Master of Engineering in Architectural Design & Earthquake Resilience

Two-year master's degree focusing on seismic structural engineering, base-isolation systems, timber architecture, and urban disaster mitigation.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor of Architecture or Civil Engineering
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or JLPT N2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Architectural design portfolio and structural analysis sample
Recommendation letters: Two recommendation letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: HIT International Tuition Reduction (30% tuition reduction)
Application fee: ¥30,000 JPY
Tuition / joining costs: ¥1,080,000 JPY/year (¥756,000 JPY after 30% reduction)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 5, 2026 (Spring 2027 start)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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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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