Muroran Institute of Technology
Muroran-shi, Japan • Founded 1949 • THE 2026 #1501-2191
Updated May 2026 · Source: muroran-it.ac.jp
Overview
Muroran Institute of Technology is a public institute of technology located in Muroran-shi, Japan. Founded in 1949, it operates as a higher-education provider.
At Muroran Institute of Technology, the institution teaches across multiple qualification levels, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a small set of programmes.
Muroran Institute of Technology is ranked #2000 globally and #90 within Japan.
Location & Contact
Muroran Institute of Technology's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.
Academic Details
The figures below cover Muroran Institute of Technology's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing.
Faculties & Divisions
The faculties at Muroran Institute of Technology, and what each one teaches, are listed below.
Cooperative Research and Development (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
Environmental Science and Disaster Mitigation for Advanced Research (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
General Education (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
Health Administration (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Administration
Instrumental Analysis (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
Manufacturing and Engineering Design (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering Drawing and Design
- Production Engineering
Multimedia Aided Education (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Technology
- Multimedia
Design and Manufacturing Technology (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
- Production Engineering
Environmental Technology (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Engineering
Information and Systems (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
Liberal Arts (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
Applied Sciences (Department/Division) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
Civil Engineering and Architecture (Department/Division) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Architecture
- Architecture and Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Regional Planning
- Structural Architecture
- Town Planning
Information and Electronic Engineering (Department/Division) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Mechanical, Aerospace and Materials Engineering (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Robotics
Engineering (Graduate School) 17 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biology
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Telecommunications Services
Engineering (Graduate School) 36 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Biophysics
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Heating and Refrigeration
- Information Technology
- Instrument Making
- Landscape Architecture
- Marine Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Optical Technology
- Optics
- Organic Chemistry
- Production Engineering
- Regional Planning
- Solid State Physics
- Structural Architecture
- Thermal Engineering
- Town Planning
- Water Science
Satellite Venture Business (Laboratory) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Aerospace Plane (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Environmentally Friendly Materials Engineering (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Engineering
Programs Offered
All active programmes at Muroran Institute of Technology are listed by degree level.
3 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Japan
Bachelor's Degree 2 programmes
How to apply to Muroran Institute of Technology
A short guide to applying to Muroran Institute of Technology — five steps.
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Research programmes at Muroran Institute of Technology
Muroran Institute of Technology's catalogue includes 3 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
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Review admissions criteria
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Gather supporting documents
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Lodge your application
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Frequently Asked Questions about Muroran Institute of Technology
Quick answers to common questions about Muroran Institute of Technology.
When was Muroran Institute of Technology founded?
Muroran Institute of Technology was established in 1949 (approximately 77 years ago).
Where is Muroran Institute of Technology located?
Muroran Institute of Technology is located in Muroran-shi, Japan.
Is Muroran Institute of Technology public or private?
Muroran Institute of Technology is a public institution.
How is Muroran Institute of Technology ranked?
Muroran Institute of Technology is ranked THE 2026 #1501-2191.
Is Muroran Institute of Technology accredited?
Muroran Institute of Technology is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
How do I find Muroran Institute of Technology online?
Muroran Institute of Technology's official website is www.muroran-it.ac.jp.
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