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Characteristics of TNCT

　The College accepts regular course (5 years) placements for students who have graduated junior high school and advanced course (2 years) placements for graduates of the regular courses. The campus ground is one of the biggest in area in the country and offers a rich student life in a prosperous environment surrounded by nature. The College also has the following distinct features:
Developing Well-Rounded Character
　The College gives emphasis to developing a “well-rounded character that maintains the balance of knowledge and virtue,” something required in “leaders of the next generation.”

Nurturing Creativity
　Through lessons centered on general subjects of the same level as high school for juniors, and lessons centered on advanced subjects for seniors, students will naturally acquire the Creativity necessary for Craftsmanship.

Developing Communication Skills
　The College focuses on developing communication skills in Japanese and foreign languages and has installed a computer-based “CALL System,” while also encouraging participation in proficiency test such as TOEIC and the STEP Test. There is also an overseas language immersion program.

Plenty of Facilities and Equipments to Help with Student Life
　Facilities include two gymnasiums, a martial arts dojo, a hockey field, dormitories, a student cafeteria and stores, a student lodge, and the “Ikoi no Hiroba” recreation area. The library and computer labs are available for use on weekdays until 8 pm (5 pm on Saturdays).

Regional Community
　The Association for Tomakomai National College of Technology was established by the local business community in what was a first for Japan, and more than 100 companies have since become members and provide strong backing for the education, research activities and career paths of the College's students.

Advanced Courses Producing a “New Caliber of Engineers”
The College’s advanced courses aim to nurture a “new caliber of engineers” through an “academic fusion” that blends several areas of expertise.

Education with Flair
　The College is certified by the Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE). Students who complete our program (advanced course graduates) become Apprentice Engineers without having to sit for the First Step Examination of the Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan.
　The College is actively involved in the Gendai GP (Contemporary Good Practices/the Contemporary Education Needs Support) Program. Responding to strong social demands, TNCT applied as a program of engineer education while promoted defining features of the College’s characteristics and specific location. The program was adopted as an excellent initiative and three programs have since been adopted as of 2008.
　As an institution of higher learning and for the sake of strengthening individuality and global competitiveness and the fulfilment of quality of education and the development of human resources that can succeed and progress in the world, we will actively apply through similar initiatives in years to come.

Highly Reputed TNCT Students
　Regular and advanced course graduates have an approximately 100% employment rate among job seekers. Additionally, approximately thirty percent of regular course students go on to pursue further studies. Graduates are eligible not only to transfer to junior year engineering courses at university but to agriculture, science, education and humanities departments as well. The College’s “advanced courses” are popular and there are also people who proceed to graduate school after completion. The College’s graduates have proved successful in various careers including as engineers, public servants, business managers, researchers, and educators at university and colleges of technology. (to “Alumni Updates”)

Student Life that is “Strict, Yet Fun and Enriching”
　Studying to gain what it takes to become an engineer is certainly not easy. But if students apply themselves sincerely, they are sure to understand the “true meaning of fun.” There are also various student clubs and associations, and the College has actively participated at events including the High School Athletic Federation Sports Meet, the Technical College Athletic Meet, Robocon, and music competitions. Events such as the College Festival, the Spring and Autumn Athletic Meets, and research expeditions are also common.