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Nuclear System Safety Engineering

Nagaoka University of Technology
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 8,766 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEng
Duration 48 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nagaoka, Japan
Language English

Program Overview

The Nuclear System Safety Engineering at Nagaoka University of Technology is a MEng programme in Engineering over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Nuclear System Safety Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 48 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 8,766 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Nagaoka, Japan

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nuclear System Safety Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Safety Technology
  2. Maintaining Nuclear Safety
  3. The Safe Use of Radiation
  4. Back-end Systems
  5. Nuclear Fuel Engineering
  6. Radiochemistry
  7. Seismic Safety Technology System Engineering
  8. Radiation Monitoring
  9. Safety Management
  10. Safety Management
  11. Risk Evaluation
  12. Technical Communication
  13. Nuclear Safety Legislation
  14. Maintenance Engineering
  15. Maintenance System Control
  16. Advanced Energy Engineering
  17. Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering
  18. Materials Science
  19. Construction and Biology in the Production of Radiation
  20. Reactor Engineering
  21. Nuclear Power Systems
  22. Nuclear Fusion Systems
  23. Structural and Materials Engineering Related to Nuclear Power

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The following qualifications are\nrequired for applicants:

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  • (A)\nNon-Japanese who hold a resident visa status permitting enrollment to the\nGraduate School under the Immigration Control and Recognition of Refugee\nStatus Law
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  • (B)\nNon-Japanese who are expected to obtain the above status after enrollment\nin the Graduate School under the Immigration Control and Recognition of\nRefugee Status Law 
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All\nprograms are conducted in English. Applicants are thus required to submit the\nevidence of proficiency in English in the form of an internationally-recognized\nstandardized test score, such as TOEFL or TOEIC. The requirement for a\nstandardized test score to be included in the applicant\'s file can be waived if\nevidence is provided that the applicant\'s previous degree was earned at a\nuniversity in which the medium of instruction was English.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 8,766 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 8,766 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,766 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Nagaoka University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Nagaoka University of Technology

Nagaoka University of Technology logo

Nagaoka University of Technology

Nagaoka, Japan

Higher education institution in Niigata Prefecture, Japan

University Profile
  • Start Date Apr, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 48 months