Overview of Research Instruction
Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus【Master’s Program】
YearMonthActivity

1st year

AprDiscuss with the student and select/confirm the main research theme*(Oct)and create a “Research Instruction Plan” document.

Apr～

The student acquires specialized and comprehensive knowledge*(Oct～)

through taking classes.
Instruct experiments, surveys, and data collection methods related tothe main theme and related themes according to the research plan.
Provide guidance on research direction and analytical methods tofoster research skills and techniques, through presentation and reportof the research outcome obtained, in seminars, conferences, etc.
＊Repeat this process as necessary.

2nd year

Apr

Review and confirm the main research theme and methods, etc. with*(Oct)the student as necessary, and create a “Research Instruction Plan”
document.

Jul～Dec

Confirm student’s research progress*(Jan～June)

Conducted through conference presentations or interim reportmeetings where the supervising instructor and related faculty members
participate.
Provided guidance for Master’s thesis based on research progress andthe status of acquired credits/units.

Jan～FebSubmit a master’s thesis application with the permission of his/her*(Jul～Aug)

academic supervisor. The master’s thesis review and final exam areconducted.

MarchDegree conferral*(Sep)*For students enrolled in October.

Overview of Research Instruction
Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus【Doctoral Program】
Year

MonthActivity

1st year

Apr

Discuss with the student and select/confirm the main research theme and create*(Oct)

a “Research Instruction Plan” document.

Apr～

The student acquires specialized and comprehensive knowledge through taking*(Oct～)

classes.
Instruct experiments, surveys, and data collection methods related to the main
theme and related themes according to the research plan.
Provide guidance on research direction and analytical methods to foster
research skills and techniques, through presentation and report of the researchoutcome obtained, in seminars, conferences, etc.
＊Repeat this process as necessary.

2nd year

Jan～MarConfirm student’s research progress (including conference presentations and*(Jul～Sep)

research progress reports)

Apr

Review and confirm the main research theme and methods, etc. with the student*(Oct)

as necessary, and create a “Research Instruction Plan” document.

～Dec

Confirm student’s research progress*(～Jun)Conducted through conference presentations or interim report meetings wherethe supervising instructor and related faculty members participate.

3rd year

Jan～MarConfirm student’s research progress (including conference presentations and*(Jul～Sep)

research progress reports).

Apr

Review and confirm the main research theme and methods, etc. with the student*(Oct)

as necessary, and create a “Research Instruction Plan” document.

Jul

Confirm the student’s intention to apply for a degree based on his/her research*(Jan)progress including peer-reviewed papers and conference presentations, withdiscussion between the student and supervising instructor.
Confirm earned academic credits/units.

Sep～Dec

The student applies for preliminary examination for degree.

*(Mar～Jun)

Conduct preliminary examination for degree.

Jan～Feb

The student, with the permission of relevant faculty members (supervisors,*(Jul～Aug)

chief and sub-examiners, and faculty members of the degree examinationcommittee), submits his/her application for degree (submission of doctoraldissertation) and undergoes the doctoral dissertation examination (including apublic doctoral defense) and final examination.

Mar *(Sep)

Degree conferral*For students enrolled in October.