Professional Engineer Examination Eligibility and Experience Requirements

The experience requirements for the Professional Engineer examination depend on the applicable campus and faculty scope. The information below explains the routes to eligibility for the first and second examinations.

Eligibility through Professional Engineer Assistant or Practical Experience

For the School of Science and Technology at the Saitama Hatoyama Campus in academic years 2025 and 2026, you may qualify for the Professional Engineer examination through either of these routes: at least four years of work experience as a Professional Engineer Assistant, or more than seven years of practical work experience after passing the Professional Engineer First Examination.

First and Second Examination Requirements

For the School of Future Science at the Tokyo Senju Campus in academic year 2026, the First Examination has no specific eligibility restrictions and may be taken while you are enrolled. After passing it, you may register as a Professional Engineer Assistant by application. The Second Examination requires either passing the First Examination or completing a JABEE program, together with practical work experience; the shortest period stated is four years.

Official sources

The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.