National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College
The National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College is a national college of technology in Hakodate, Japan. Also known as NIT, Hakodate College or 函館高専.
Overview
NIT, Hakodate College is located on the hill of Tokuracho in Hakodate, close to Hakodate Airport.It was established as one of the first-term national institutes of technology. Furthermore, it is the only national institute of technology in the southern part of Hokkaido.
Over 1,000 students are enrolled in the regular courses or the advanced courses.
The school and companies in the Hakodate area collaborate on technology to create original brand craft beers, contributing to the promotion of Hakodate's culture. Additionally, Hakodate is set to host the Mölkky World Championship in August 2024.
Location
- 〒042-8501 14-1, Tokuracho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
- Closest train station: Yunokawa
- Closest bus stop: Hakodate Kosen-mae
School motto, education purpose and goal
- School Motto: 汝が夢を持て 大志を抱け 力強かれ
- Education Purpose: To foster creative individuals with practical and specialized knowledge and skills required for engineers, while striving to improve the level of practical research, and to promote balanced development as the only comprehensive technical higher education institution in the southern part of Hokkaido.
- Education Goal
- #To cultivate engineers with creativity and execution skills.
- #To cultivate engineers with basic knowledge of specialized technologies.
- #To cultivate engineers who can utilize information technology.
- #To cultivate engineers who understand and act in accordance with social history, culture, and engineering ethics.
- #To cultivate engineers with multifaceted communication skills.
- #To cultivate engineers with design skills for problem-solving.
Facilities
Library
The library has about 80,000 books and is generally open to the public. It mainly houses books on engineering.Cafeteria
A convenience store and a dining hall are located here. One can enjoy a low-cost meal and purchase stationery, snacks, and drinks.Advanced-course building and KOSEN commons center
Within this building, advanced-course students attend more advanced lectures.Outdoor facilities
NIT, Hakodate College is well-equipped with outdoor facilities for student activities. This section highlights some of these facilities.- Gym 1
- Gym 2
- Material arts gym
- Sports ground 1
- Sports ground 2
- Baseball field
- Tennis court
- Golf range
- Archery hall
- Swimming pool
- Syunchōryō Dormitory
Academic Departments
Source:Regular courses (5 years)
- Department of Production Systems Engineering
- *Mechanical Systems Course
- * Electrical and Electronic Systems Course
- * Information Systems Course
- Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering
- '''Department of Civil Engineering'''
Advanced courses (2 years)
- Advanced Course of Production Systems Engineering
- Advanced Course of Materials and Environmental Engineering
- '''Advanced Course of Civil Engineering'''