Innovative Global Program

The Innovative Global Program incorporates Research-Based Learning throughout the four-year course of study, as opposed to the conventional model which applies it solely to the final year of the graduation thesis project.

IGP introduces students to laboratory research from the first year, and provides an environment that enables students to pursue cutting-edge research under the guidance of a supervisor, advisers, and graduate students.

When students are already active researchers, they can approach each classroom subject more actively, ready to integrate and apply everything they learn.

The Innovative Global Program incorporates Research-Based Learning throughout the four-year course of study, as opposed to the conventional model which applies it solely to the final year of the graduation thesis project.

IGP introduces students to laboratory research from the first year, and provides an environment that enables students to pursue cutting-edge research under the guidance of a supervisor, advisers, and graduate students.

When students are already active researchers, they can approach each classroom subject more actively, ready to integrate and apply everything they learn.

Each student’s course of study is uniquely customized, but the general flow of study is presented below.

Each student’s course of study is uniquely customized, but the general flow of study is presented below.

1st year Laboratory-based research, skill development (+ foundational science, math, computer science & communication skills courses as needed)
Students gain laboratory research skills and specific problem-solving methods by pursuing research under the guidance of their supervisor and advisers, as well as researchers & postgraduate students associated with a specific laboratory.
Laboratory Rotation + Intro to various fields & approaches in Engineering + Specialized courses
In lab rotation style, students spend about two months at a time in laboratories of various disciplines. This enables them to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge and a broader perspective on science and engineering while learning to solve problems using a variety of approaches characteristic of each field.
Graduation Research Program begins + Specialized courses
Students decide on a laboratory and supervisor for their Graduation Thesis Program and actively pursue research with postgraduate students. They take initiative to set their own research topics, plan and conduct research, developing the capability to make decisions and execute their project.
Presenting Graduation Research Project results at International Conference (+ career-related seminars, overseas study opportunities)
Students complete their Graduation Research Program, confirm their results with experts inside and outside their major, and present their research to scholars in their field at an international conference. This prepares them for the type of leadership, accountability, and professionalism needed in their future careers.
IGP offers students who aim to progress to graduate school at SIT an opportunity to experience overseas study for several months or a year.
Depending on the individual student's career plans, IGP prepares students for graduate school or to seek employment in Japan or overseas.
1st year Laboratory-based research, skill development (+ foundational science, math, computer science & communication skills courses as needed)
Students gain laboratory research skills and specific problem-solving methods by pursuing research under the guidance of their supervisor and advisers, as well as researchers & postgraduate students associated with a specific laboratory.
Laboratory Rotation + Intro to various fields & approaches in Engineering + Specialized courses
In lab rotation style, students spend about two months at a time in laboratories of various disciplines. This enables them to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge and a broader perspective on science and engineering while learning to solve problems using a variety of approaches characteristic of each field.
Graduation Research Program begins + Specialized courses
Students decide on a laboratory and supervisor for their Graduation Thesis Program and actively pursue research with postgraduate students. They take initiative to set their own research topics, plan and conduct research, developing the capability to make decisions and execute their project.
Presenting Graduation Research Project results at International Conference (+ career-related seminars, overseas study opportunities)
Students complete their Graduation Research Program, confirm their results with experts inside and outside their major, and present their research to scholars in their field at an international conference. This prepares them for the type of leadership, accountability, and professionalism needed in their future careers.
IGP offers students who aim to progress to graduate school at SIT an opportunity to experience overseas study for several months or a year.
Depending on the individual student's career plans, IGP prepares students for graduate school or to seek employment in Japan or overseas.

This is an advanced curriculum which offers a new model of science and engineering education.

Active learning through laboratory-based
research (Research-Based Learning) is
conducted over four years.
Active learning through laboratory-based research (Research-Based Learning) is conducted over four years.
Students study cutting-edge research in a
wide range of engineering fields from the
early years, which stimulates interest in
a variety of approaches in engineering.
Students study cutting-edge research in a wide range of engineering fields from the early years, which stimulates interest in a variety of approaches in engineering.
While conducting research, students
acquire a deeper understanding of
specialized fields and research
methodology.
While conducting research, students acquire a deeper understanding of specialized fields and research methodology.
Students begin their course of study by confirming their understanding of principles and analytical ability in mathematics, physics and chemistry, and computer science skills needed for research.
Students begin their course of study by confirming their understanding of principles and analytical ability in mathematics, physics and chemistry, and computer science skills needed for research.
Students learn ethics as engineers, respect for cultural diversity, appreciation for various ways of thinking and creative expression, and practical skills to communicate in international teamwork and present their research results professionally.
Students learn ethics as engineers, respect for cultural diversity, appreciation for various ways of thinking and creative expression, and practical skills to communicate in international teamwork and present their research results professionally.
This consists of a common equipment center, a techno workshop, project space and an active learning
space. Students are able to freely utilize the latest, costly testing equipment and acquire high-level
technical skills.
This consists of a common equipment center, a techno workshop, project space and an active learning space. Students are able to freely utilize the latest, costly testing equipment and acquire high-level technical skills.
X-ray Diffractometer / Scanning Electron Microscope / Electron Probe Micro Analyzer / Specimen
Coater / Thermogravimetry-Differential Thermal Analysis / Laser Microscope / Digital Microscope /
Probe Microscope / Optical Microscope / Tension and Compression Testing Machine with
Thermostatic Chamber / Zeta Potential, Nanoparticle Diameter Measurement System / Laser Raman
Spectrometry / Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer / Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer
/ Terahertz Spectrophotometer / UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer / Spectrofluoro-Photometer /
Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer / X-ray CT Scan / Sputtering Equipment / Thermal mannequin /
Contact angle measuring device / Adsorption Measurement / Maskless Lithography System / Polarized
Zeeman atomic absorption spectrophotometer / Mass Spectrometer / Circular dichroism spectrometer
/ Nuclear Magnetic Resonance NMR / Laser processing machine
X-ray Diffractometer / Scanning Electron Microscope / Electron Probe Micro Analyzer / Specimen Coater / Thermogravimetry-Differential Thermal Analysis / Laser Microscope / Digital Microscope / Probe Microscope / Optical Microscope / Tension and Compression Testing Machine with Thermostatic Chamber / Zeta Potential, Nanoparticle Diameter Measurement System / Laser Raman Spectrometry / Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer / Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer / Terahertz Spectrophotometer / UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer / Spectrofluoro-Photometer / Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer / X-ray CT Scan / Sputtering Equipment / Thermal mannequin / Contact angle measuring device / Adsorption Measurement / Maskless Lithography System / Polarized Zeeman atomic absorption spectrophotometer / Mass Spectrometer / Circular dichroism spectrometer / Nuclear Magnetic Resonance NMR / Laser processing machine
Space materials science experiment simulation
Human heart prediction
Research into air resistance
Electric vehicle motor output measurements
Evaluates vehicle safety systems