Univ. of Tsukuba - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program provides research-oriented Master's and Doctoral courses.
Obtain a graduate degree from University of Tsukuba, by research at NIMS
Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering is jointly operated by National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba.
From February 2022, entry to "Degree Programs in Materials Innovation" has become available.
NEWS
Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering
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Defense infoNEW
Doctoral dissertation presentations for students who are scheduled to complete their studies in September 2026 will be held.
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Recruitment
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for April 2027 entry) is open. The application closing date is 28 May 2026.
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New professor
Associate Professor, Hiroaki SUKEGAWA, Akihiro NISHIGUCHI, and Hironobu HAYASHI, joined the program.
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Recruitment
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for April/OCtober 2026 entry) is open. The application closing date is 23 October 2025.
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New professor
Associate Professor Atsuro TAKAI joined the program.
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Recruitment
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (for April 2026 entry) is open. The application closing date is 29 May 2025.
Degree Programs in Materials Innovation
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RecruitmentNEW
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship ( April and October 2027 entry) is open. The application closing date is July 30, 2026.
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New professor
Professors Tokuyuki TERAJI and LIAO Meiyong, and Associate Professors Daichi KOZAWA and Tomoya NAKATANI joined the program.
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Recruitment
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship ( October 2026 and April 2027 entry) is open. The application closing date is April 14, 2026.
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Recruitment
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April and October 2026 entry) is open. The application closing date is August 20, 2025.
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New professor
Professor Isao OHKUBO and Associate Professor EDWARDS Thomas joined the program.
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Recruitment
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship ( April 2026 entry) is open. The application closing date is April 22, 2025.
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Recruitment
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April and October 2025 entry) is open. The application closing date is 8 August 2024.
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New professor
Professor Yukiko TAKAHASHI and Associate Professor Daiming TANG joined the program.
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Recruitment
Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2025 entry) is open. The application closing date is 25 April 2024.
For both programs
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NIMS NOW
The NIMS NOW special feature, "Become a Materials Scientist! – NIMS Graduate Program," has been published.See the event website for the details.
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Event
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)
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Event
2024 Online Open Campus, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences
Information on admissions exams, curriculum, introductions of research fields. Introductory videos are available to help you think about going on to a Master's or Doctoral degree.