[Department of Electronics and Bioinformatics](Japanese Track)
The Department of Electronics and Bioinformatics seeks students who not only possess the qualities described in the admission policy (AP) of the School of Science and Technology, but also have a strong desire to be active at the forefront of technology in a new age when people expect technological innovations to sustain human life, the environment and energy. We also welcome students who proactively study with a sense of purpose and are independent, bright, active and trusted by their friends. Prospective students should have a fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and foreign languages, which students must learn in high school, along with adequate learning skills to handle application issues as well.
Through the Admissions Office (AO) Entrance Examination, we select students placing an emphasis on their latent potential to realize the future vision mentioned above. Applicants for the AO Entrance Examination are required to provide a logical explanation in clear terms.
[Department of Mechanical Engineering](Japanese Track)
Intending to cultivate independent and creative engineers , the Department of Mechanical Engineering accepts students with basic academic skills and willingness to make scientific and technological contributions to society. After enrollment, students are required to display an active attitude by studying proactively, thinking for themselves, discussing issues with people around them and taking on new challenges. Accordingly, students with a habit of continuous learning and experiences of group work, etc. are welcomed.
The General Entrance Examination evaluates students’ basic academic skills, whereas oral and other examinations of the Recommendation Entrance Examination and the comprehensive entrance examination evaluate their basic academic skills, motivation and study habit in a comprehensive manner.
[Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics](Japanese Track)
In order to solve problems faced by modern society and realize a society where people can live a spiritually rich life in the future, a wide range of technologies defying the boundaries of conventional mechanical engineering as well as young engineers capable of creating and applying such technologies are necessary. The educational philosophy of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics is--by creating an environment where students can learn not only mechanical engineering, the basis for hardware technologies, but also various software technologies--to nurture engineers aiming to achieve technological innovation by giving concrete shape to their unique ideas on their own. In other words, we cultivate mechanical engineering technicians and researchers who are able to develop innovative technology from a new perspective, thereby making a significant contribution to society. The types of students to whom we will offer admission through different types of examinations are described below.
(1) General Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination using the National Center Test for University Admissions, and All-Faculties Entrance Examination
The objective of these types of examinations is to select competent students with basic academic skills coupled with applied and development skills, who are likely to acquire adequate abilities in the future that can be applied to technological problem solving. Furthermore, by adding “biology” to the subjects of the All-Faculties Entrance Examination, and “biology” and “geology” to those of the Entrance Examination using the National Center Test for University Admissions, we also look for students who have natural science knowledge and care about human beings, society, and nature. The admission decision is made based on the total score of exam subjects for each entrance examination.
(2) Admissions Office (AO) Entrance Examination
This examination gives exam takers a simple theme in advance and asks them to independently devise an experimental method regarding it, perform experiments, write a paper about the experiment results, and make a presentation on and discuss the contents of the paper, with the objective of selecting students who are very good at planning ahead, have effective communication skills and the capacity to think flexibly, and who show spirit in becoming part of a leading group of the Department after enrollment. The admission decision is made based on an evaluation of the interview.
(3) Recommendation Entrance Examination (designated schools)
The objective of this examination is to select, from among students of high schools designated by the School of Science and Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics who are eager to study at the Department and can make a commitment to enroll in it if they pass the examination, those who will, taking advantage of their high scholastic ability and experiences of playing a central role in the student council or club activities at high school, be able to think about the relationship between the individual and society in a comprehensive manner and develop their own ideas while respecting other people’s positions and points of view in the future. The admission decision is made based on an evaluation of the interview.
(4) Recommendation Entrance Examination (attached high schools)
The objective of this examination is to select, from among students from Meiji University Meiji High School, Nakano Senior High School Attached to Meiji University and Nakano Hachioji High School Attached to Meiji University, those with an especially strong interest in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics and high scholastic ability who will make efforts to realize the founding spirits of Meiji University: “Rights and Liberty, Independence and Self-government” and be able to think about the relationship between the individual and society in a comprehensive manner and develop their own ideas while respecting other people’s positions and points of view in the future. The admission decision is made based on an evaluation of the interview.
(5) Sports Special Entrance Examination
The objective of this examination is to select, from students who have a strong track record in sports, those with an especially strong interest in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics who have the potential to learn the founding spirits of Meiji University: “Rights and Liberty, Independence and Self- government”, nurture the spirits through sports activities, balance sports and studies, and become a person who makes a significant contribution to society. The admission decision is made based on an evaluation of the interview.
(6) Entrance Examination for International Students
The objective of this examination is to select international students with adequate academic ability to study in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics who are likely to adopt flexible ways of viewing the world through cultural exchange with Japanese students and have an intention and practical ability to play active roles in the global arena going forward. The admission decision is made based on the results of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), and an essay and interview (only for applicants who take the entrance examination in Japan).
[Department of Architecture](Japanese Track)
The Department of Architecture seeks students with a strong interest in and enthusiasm for architecture and related fields who are bright and have a promising future, as well as those who are active enough to lead their friends in the Department on their own initiative. We want to nurture talented people who possess technical knowledge and excellent design ability, those who have a multidisciplinary perspective and are able to deal with various issues in a flexible manner, and those who have acquired a cosmopolitan way of thinking, so that they can work actively on the front lines and on the international stage of not only the building design field, but also broader environmental design fields in the future.
The Department of Architecture accepts students from diverse backgrounds including international students and returned students. However, to facilitate learning in the Department of Architecture, we hope that students will have acquired the following abilities and skills prior to admission:
(1) A wide perspective and a broad base of knowledge necessary to think about architecture and the city in relation to society and culture;
(2) Communication and basic language skills necessary to collaborate with many people;
(3) Basic academic skills relevant to engineering necessary to acquire specialized knowledge about architectural technology; and
(4) Basic design ability, modeling ability and the ability to deliver necessary to acquire spatial design ability.
[Department of Applied Chemistry](Japanese Track)
Along with the field of natural science, every field has become increasingly globalized. In order to work effectively in a global arena going forward, it is essential that you acquire the “ability to think and act on your own initiative.” We expect enrolled students to become people who are equipped with both a broad base of knowledge and expertise through the curriculum of the Department of Applied Chemistry, organized for “cultivation of researchers and engineers capable of handling anything from flask to computer." Our educational goal is to help each student to become independent and acquire abilities to open the way to the future and lead the world through chemistry.
To achieve the above educational goal, the following types of students are welcomed to the Department of Applied Chemistry:
(1) Students motivated to acquire not only the “ability to memorize ” but also the “ability to think and act on their own initiative”;
(2) Students eager to gain “problem-identifying ability” and “problem-solving ability” that are important in the field of science; and
(3) Students showing spirit in cultivating the ability to think and to accomplish experiments, and who enjoy chemistry.
[Department of Computer Science](Japanese Track)
The Department of Computer Science desires students who respect the founding spirits of Meiji University: “Rights and Liberty, Independence and Self-government” and can identify with the philosophy and educational policy of the Department. We also welcome students who want to be an engineer/researcher capable of solving various problems through the use of computer science knowledge and skills. In concrete terms, we offer admission to students equipped with the following qualities and abilities:
(1) Students who have adequate basic mathematics, science and English skills;
(2) Students who are interested in information systems and proactive in studying mathematics, science and technology related to them; and
(3) Students who are able, in a diversifying and globalizing society, to form their own opinions and have discussions and cooperate with others, while treating them with respect.
[Department of Mathematics](Japanese Track)
Available soon.
[Department of Physics](Japanese Track)
Physics is a field of study whose goal is to identify and understand the fundamental laws of nature and various phenomena. We can apply the way of thinking and tools of physics to various problems. The Department of Physics desires to help students to acquire basic skills in physics and become people with the ability to think logically who, whatever career path they choose, can get back to basics at all times to solve problems. In addition, through the provision of a variety of educational programs, we aim to nurture people with a wide perspective and sensitive view of nature who try their best at everything and play an active role in society based not only on their area of specialization, but also on a broad knowledge. Accordingly, the Department of Physics welcomes the following types of students:
(1) Students who have completed the high school curriculum or a level of education equivalent to high school;
(2) Students who have knowledge about physics taught in high schools;
(3) Students with basic mathematics skills that will facilitate the learning of physics;
(4) Students who have foreign language skills taught in high schools;
(5) Students who have an intellectual curiosity about natural science and who take pleasure in seeking and transmitting truth by thinking deeply for themselves; and
(6) Students who want to make a significant contribution to society using their knowledge of science.
(Basic admission policy)
The Department of Physics provides students with multiple examination opportunities as well as various types of entrance examinations. With the objective of selecting students who have the potential to achieve the educational philosophy and goals of the Department, we conduct a General Entrance Examination, All-Faculties Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination using the National Center Test for University Admissions, Recommendation Entrance Examination (designated schools), Recommendation Entrance Examination (attached high schools), Sports Special Entrance Examination and Entrance Examination for International Students. The Department makes admission decisions by comprehensively evaluating applicants’ abilities and qualities based on school records and the results of the Entrance Examination of Meiji University, National Center Test for University Admissions, interview, and essay.
The Department of Electronics and Bioinformatics seeks students who not only possess the qualities described in the admission policy (AP) of the School of Science and Technology, but also have a strong desire to be active at the forefront of technology in a new age when people expect technological innovations to sustain human life, the environment and energy. We also welcome students who proactively study with a sense of purpose and are independent, bright, active and trusted by their friends. Prospective students should have a fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and foreign languages, which students must learn in high school, along with adequate learning skills to handle application issues as well.
Through the Admissions Office (AO) Entrance Examination, we select students placing an emphasis on their latent potential to realize the future vision mentioned above. Applicants for the AO Entrance Examination are required to provide a logical explanation in clear terms.
[Department of Mechanical Engineering](Japanese Track)
Intending to cultivate independent and creative engineers , the Department of Mechanical Engineering accepts students with basic academic skills and willingness to make scientific and technological contributions to society. After enrollment, students are required to display an active attitude by studying proactively, thinking for themselves, discussing issues with people around them and taking on new challenges. Accordingly, students with a habit of continuous learning and experiences of group work, etc. are welcomed.
The General Entrance Examination evaluates students’ basic academic skills, whereas oral and other examinations of the Recommendation Entrance Examination and the comprehensive entrance examination evaluate their basic academic skills, motivation and study habit in a comprehensive manner.
[Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics](Japanese Track)
In order to solve problems faced by modern society and realize a society where people can live a spiritually rich life in the future, a wide range of technologies defying the boundaries of conventional mechanical engineering as well as young engineers capable of creating and applying such technologies are necessary. The educational philosophy of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics is--by creating an environment where students can learn not only mechanical engineering, the basis for hardware technologies, but also various software technologies--to nurture engineers aiming to achieve technological innovation by giving concrete shape to their unique ideas on their own. In other words, we cultivate mechanical engineering technicians and researchers who are able to develop innovative technology from a new perspective, thereby making a significant contribution to society. The types of students to whom we will offer admission through different types of examinations are described below.
(1) General Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination using the National Center Test for University Admissions, and All-Faculties Entrance Examination
The objective of these types of examinations is to select competent students with basic academic skills coupled with applied and development skills, who are likely to acquire adequate abilities in the future that can be applied to technological problem solving. Furthermore, by adding “biology” to the subjects of the All-Faculties Entrance Examination, and “biology” and “geology” to those of the Entrance Examination using the National Center Test for University Admissions, we also look for students who have natural science knowledge and care about human beings, society, and nature. The admission decision is made based on the total score of exam subjects for each entrance examination.
(2) Admissions Office (AO) Entrance Examination
This examination gives exam takers a simple theme in advance and asks them to independently devise an experimental method regarding it, perform experiments, write a paper about the experiment results, and make a presentation on and discuss the contents of the paper, with the objective of selecting students who are very good at planning ahead, have effective communication skills and the capacity to think flexibly, and who show spirit in becoming part of a leading group of the Department after enrollment. The admission decision is made based on an evaluation of the interview.
(3) Recommendation Entrance Examination (designated schools)
The objective of this examination is to select, from among students of high schools designated by the School of Science and Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics who are eager to study at the Department and can make a commitment to enroll in it if they pass the examination, those who will, taking advantage of their high scholastic ability and experiences of playing a central role in the student council or club activities at high school, be able to think about the relationship between the individual and society in a comprehensive manner and develop their own ideas while respecting other people’s positions and points of view in the future. The admission decision is made based on an evaluation of the interview.
(4) Recommendation Entrance Examination (attached high schools)
The objective of this examination is to select, from among students from Meiji University Meiji High School, Nakano Senior High School Attached to Meiji University and Nakano Hachioji High School Attached to Meiji University, those with an especially strong interest in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics and high scholastic ability who will make efforts to realize the founding spirits of Meiji University: “Rights and Liberty, Independence and Self-government” and be able to think about the relationship between the individual and society in a comprehensive manner and develop their own ideas while respecting other people’s positions and points of view in the future. The admission decision is made based on an evaluation of the interview.
(5) Sports Special Entrance Examination
The objective of this examination is to select, from students who have a strong track record in sports, those with an especially strong interest in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics who have the potential to learn the founding spirits of Meiji University: “Rights and Liberty, Independence and Self- government”, nurture the spirits through sports activities, balance sports and studies, and become a person who makes a significant contribution to society. The admission decision is made based on an evaluation of the interview.
(6) Entrance Examination for International Students
The objective of this examination is to select international students with adequate academic ability to study in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Informatics who are likely to adopt flexible ways of viewing the world through cultural exchange with Japanese students and have an intention and practical ability to play active roles in the global arena going forward. The admission decision is made based on the results of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), and an essay and interview (only for applicants who take the entrance examination in Japan).
[Department of Architecture](Japanese Track)
The Department of Architecture seeks students with a strong interest in and enthusiasm for architecture and related fields who are bright and have a promising future, as well as those who are active enough to lead their friends in the Department on their own initiative. We want to nurture talented people who possess technical knowledge and excellent design ability, those who have a multidisciplinary perspective and are able to deal with various issues in a flexible manner, and those who have acquired a cosmopolitan way of thinking, so that they can work actively on the front lines and on the international stage of not only the building design field, but also broader environmental design fields in the future.
The Department of Architecture accepts students from diverse backgrounds including international students and returned students. However, to facilitate learning in the Department of Architecture, we hope that students will have acquired the following abilities and skills prior to admission:
(1) A wide perspective and a broad base of knowledge necessary to think about architecture and the city in relation to society and culture;
(2) Communication and basic language skills necessary to collaborate with many people;
(3) Basic academic skills relevant to engineering necessary to acquire specialized knowledge about architectural technology; and
(4) Basic design ability, modeling ability and the ability to deliver necessary to acquire spatial design ability.
[Department of Applied Chemistry](Japanese Track)
Along with the field of natural science, every field has become increasingly globalized. In order to work effectively in a global arena going forward, it is essential that you acquire the “ability to think and act on your own initiative.” We expect enrolled students to become people who are equipped with both a broad base of knowledge and expertise through the curriculum of the Department of Applied Chemistry, organized for “cultivation of researchers and engineers capable of handling anything from flask to computer." Our educational goal is to help each student to become independent and acquire abilities to open the way to the future and lead the world through chemistry.
To achieve the above educational goal, the following types of students are welcomed to the Department of Applied Chemistry:
(1) Students motivated to acquire not only the “ability to memorize ” but also the “ability to think and act on their own initiative”;
(2) Students eager to gain “problem-identifying ability” and “problem-solving ability” that are important in the field of science; and
(3) Students showing spirit in cultivating the ability to think and to accomplish experiments, and who enjoy chemistry.
[Department of Computer Science](Japanese Track)
The Department of Computer Science desires students who respect the founding spirits of Meiji University: “Rights and Liberty, Independence and Self-government” and can identify with the philosophy and educational policy of the Department. We also welcome students who want to be an engineer/researcher capable of solving various problems through the use of computer science knowledge and skills. In concrete terms, we offer admission to students equipped with the following qualities and abilities:
(1) Students who have adequate basic mathematics, science and English skills;
(2) Students who are interested in information systems and proactive in studying mathematics, science and technology related to them; and
(3) Students who are able, in a diversifying and globalizing society, to form their own opinions and have discussions and cooperate with others, while treating them with respect.
[Department of Mathematics](Japanese Track)
Available soon.
[Department of Physics](Japanese Track)
Physics is a field of study whose goal is to identify and understand the fundamental laws of nature and various phenomena. We can apply the way of thinking and tools of physics to various problems. The Department of Physics desires to help students to acquire basic skills in physics and become people with the ability to think logically who, whatever career path they choose, can get back to basics at all times to solve problems. In addition, through the provision of a variety of educational programs, we aim to nurture people with a wide perspective and sensitive view of nature who try their best at everything and play an active role in society based not only on their area of specialization, but also on a broad knowledge. Accordingly, the Department of Physics welcomes the following types of students:
(1) Students who have completed the high school curriculum or a level of education equivalent to high school;
(2) Students who have knowledge about physics taught in high schools;
(3) Students with basic mathematics skills that will facilitate the learning of physics;
(4) Students who have foreign language skills taught in high schools;
(5) Students who have an intellectual curiosity about natural science and who take pleasure in seeking and transmitting truth by thinking deeply for themselves; and
(6) Students who want to make a significant contribution to society using their knowledge of science.
(Basic admission policy)
The Department of Physics provides students with multiple examination opportunities as well as various types of entrance examinations. With the objective of selecting students who have the potential to achieve the educational philosophy and goals of the Department, we conduct a General Entrance Examination, All-Faculties Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination using the National Center Test for University Admissions, Recommendation Entrance Examination (designated schools), Recommendation Entrance Examination (attached high schools), Sports Special Entrance Examination and Entrance Examination for International Students. The Department makes admission decisions by comprehensively evaluating applicants’ abilities and qualities based on school records and the results of the Entrance Examination of Meiji University, National Center Test for University Admissions, interview, and essay.