Overview of the Graduate School of Science and Technology
Starting in 2026, the Graduate School of Science and Technology will be restructured into four new schools, namely, the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, School of Chemistry, Life Science, and Informatics, School of Engineering and Design, and School of Informatics, Management, and Human Sciences. This is an organizational structure that covers the fields of research and education from natural science to engineering and human society. However, as exemplified by the attempt to describe various problems in human society using mathematical models, these four schools influence each other in a circular nature. Based on this simplified structure, we implement a system of “interaction,” which is essential for the development of science and technology itself and its infinite application and deployment.
A simple, cross-organizational framework for interactions
The most important component of this framework is the “Research Unit,” which researchers are free to establish and operate. We, as the Graduate School, have decided not to define its own research organization, but rather to create a system that maximizes the freedom and dynamism of leading researchers in each of the fields of expertise. While acquiring a foundation to cultivate expertise in their respective majors, students can grow beyond their imagination in a research environment where they will have opportunities to dedicate themselves to valuable science and technology research in dynamic forms and be directly involved in the implementation of the research results in society.
The Types of Talented Personnel Envisaged
The objective of the Graduate School of Science and Technology is to promote research and education that can lead society by boldly challenging uncharted areas based on expertise in science and technology while respecting diversity. To this end, we will cultivate the unique talents of each student by providing education that develops the ability to proactively identify problems to improve society, deconstruct complex issues into its fundamental elements, and tackle them using advanced science and innovative technology. The methodology of the program will be presented by each school in detail.
Schools and Curriculum
Starting in 2026, the Graduate School of Science and Technology will be restructured into four new schools, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Life Science, and Informatics, Engineering and Design, and Informatics, Management, and Human Sciences. Each school has two or three curriculums as described in the chart below.
