NIMS Graduate Program

Acquiring a postgraduate degreein the world class research institute in materials science

NIMS attracts materials researchers from all over the world.
Many students are included, forming a learning environment
where students can learn from each other,
transcending not only nationality and language barriers,
but also differences in specialties and experience.
NIMS has programs for students such as "NIMS Internship"
and "NIMS Joint Graduate School Program.

A road leading to professional in materials science

News

Application Open

NEW

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2025/April 2026 entry to Kyushu University) is open. The application closing date is 26 May 2025.

Application Open

NEW

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2025/April 2026 entry to Osaka University) is open. The application closing date is 1 May 2025.

Application Open

NEW

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2025/April 2026 entry to Yokohama National University) is open. The application closing date is 1 May 2025.

New Professor

NEW

Professor Takashi TSUCHIYA joined Waseda University- NIMS Joint Graduate School Program, Prof. Koji HARANO joined Kyushu University - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program, and Professor Isao OHKUBO and Associate Professor Thomas EDWARDS joined Universiy of Tsukuba  - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program

Application Open

NEW

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2026 entry to Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tsukuba) is open. The application closing date is 029 May 2025.

  

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2025/April 2026 entry to Hokkaido University) is open. The application closing date is 24 April 2025.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship ((April 2026 entry to Degree Program in Materials Innovation, University of Tsukuba)) is open. The application closing date is 22 April 2025.

Event

NIMS Open House is held on 25 May 2025 - an in-person opportunity for university students and prospective students to learn about NIMS, as well as exhibitions lab tours by each research center. You'll meet NIMS professors, current students and alumni and find out which of NIMS student programs fits your career. The event is in Japanese, but many staff are available in English.

  

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (September 2025 entry to Waseda University) is open. The application closing date is 6 February 2025.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2025 entry to Kyushu University) is open. The application closing date is 7 November 2024.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2025 entry to Yokohama National University) is open. The application closing date is 7 November 2024.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2025 entry to Osaka University) is open. The application closing date is 25 October 2024.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April/October 2025 entry to Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tsukuba) is open. The application closing date is 25 October 2024.

New Program

School of Materials and Chemical Technology at Institute of Science Tokyo and NIMS has concluded the NIMS Joint Graduate School Program. The new website is launched.

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2025 entry) is open. The application closing date is 19 September 2024.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2025 entry to Hokkaido University) is open. The application closing date is 19 September 2024.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April/October 2025 entry to Degree Program in Materials Innovation, University of Tsukuba) is open. The application closing date is 8 August 2024.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2025 entry to Waseda University) is open. The application closing date is 8 August 2024.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Internship Program is open. The application closing date is 10 May 2024.

New Professor

Professor Yukiko TAKAHASHI and Associate Professor Daiming TANG joined University of Tsukuba - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program, and Associate Professor Yusuke KOZUKA joined Waseda University - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program

Features

Events, news, and other information about the program for students.