Muroran Institute of Technology (Muroran IT) is a technical institute which is composed of the Faculty of Engineering, a four-year course leading to a Bachelor’s degree, which consists of four departments; a Graduate School, which has a two-year course in three divisions for the Master’s degree, and a three-year course in one division for a Doctor’s degree. As a center of knowledge, the Muroran Institute of Technology is committed to contributing to regional development by promoting the fruits of education and research from global perspectives. The Institute also serves as a think tank to help address local issues, provide lifelong learning opportunities for members of society, and promote science education to elementary, junior high school and high school students.