General and specialized subjects studied at technical colleges

General and specialized subjects studied at technical colleges

Taking advantage of the features of a 5-year integrated education,
General subjects and specialized subjects that provide a solid foundation of knowledge,
A unique and well-balanced education is provided.

Classes/General subjects

General subjects are aimed at acquiring a rich knowledge in order to develop excellent engineers with a broad perspective, and learning the academic basics in order to acquire specialized knowledge and techniques in each field of engineering. It is established for the purpose of
The number of credits taken in general subjects is approximately 49% of the total number of credits required for graduation, but 1% of them must be taken in the first to third years, mainly in basic liberal arts subjects, and then in the fourth and fifth years. Now, you will be studying highly specialized liberal arts subjects.

  • Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
  • Physics/Applied Physics
  • Chemical
  • National language
  • Foreign language
  • Geography
  • Politics/Economy
  • History
  • Art/Music
  • Health and physical education
  • Others
Photos of English classes at Ariake National College of Technology

English class: Ariake National College of Technology

Photos from art classes at Numazu National College of Technology

Art class: Numazu National College of Technology

Specialized Courses

Each technical college has three to seven of the following specialized departments, and basic and specialized subjects are effectively arranged in a wedge shape, taking advantage of the five-year integrated education system. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to increase their understanding and problem-solving skills at each stage of their studies.

Additionally, technical colleges are equipped with experimental and research facilities befitting higher education institutions, and in order to acquire the ability to apply what has been learned, emphasis is placed on experiments and practical training, in addition to theory.

Specialized Courses

  • 01 Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Materials Engineering
  • 02 Department of Electrical and Electronic Systems
  • 03 Department of Information Systems
  • 04 Department of Chemistry and Biology
  • 05 Construction Department
  • 06 Department of Architecture
  • 07 Merchant Marine Department
  • 08 Departments in fields that respond to social needs