Architecture and Building Engineering Graduate Major | Education | Department of Architecture and Building Engineering, School of Environment and Society, Science Tokyo

Gain deeper expertise and
become a professional architect!

In the Architecture and Building Engineering graduate major, students build on their undergraduate training and gain further depth in a chosen field. Areas offered include architectural design, the history of architecture, architectural planning, structures and materials, environmental engineering and building services, and execution of construction. Through this program, students obtain the skills needed to contribute to society as leading architects, engineers, and researchers.

Objectives

Becoming a globally successful architect,
engineer, or researcher

In the Master's Program, students gain expertise in architectural theory and a broad foundation in science and engineering. With these skills, they will be able to create cutting-edge architecture and contribute to solving the world's environmental and social challenges.

In the Doctoral Program, we train researchers, architects, and engineers who are able to engage in advanced research, innovation, and development, and who have the leadership skills to pursue solutions to the world's environmental and social challenges.

Ideal Candidates

Master's Degree Program

Those with academic ability in the fundamentals of architecture, cities, and environments, as well as in specialized areas
Those able to grasp concepts from various perspectives, think logically, innovate, and express themselves
Those with a strong desire to do research and explore the unknown
Those with aspirations to understand the world of architecture and contribute to the development of society
Those with the language skills required to engage in international research and innovation

Doctoral Degree Program

Those with academic ability in the fundamentals of architecture as well as in specialized areas
Those able to grasp concepts from various perspectives, think logically, innovate, and express themselves
Those with a strong desire to do research and explore the unknown
Those with aspirations to understand the world of architecture and contribute to the development of society
Those with the language skills required to engage in international research and innovation

Competencies Developed

Master's Degree Program

Ability to solve problems by utilizing expertise in research, innovation, and development
Curiosity to seek the truths of architecture
Ability to create new fields by incorporating research from areas outside architecture
Ability to understand and organize trends in research, innovation, and development from an international perspective
International communication skills

Doctoral Degree Program

Ability to contribute new knowledge based on extensive expertise in architecture
Ability to identify and explore new problems in research, innovation, and development
Science, technology, and ethics knowledge needed to lead others
International leadership and management skills
Language skills to explain and discuss concepts in international arenas

Potential Career Paths

Education and research institutes in Japan and abroad
Construction, design, materials manufacturing, real estate development, building consulting, and other related fields
Governmental offices

Potential Employers for Graduates

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Agency for Cultural Affairs / Kajima / Shimizu / Obayashi / Taisei / Takenaka / Nikken Sekkei / Nihon Sekkei / Kume Sekkei / Yamashita Sekkei / AXS Satow / MHS Planners, Architects and Engineers / Kozo Keikaku Engineering / Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal / JFE Steel / Nippon Steel & Sumikin Engineering / Asahi Kasei / Sekisui House / Daiwa House Industry / Sumitomo Forestry / Mitsubishi Estate / Mori Building / ITOCHU Techno-Solutions / Izumisohken Engineering / NTT Facilities / Tokyo Electric / JR East / JR Central