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

NIMS Joint Graduate School Program


News

Application Open

NEW

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2026/April 2027 entry to The University of Osaka) is open. The application closing date is 8 May 2026.

Application Open

NEW

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2026/April 2027 entry to Kyushu University) is open. The application closing date is 14 May 2026.

Event

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NIMS Open House will be held on 31 May 2026 - 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 find out which of NIMS student programs fits your career. The event is in Japanese, but many staff are available in English. See the event website for the details.(only in Japanese)

Application Open

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Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2027 entry to Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tsukuba) is open. The application closing date is 28 May 2026.

New Professor

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Associate Professor, Hiroaki SUKEGAWA, Hironobu HAYASHI and Akihiro NISHIGUCHI, joined Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tsukuba - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program

Professors Tokuyuki TERAJI and Liao Meiyong, and Associate Professors Daichi KOZAWA and Tomoya NAKATANI joined Degree Program in Materials Innovation, University of Tsukuba - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program.

Application Open

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Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2026/April 2027 entry to Yokohama National University) is open. The application closing date is 22 April 2026.

NIMS NOW

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NIMS NOW "Become a materials scientist! -NIMS student programs-" is released.

Application Open

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Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2026/April 2027 entry to Hokkaido University) is open. The application closing date is 24 April 2026.

Application Open

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Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (September 2026 entry to Institute of Science Tokyo) is open. The application closing date is 16 April 2026.

  

Application Open

NEW

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2026 and April 2027 entry to Degree Program in Materials Innovation, University of Tsukuba)) is open. The application closing date is 14 April 2026.

  

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (September 2026 entry to Waseda University) is open. The application closing date is 2 February 2026.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2026 entry to Kyushu University) is open. The application closing date is 13 November 2025.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2026 entry to The University of Osaka) is open. The application closing date is 20 October, 2025.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2026 entry to Yokohama National University) is open. The application closing date is 20 October, 2025.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April and October 2026 entry to Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tsukuba) is open. The application closing date is 23 October 2025.

New Professor

Professor Masayuki TAKEUCHI, Associate Professor Shoichi MATSUDA and Asspcoate Professor Takaaki TANIGUCHI joined Institute of Science Tokyo - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2026 entry to Institute of Science Tokyo) is open. The application closing date is 9 October 2025.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2026 entry to Hokkdaido University) is open. The application closing date is 18 September 2025.

New Professor

Associate Professor Atsuro TAKAI joined Universiy of Tsukuba - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2026 entry to Waseda University) is open. The application closing date is 6 August 2025.

Application Open

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April and October 2026 entry to Degree Program in Materials Innovation, University of Tsukuba) is open. The application closing date is 20 August 2025.

New Professor

Professor Taisuke SASAKI and Associate Professor Soshi IIMURA joined Universiy of Tsukuba - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program

Professor Isao OHKUBO and Associate Professor Thomas EDWARDS joined Universiy of Tsukuba - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program

Application Open

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

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

Application Open

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

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

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 29 May 2025.

Features

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