experiencing any difficulties compared with Japanese students. In 2008, we started special lectures delivered in English so that students can obtain required credits through attending these lectures. Our program also adds a students' seminar, conducted in English, to the curriculum. This seminar aims to confirm the student's progress in the doctor's or master's course, apart from improvement of presentation skills in English. Moreover, students are able to participate in some international exchange programs held by NIMS. We would like to invite students to come join the frontier research conducted at NIMS. 38 Computational Science Dual Degree Program / 2011 / M / 5 The Computational Science Dual Degree Program fosters qualified researchers in interdisciplinary computational science with research ability in both computational and computer science. An applicant is assumed to be a Ph.D. candidate in the Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba. This dual degree program is for the Master of Engineering degree at the Department of Computer Science in the Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering, and best fit for students to research large-scale computational science on modern petaflops supercomputers such as T2K Open Supercomputers and the next generation 10 petaflops supercomputer. For the large-scale computational science, researchers need to have research ability of high performance computing in computer science including parallel numerical algorithms, parallel programming, and optimization, which is essential to efficiently program large-scale computational science simulation on modern supercomputers. Courses in this program include "Computational Science Literacy", "High performance Computing Technique for Computational Sciences", "Advanced Course in Computational Algorithms", "Special Lectures on Numerical Simulation", "Advanced Course in High Performance Computing", "Advanced Course in Programming Environment", "Research in Computer Science Ⅰ", "Research in Computer Science Ⅱ", and "Improving Your Presentation Skill". This program is supported by the Center for Computational Sciences, University of Tsukuba, founded as an inter-university research facility for computational sciences. It aims to carry out research on critical issues of fundamental science, material science, life science and environmental science through large-scale simulations and large-scale data analyses. To realize this goal, it performs research and development of high performance computing systems and networks, and advanced study in computer and information sciences. It is an inter-university facility, thus offering functions as an international as well as a national center for computational sciences. It currently operates world leading 95 teraflops T2K Tsukuba Open Supercomputer, 14.3 teraflops PACS-CS supercomputer, and 36.1 teraflops FIRST space simulator. 39 Graduate School of Business Sciences, MBA Program in International Business / Apr.2005 / M / 30 Since its launch in 2005, the MBA Program in International Business (MBA-IB) has had the mission to nurture leaders who can navigate the everchanging environment of the global market. The MBA-IB program combines the best of Japan's rigorous, qualitative approach to management programs with the global perspective of prominent international business schools through a curriculum that incorporates the areas of "Applied Information" and "International Adaptability" to the traditional business school areas of "Organizational Management" and "Business Strategy." Moreover, MBA-IB's faculty includes business professionals, academics and visiting scholars from leading academic institutions around the world to offer comprehensive and up-to-date-information on recent trends in business. The program is conducted entirely in English and is based on a rigorous series of core courses and a wide range of electives designed to meet the diverse career goals of our student body. It is capstoned by a business project conducted at students' last trimester that is aimed at putting into practice what students learned in the classroom in real business settings to create new value for their respective organizations. The program has also developed a series of joint lectures with international universities using leading-edge information communication technology through which our students can interact directly with international instructors and students. Through such efforts, MBA-IB has earned accreditation from the Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow, otherwise known as ABEST21, an international accreditation institution for graduate business schools. In particular, MBA-IB was highly evaluated for its "global hybrid-action learning program" which is aimed at fusing the academic fields of global management systems and international adaptability with organization management and technology management, the traditional strengths of Japanese businesses and industries. Currently, approximately 30% of our students and 40% percent of regular faculty members are from abroad. MBA-IB is truly an international environment for business and management education. The University of Tokyo 40 The International Course on Japan in East Asia and Global Community / Oct.2011-Oct.2013 / B / The College of Arts and Sciences, which is located in the Komaba Campus and whose educational organization is integrated with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, will launch a new program which aims at training young talented persons who have international, interdisciplinary and synthetic points of view. The international course on Japan in East Asia and global community is based on self-assessment and self-analysis of Japan from the perspective of the

12 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake humanities and social sciences. In order to foster an understanding of Japan's locus and the meaning of East Asia, the course offers wide-ranging subjects such as: modern history of Japan, modern history of East Asian international relations, Japanese culture and East Asian civilization, the transformation of Japanese society, Japanese politics and economy, etc. While Japanese history, culture and society will be taught, the course emphasizes regional, international and global contexts of Japan's past, present and future. Students are expected not only to study Japan in depth but also to understand East Asia, so that they can pursue post-graduate studies as well as playing an active part in international community including their home countries and Japan. In the first and second years, students will be required to take compulsory and selective courses from well-organized (1) fundamental, (2) integrative, and (3) topical courses. Students will also take Japanese language classes depending on each student's competence and proficiency. In the third and fourth years, students will study according to the guideline of this course. The curriculum reflects the sixty years of experience and continuous improvement and innovation in liberal arts education in the College of Arts and Sciences. The course is organized so that the students will be able to receive the Bachelor's degree by taking classes instructed in the English language alone. Prospective students need not have prior knowledge of the Japanese language. However, prospective students who have learned Japanese in high school or other institutions are especially welcome. During their undergraduate studies, students are strongly encouraged to strengthen their Japanese language ability to manage themselves in the Japanese language so as to be able to take classes conducted in Japanese. Such language proficiency may help students work in Japan or Japanese companies abroad after they graduate from Todai. Tsukuba Tokyo 41 The International Course on Environmental and Energy Science / Oct.2011-Oct.2013 / B / 25 The College of Arts and Sciences, which is located in the Komaba Campus and whose educational organization is integrated with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, will launch a new program which aims at training young talented persons who have international, interdisciplinary and synthetic points of view. The international course on environmental and energy science is aimed at fostering an in-depth understanding of global environmental problems and at producing graduates who will contribute to the promotion of sustainable society. The course makes use of the lessons from Japan's past experience of environmental pollution and the recent advances in analysis methods and technology for environmental and social sustainability. Students taking the course will be taught a wide spectrum of subjects in the natural and social sciences such as: climatic change and global material cycles; biodiversity; data analysis methods including statistics and computer simulation; environmental economics, international politics and other social sciences relating to human security and sustainable society. Graduates from the course are expected to contribute to the promotion of sustainable society in their home countries and in the international community in such roles as program officers and investigative journalists, as well as by pursuing postgraduate studies. In the first and second years, students will be required to take compulsory and selective courses from well-organized (1) fundamental, (2) integrative, and (3) topical courses. Students will also take Japanese language classes depending on each student's competence and proficiency. In the third and fourth years, students will study according to the guideline of this course. The curriculum reflects the sixty years of experience and continuous improvement and innovation in liberal arts education in the College of Arts and Sciences. The course is organized so that the students will be able to receive the Bachelor's degree by taking classes instructed in the English language alone. Prospective students need not have prior knowledge of the Japanese language. However, prospective students who have learned Japanese in high school or other institutions are especially welcome. During the undergraduate studies, students are strongly encouraged to strengthen their Japanese language ability to manage themselves in the Japanese language so as to be able to take classes conducted in Japanese. Such language proficiency may help students work in Japan or for Japanese companies abroad after they graduate from Todai. 42 Advanced International Program in Economics / Apr.2010 / M / Advanced International Program in Economics / Apr.2012 / D / 5 Objectives In 2010, Graduate School of Economics, the University of Tokyo, will launch the Advanced International Program in Economics for the master's degree. This course is for English-speaking students based on the funds of the Program for Enhancing Systematic Education in Graduate Schools as an integral part of its graduate program. After going through its preparations in the latter half of last year, Graduate school of Economics, the University of Tokyo, has just started recruiting its first students for 2010 enrollment this year. Two purposes of this program are : i) to nurture students as scholars and educators with international perspectives based on advanced analytical skills in modern economics; and ii) to teach students expertise in economics practically and globally. The other new program for the PhD course, which is scheduled to be launched in 2012, is intended to enlarge the first program for the master's course to the PhD course with an aim at completing the whole program consisting of the master course and the PhD course in order to provide the future leaders of the world with a deep understanding of Japanese and Asian economies. Prospective students Prospective students are those who can disseminate messages both at home and abroad from Japan's own perspective without being limited to western ways of thinking. More specifically, those who complete the above-mentioned master's program with distinction. Main Courses (Excerpts from Syllabus Subject to change. ) -Advanced Microeconomics: This course covers selected advanced topics in economic theory. -Advanced Macroeconomics: The objective of this course is to learn the tools of modern dynamic macroeconomics and to use these tools to answer questions. -Econometrics: An introductory graduate level econometrics course. The course covers OLS, GMM and MLE and their asymptotic distribution theory. -Microeconomics Workshop: Seminars by invited speakers, faculty members, and graduate students on recent research topics in microeconomic theory and applications. -Macroeconomics Workshop: The University of Tokyo macroeconomics workshop is the leading forum for academic research in Japan. In the past year we have hosted over 40 seminars on a broad range of topics including macroeconomics, money and banking, development, public finance, industrial organization, finance, and labor economics. -Economic History of Contemporary Japan: The goal of the course is to understand economic development of Japan from the Tokugawa period, through the Meiji Restoration in the s, the industrial revolution in the s and fast growth period in the 1960s, to the financial reform in the 1990s. -Money and Banking: Lectures on theoretical and empirical aspects of monetary policy and related topics on money and banking. -Various Topics courses: Topics in Economic Theory, Econometrics, Industrial Economics, Contemporary Japanese Economy and Finance. 42

13 Course Information The University of Tokyo 44 International Course on New "Glocal" Citizenship / Oct.2010 / M / International Course on New "Glocal" Citizenship / Oct.2010 / D / 12 The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, which is located on the Komaba Campus and whose educational organization is integrated with the College of Arts and Sciences, will launch the following interdisciplinary graduate course, utilizing the educational and research assets of Todai, Komaba. It will not be a program exclusively for international students but will be managed with the cooperation of other graduate courses and programs of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The International Course on New "Glocal" Citizenship aims at nurturing new type of citizens, who will lead global, regional, national and / or local communities armed with the knowledge of advanced liberal arts that are relevant in the 21st century. In the international course on new "glocal" citizenship, students will develop their consciousness on the collective identity transcending the nation, and on the urgent need for sustainable development and peace in the 21st century. This is a course that integrates the following achievements of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The graduate school has been promoting the Graduate Program on Human Security. Established in 2004, the program has already gained the reputation of a leading institution capable of providing leaders for academic institutions, think tanks, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations not only in Japan but also throughout the world. The Master's Program on European Studies exposes students to European integration and citizenship. The East Asian Liberal Arts Initiative has sought for the spirit and substance of East Asian liberal arts based on the six decades of experience in liberal arts education in the College of Arts and Sciences. Furthermore, the graduate school is now in the process of re-organizing its research institutions such as the Center for Pacific and American Studies, the Center for German and European Studies, so as to set up a more integrated center for global studies on worldregions. A new educational program at the graduate level will be started by the new research institution, and the students of the international course will be able to take advantage of the new graduate program, and can enjoy better communications with those who are taking part in that program. 46 The International Course on Environmental and Energy Science / Oct.2011 / M / The International Course on Environmental and Energy Science / Oct.2011 / D / 9 The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, which is located on the Komaba Campus and whose educational organization is integrated with the College of Arts and Sciences, will launch the following interdisciplinary graduate course, utilizing the educational and research assets of Todai, Komaba. It will not be an isolated program for international students but will be managed with the cooperation of other graduate courses and programs of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The International Course on Environmental and Energy Science is the advanced version of the undergraduate course with the same title in the College of Arts and Sciences. Graduation from the undergraduate course is not a prerequisite for admission to this graduate course and graduate students from other institutions are welcome. This graduate course offers a more specialized curriculum in the natural and social sciences and in engineering, including advanced studies on such themes as follows: (1) "philosophy" of the global system, including new approaches in international politics and economics (2) policies for simultaneous promotion of economic growth and environmental conservation (3) comprehensive understanding of the global climate, material cycles and energies (4) new methods for exploitation of solar and other reproducible energy (5) biodiversity of the ecosystem from the perspective of ecology, evolutionary biology and environmental chemistry (6) data analysis including statistics and computer simulation (7) global sustainability approached from agro-economics and environmental economics. Students will acquire professional knowledge and problem-solving skills in pursuing environmental and social sustainability that has become an urgent goal in the 21st century. During the graduate studies, students are strongly encouraged to strengthen their Japanese language ability to manage themselves in the Japanese language, which may help students work in Japan after they graduate from Todai. 48 Ph.D Program at Frontier Physics Research Centers / Oct.2006 / D / 5 43 The Department of Physics has started a special program to invite selected international students to its Ph.D. course. This is one of the International Priority Graduate Programs (PGP) by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Sciences and Technology (MEXT) of Japan. This program can accept up to five students every year from abroad. Selected students in the Program will be granted benefits including a scholarship for three years to support their living in Japan, tuition waiver, etc. Specific courses are as follows: <Physics> Quantum Theory of Fields, Non-equilibrium Science, Computational Physics, Nuclear Physics, Statistical Physics, Surface Physics, High Energy Physics, Low Temperature Physics, Physics of Fluids, General Relativity, General Structure of Extreme Quantum Systems, Cosmic Ray Physics, Solid State Physics, Solid State Physics, Systems, Particle Physics, Particle Accelerator, Biophysics, Space Physics and Astrophysics, Material Science, Experimental Technique for Nuclear and Particle Physics, Properties and Spectroscopy of Solids, Softmatter Science, Advanced Physics International Lecture I For detailed information, please contact the International Liaison Office; ilo@adm.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

14 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake 49 Graduate Courses for International Students / Oct.2010 / M / Graduate Courses for International Students / Oct.2010 / D / 20 The Graduate School of Science offers advanced graduate study in a wide range of scientific fields. The School has already established an education system to provide international students with full support in English. The courses stated below are specific courses which are currently delivered in English by the Departments of Physics and Chemistry. More courses will be available in English as necessary. <Chemistry> Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry, Fundamentals of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Fundamentals of Analytical Organic Chemistry, Molecular Science of Matter, Special Topics in Physical Chemistry, Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, Special Topics in Organic Chemistry, Scientific Communication <Physics> Quantum Theory of Fields, Non-equilibrium Science, Computational Physics, Nuclear Physics, Statistical Physics, Surface Physics, High Energy Physics, Low Temperature Physics, Physics of Fluids, General Relativity, General Structure of Extreme Quantum Systems, Cosmic Ray Physics, Solid State Physics, Solid State Physics, Systems, Particle Physics, Particle Accelerator, Biophysics, Space Physics and Astrophysics, Material Science, Experimental Technique for Nuclear and Particle Physics, Properties and Spectroscopy of Solids, Softmatter Science. If you have interest in our International Course, please visit our web sites below: Application process: For detailed information, please contact the Office for International Planning for Admission: oip@adm.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp Tokyo 51 International Graduate Program in the Field of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Studies / Oct.1982 / M / International Graduate Program in the Field of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Studies / Oct.1982 / D / 12 + The goal of the International Graduate Program in the Field of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Studies at the Department of Civil Engineering is to prepare its graduating students to become future international leaders in the field of infrastructure technology design, planning, disaster mitigation, and environmental management. Involvement in key projects in various academic fields and industries provide students with crucial experiences and skills needed for developing and integrating the competencies necessary for participation on an international level in our expanding global world. Since 1982, the Department of Civil Engineering has been offering this program, and more than 650 international students from 60 different countries have graduated. In our Program, lectures and research supervisions are given in English. Selection is made according to qualifications based on submitted documents and the short-listed candidates are recommended to our partner scholarship organizations. All students are entitled to receive full scholarships and enroll as full-time graduate students immediately after arrival in Japan. Currently over 90 international graduate students are studying at the department, which is almost comparable to the number of Japanese graduate students of Civil Engineering. The Foreign Student Office (FSO) administrates all work related to application, enrollment, and administration procedures and offers the orientations for new international students in English. The department has set up effective support systems provided by FSO, Japanese language classes, technical English class and the Civil Host Family Program for assisting international students in adjusting to social life inside and outside of the university. Activities include multi-cultural understanding workshops, Japanese and English speech contests, educational trips to the Kanda river and Kunosan Temple, welcome parties, sports festivals, the International Friday Lounge, host family parties, and so on. The department has encouraged international graduate students to be policy makers in central and regional governments, leaders in international organizations, specialists in infrastructure planning, scientists in universities and institutes in their own home countries, as well as in Japan. Our alumni consequently have been appointed to prominent positions at prestigious universities and institutes, the governments of home countries, and renowned companies in the world. This program provides the opportunities to work in global and diverse academic contexts, access our network with more than 650 global alumni, and be involved in international collaboration. 53 International Graduate Program in Mechanical, Electrical and Materials Engineering / Oct.1999 / M / International Graduate Program in Mechanical, Electrical and Materials Engineering / Oct.1999 / D / 7 + [Objectives] The University of Tokyo's International Graduate Program in Mechanical, Electrical and Materials Engineering is designed for professional education and research in the field of basic technology, specifically at the juncture of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering. This exciting field is progressing rapidly. To meet the evolving challenges it presents, this program has expanded and refocused its curriculum. This program recruits excellent international students who are destined to become leading scientists and engineers in the interdisciplinary field of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering after graduation. It is hoped that the advanced education provided will help students win prominent positions in their mother countries, or contribute to the progress of Science and technology in Japan. It is expected that this program will promote Japanese national interests through cultural exchange and intellectual achievements and contribution of graduates. Additionally, the Japanese students in the School of Engineering are also expected to be intellectually stimulated by interchange with the international students. The number of lectures delivered in English will be increased, which also stimulates the Japanese students. The School of Engineering teaching staff, composed of leading international scientists, coordinates professional and advanced education under systematic collaboration among five departments in the fields of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering. All of the curricula are in English to promote efficient communication between international students and the teaching staff. [Program Content and Distinctive Features] This program is composed of master and doctorate-level courses, and accepts international students: MEXT Scholarship students and self-financed students. Candidates for admission are independently qualified by each department. The suitability of an applicant is based on the (GPA-standard) records in their undergraduate or graduate academic history. Both recommendation by the department head of the alma mater and approval by the host professor are required to qualify; this eliminates the need for most candidates to visit Japan to take an exam. The most distinctive feature of the program is the tight cooperation among five departments in the fields of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering, and the fact that courses are taught entirely in English by a staff of internationally recognized scientists in these departments. [Support System] The program supports national and international students in many ways to nurture and guide them through the program. Lectures and guidance on interdisciplinary topics are provided. All five engineering departments cooperate to support the students. The teaching staff advises on thesis preparation in English, and classes on practical Japanese conversation are provided. The Admissions Office of our own handles admission, guiding students through the formalities of traveling to Japan, and so forth. The School of Engineering coordinates the global operation of the program. 44

15 Course Information The University of Tokyo 55 Special Graduate Program in Engineering for Systems Innovation / Oct.1989 / M / Special Graduate Program in Engineering for Systems Innovation / Oct.1989 / D / 8 + The Department of Systems Innovation, the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, and the Department of Precision Engineering in the Graduate School of Engineering offer advanced study and research opportunities to international students under the Special Graduate Program in Engineering for Systems Innovation. A maximum of ten students enrolled in this program will be awarded scholarship from MEXT, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The scholarship covers living expenses and a roundtrip air ticket. The program offers Master's (two years) and Doctoral (three years) courses leading to the corresponding degrees in the three departments. The Department of Systems Innovation, which was established in April, 2008, aims at research and education that contribute to realization of innovative systems by integrating engineering knowledge presently divided in separate domains. In the department, more than 40 faculty members with various engineering backgrounds are cooperatively conducting research and education programs focusing particularly on four topics of artifacts network systems, global circulation systems, socio-economic systems, and advanced system design methods. The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management was established in April, 2005 to promote research and education not only on traditional nuclear technologies but also on newly expanding fields relevant to nuclear energy such as advanced nuclear technology for the future, advanced laser-beam technology, medical physics, and nuclear socio-engineering. The Department of Precision Engineering, with a long history, is promoting applied research and education focusing on engineering technologies such as sensing technology, fabrication technology, microsystems, mechatronics, and engineering technology for design and production systems. The research and education aim for specific problem-solving in industry and society using a combination of these five technologies. Lectures and instructions for research in the three departments are generally given in English, while Japanese language courses are optionally available. The educational curriculum covers traditional engineering subjects, fundamentals of interfacing areas among engineering and social, human, economy, management sciences, and domain specific subjects so that the students can acquire comprehensive and interdisciplinary viewpoints. In addition to lectures, opportunities for practical exercises and internships in Japanese corporations or institutes will be provided. Those who graduated from this program in the past are now working in leading positions at government offices, corporations, universities, and institutes worldwide. 57 Graduate Programs for Foreign Students in Urban and Environmental Studies / Oct.1982 / M / 1 + The Department of Urban Engineering at the University of Tokyo was established in 1962 to undertake pioneering research and to contribute to the University's reputation for academic excellence. Both research and teaching within the department primarily focus on two areas: environmental engineering and urban planning. During its 25-year history of the scholarship program in our department, the MEXT Scholarship Program has helped over 100 students achieve their degree goals. Environmental Engineering / As the number of mega-cities around the world increases, it has become urgent to find solutions to water supply, wastewater treatment and urban drainage, solid waste management, air pollution control, hazardous waste management, and other urban environmental problems. Yet the solutions to these problems are not only found at the urban level. Therefore research in environmental engineering is not just limited to the urban scale. We also undertake regional and global studies on such issues as climatic change. Our unique approaches to tackling these problems are leading research communities within Japan and throughout the world. State-of-the-art technologies are applied to solve environmental problems in first class experimental facilities outfitted with the latest computer technologies. Urban Planning / Increasingly, the role of urban planners is expanding. Since urban problems are inherently multi-faceted, interrelated and complex, physical planning demands an ever broadening knowledge of both theoretical issues and practical concerns. In order to prepare students for these tasks, the department's study programs cover land-use planning, housing, urban analysis, urban design, landscape design, national and regional planning, urban disaster prevention and transportation issues in both developed and developing countries. Students are also expected to gain technical training in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and / or Internet technologies. Also, studies in legal and organizational issues, historical assets and environment preservation, city management, the role of public and non-profit organizations, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and other subjects are available. Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (APIEL) / Both Master's and Doctoral students are able to sign up for APIEL. This program was established in 2008 by the University of Tokyo to foster environmental leaders in Asia. It awards students certificates on the completion of the program, which are issued in addition to the degrees mentioned above. This program is funded by the Special Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology, MEXT, Japan, and co-operated by the Department of Urban Engineering and the Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences. See: Master's Program / Full time attendance for two years is required for the degree of Master of Engineering. Master's students must take courses in urban and environmental engineering offered in either English or Japanese. Most students enroll in lecture and seminar courses during their first year, and spend the second year researching and writing their theses. All master's students must successfully defend their academic progress at least twice in year. 58 Graduate Programs for Foreign Students in Urban and Environmental Studies / Oct.1982 / D / The Department of Urban Engineering at the University of Tokyo was established in 1962 to undertake pioneering research and to contribute to the University's reputation for academic excellence. Both research and teaching within the department primarily focus on two areas: environmental engineering and urban planning. During its 25-year history of the scholarship program in our department, the MEXT Scholarship Program has helped over 100 students achieve their degree goals. Environmental Engineering / As the number of mega-cities around the world increases, it has become urgent to find solutions to water supply, wastewater treatment and urban drainage, solid waste management, air pollution control, hazardous waste management, and other urban environmental problems. Yet the solutions to these problems are not only found at the urban level. Therefore research in environmental engineering is not just limited to the urban scale. We also undertake regional and global studies on such issues as climatic change. Our unique approaches to tackling these problems are leading research communities within Japan and throughout the world. State-of-the-art technologies are applied to solve environmental problems in first class experimental facilities outfitted with the latest computer technologies. Urban Planning / Increasingly, the role of urban planners is expanding. Since urban problems are inherently multi-faceted, interrelated and complex, physical planning demands an ever broadening knowledge of both theoretical issues and practical concerns. In order to prepare students

16 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake for these tasks, the department's study programs cover land-use planning, housing, urban analysis, urban design, landscape design, national and regional planning, urban disaster prevention and transportation issues in both developed and developing countries. Students are also expected to gain technical training in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and / or Internet technologies. Also, studies in legal and organizational issues, historical assets and environment preservation, city management, the role of public and non-profit organizations, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and other subjects are available. Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (APIEL) / Both Master's and Doctoral students are able to sign up for APIEL. This program was established in 2008 by the University of Tokyo to foster environmental leaders in Asia. It awards students certificates on the completion of the program, which are issued in addition to the degrees mentioned above. This program is funded by the Special Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology, MEXT, Japan, and co-operated by the Department of Urban Engineering and the Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences. See: Doctoral Program / At least three year's research and study are required for the degrees of either Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Engineering. Although class attendance is not required for doctoral students, most students at this level take classes in their specific areas of interest. All doctoral students must successfully defend their academic progress at least once in year. Tokyo 59 Specially-Promoted Graduate Program for Creation of the Asian Engineering Framework Based on Tripolar Alliances among Japan, China and Korea / Oct.2008 / D / 7 + This program, through the creation of a framework based on connections among Japanese, Korean and Chinese educational institutions in the field of engineering, aims to nurture internationalized human resources capable of supporting the sustainable development of Asia as a whole. Seoul National University and Tsinghua University, which are respectively located in the capitals of each country and Korean and Chinese research and educational institutions of the highest level, make individually the selection of candidates first. Then, The University of Tokyo shall further select the individuals to join the doctoral program. Also, by holding academic symposium together, we deepen the relationship among the international students, the faculty members and the departments, in addition to building the developing and supportive relationships. The University of Tokyo is acting as a pioneer in the establishment of the Asian Engineering Tripolar Framework, and shall contribute to the stability and development of the region by nurturing internationalized human resources within the framework. This program, as a graduate school-wide project of the Graduate School of Engineering for the education of international students, shall be under the leadership of the Department of Bioengineering. The Department of Bioengineering is a new major field of academic endeavor at the Graduate School of Engineering, and has outstanding research and educational characteristics. Further, along with flexible transfer of academic skills and staff from existing departments, this department aims to create new academic skills that broadly cut across existing disciplines. As the vanguard in the development of the Engineering Framework, The University of Tokyo shall accept international students from not only the field of Bioengineering but also other fields covered by the program. Internationalization programs and relationship building with neighboring countries are already carried out in English; therefore, English shall be the core language of this program as well. However, in order to promote mutual understanding not just in cutting-edge science but also in the culture, and to enrich the daily lives of international students, beginner-level Japanese language courses will also be provided for those who are interested. Japanese Language education classes at the Graduate School of Engineering and existing departments' Japanese classes are unique in Japan in that Japanese is learnt within an English environment in all classes. International students who prefer to study Japanese in the intervals between lectures and research can make use of the existing Graduate School of Engineering Japanese Language classes; those who prefer more concentrated study in a block of time in the afternoon or evening can take the opportunity for intensive study in Japanese classes at the existing departments' language courses. 60 International Bioengineering Program / Oct.2010 / M / 10 This program accepts 10 promising students every year from all over the world and provides two years of high-level Master's degree education, in English, in bioengineering fields. This is one of the international extensions of the activities of the Department of Bioengineering, which aims to bridge the gap between biological sciences and their applications in the real world such as healthcare, medicine, welfare and drug discovery; issues in environment, energy and food; safety and security as well as information and communication technologies. The education and research of the Department of Bioengineering are classified into six fields of Mechanobio-engineering, Bioelectronics, Biodevices, Chemical Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Bioimaging. In this new international program, lectures concerning general bioengineering-related concepts and specific topics in each of the six fields are to be conducted as well as intimate discussion-based seminars both in basic bioscience and bioindustry. We pay special attention to include the latest research achievements in these six fields into the contents of the lectures. In addition to such classes, students must conduct master thesis research in each laboratory. Through such special education and research curriculum, the program will foster students who have good English communication skills in science and engineering, and who have both a wide vision and specific expertise in at least one of the six areas, so that they can take active roles in the research and development of various bioengineering-related areas that are currently showing very rapid progress. Students are requested to obtain over 30 credits to complete the program. A minimum of 12 must be acquired through the completion of at least one specific lecture (2 credits) from each of the 6 fields of bioengineering. Each class is elective. A minimum of 13 must be acquired from seminars (2 credits each, compulsory) and credits concerning advanced experiment (6 credits) and research (4 credits) in conducting their master thesis (compulsory). 61 Special English-Language Urban Design Architecture Course / Oct.2010 / M / 10 The course aims to develop talents able to respond to such factors like the integration of global architectural standards and the requirements for eligibility in Japan as a first-class registered architect, as well as to respond flexibly and appropriately to the multitude of social demands shouldered by architects, through architectural education that is more specialized and practical. Main Coursework The classes broadly fall under the following five subjects: 1. Japan's Architecture and Cities 1, 2 2. Sustainable Urban Regeneration 1, 2 3. Project Management Advanced Studies 4. Studio Design and Drafting 1, 2 5. Internship System 6. Architecture Project for Master's Degree 46

17 Course Information The University of Tokyo 62 International Technology Management Program in Department of Technology Management for Innovation (TMI) / Oct.2010 / M / 7 Features: The International Technology Management Program is designed for students who are interested in studying technology management and Japanese business. During the two-year master's course, students are expected to achieve competency in Japanese (business level Japanese) with the help of the Japanese language classes provided. The program also includes career support and consultation for students aiming to find employment with Japanese companies. Networking of MOT (Management of Technology) Education in Asia. Curriculum: The curriculum consists of classes offered by the Department of TMI, project-based training courses and the completion of a master's thesis. Supplementary Japanese courses are also provided if necessary. The classes are divided into three groups based on main topic of study: Technology Development (Group A), Management Science (Group B), and Intellectual Property Management (Group C). To obtain the master's degree, at least three classes from Group A, three classes from Group B and one class from Group C must be taken. The program is also designed for students who are not yet proficient in the Japanese language. Various classes are taught in English, and in those which are taught in Japanese, some course materials are provided in both Japanese and English. Application Procedure: The application deadline is December 31st of each year for those who wish to begin their studies in October of the following year. TOEFL and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) scores are required for application, so it is advised that applicants take these examinations in advance. Additional information and required forms may be accessed at the following website: 63 Special Graduate Program in Nuclear Engineering / Oct.2009 / M / Special Graduate Program in Nuclear Engineering / Oct.2009 / D / 1 + In Japan, development and utilization of nuclear energy are the basic energy policy as one of the most realistic solutions for environmental protection and energy security. In overseas countries, advantages of nuclear energy have been recently recognized, that is so-called "Nuclear Renaissance". Nuclear industries have been reorganized worldwide. Japanese industries are expected to play an important role in realizing the "Nuclear Renaissance" inside and outside Japan, due to their high-level manufacturing technologies. Worldwide collaborations are also needed in regulations and guidelines to help the countries that newly install nuclear power plants. To meet the needs and requirements above, sociological educations and communication skills are important as well as conventional fields of nuclear engineering. The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management prepares the lectures of nuclear sociology. This department has a substantial education program given in English and is establishing a global educational network as the central department of the Global COE program "Nuclear Education and Research Initiative". The aim of this course is to foster "international" human resources that have the knowledge of nuclear sociology and communication skills as well as create frontier of professional fields that are advanced nuclear systems and radiation applications etc. The graduates of this course are expected to be researchers in universities, research institutes or industries, technical managers for policy making, technical experts in international organizations, consultants or analysts etc. High-level education for frontier of each field is provided by the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management and the Nuclear Professional School that participate in this course. Substantial amount of lectures by English, especially those for the "core curriculum" are prepared in order that international students can earn all the credits required for diploma. Practical education through internship is also important as well as the education in the university. Each international student as well as Japanese student belong to a research group and become engaged in the frontier of each field for their master or PhD theses under the guidance of the supervisor(s). The program information guide and application-related documents are sent to the universities that have an academic exchange agreement with the School of Engineering, based on past records of research and student exchange, with the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Management, as well as the leading universities in Asian countries. Potential applicants are also actively recruited through the worldwide network among the students of the University of Tokyo including the graduates. 65 Special Course for Advancement of Agricultural and Life Sciences / Oct.1991 / D / Program Details and Objectives / The Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences (GSALS) covers a wide range of research topics, from biotechnology to agronomy, with major emphasis on field studies. For future agricultural development, especially in Asia, field studies play a critical role. This program was founded with the aim of accepting outstanding students in pursuit of a doctoral degree from top agricultural universities / institutions mainly in Asian countries. Consideration is given to those from universities having an International Academic Exchange Agreement with the GSALS / The University of Tokyo. After obtaining the doctoral degree, the students are expected to serve as leaders in Agricultural and Life Sciences in their institute / university as well as to contribute to the development of Agricultural and Life Sciences in the developing world. This program will thus give priority to applicants who already have a position in research and education in their university / institution. Field of Study / This program covers all agriculture-related topics such as Agricultural and Environmental Biology, Applied Biological Chemistry, Biotechnology, Forest Science, Aquatic Bioscience, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Biomaterial Sciences, Global Agriculture, Ecosystem Studies, Animal Resource Sciences, and Veterinary Medical Sciences. Graduate students are required to select a research topic from those provided within the department of their choice. Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with their prospective supervisor / advisor in their field of study in advance. Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy / All work for the doctorate degree must be completed within a maximum period of three years (four years for the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences-CVMS). Each graduate student must perform research in a specified subject related to the selected field, under the supervision of an approved advisor, and also take a minimum of twenty (20) credits (32 for CVMS) according to the selected course curriculum and its regulations. When a graduate student's research results are in the form of a dissertation, he / she will be allowed to submit it to the GSALS as a Doctoral thesis. After the thesis is evaluated and approved by the GSALS, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy will be awarded by the University of Tokyo.

18 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake 66 International Program in Agricultural Development Studies / Oct.2011 / M / 8 At the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the University of Tokyo, we are committed to serving the global society through our education and research programs dedicated to sustainable provision of food and ecosystem services. As one of Asia's leading agricultural schools, we take pride in the quality of our experienced and internationally recognized staff, who are engaged in innovative teaching as well as groundbreaking research. To be inaugurated in the university year 2011, the Agricultural Development Studies program (ADS) is the School's premier English-language program at Master's level. Issue-oriented rather than technology-oriented, this exciting international program offers its candidates the opportunity to develop the requisite expertise across discipline and country boundaries to tackle agricultural and environmental problems in developing countries around the world. ADS is a two-year, coursework and research Master's program towards the University of Tokyo's MSc (Agricultural Sciences) degree. To graduate, candidates must satisfactorily gain 30 credits from the truly multidisciplinary set of subjects covering plant science, animal science, forestry, fishery as well as social sciences, and then pass the defense of their Master's thesis. Typically, candidates complete the coursework component of the program in their first year whilst planning and preparing for their original research, and undertake full-time research in their second year. Throughout the program, students are actively involved in the School's research community, participating in weekly seminars, thematic workshops and academic conferences. Up to 12 credits are awarded for these scholarly activities, which are designed to build the foundation to write the Master's thesis. Candidates complete the research component of this program under the supervision of one or more of the School's faculty. Research topics currently being undertaken at the School include, but are not limited to: Plant Science Plant Biotechnology Plant Material Science Forestry Fisheries Animal Science Environmental Economics Agroinformatics After the intensive study and research, graduates will be well-equipped to make a difference in the modern, globalizing industry of agricultureat academia, governments agencies, international organizations, and farming industry at large. ADS at the University of Tokyo - we are practical, relevant and challenging. Tokyo 67 Global Health Sciences : Program in International Health / Apr.2011 / M / Global Health Sciences : Program in International Health / Apr.2011 / D / 12 Objectives / The School of International Health was founded in 1992 as the 11th school in the Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo and was the first graduate school specialized in international health in Japan. In order to cope with increasing health problems worldwide, particularly in developing countries, our School has aimed at understanding a variety of such local, regional and global problems and seeking scientifically reliable and socio-economically feasible ways for solving or mitigating them through research and education. Since then, we have sent out many graduate students to both domestic / overseas academia as well as to international institutions. We have also received significant number of international students from various part of the world. The current program is based on our past achievement as a School of International Health and will enhance its capacity as an international educational and research platform. Its major goal is to create a personnel, who can be leading scholars in top-class universities or institutions to conduct globally concerned health issues, or who can be in governmental or international health-associated organizations to plan and establish relevant health policy in a global perspective. Therefore, we welcome broad-minded, interactive and well-motivated students. Curriculum in the Master's Course / The curriculum is unique in that it includes a wide variety of classes from both natural and social sciences. Lectures are concentrated in the first year of the master's course; major courses include Global Health Policy, Global and Community Health, both of which emphasize the social scientific approaches, while the others, Medical Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Developmental medicine, and Human Ecology, are basically natural, life-science or biological science-oriented courses. Discussion and participation in the class will be emphasized in these lectures. In some of the lectures, external lecturers will be invited and discuss emergent and pressing issues in the field. In parallel in the classes, students will start their own research for master thesis. The topics of the thesis work range from molecular mechanisms of tropical diseases to analyses of health service in other countries; accordingly, the approaches will vary from cutting-edge laboratory experiments to overseas field work. Curriculum in the Doctoral Course / In the doctoral course, emphasis is on research work, and the students will spend most of their time on their own research work to refine and elaborate their expertise. Achieving competence in top-class academic research or in international health / medical organizations will be the final goal of the doctoral level. Significant number of students will also join our school at this level. ADB Scholarship / A scholarship provided by the Asian Development Bank is available for students from Asian countries on a competitive basis. 69 Environmental Studies Program Asian Development Bank (ADB) Japan Scholarship Program 70 Environmental Studies Program Asian Development Bank (ADB) Japan Scholarship Program / Apr.2000 / M. D / 6 The Division of Environmental Studies (DES) was established in In its research and education programs, the DES aims to provide solutions to complex and diversified environmental problems through close collaboration among experts from different disciplines based on the core principle of "transdisciplinarity." The DES consists of six departments: Natural Environmental Studies; Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment; Environmental Systems; Human Environmental Studies; Socio-cultural Environmental Studies; and International Studies. These departments are not concentrated on specific traditional disciplines. While having their own unique viewpoints and focal areas, they embrace multiple disciplines with the aim of treating the various environmental issues in a holistic and comprehensive manner. With this structure, the Division of Environmental Studies aims to establish environmental studies as a new academic field that will lead to the design and creation of the future environment via a transdisciplinary approach. Those who complete courses of the five departments, i.e., Natural Environmental Studies; Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment; Environmental Systems; Human Environmental Studies; Socio-cultural Environmental Studies, are conferred a degree of Environmental Studies and those who complete courses of the department of International Studies are conferred a degree of International Studies. Internationalization is one of the important themes for the DES, with its emphasis on creating an environment where students from all over the world can study together through such initiatives as increasing the number of lectures in English, providing scholarship for international students, and offering various services to them, etc. Student specializations / Department of International Studies accepts students from mainly the fields of Humanities and Natural Science. Other departments accept students mainly from the field of Natural Science. Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program / The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was initiated in 1988 to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in English at the selected educational institutions in the Asia and Pacific region. The DES was appointed as one of the designated educational institutions in 2000 by the ABD. Accordingly the DES named this cooperative program as the International Graduate Program and accepts international students every October, with a quota of approximately five. The duration of scholarship for each is 2 years at a maximum. Method of Selection / The DES has adopted a document screening method for the International Graduate Program. Please visit for admission information. 48

19 Course Information The University of Tokyo 71 Graduate Program in Sustainability Science (GPSS) / Oct.2007 / M / Graduate Program in Sustainability Science (GPSS) / Oct.2009 / D / 6 Objective and Ideals / The Graduate Program in Sustainability Sciences (GPSS) is an international graduate program to foster internationallyminded professionals and researchers that can help create a sustainable society. Those who complete the master's and doctoral courses are respectively awarded the "Master's Degree in Sustainability Science" and "Ph.D. in Sustainability Science" What sustainable society means here is pursuing sustainability on different spatiotemporal scales of people, society, and the world, working to create a new system through which intergenerational equity is secured, gaps between developed and developing countries, such as north and south divide, are reduced, and people's quality of life is maintained without harming the ecosystem. Towards those ends, the Program provides knowledge related to various sustainability issues. However, it goes even further than this by way of unique educational methods that emphasize the mutual stimulation of diverse students and faculty interactions. Furthermore, with the recognition that emerging Asia is becoming a critical region in the world to influence the fate of the earth, the program's educational activities focus particularly on fostering a strong awareness of the current environmental and social circumstances in Asia. Students' Specializations and Method of Selection / This Program accepts students from a wide variety of specializations and background. We are looking for students with the ability to understand and judge situations from non-myopic and comprehensive point of view, with logical thinking skills to process various pieces of information and adapt them for use in specific purposes that are involved in the concept of sustainability. There are two methods of admission. One is the admission through an entrance examination which is held in Kashiwa Campus of the University of Tokyo and the other is conducted through a separate screening of application documents from those who reside outside Japan. Overview of Curriculum / The Program consists "Knowledge and Concept Oriented Courses", "Experimental Learning and Skills Oriented Practical Courses" and "Thesis Work". The first one is composed of core courses that deal with diverse subjects of sustainability from a holistic point of view and elected courses that deal with specific topics and can be taken based on interests and needs of individual students. The second category includes exercises needed to gain practical skills for actions in the real world. The thesis work is to be closely supervised by an advisor and a co-advisor. Detailed information is available at 73 English Course in Information Science and Technology / Oct.2010 / M / English Course in Information Science and Technology / Oct.2010 / D / 12 Information is the core of society and intelligence in the 21st century. As the consequence of the ever-rising dependence on information science and technology in contemporary society, industry and personal life, it is required to provide and deepen their foundations and to create new ideas. It will be vital for the society to furnish means of effectively configuring the advanced and intelligent information systems that function as the nerve and brain systems of the society. To address these needs, the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology was established in April The Graduate School consisted of five departments in 2001 and a new one was added from 2005; Department of Computer Science, Department of Mathematical Informatics, Department of Information Physics and Computing, Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Department of Mechano-Informatics, and Department of Creative informatics. The English Courses in Information Science and Technology, starting in October 2010 to answer the needs of the international age, are a part of the regular study program of the graduate school. At most 18 students for the Master's Program and 12 students for the Doctoral Program can be enrolled in the English courses. Those who are enrolled in the course are guaranteed to graduate only in English i.e., by attending lectures, taking examinations, writing reports or giving presentations, being supervised, and finally writing a thesis in English. The English Courses offer a sufficient number of lectures for fulfilling the requirement for graduating from each department. Applicants who wish to be enrolled in the course should mark the corresponding item in the application form, while applying to one of the six departments just as other applicants apply. The decision on each applicant's admission in the English Courses will be made after he or she has passed the screening process of each department. The goal of research and education at the Graduate School, including the English Course, is to enable students to acquire systematic knowledge of information science and technology, and to foster individuals who can act as leaders in research and development in information science and technology by pursuing scientific methods, thereby contributing to the further development of this field. Those who master the fundamentals of information science and technology in the English courses, in particular, have a capacity for international activities, and are strongly motivated to solve untouched problems and / or create the future on a world-wide scale Information, Technology, and Society in Asia (ITASIA) / Oct.2008 / M / Information, Technology, and Society in Asia (ITASIA) / Oct.2008 / D / 8 In 2008, the University of Tokyo launched a new International Master's / Doctoral Degree Program: Information, Technology, and Society in Asia (ITASIA) at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies (GSII). This program offers intensive graduate level education designed to foster analytical strength and insight into Asian societies and international relations, at a time when information and communication technology is having an increasingly profound impact on the region. The program is tailored to both international and Japanese students who are motivated to pursue active professional careers on regional and global stages. All instructions are given in English, so proficiency in Japanese is not a prerequisite. Unlike the conventional Japanese academic calendar, the academic year at ITASIA begins in October. ITASIA is comprised of two programs: one that grants an M.A.S. (Master of Arts and Sciences) degree and the other a Ph.D. doctoral degree. Students in the M.A.S. program are trained to grasp changing political, economic, and social realities of globalizing Asia through media, communication, and information studies together with the related methodology and skills, so that after graduation they can make appropriate judgments and recommendations in their respective professional environments. The M.A.S. program is appropriate for those interested in pursuing careers in public administration, media, business, and academic institutions. The Ph.D. program is intended to produce high-level researchers and professionals in the fields of Asian studies and information studies. Students will acquire a broad-based knowledge of arts and sciences as well as expertise in the investigative techniques and theoretical analysis required for advanced research in politics, economics, media studies, and other social sciences. Admission decisions will be based on a written application that includes TOEFL and GRE scores, rather than on the customary entrance examination. In some cases the Admissions Committee also will conduct some kind of interview. The Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies (GSII), which houses the ITASIA program, is a unique entity offering graduate level education. Graduate courses and research supervision are conducted mainly by faculty members belonging to the Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies (III), which was created together with the GSII in April Members of many other faculties in the university also teach and guide students. In such an environment interdisciplinary education in information studies can thrive. The ITASIA Program, for example, is fully supported by specialists of Asian Studies posted in various faculties and research institutes within the university, including the Institute of Oriental Culture.

20 Course number / Course title / Course start year / Degree sought / Student intake 77 Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP) / Oct.2010 / P / 20 Program Description / In October 2010, the Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), the University of Tokyo, will launch a new taughtin English 2-year program, Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP). All courses offered in MPP/IP are also open to Englishcompetent students in the Japanese MPP program. Additionally, student groups and school organized extra-curricular activities are combined, allowing for increased social and scholarly exchange. Furthermore, MPP/IP students have access to courses in other graduate schools, both English and, language competency permitting, Japanese based. Degree Program / Master of Public Policy-46 credits, 2 years Model Student Profile / The program seeks to nurture individuals who can: Play active roles as highly-principled public policy professionals and leaders in international society by acquiring a graduate level foundation which combines high level specialized knowledge and practical competencies. Adequately diagnose the sources of the various challenges confronting modern society, devise policy responses to address these challenges, evaluate policy impacts, communicate these policies to the general public and build consensus. Implement and guide policies to a successful conclusion by forming a balanced foundation in legal, political and economic studies which will guide the design, implementation and evaluation of public policies. Key Features of MPP/IP: For Future World Leaders in the Field of Public Policy / The four key features of MPP/IP are; (1) education in English; (2) curriculum with international compatibility that focuses on issues concerning the Asian region, and is especially integrated and compatible with our exchange school network; (3) expanding international reach through exchange programs that will include double degree programs with leading public policy schools in the U.S., Europe and Asia; and (4) attracting young professionals from Asia and the rest of the world with scholarships from international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Curriculum / The MPP/IP curriculum consists of (1) Compulsory core courses in Microeconomics for Public Policy, Macroeconomics for Public Policy, and Statistical Methods; (2) elective core courses; (3) Case Studies; and (4) elective courses. Case studies are faculty-directed group projects on real-world policy issues. Often practitioners-from government, the central bank, or private businesses-will be available for consultation and guidance. Tokyo Nagoya Nagoya University 78 Automotive Engineering Program / 2011 / B / 10 This program aims to foster students to be top leaders in rewarding careers who can obtain advanced scientific knowledge and develop innovative technology in the field of the automotive engineering in the future. The automotive industry which became a key industry in modern society is now confronting serious problems such as energy, environment, and safety. All over the world, drastic changes in technology are occurring in many aspects of automobile engineering in each and every minute. In order to tackle and solve these problems, engineers must master not only the traditional subjects such as combustion engines, and various structures and mechanisms but also modern advanced technologies such as information, communications, new materials, and chemistry. To develop such human resources with a broad range of knowledge, a cross-sectional curriculum has been provided in collaboration with all departments of the Graduate School of Engineering in Nagoya University. It was developed carefully so that students can learn systematically from the basics of natural science and engineering to new automotive technologies. The member companies of the sponsoring consortium have pledged their support to deliver this degree in conjunction with a series of case studies. The curriculum follows a multi-disciplinary program. After studying the foundations of science such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, students study automotive engineering and the fundamentals of a broad range of engineering including Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Then they proceed to study new automotive technologies in new vehicle propulsion systems (electric, hybrid and fuel-cell systems), new materials, active / passive safety, CAE and intelligent transport systems. Being a leading global automobile manufacturer, the Japanese automotive industry produces innovative vehicles such as hybrid, electric and hydrogen cars. Especially in the Tokai area where Nagoya University is located, this region has been developed as the center of automotive production in Japan. With this geographical advantage, Nagoya University is executing many researches in cooperation with automotive industries. Students can learn leading-edge technologies by learning automobile engineering taught in collaboration with automobile industries. As for international activities related to this automotive program, Nagoya University executes a Summer program entitled Latest Advance Technology & Tasks in Automobile Engineering successfully every year from 2008 accepting more than 30 overseas students. Internship opportunities at automobile industries are also provided. Based on these experiences, this course provides you a great opportunity to study modern automotive engineering and to become leading researchers and competent leaders in this field. 79 Fundamental and Applied Physics Program / 2011 / B / 15 This program is promoted by the joint efforts of two departments: The Department of Physics (Fundamental Physics Subprogram) in the School of Science and the Department of Physical Science and Engineering (Applied Physics Subprogram) in the School of Engineering. The education program is designed to allow early exposure to specialized scientific fields of interest and to create well-balanced individuals with both professional knowledge and a general background. After finishing the first year of basic physics education, the students must choose one of the departments. The undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree is independently provided by each subprogram. Students who have obtained the required units in their majoring subjects will be awarded the degrees: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering. The faculty and staff members in the Department of Physics are delighted that two of our graduates, Dr. Makoto Kobayashi and Dr. Toshihide Maskawa, were awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physics. It is now our responsibility to maintain the tradition of education and research at Nagoya University. The curriculum, providing a basic understanding of physics, acknowledges the fact that most of our graduates eventually lead a career in teaching or in research in academia or industry. Courses offered in the second and third year are Mechanics, Statistical Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Physics, Mathematical Physics, Physics Recitations, Physics Experiments, and Physics Seminars. In the final year, students must major in either theoretical or experimental physics. Students in theoretical physics are required to complete two physics seminars and an advanced physics seminar, while those in experimental physics are required to complete advanced physics experiments and at least one physics seminar. The Physics Department has over twenty five laboratories, and the research fields cover a wide range, including: astrophysics, elementary particle and hadron physics, plasma physics, condensed matter physics, statistical physics, and biophysics. Students enrolled in the Department of Physical Science and Engineering are required to finish the courses according to the curriculum given by the Applied Physics Subprogram in the Department of Physical Science and Engineering. The objective of Applied Physics subprogram is to nurture international leaders who have sufficient knowledge and the ability of engineering and technology to realize a sustainable society through the education and research in a wide area of physics including: materials science, genome science, computational science, nanoscale devices, and so on. The students are required to take courses on these topics in the second and third year of the subprogram in addition to the basics of physics. In the last year, the students will join one of the research groups in the Applied Physics subprogram, and will be engaged in a research project on one of the advanced topics in the group to prepare a graduation thesis. The graduates of the Applied Physics subprogram play an active part in the industrial community. For example, the world-famous hybrid automobile was achieved by work conducted by one of our graduates. 50