About NITIC
Message from the President
A warm welcome to National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College!
The development of modern society has been driven by the advancement of science and Technology. The Changes that have taken place over the last half-century depend to a great e3xtent on the rapid development of computers and associated information technology （IT）. It is expected that the influence of this technology will only increase this century and that the industrial structure of human civilization will continue to change due to the evolution of the internet of Things （IoT）, and Artificial intelligence （AI）.
In the days when social change was moderate, the focus was placed on the maintenance of society, and the transmission of knowledge and understanding of technology became the foundation of education. However, in this day and age, when society changes rapidly, and making prediction of the future becomes increasingly difficult, not just the transmission of knowledge and technology, but also fostering the ability to predict social changes and being able to create new knowledge and technology without assistance becomes an important element of education. The global need for exploring technological directions that embrace the whole planet becomes a requirement.
The National Institute of Technology （“Kosen”） has been providing unique educational opportunities different from other domestic and overseas educational systems. The distinctive feature of education at the College of Technology lies in providing education related to scientific technology consistently for 5 years for those 15 years of age who just graduated from junior high school and are still growing mentally and physically. We foster practical scientist and engineers by making them learn effectively through understanding the fundamentals combined with experiments and practice. This feature, highly regarded in society, is especially important today as the social environment is changing dramatically.
Here, the National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College, in order to foster the next generation of engineers we are actively working on the process of education globalization. We perceive the world in accordance with the expression “Think globally, act locally” and, considering what abilities would be best in order to deal with practical problems, we set the following four elements as the abilities required for a person in order to be able to engage in activities on the global scale.
- Excellence in a field of specialty; To acquire proper knowledge and skills in one’s field of expertise based on the understanding of the discipline from the basics.
- Ability to acquire broad international education: To acquire broad knowledge, education, and interests in fields other than one’s own specialization.
- Language ability as a means of communication: To master English, which is a common language in the technical field, and to acquire the ability to understand and communicate in fields other than technology.
- Understanding of other cultures and global issues: To acquire the ability to understand the challenges that humankind is facing in order to coexist on the Earth. To have a discussion with people around that would lead to understanding, and to take an action in order to overcome them.
The National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College provides educational content and an educational environment meeting the global standards of the 21ast century. We also support the gradual growth of our students’ Intellectual curiosity, teach about the relations between science, technology, and society. In addition, providing global career education that teaches about life planning, including choosing a profession and help to become an independent technical specialist. We foster the next generation of technical specialist by combining all these with special technical education.
President Akihiro SUZUKI
Features of NITIC
The National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College is an educational institution similar to universities that foster technologists. This department accepts junior high school graduates and provides education for five years. It is made up of one department, Department of Industrial Engineering, four majors. Graduates become holders of a foundation degree. The professional course mainly offers to regular graduates of the department a 2-year educational course. Its graduates obtain a bachelor’s degree.
The National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College promotes education in accordance with three policies. Our educational content is practical, with emphasis on experiments and practical training, etc., focusing on the things that could be of use for real society. As a result, the percentage of job offers is very high in the case of both, this department and the advanced course. Moreover, the percentage of those who transfer to・advance to the third grade or graduate school is also very high. In addition, we put emphasis on collaboration with the community and strive to contribute to the local community of Ibaraki not only through education but also through research.
The educational and research activities of our school have always been evaluated and examined by external organizations. In recent years, we have gone through the Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education, and have been accredited. We also ask related organizations, such as local governments, etc. to participate and share opinions and advice on our management. This shows that the education and research at our school, our students, faculty and staff are capable of withstanding external evaluation.
NITIC’s Mission, Educational Principles and Education Goals
NITIC’s Mission and Educational Principles
Mission of the National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College （NITIC）
The NITIC’s mission is, in accordance with the spirit of National Education standards and based on School Education standards, to educate students with technical knowledge and foster their professional abilities and develop human resources beneficial to society, through which NITIC contributes to the development of society.
Educational Principles and the image of an engineer to foster at NITIC
While the development of science and technology offers the possibility of an affluent society and also forms various relationships with society in a multifaceted and profound manner, modern science and technology pose new challenges never experienced before. In order to materialize an affluent yet sustainable society, it is of vital importance to foster engineers who autonomously tackle new challenges, and create new knowledge. NITIC’s educational principles are, therefore, “Independence and Creativity”.
Department of Industrial Engineering
Mission of the Department of Industrial Engineering
（Foundation degree course:Students accepted after fiscal year 2017）
The Department of Industrial Engineering aims at developing highly creative individuals that would acquire education required from a member of the society and special knowledge about engineering necessary for an engineer and would be able to actively engage in a wide range of tasks in international society
Three policies of the Department of Industrial Engineering
Department of Industrial Engineering “accepts students,” “prepares･implements educational program” and “approves graduation” in accordance with the following three policies.
Diploma Policy （Graduation approval policy）
In order to develop highly creative individuals that would acquire education required for a member of society with the special knowledge necessary to be an engineer, and would be able to actively engage in a wide range of tasks in international society, the Department of Industrial Engineering approves graduation in cases where a student has been enrolled in college, has acquired the following abilities and earned a specified number of credits.
Abilities to be acquired by graduation （learning・educational goals）
（A） Ability to acquire basic knowledge in professional engineering based on the principles of engineering
（B） Ability to solve self-set tasks comprehensively utilizing knowledge and skills in professional engineering and humanities・social sciences
（C） Attitude and ability to act and communicate that would enable to engage in social tasks working in collaboration with others from an international perspective.
Curriculum Policy （Policy of preparation and implementation of the educational program）
Mechanical and Control Engineering Course
In order to develop abilities described in Diploma Policy, Mechanical and Control Engineering Course is organized as an educational program that provides basic knowledge about Mechanical and Electronic Control Engineering and fosters engineers capable of solving tasks related to machinery systems of intelligent machines based on this knowledge. The machinery course is mostly made up of subjects that provide knowledge about devising, designing and manufacturing machinery systems. The Control Course is mostly made up of subjects that help to acquire a lot of knowledge about Electrical and Electronic Circuit Technology and Information Technology required for Controlling a Mechanical System.
The basic subject groups in Mechanical and Control Engineering Course are as follows.
1） Subjects on principles of engineering, basic engineering: basic Industrial Engineering, Information Literacy, etc.
2） Subjects on natural sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
3） Major: special subjects on Mechanical and Control Engineering Course
3-1） Basic subjects on Mechanical and Control Engineering Course:
Basic specialized subjects based on Drawing, Mechanical Design, Mechanics, Thermal Fluid, Engineering Work, Material, Electric Circuit, Electromagnetic, Electronic Circuit, Measurement, Control, Programming, Logic Circuit, etc.
3-2） Applied subjects by course:
Machinery course: CAD・CAM・CAE, special subjects, such as Production Engineering, etc. Control course: special subjects, such as System Engineering, Robot Engineering, etc.
4） Subjects related to the acquisition of knowledge in fields other than Mechanical and Control Engineering Course: subjects related to the acquisition of basic knowledge in sub-major （Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course, Computer Science Courses, Chemistry, Bioengineering and Environmental Science Course, Global Courses）. Acquisition of one sub-major in addition to the major is required.
5） Subjects related to acquisition of technology: experimental and practical training subjects, such as Machinery・Control Engineering experiments, etc.
6） Liberal art subjects necessary to be a member of society: Humanities・Social Science Courses for understanding the diversity of humans and societies, and industrial activities.
7） Subjects for the development of understanding for intercultural・global-scale tasks: subjects, such as Global Awareness and Global PBL, etc.
8） Subjects for development of practical language abilities: subjects, such as Discussion English, Presentation English, etc.
9） Subjects for development of generic abilities・creative thinking: subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
10） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subjects for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course
In order to develop abilities described in the Diploma Policy, the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course is organized as an educational program that provides knowledge about basic special subjects about Electric Circuits, Electromagnetism, Electronic Circuits, Electronic Engineering, Electric Power, Measurement, Control, Information in the field of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering, teaches applied subjects that enable to systematically apply the knowledge about Power Electronics, Electric Devices, Electric Power Systems, Control Systems, etc., for development of engineers who would be able to work in many industrial fields.
The basic subject groups in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course are as follows.
1） Subjects on principles of engineering, basic engineering: basic Industrial Engineering, Information Literacy, etc.
2） Subjects on natural sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
3） Major: special subjects on Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course
3-1） Major, basic subjects on Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course: basic special subjects based on Electrical Circuits, Electromagnetic, Electronic Circuits, Electronic Engineering, Electric Power, Measurement, Control, Information.
3-2） Subjects for the training of chief electrical engineers and On – the – Ground II – Category Special Radio Operators: special subjects, such as Electrical Equipment, Computer Engineering, Electric Power System, Power Electronics, Electronic Measurement System, Electromagnetic Wave Engineering, Wireless Communication Engineering, etc.
4） Subjects related to the acquisition of knowledge in fields other than Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course: subjects related to the acquisition of basic knowledge in sub-major （Mechanical and Control Engineering Course, Computer Science Courses, Chemistry, Bioengineering and Environmental Science Course, Global Courses）. Acquisition of one sub-major in addition to the major is required.
5） Subjects related to the acquisition of technology: experiment and practical training subjects, such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering experiments, etc.
6） Liberal art subjects necessary to be a member of society: humanities・social science courses for understanding the diversity of humans and societies, and industrial activities.
7） Subjects for the development of understanding for intercultural・global-scale tasks: subjects, such as subjects Global Awareness and Global PBL, etc.
8） Subjects for development of practical language abilities: subjects, such as Discussion English, Presentation English, etc.
9） Subjects for development of generic abilities・creative thinking: subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
10） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subjects for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc.
Computer Science Courses
In order to develop abilities described in the Diploma Policy, the Computer Science Courses is organized as an educational program that provides wide-ranging instruction from the fundamentals to the application of knowledge in the field of Computer Science. This enables gains in special knowledge and technology related to Computer Software, Computer Hardware, Information Networks, Information Security, etc., for development of engineers that would work in the field of technological research related to Computer Science Technology using Computers and Information Networks, and engineers that would be able to contribute to an Advanced Informational Society, providing significance to education related to Information Security and Information Ethics.
The basic subject groups in the Computer Science Courses are as follows.
1） Subjects on principles of engineering, basic engineering: basic Industrial Engineering, Information Literacy, etc.
2） Subjects on natural sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
3） Major: basic subjects on Computer Science Courses: basic special subjects, such as Computer Architecture, Theory of Information, Discrete Mathematics, Data Structure and Algorithms, Programming, Operating System, Data Base, Information Network, Information Ethics, etc.
4） Subjects related to the acquisition of knowledge in fields other than Computer Science Courses: subjects related to the acquisition of basic knowledge in sub-major （Mechanical and Control Engineering Course, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course, Chemistry, Bioengineering and Environmental Science Course, Global Courses）. Acquisition of one sub-major in addition to the major is required.
5） Subjects related to the acquisition of technology: experiment and practical training subjects, such as Computer Science Engineering experiments, etc.
6） Liberal art subjects necessary to be a member of the society: humanities・social science courses for understanding the diversity of humans and societies, and industrial activities.
7） Subjects for the development of understanding for intercultural・global-scale tasks: subjects, such as subjects Global Awareness and Global PBL, etc.
8） Subjects for the development of practical language abilities: subjects, such as Discussion English, Presentation English, etc.
9） Subjects for development of generic abilities・creative thinking: subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
10） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subjects for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc.
Chemistry, Bioengineering and Environmental Science Course
In order to develop abilities described in the Diploma Policy, the Chemistry, Bioengineering and Environmental Science Course is organized as an educational program that develops technicians in comprehensive chemistry who, in addition to knowledge of basic special subjects based on Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering in the field of Chemistry・Physics・Environment Systems, would have practical abilities acquired from experiments in Material Engineering and graduation research.
The basic subject groups in Chemistry, Bioengineering and Environmental Science Course are as follows.
1） Subjects on principles of engineering, basic engineering: basic Industrial Engineering, Information Literacy, etc.
2） Subjects on natural sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
3） Major: basic subjects on Chemistry, Bioengineering and Environmental Science Course: basic special subjects based on Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry.
4） Subjects related to the acquisition of knowledge in fields other than Chemistry, Bioengineering and Environmental Science Course: subjects related to acquisition of basic knowledge in sub-major (Mechanical and Control Engineering Course, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course, Computer Science Courses, Global Courses). Acquisition of one sub-major in addition to major is required.
5） Subjects related to the acquisition of technology: experiment and practical training subjects, such as Material Engineering experiments, etc.
6） Liberal art subjects necessary to be a member of society: humanities・social science courses for understanding the diversity of humans and societies, and industrial activities.
7） Subjects for the development of understanding for intercultural・global-scale tasks: subjects, such as subjects Global Awareness and Global PBL, etc.
8） Subjects for development of practical language abilities: subjects, such as Discussion English, Presentation English, etc.
9） Subjects for development of generic abilities・creative thinking: subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
10） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subject for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc.
Accreditation of acquired credits for these subject groups is mainly based on periodic examination, but depending on subject, etc., it may be based on the results of evaluation of reports, etc.
Grades across subjects are evaluated according to the following criteria.
| Excellent （AA） | Excellent | （100 to 90 points） |
|---|---|---|
| Very good （A） | Very good | （89 to 80 points） |
| Good （B） | Average | （79 to 70 points） |
| Pass （C） | Slightly | （69 to 60 points） |
| Fail （D） | Poor | （59 to 0 points） |
Admission Policy （Student acceptance policy）
Department of Industrial Engineering calls for the following candidates.
1） People with excellent grades who like science and mathematics
2） People who are interested in the field of scientific technology, and eager to actively acquire new knowledge and learn about technology
3） People who would like to gain proper education deepening their knowledge of languages, cultures, history, society of their own countries and other countries in addition to their field of specialty
4） People who would like to be useful to society from an international perspective applying their special knowledge and technology
5） People who would like to learn basic rules required to be a member of society and communication skills that would enable them to work in international society
6） People who in addition to being able to make judgments and take actions on their own are capable of working in a team while paying respect to others
7） People who will strive for their future and will take action
Department of Systems Engineering
Mission of the Department of Industrial Technology System Design Engineering
Department of Industrial Technology System Design Engineering aims at fostering practical・creative engineers who would acquire deep knowledge in special engineering （Machinery Engineering, Electric and Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering and Applied Chemistry） and in other fields, and would be able to identify problems in their field of specialty or interdisciplinary areas and solve them on their own.
Department of Industrial Technology System Design Engineering consists of a Mechanical Engineering Course, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course, Computer Science Course and Applied Chemistry Course.
Three policies of Department of Industrial Technology System Design Engineering
In order to foster practical・creative engineers who would acquire deep knowledge in special engineering （Machinery Engineering, Electric and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and applied Chemistry） and in other fields, and would be able to identify problems in their field of specialty or interdisciplinary areas and solve them on their own, the department approves graduation in cases where a student has been enrolled in the college/department, has acquired the following abilities and earned a specified number of credits.
Diploma Policy （Graduation approval policy）
The department approves graduation in cases where a student has been enrolled in the college・department, has acquired the following abilities and earned a specified number of credits in accordance with the aims of the Department of Industrial Technology System Design Engineering.
Abilities to be acquired by graduation （learning・educational goals）
（A） Basic knowledge about engineering.
（B） Acquisition of special knowledge in complex・compound engineering and ability for system design.
（C） Basic knowledge about industrial activities.
（D） Healthy values required from a member of society and an engineer’s ethics based on an understanding of nature.
（E） Understanding of the world based on proper education.
（F） Ability to communicate and make presentations.
In addition, through learning a student must achieve the following.
（1） To be able to understand knowledge provided from the foundation degree level course about natural sciences （Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry） that is an essential element of being an engineer, and to apply it to solving engineering problems.
（2） To acquire knowledge in the fields of basic engineering, such as Design・System, Information・Logic, Material・Bio, Mechanic, Social Engineering, and be able to look at an engineering problem from a complex・compound perspective more deeply than at the foundation degree level.
（3） To deepen knowledge about special engineering （Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and applied Chemistry） taught at each course, acquire knowledge about other special fields and be able to widely apply it to solving problems in the complex・compound fields.
（4） To be able to plan and carry out experiments towards solving engineering problems from the perspective of human-friendly engineering, collaborating and working in a team with specialists from other fields.
（5） In order to improve engineering design abilities, to utilize special knowledge about engineering through special research and preparation of presentations in academic society, to consider practical problems voluntarily and creatively, and under while under pressure be able to devise plans for solutions and carry them out on an ongoing basis.
（6） To acquire knowledge about mechanisms of intellectual property rights and contracts, etc. and to be able to utilize it as an engineer from a human-friendly production point of view. Moreover, to acquire basic knowledge about finance and costs and to be able to explain them.
（7） To understand the significance of scientific technology through history and be able to think about the improvement of humankind and its benefits. Moreover, to understand the influence and effect of scientific technology on society and nature as an engineer, and be aware of own responsibility to society.
（8） To acquire deeper education than of the foundation degree level and be able to think about things from an international perspective.
（9） To acquire practical English skills and be able to communicate and make presentations better, presenting research results at academic society meetings.
Curriculum Policy （Preparation and implementation of the educational program）
The following subject groups are prepared for the development of abilities described in Diploma Policy.
1） Basic subjects about natural sciences that are the essential element for an engineer, information technology and special engineering （Mechanical Engineering, Electric and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, applied Chemistry） of each course utilizing the characteristics of early integrated education: Modern Chemistry, Modern Mathematics I, Quantum Mechanics, Modern Physics, Physics of Physical Properties, Modern Mathematics II, etc.
2） Subjects about Design・System, Information・Logic, Materials・Bio, Mechanics, Social Technology: History of Scientific Technology, introduction to Design Engineering, introduction to Energy Engineering, introduction to Computers, introduction to Intelligent Systems, introduction to Organic Material, etc.
3） Subjects to deepen knowledge about special engineering （Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, applied Chemistry） taught in each course: Machinery Engineering, Hydrodynamics, Power System Engineering, Engineering of Electronic Physical Properties, Coding Theory, Compiler, Advanced Course on Software Engineering, Advanced Course on Catalytic Chemistry, Advanced Course on Functional Materials, etc.
4） Special subjects to deal with Complex/Compound Engineering Problems: Special Experiments, Theory of System Design, introduction to Design Engineering, introduction to Engineering Mechanics, introduction to Measurement Control, introduction to Energy Engineering, introduction to Computer Theory, introduction to Intelligent Systems, introduction to Organic Materials, introduction to Biotechnology, etc.
5） Subjects necessary to promote human-friendly production: special experiment, theory of system design, etc.
6） Experimental subjects for solving engineering problems working in a team with specialists from other fields: special experiments, etc.
7） Basic subjects to understand intellectual property, engineer’ s ethics and trends in the world economy which are required for engineers to accomplish their work in real society: Advanced Course on the theory of Intellectual Property, International Economics, Economic Policy, History of Scientific Technology, engineer’ s ethics, earth/environmental science
8） Subjects related to history, Culture, Customs, Values, Climate, Economy and foreign languages, teaching to understand the diversity of history, culture and values of humankind and think about things from an international perspective, respecting cultures and values other than those of your own country: International Economics, Economic Policy, Modern History, Modern thought, Modern English I, Modern English II, Special Research, Practical Training, Overseas Practical Training
9） Subjects to foster ability to logically describe, present and discuss material in Japanese and English: Special experiment, Special Research, Modern English I, Modern English II.
Accreditation of acquired credits for these subject groups is mainly based on periodic examination, but depending on subject, etc., it may be based on the results of evaluation of reports, etc.
Grades across subjects are evaluated according to the following criteria.
| Excellent （AA） | Excellent | （100 to 90 points） |
|---|---|---|
| Very good （A） | Very good | （89 to 80 points） |
| Good （B） | Average | （79 to 70 points） |
| Pass （C） | Slightly | （69 to 60 points） |
| Fail （D） | Poor | （59 to 0 points） |
Admission Policy （Student acceptance policy）
Department call for the following candidates.
1） People who have basic knowledge in the field of specialty
2） People who want to acquire better knowledge and technology in the field of specialty
3） People who would like to learn not only about their own field of specialty but about other fields as well.
4） People who would like to use their special knowledge for society
5） People who would be able to take action from an international perspective based on the ethics of an engineer
Three policies of the department
（foundation degree level）prior to fiscal year 2016
The departments prior to fiscal year 2016 ”accepted students,” ”prepared・implemented the educational program” and “ approved graduation ” in accordance with the following three policies.
Diploma policy （Graduation Approval Policy）
Department of Mechanical and Systems Engineering
In order to foster engineers that would acquire knowledge in mechanical movement an important field of Mechanical Engineering and Technology needed to produce machinery and carry out experiments. They would need to acquire basic knowledge related to machinery, and would be able to apply this knowledge to solution of problems in Mechanical and Systems Engineering. The department approves graduation in cases where a student has been enrolled in college, has acquired the following abilities and earned a specified number of credits.
Department of Electronics and Control Engineering
In order to foster engineers that would acquire basic knowledge about Machinery・Mechanism Design Technology, Electric and Electronic Circuit Design Technology and Information Processing Technology that are important fields of Electronics and Control Engineering. They would need to be able to apply this knowledge to solution of problems in Electronics and Control Engineering. The department approves graduation in cases where a student has been enrolled in college, has acquired the following abilities and earned a specified number of credits.
Department of Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering
In order to foster engineers that would acquire basic knowledge about Bio-resource and the Environment in addition to Electronic Engineering, the Control Engineering and Information Engineering that are important fields of Electric and Electronic Engineering. They would need to be able to apply this knowledge systematically to solution of problems in Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering. The department approves graduation in cases where a student has been enrolled in college, has acquired the following abilities and earned a specified number of credits.
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
In order to foster engineers that would acquire basic knowledge about technologies required for design and use of computers including technology related to Information Networks, and Technologies related to development of high performance electronic components that are important fields of Electronic Information Engineering, they must be able to apply this knowledge to solution of problems in Electronic Information Engineering. The department approves graduation in cases where a student has been enrolled in college, has acquired the following abilities and earned a specified number of credits.
Department of Chemistry and Material Engineering
In order to foster engineers that would acquire basic knowledge about Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bio-resource and Environmental Chemistry, Material Chemistry, and would be able to apply this knowledge to solution of problems in Physical Engineering, the department approves graduation in cases where a student has been enrolled in college, has acquired the following abilities and earned a specified number of credits.
Abilities to be gained prior to graduation （learning ・ educational goals）
（A） Basic knowledge about engineering.
（B） Complex ・ compound special knowledge about engineering and system design experience.
（C） Basic knowledge in industrial activities.
（D） Healthy values required for a member of the society and engineer’s ethics based on understanding of nature
（E） Ability to understand the world based on proper education
（F） Ability to communicate and make presentations
（G） Strong morality
Curriculum Policy （Policy for preparation and implementation of the educational program）
In order to develop the abilities described in Diploma Policy the basic subject groups are organized by each department as follows.
Department of Mechanical and Systems Engineering
1） Subjects in natural sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
2） Subjects related to principles of engineering: subjects, such as basic practice in Mechanical Systems, Information Literacy, etc.
3） Basic subjects about Mechanical and Systems Engineering: basic subjects about Drawing, Machinery Design, Mechanics, Thermal Fluid, Engineering work, Material, Information Processing, Measurement Control and Machinery Design Drawing
4） Subjects related to acquisition of knowledge in other fields: common optional subjects, such as Humanities and Social Sciences, Machinery System Engineering, Electronics and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering, Electronic Information Engineering, Physical Engineering.
5） Subjects related to acquisition of technology: experimental and practical subjects, such as Mechanical and Systems Engineering experiments, Mechanical and Systems Engineering practice, etc.
6） Subjects required for education of an individual as a member of the society: subjects in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences for understanding the diversity of Human kind and Societies and Industrial activities.
7） Subjects to foster understanding of the world: subjects, such as foreign language, basics of global engineering, etc.
8） Subjects for development of generic ability ・ creative thinking: subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as the ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
9） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subject for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc.
Department of Electronics and Control Engineering
1） Subjects on natural sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
2） Subjects related to principles of engineering: subjects such as basic electricity, basic practice in Electronics and Control Engineering, Information Literacy, etc.
3） Basic subjects about Electronics and Control Engineering: basic special subjects about Drawing, Mechanics, Thermal Fluid, Electric Circuits, Electromagnetics, Electronic Circuits, Measurement, Control, Programming, Data and Algorism Structure, Logic Circuits, etc.
4） Subjects related to acquisition of knowledge in other fields: common optional subjects, such as Humanities and Social Sciences, Machinery System Engineering, Electronics and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering, Electronic Information Engineering, Physical Engineering.
5） Subjects related to acquisition of technology: experimental subjects, such as Electronics and Control Engineering experiments, etc.
6） Subjects required for education of an individual as a member of the society: subjects in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences for understanding the diversity of Humankind and Societies and industrial activities.
7） Subjects to foster an understanding of the world: subjects, such as foreign language, basics of global engineering, etc.
8） Subjects for development of generic ability ・ creative thinking: subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as the ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
9） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subject for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc
Department of Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering
1） Subjects on natural sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
2） Subjects related to principles of engineering: subjects, such as basic electricity, basic practice in Electric Engineering, Information Literacy, etc.
3-1） Basic subjects on Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering: basic special subjects about Electric Circuits, Electromagnetics, Electronic Circuits, Electronic Engineering, Electric Power, Measurement, Control and Information.
3-2） Subjects to train electrical chief technicians: special subjects, such as Electrical Devices, Computer Engineering, Electric Power System, Power Electronics, etc.
4） Subjects related to acquisition of knowledge in other fields: common optional subjects, such as Humanities and Social Sciences, Machinery System Engineering, Electronics and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering, Electronic Information Engineering, Physical Engineering.
5） Subjects related to acquisition of technology: experimental subjects, such as Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering experiments, etc.
6） Subjects required for education of an individual as a member of the society: subjects in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences for understanding the diversity of Humankind and Societies and industrial activities.
7） Subjects to foster understanding of the world: subjects, such as foreign language, basics of global engineering, etc.
8） Subjects for development of generic ability ・ creative thinking: subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as the ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
9） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subject for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc.
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
1） Subjects on natural sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
2） Subjects related to principles of engineering: subjects, such as basic practice on Electronic Information Engineering, etc.
3-1） Basic subjects on Electronic and Computer Engineering: basic special subjects, such as Electromagnetics, Electricity, Electronic Material, Electric Circuits, Electronic Circuits, Control Measurement, Discrete Mathematics, Data Structure and Algorithms, Programming, etc.
3-2） Subjects for fostering the On-The-Ground II –Category Special Radio Operator and the Maritime II – Category Special Radio Operator: Wireless Communication Engineering, radio laws and regulations.
4） Subjects related to acquisition of knowledge in other fields: common optional subjects, such as Humanities and Social Sciences, Machinery System Engineering, Electronics and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering, Electronic Information Engineering, Physical Engineering.
5） Subjects related to acquisition of technology: experimental subjects, such as Electronic Information Engineering experiments, etc.
6） Subjects required for education of an individual as a member of the society: subjects in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences for understanding the diversity of human kind and societies and industrial activities.
7） Subjects to foster understanding of the world: subjects, such as foreign language, basics of global engineering, etc.
8） Subjects for development of generic ability ・ creative thinking : subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as the ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
9） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subject for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc.
Department of Chemistry and Material Engineering
1） Subjects on natural sciences,such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
2） Subjects related to principles of engineering: subjects, such as practice on basic chemistry,basic practice on Chemistry and Material Engineering, Information Literacy, etc.
3） Basic subjects on Chemistry and Material Engineering: basic special subjects about Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry.
4） Subjects related to acquisition of knowledge ino the rfields: common optional subjects,such as Humanities and Social Sciences, Machinery System Engineering, Electronics and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering, Electronic Information Engineering, Chemistry and Material Engineering.
5） Subjects related to acquisition of technology: experimental subjects, such as Chemistry and Material Engineering experiments, etc.
6） Subjects required for education of an individual as a member of the society: subjects in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences for understanding the diversity of humankind and societies and industrial activities.
7） Subjects to foster understanding of the world: subjects, such as foreign language, basics of global engineering, etc.
8） Subjects for development of generic ability ・ creative thinking: subjects for development of comprehensive abilities, such as the ability to think logically, to analyze, to be creative, to communicate and to make presentations, such as PBL experiments and graduation research, etc.
9） Subjects for fostering attitude and orientation: subject for acquisition of ability to self-manage, to build a career, to work in a team, such as physical education, special activities, etc.
Accreditation of acquired credits for these subject groups is mainly based on periodic examination, but depending on the subject, etc., it may be based on the results of evaluation of reports, etc.
| Excellent （AA） | Excellent | （100 to 90 points） |
|---|---|---|
| Very good （A） | Very good | （89 to 80 points） |
| Good （B） | Average | （79 to 70 points） |
| Pass （C） | Slightly | （69 to 60 points） |
| Fail （D） | Poor | （59 to 0 points） |
Admission Policy（Student acceptance policy）
The department prior to fiscal year 2016 calls for the following candidates．
1） People who are eager to acquire knowledge and learn about technology in their field of specialty based on science and mathematics learned until junior high school
2） People who would like to gain proper education， deepening their knowledge of English，Japanese， society， etc． in addition to their field of specialty
3） People who would like to be useful to society applying their special knowledge and technology
4） People who would like to learn basic rules as a member of society and communication skills
5） People who will strive for their future and will take action．
Organization
History
| Mar. 27, 1964 |
The Ibaraki National College of Technology （the current name is the National Institute of Technology, Ibaraki College） was established with two departments: The Department of Mechanical Engineering and The Department of Electrical Engineering based on the amended National School Establishment Law. |
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| Apr. 1, 1964 |
Dr. Katsumi MANO, professor of Ibaraki University, became the 1st president. |
| Apr. 20, 1964 |
Inauguration ceremony and the first entrance ceremony were held. |
| Apr. 5, 1965 |
Campus was moved from temporary college buildings at Higashi-Ishikawa, Katsuta, to the present site. |
| Oct. 6, 1967 |
The inauguration ceremony for the new college buildings was held. |
| Mar. 18, 1969 |
The first graduation ceremony was held with 94 graduates. |
| Apr. 1, 1969 |
The Department of Industrial Chemistry was established. |
| Apr. 1, 1974 |
Dr. Tadashi CHIHAYA, professor of Ibaraki University, became the 2nd president. Nov. 2, 1974 The 10th anniversary ceremony was held. |
| Mar. 1, 1978 |
Dr. Tadashi, ISHIKI, professor of Ibaraki University, became the 3rd president. |
| Apr. 1, 1978 |
Transfer admission system was introduced. |
| Apr. 1, 1981 |
Enrollment system by recommendation was introduced. |
| Apr. 1, 1984 |
Mr. Toru SAWADA, Head of the Administrative Staff of Kyoto University, became the 4th president. The first batch of overseas students were admitted. |
| Nov. 10, 1984 |
The 20th anniversary ceremony was held. |
| Apr. 1, 1986 |
The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering was established. |
| Apr. 1, 1988 |
The entrance examination system for returnees was introduced. Nov. 17, 1991 Agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and INSA de Rouen in France. |
| Apr. 1, 1991 |
Mr. Kenziro NAKAMURA, from the Ministeris Secretariat of the Ministry of Education, became the 5th president. The Department of Mechanical Engineering was reorganized and The Department of Electrical and Control Engineering was established. |
| Oct. 21, 1994 |
The 30th anniversary ceremony was held. |
| Apr. 1, 1996 |
The Department of Industrial Chemistry was reorganized into The Department of Chemistry and Material Engineering. |
| July 1, 1996 |
Mr. Naoshi KIMURA, Director of the Facilities The Department of the Ministry of Education, became the 6th president. |
| Apr. 1, 2001 |
Mr. Shinichi SUZUKI, from the Secretariat of National Personnel Authority, became the 7th president. Three advanced courses were established, consisting of Mechanical and Electronic Control Engineering, Computer and Electronic System Engineering and Material Engineering. |
| Apr. 1, 2002 |
A technical teaching and support center was established. Liberal Arts division was reorganized into The Department of Humanities and The Department of Natural Sciences. |
| Apr. 1, 2004 |
All National Colleges of Technology were reorganized into Institution of National Colleges of Technology. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and of Electrical Engineering were renamed The Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering and The Department of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering, respectively. |
| Apr. 26, 2004 |
An agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and University Technology of Aguascalientes, and University Technology of North Aguascalientes in Mexico. |
| Apr. 1, 2005 |
The education program was accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation. |
| May. 26, 2005 |
The education program of Production Systems Engineering was accredited by the Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education. |
| Feb. 17, 2006 |
An agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and Waiaariki Institute of Technology in New Zealand. |
| Apr. 1, 2006 |
Dr. Yoshitoshi, TSUNODA, professor of Kisarazu National College of Technology, became the 8th president. |
| Apr. 1, 2007 |
The three advanced courses were integrated and reorganized into one advanced course, named “Production Systems Engineering”. |
| Apr. 1, 2008 |
Two advanced courses of Computer and Electronic System Engineering and of Material Engineering were terminated. |
| May. 13, 2010 |
The education program of Production Systems Engineering was re-accredited by the Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education. |
| May. 14, 2010 |
An agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and Chosen College of Science and Technology in the Republic of Korea. |
| Dec. 20, 2010 |
A comprehensive cooperation agreement was signed between NITIC and Hitachinaka City. |
| Feb. 22, 2011 |
A joint cooperation agreement was signed with NITIC, Ibaraki University and Fukushima National College of Technology. |
| Apr. 1, 2011 |
Dr. Osamu KUSAKABE, professor of the Tokyo Institute of Technology, became the 9th president. |
| Sep. 14, 2011 |
An agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia. |
| Oct. 10, 2011 |
Advanced course of Mechanical and Electronic Control Engineering was terminated. |
| Apr. 1, 2012 |
The education program was accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation. |
| Jun 15, 2012 |
Kyudo (Japanese art of the archery) Hall is completed. |
| Jun, 2014 |
Designated a model of Global National College of Technology （KOSEN）. |
| Oct. 4, 2014 |
The 50th anniversary ceremony was held. |
| Mar. 16, 2015 |
Concluded comprehensive collaborative agreement with Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba. |
| Jun. 6, 2015 |
An agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and Universitas Gadjah Mada Vocational College in Indonesia. |
| Aug. 12, 2015 |
An agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and Guanajuato University in Mexico. |
| Aug. 17, 2015 |
A comprehensive cooperation agreement was signed between NITIC and Chiba Institute of Technology. |
| Feb. 5, 2016 |
An agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and National Chung Hsing University in Republic of China. |
| Apr. 1, 2016 |
Dr.Eiji KITA, professor University of Tsukuba, became the 10th president. |
| Sep. 27, 2016 |
An agreement of academic exchange was signed between NITIC and Cherepovets State University in Russian Federation. |
| Apr. 1, 2017 |
The Department of Mechanical and System Engineering, The Department of Electronics and Control Engineering The Department of Electrical and Electronics System Engineering, The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and The Department of Chemistry and Material Engineering were reorganized and The Department of Industrial Engineering was established. |
| Apr. 1, 2017 |
A comprehensive cooperation agreement was signed with NITIC, Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences University of Tsukuba, and Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering University of Tsukuba. |
| Oct. 16, 2018 |
An agreement of students and faculty exchange was signed with NITIC and Jessore University of Science and Technology in Bangladesh. |
| Jun. 10, 2019 |
A memorandum of understanding for academic exchange and cooperation was signed between NITIC and Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Phetchaburi in Thailand. |
| Aug. 20, 2019 |
A memorandum of understanding was signed between NITIC and the Institute Technologico Superior del Sur de Guanajuato in Mexico. |
| Aug. 22, 2019 |
A memorandum of understanding was signed between NITIC and Magno Bicultural College Salamanca in Mexico. |
| Nov. 18, 2019 |
The education program was accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education. |
| Jan. 20, 2020 |
A memorandum of understanding was signed between NITIC and Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Canada. |
| Apr. 1, 2020 |
Dr. Tatsuhiro YONEKURA, professor of Ibaraki University, became the 11th president. |
| Mar. 31, 2021 |
The Department of Electronics and Control Engineering was terminated. |
| Mar. 31, 2022 |
The Department of Mechanical and Systems Engineering and The Department of Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering were terminated. |
| Mar. 31, 2023 |
The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and The Department of Chemistry and Material Engineering were terminated. |
| Apr. 1, 2023 |
Dr. Akihiro SUZUKI, professor or National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Nagaoka College became the 12th president. |
Access
Public Transportation Information
JR Joban Train Line:
About 90 minutes from JR Ueno Station to JR Katsuta Station by Hitachi limited express train. After getting off at JR Katsuta Station, you can take a taxi. About 5 minutes from JR Katsuta Station.
Bus service is also available at the East Exit of JR Katsuta station. Take a Ibaraki Kotsu bus bound for “Chuo Kenshuujo”, “Higashi Nakane-Hongodai Danchi” or “Kaihin-Koen Minami” , and get off at “Ibaraki Kosen Mae”. About 10 minutes from JR Katsuta Station.
Car:
Get on the Joban Expressway from Tokyo that joins the Kitakanto-Jidoshado Expressway at Tomobe Junction. Get off at Hitachinaka Exit and turn left. Drive further on the Route 245, and turn left at Kaihin Kouen Iriguchi Intersection. Turn right at Ibaraki Kosen Mae Intersection, and you will find NITIC at the front.