General courses for all students are provided to broaden the student's outlook and deepen their insight. Lessons are scheduled mainly in the morning. This schedule is designed around a commitment to thoroughness in study. Each course requires submission of reports from time to time. As a rule, written examinations are conducted at the ends of courses.
General courses take the form of intensive lectures.
Following examinations, students are asked to evaluate the courses. Students are required to select a minor theme from a field outside their major research theme. Each student is assigned 3 guidance instructors. Upon consideration of their wishes, students are assigned to the research rooms of their major research themes during the first 10 days of September. Minor research themes are determined during the last 10 days of December.