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faculty of engineering; engineering department
The academic department at a university that teaches engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and computer engineering.
A compound of 工学 (engineering) and 学部 (faculty). One of the most popular faculties at Japanese universities, especially for students aiming at careers in manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure — industries central to the Japanese economy.
Common collocations
- 工学部機械工学科: mechanical engineering department
- 工学部電気電子工学科: electrical and electronic engineering department
- 工学部を受験する: to take the engineering faculty entrance exam