brochure

Keywords
Science,
Nature
http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/
Type of Degree
Master’s degree: Master of Science
Doctoral degree: Ph. D./Doctor of Science
Dates of Admission and Selection
http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/admission/
graduate.html
Graduate School of
Science
The Graduate School of Science conducts a broad range of education
and research in science. The objectives of science are to understand the
mechanisms of nature and to pursue the universal laws that govern them.
In most cases, scientific research does not aim for immediate applications
but is advanced in accordance with the intellectual interest of diverse
researchers. The deep understanding of nature gained as a result has not
only enhanced through its various applications, the convenience of everyday
life we experience today, but it has also enriched our understanding of
the world and universe. Instruction on concepts and methodologies of the
physical sciences is given to students who will lead the next generation, to
develop them into internationally-minded individuals armed with creativity,
knowledge and means to solve as yet unknown problems.
In most cases graduate students are affiliated with a particular laboratory
and proceed with research on a variety of topics under the guidance
of teaching staff. Concurrently, they are able to deepen their knowledge
concerning their field of specialization and related areas through lessons
and seminars. For the two-year Master’s program and the subsequent
three-year doctoral program, students immerse themselves in research in
order to explain the mechanisms of nature by means of a profound interaction
with nature itself. The results of their research are compiled as a
Master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation and through examination of their
theses, students will be conferred a Master’s or doctoral degree as a result.
Naturally tackling unresolvable questions is immensely difficult. However
it is not uncommon that great discoveries are made from research led by
graduate students. New ideas developed by young minds in defiance of
existing concepts are indispensable for research in the physical sciences.
The Graduate School of Science offers world-class research and
graduate level education in each of its programs and approximately half
of the students who complete the Master’s program go on to the doctoral
program. In turn, many of the students who complete their Ph.D. become
teaching staff in universities and research institutions both at home and
abroad or work as postdoctoral staff at the forefront of scientific research.
One of the photo-multipliers used in the Kamiokande
to detect neutrinos.
Examining a petri dish sample using a microscope.
Contact e-mail address
daigakuin@adm.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Scholarships / Visas / Housing
ilo@adm.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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