Electrical & Electronic Engineering at TDU

This page presents electrical and electronic engineering as overlapping fields and introduces what students learn in each program. Rather than treating the boundary between the two as fixed, it is important to examine how each program is structured. This page covers the Division of Electronic and Information Engineering in the School of Science and Engineering at the Saitama Hatoyama Campus, as well as the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering offered by both the School of Engineering and the School of Engineering Evening Division at the Tokyo Senju Campus. In the Division of Electronic and Information Engineering, students study electronic engineering, information engineering, signal processing, electronic devices, and electronic and electrical measurement, depending on their course. The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering presents a structure in which students refer to three fields—Electric Power and Electrical Machinery, Electronic Information Systems, and Electronic Devices—and select subjects according to their interests. The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering Evening Division is described as a comprehensive electrical engineering department where students study electricity that supports everyday life, from fundamentals through applications. When comparing departments and divisions, examining each program individually in terms of whether it provides a broad study of electricity and how it combines electronics with information, measurement, and other areas can make it easier to identify differences from what you want to study.

The study of electrical and electronic engineering is not limited to electrical circuits. At Tokyo Denki University, confirmed areas of study include electromagnetism, electric power and energy conversion, electronic devices, communications and signal processing, control, and programming. However, the combination and emphasis of these fields vary by department, division, and course. The Division of Electronic and Information Engineering in the School of Science and Engineering at the Saitama Hatoyama Campus offers two courses: Information Electronics and Medical Engineering. The former spans both hardware and software and includes communications, numerical analysis, programming, and other subjects. Through subjects such as physiology, electronic measurement, and electronic devices, the latter covers systems related to living organisms and medical devices. According to the materials for the 2026 academic year, students study circuits, electromagnetism, physiology, and other subjects in their first year, allowing them to understand the course content before selecting a course. Mathematics, data science, programming, and physics and chemistry experiments also form part of the foundation, with electronic and information engineering laboratory courses offered in the second and third years. The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering at the Tokyo Senju Campus is centered on three fields: Electric Power and Electrical Machinery, Electronic Information Systems, and Electronic Devices. For example, students can expand their studies into power conversion and motors, control using images, semiconductors, and new materials. When comparing programs, it can be helpful to determine which area you most want to focus on: energy and machinery, communications, control and information processing, semiconductors and materials, or medical engineering.

In electrical and electronic fields, mathematics is not studied only as an independent subject; it is connected to specialized subjects such as circuits and electromagnetism. In the 2026 curriculum, the Division of Electronic and Information Engineering in the School of Science and Engineering at the Saitama Hatoyama Campus places calculus, linear algebra, programming, and physics and chemistry experiments in the first year. Students also study an introduction to electronic and information engineering, electrical circuits, and electromagnetism to gain an overview of the specialized field. Students decide on their primary and secondary courses in the second year, study specialized subjects in their selected course from the third year, and undertake graduation research in the fourth year. Students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering at the Tokyo Senju Campus also study calculus, linear algebra, programming, and physics and chemistry experiments in the first year. At the same time, subjects such as Fundamentals of Circuits and Electrical Mathematics provide an introduction to specialized study. Students progress to circuit theory, electromagnetism, electronic circuits, and basic experiments in the second year, followed by comprehensive experiments and seminars in the third year. A year-long graduation research project is a required subject in the fourth year. Whether mathematics subjects are required or elective and when they are studied vary by division, department, and program. When comparing programs, use the latest curriculum map to check the progression from mathematics to circuits and electromagnetism, experiments, and graduation research, and use the syllabus and other materials to check the prerequisites and enrollment requirements for each subject. For advancement requirements, refer to the applicable advancement requirements table.

Tokyo Denki University emphasizes learning that combines lectures with experiments, practical training, and exercises. In the School of Engineering, lectures, exercises, experiments, and practical training are systematically arranged according to each department’s educational objectives. In the Division of Electronic and Information Engineering in the School of Science and Engineering, experiential subjects involving activities such as measuring electrical and electronic phenomena and fabricating circuits are offered throughout both semesters of the second and third years. In the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering, the course materials for the 2026 academic year place basic experiments in the second year, comprehensive experiments in the third year, and graduation research in the fourth year. Check the latest materials for the relevant year of admission, department, or division to confirm when experiments are offered and whether they are required or elective. In terms of facilities, the Manufacturing Centers at Saitama Hatoyama and Tokyo Senju provide machinery, measuring instruments, tools, and other equipment for metalworking, electrical work, and assembly. Tokyo Senju also has a woodworking space and processing machinery. As a general rule, users perform the processing and assembly themselves.

Learning about circuits is not limited to classes in which students understand them only conceptually. In the Division of Electronic and Information Engineering in the School of Science and Engineering, a first-year introductory subject provides an overview of the entire division’s areas of study. The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering materials for the 2026 academic year include subjects that combine lectures, exercises, and experiments, as well as exercises in circuits and electromagnetism and basic experiments. In mathematics, students learn the fundamentals through calculus, linear algebra, and mathematics exercises. The same School of Engineering materials also indicate that introductory-level and repeat-course classes are available. There are also subjects in data science and programming. However, class structures and enrollment requirements vary by department, division, and year of admission, so they must be checked in the latest syllabus. When students have questions about their classes, they can ask questions or seek advice about study methods at the Learning Support Center on each campus. Support includes small-group lectures, individual instruction by appointment, and group consultations. When considering study after enrollment, check not only the subject names but also the format of exercises and experiments and where consultation is available.

First, organize your interests according to what you want to work with. If you are interested in electric power, renewable energy, or control, check energy conversion, power electronics, and the control of motors and solar cells. If you are interested in electronic circuits, semiconductors, or hardware, focus on circuit design, electronic materials, and device fabrication and evaluation. For communications and computing, compare the relative emphasis on communications engineering, signal processing, programming, machine learning, and related subjects. The Division of Electronic and Information Engineering in the School of Science and Engineering at the Saitama Hatoyama Campus lists subjects including communications engineering, signal processing, applied programming, power electronics, and electronic and information engineering experiments. Laboratory examples for the 2027 academic year include research on electronic circuits and biological signals, as well as research involving the design, prototyping, and evaluation of medical devices. The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering at the Tokyo Senju Campus offers three fields—Electric Power and Electrical Machinery, Electronic Information Systems, and Electronic Devices—and allows students to select subjects according to their interests. The range of research topics includes motors and power conversion, control, semiconductor materials, and learning systems. Finally, cross-check the latest curriculum and laboratory information on the official website. When comparing laboratories, it can also be helpful to determine whether their research centers on simulation, circuit design and prototyping, or measurement and experimentation. For the 2026 open campus events, Saitama Hatoyama lists exhibits by division and laboratories open to visitors, while Tokyo Senju lists exhibits by department and laboratory tours. Event content and schedules may change, so check the latest information before attending.