Diploma Policy of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences
The Graduate School of Maritime Sciences of Kobe University aims to cultivate researchers,
educators and specialists who can propel internationally outstanding research, education andpractical expertise in the fields of maritime sciences, engineering and philosophy.
These graduates are able to use their advanced specialization and multifaceted approach tosolve various problems, as well as possessing the qualities of international awareness, humanity,
creativity and specialization enabling them to meet the demand for human resources who can takethe lead in international maritime society.
To achieve these objectives, the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences awards the following
degrees; “Master of Maritime Sciences”, “Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Sciences”, “Doctorof Philosophy in Engineering” and “Doctor of Philosophy” in accordance with the policies
below.
Master's Program
Degree: Master of Maritime Science and Technology
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Master of Maritime Sciences qualification
is awarded in accordance with the policy shown below.
Students shall study the graduate school’s master’s program for at least two years, and obtain
the required credits for graduation prescribed by the graduate course.

Prior to graduation, students of the graduate school are expected to acquire the following
abilities in addition to those set out in the Kobe University Diploma Policy:
Communication skills

Thinking abilities based on scientific logicDevelop specialized knowledgeThe ability to write reports and make presentations

Specialized knowledge

Doctoral Program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Science and Technology
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Sciences
qualification is awarded in accordance with the policy shown below.

Students shall study the graduate school’s doctoral program for at least three years, andobtain the required credits for graduation prescribed by the graduate course.

Students shall conduct highly specialized research related to maritime sciences.

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In addition to the abilities stipulated in the Kobe University Diploma Policy, graduate
students should acquire the following competences by the time they complete the program:
The ability to come up with highly original and creative research themes.

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The ability to plan and execute research.

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Thinking abilities based on scientific logic.

Development and application of specialized knowledge.

The ability to write reports and make presentations.

Specialized knowledge.

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
qualification is awarded in accordance with the policy shown below.
Students shall study at the graduate school’s doctoral program for at least three years, andobtain the required credits for graduation prescribed by the graduate course.

Acquire the ability to conduct highly specialized research related to engineering.

In addition to the abilities stipulated in the Kobe University Diploma Policy, graduate
students should acquire the following competences by the time they complete the program:

The ability to come up with highly original and creative research themes.



The ability to plan and execute research.

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Thinking abilities based on scientific logic.

Development and application of specialized knowledge.

The ability to write reports and make presentations.

Specialized knowledge.

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Doctor of Philosophy qualification will beawarded in accordance with the policy shown below.
Students shall study at the graduate school’s doctoral program for at least three years, andobtain the required credits for graduation prescribed by the graduate course.

Students shall conduct highly specialized research related to various specialized fields.

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In addition to the abilities stipulated in the Kobe University Diploma Policy, graduate
students should acquire the following competences by the time they complete the program:
The ability to come up with highly original and creative research themes.

The ability to plan and execute research.

Thinking abilities based on scientific logic.

Development and application of specialized knowledge.

The ability to write reports and make presentations.

Specialized knowledge.