OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechatronics and Intelligent Robotics
Doctoral research program advancing humanoid robotics, soft robotic actuators, autonomous mobile robots, and computer vision for industrial manufacturing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 75
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 4-page research proposal in robotic manipulation or autonomous navigation
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- HIT Graduate Research Assistantship (¥80,000 JPY/month + 50% tuition waiver)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 JPY
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥980,000 JPY/year (before tuition waiver)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027 (Spring 2027 entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hiroshima Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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