OpenFieldMaster of Engineering in Mechanical Systems and Disaster Prevention Robotics
Two-year graduate engineering program developing search-and-rescue tracked rovers, aerial drone telemetry for landslide monitoring, and earthquake seismic isolation dampers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Civil Engineering with minimum 2.8/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.0 or JLPT N2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Knowledge of control systems, robotic kinematics, or computer vision
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JASSO Honors Scholarship (¥48,000/month) + 30% Fukuoka international student tuition waiver
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥880,000/year (before 30% reduction)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027 (September 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fukuoka University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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