Acceptance of International Students

International students must be recommended by a partner school ofKanazawa University, or another leading university in China or Korea.

ASIARecommendationfrom one’s university

Beijing

CHINA

Selection byKanazawa UniversityJAPANAcceptance of
successful applicantsDalian
Seoul

KOREA

KANAZAWA

Shanghai

CAMPUS Asia Project for
Promoting Internationalization of the University
It is recommended that applicants have a background in a field
related to environmental protection, such as environmental
engineering, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, civilengineering and environment related mechanical studies.

Venue of entrance examination①China: Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian②Korea: Seoul

Study in Kanazawa, where Japan’s traditional andmodern cultures coexist.
The Creative City of Kanazawa — A Tapestry of Traditional and Cutting-Edge Culture and Art
Kanazawa University is located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. With more than 400 years of history, Kanazawa rivals Kyoto for its richheritage of traditional Japanese culture.
The city is home to Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen, one of the country's most famous Japanese-style gardens. It also has a wealth of traditionalbuildings and neighborhoods that make it a popular tourist destination. As the center of politics, economics, and culture in the Hokuriku region,
Kanazawa today is home to many government organizations and branches of major corporations.

Promotion of Flexibility and Freedom in Learning, and Globalization
Kanazawa University was founded in 1862 as the Kaga Domain's smallpox prevention and treatment center, and 2012 marks 150 years of proudhistory and tradition for the institute. In April 2008, the university reorganized its previous academic structure of eight faculties and 25
departments into three colleges and 16 schools. This new structure gives students greater flexibility and freedom in their studies. The Charter of
our university includes our principle of being “a research university dedicated to education, while opening up its doors to both local and globalsociety”. In accordance with this principle, we transmit information to the globalized world as a “stronghold of intellect in East Asia”.

Overview of Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University
The Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology was established in 1987 with the principles ofindependence, comprehensiveness, and interdisciplinary study. The School was reorganized in 1997, and now it
consists of the Master's Level Section (2 years) and the Doctoral Level Section (3 years) for a total of five years ofintegrated study. There are currently six divisions each in the Master's Level Section and the Doctoral Level Section.
Through our education in the new, interdisciplinary field, we are producing researchers and engineers with highlevels of expertise and creativity who will be able to work actively in Japan and abroad. We also welcome
international students.

The Japan/China/Korea Environment & Eco-Technology Special Course,
Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University
Graduate Affairs Section, Science and Engineering Administration Department,Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University
Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-1192 Japan

http://www.se.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ecotechgp/

Environmental Educationin the Japan/China/Korea
Environment & Eco-technology
Special Course
Kanazawa University Graduate School ofNatural Science and Technology (Master’s Level Section)

Environmental Education in theJapan/China/Korea Environment &Eco-technology Special Course

Curriculum
Research WorkWe are producing eco-engineers who have the knowledge and skills in environmental technology
h ltto contributet ib t tto th
thedevelopment of a sustainable society beyond the boundaries of Japan, China and Korea. In cooperation with industryand government, we provide practical education that will qualify students to work in manufacturing companies in East
Asia that endeavor to make the best use of natural resources and reduce their environmental impact.

Advanced
Subjects

Overview
Partner schools
consortium(overseas)

Acceptance ofoutstanding students
from China and Korea

Training in the basics

Atmospheric
Environment:

Pollution Control Engineering, Unit Operation for Atmospheric
Environment, Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry

Water
Environment:

Technology for water quality control, Aquatic Environmental
Chemistry, Physical Chemistry for Environment

Soil
Environment:

Thermodynamic Analysis for Environmental Eng.,
Environmental Microbiology, Soil Analytical Chemistry

Waste
Management:

Environmental system engineering, Environmental Risk Assessment,
Environmental-Systems Planning, Advanced Environmental Science and Technology

Basic
Subjects

Environmental Unit Operation, Environmental Analysis andExperiments, Basis of Environmental Engineering,
Introduction to Environmental Engineering,

CommonSubjects

Environment and Sustainable Society, Environment and Health,Environmental Administration, Environmental Management

Language
Subjects

English for Environmental Science and Technology,
Advanced English for Environmental Science and Technology, Japanese

Seminars help international
students know what to look forwhen job-hunting, as well as
how to analyze the industry andtheir own aptitudes. International students can also receive
counseling by our businesscoordinator to help them find ajob and plan their career path.

Internship (long-term internship)
Overseas training

Majored Basic
Subjects

Special subjects(advanced/basic subjects)

Cooperation/Support・Scholarship for admission(admission fee)

Cooperation/SupportIdentifying tasks /Learning practical skills

・Scholarship for research* High TOEIC score, etc. isrequired.

Japan/China/Korea joint team

Focused Research
Master’s thesis

Classes
Job search

1st yearCompletion

Before admission

2nd year
Focused ResearchClassesClasses

Master’s thesis
Completion

Presentation ofMaster’s thesis
Kanazawa Studies
in Ishikawa

Job searchPresentation on
accomplishments

Orientation

Internship

Overseas training

Kanazawa Studies
in Ishikawa

Orientation

Japanese language
training (via the Internet)

International students

Internshipcompanies/municipal
governments(Japan)Supportcompanies(Overseas)

Classes

Presentation ofMaster’s thesisCooperation/Support

Eco-engineers will cooperate with people acrossinternational borders in
the future through mutual
understanding based on
their experiences andhigh-level international
communication skills.

Orientation

Acquisition of practicaltechnology and accumulationof experience

Language subjects andcommon subjects

Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept.

Presentation on
accomplishments

Cooperation/Support

2nd yearInternship・Scholarship for research

1st year

Overseas trainingIdentification of problems
and proposal of solutions

Schedule

Orientation

・Scholarship for admission(admission fee)

Master’s
thesisInternship

Equipped with the basic
knowledge required toidentify problems, and theability to suggest ways tosolve problems, our ecoengineer graduates willplay a leading role in environmental fields.
Japanese students

Overseas
training(China,Korea, etc.)

Selection of outstanding
Japanese students* High TOEIC score, etc. isrequired.

Universitygovernmentbusiness consortium(Japan)Job Search Seminars
and Counseling

Features of the Curriculum
1

Multinational team2

Overseas training

Through research activities, you will have friendly
competition with other team members and learn thesignificance of tackling problems in a cooperative,international atmosphere.

You will understand environmental problems and identify
tasks in the field of environmental technology throughoverseas research activities carried out by multinational
teams.

34Long-term internships

Through a long-term internship in Japan with a company
or other organization, you will gain practicalproblem-solving skills.

Environmental engineering and communication skills

Besides improving your communication skills andspecialized knowledge as an eco-engineer, you will
become familiar with the viewpoints of social science andmedicine.

INOUE AYUMILI YUNFENGLEE JUNGEUN

From: Fukui, Japan
Admission: April 2011
Major: Material Engineering(current School of Natural System)

From: China
Admission: Oct. 2011
Major: Civil and Environmental Engineering(current School of Environmental Design)

From: South Korea
Admission: Apr. 2011
Major: Material Engineering(current School of Material Chemistry)

During my overseas training in China, I learnt about theenvironmental activities of Beijing City through speciallectures and facility visits, with the support of Tsinghua
University and Beijing Normal University. I knew that thequality levels of equipment and technologies used in theplants and research institutes were comparable to those inJapan. I also felt the enthusiasm of researchers directly, andbecame motivated toward my research. While there, I noticed
the problem of a lack of consideration for safety, and learnt
about their attitude toward the environment by observing theconditions firsthand, thinking for myself, and asking questions
and discussing them on the spot. During discussions with theChinese students, we exchanged our opinions frankly, andrecognized shared values that exceed national boundaries;that was the most precious experience of the training.

I did the internship with the aim of understanding what it is like to work at a company, andexperience the corporate atmosphere firsthandby being involved in experimental work withother members of the company.
I learnt about the processes of research anddevelopment, and participating a little in thework gave me insight into the importance ofwork safety. I also understood the work carriedout at the company through discussions withthe employees. This internship was a valuable
opportunity for me to experience the atmosphere of a Japanese company before starting
my job search.

I studied the current conditions and international trends in the field of the environment
through various classes and facility visits.
During my internship at a Japanese company, I
learnt about the environmental technologies inJapan, as well as the cultures and manners ofJapanese companies. It was a valuable experience that served to improve my business skills.
Although I am busy with my research andclasses, I am leading a pleasant, fruitful life bytaking short trips on weekends and carryingout exchanges with Japanese and foreign
students.