Diploma Policyof the Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering at Kobe University aims to develop human resources with qualitiesof humanity, creativity and international awareness, as described in the Kobe University Diploma
Policy, who also possess rich knowledge of their fields of specialization and interdisciplinary
perspectives. In particular, we aim to nurture creativity backed by multiple viewpoints, and theability to tackle social challenges using knowledge and expertise in engineering. In order toachieve these objectives, the faculty awards bachelor’s degrees in accordance with the followingpolicies:
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering
Department of Architecture
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Department of Architecture of the Facultyof Engineering awards this academic degree in accordance with the policies described below.
・Students shall study at the faculty for a minimum of four years, and must obtain therequired credits for their program of study.
・Prior to graduating, students of the Department of Architecture are expected to acquire thefollowing skills in addition to the abilities set out in the Kobe University Diploma Policy:
・ Basic competence in and understanding of engineering as a foundation for diverse
knowledge.
・ Knowledge of the basic fields of architecture, i.e. design and planning, structuralengineering and environmental engineering, which are the fundamentals for creating
housing and architectural infrastructure as a platform for human life.
・The ability to integrate these fields and pursue “spatial design” as a means to address andderive specific solutions for practical problems.
・The ability to explore the social roles expected of architecture and utilize their expertiseto contribute towards the creation of a prosperous society.
Department of Civil Engineering
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Department of Civil Engineering of theFaculty of Engineering, awards academic degrees in accordance with the policies describedbelow:
・Students shall study at the faculty for a minimum of four years, and must obtain therequired credits for their program of study.
・Prior to graduating, students of the Department of Civil Engineering are expected toacquire the following skills in addition to the abilities set out in the Kobe University
Diploma Policy:
・Basic specialist competence.
・Engineering ethics and the ability to consider matters in a multi-dimensional manner.
・Practical, problem-solving abilities.
・Skills related to analytical tools, the application of cutting-edge technology, and creativethinking.
・Abilities in relation to the environment, culture and history.
・Abilities in relation to communication.
・Basic academic competence.
・The ability to address challenges in a comprehensive manner.
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Department of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering awards this academic degree in accordance with to thepolicies described below.
・Students shall study at the faculty for a minimum of four years, and must obtain therequired credits for their program of study.
・Prior to graduating, students of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
are expected to acquire the following skills in addition to the abilities set out in the Kobe
University Diploma Policy:
・Diverse knowledge and experience, and basic academic competence in electrical andelectronic engineering.
・Knowledge and expertise in the field of physical electronics.
・Knowledge and expertise in the field of computer and information engineering.
・Knowledge and expertise in the field of electric power control.
・The ability to apply knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering to creatively
considering and addressing challenges.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Department of Mechanical Engineering of
the Faculty of Engineering awards this academic degree in accordance with the policies described
below.
・Students shall study at the faculty for a minimum of four years, and must obtain therequired credits for their program of study.
・Prior to graduating, students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering are expectedto acquire the following skills in addition to the abilities set out in the Kobe University
Diploma Policy:
・Diverse knowledge and experience, and basic academic competence.
・In-depth knowledge of the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and specialized problemsolving skills.
・In-depth knowledge of the fields of material physics and specialized problem-solving skills.
・In-depth knowledge of the fields of mechanical control and specialized problem-solving
skills.
・In-depth knowledge of the fields of mechanical design and manufacturing and specialized
problem-solving skills.
・The ability to conduct research and development as a mechanical engineer possessing theaforementioned specialist knowledge.
Department of Chemical Science and Engineering
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Department of Chemical Science andEngineering of the Faculty of Engineering awards this academic degree according to the policies
described below.
・Students shall study at the faculty for a minimum of four years, and must obtain therequired credits for their program of study.
・Prior to graduating, students of the Department of Chemical Science and Engineering areexpected to acquire the following skills in addition to the abilities set out in the Kobe
University Diploma Policy:
・ High ethical standards and humanity based on knowledge of chemical science andengineering.
・Basic competence and understanding of engineering that forms the basis of expertise inchemical science and engineering.
・Rich academic knowledge and expertise in material chemistry.
・Rich academic knowledge and expertise in chemical engineering.
・The ability to conduct research by applying academic knowledge of chemical science andengineering to the discussion and resolution of social issues.
Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Department of Computer Science andSystems Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering awards academic degrees according to thepolicies described below.
・Students shall study at the faculty for a minimum of four years, and must obtain therequired credits for their program of study.
・ Prior to graduating, students of the Department of Computer Science and Systems
Engineering are expected to acquire the following skills in addition to the abilities set out
in the Kobe University Diploma Policy:
・High level specialist knowledge and the ability to apply it.
・Diverse knowledge and the ability to apply it.
・Basic competence in approaching challenges from a variety of perspectives.
・The ability to apply knowledge and creatively approach challenges from a variety ofperspectives.
・The ability to apply knowledge and creatively approach challenges from a variety ofperspectives.