Academics
Faculty of Science and Engineering
The campus of the Faculty of Science and Engineering sits on high ground in the middle of leafy surroundings in the Korakuen district of Bunkyo-ku, in the center of Tokyo. Equipped with the latest educational and research facilities, the Faculty, together with the Graduate School of Science and Engineering and the Institute of Science and Engineering, is proud of its comprehensive education and research capability.
From its inception, the Faculty has never ceased to put a high priority on fostering basic and universally applicable academic abilities, and also on nurturing talented scientists of independence and self-reliance, by equipping students with knowledge that will allow them to respond flexibly to whatever problems emerge in the rapidly developing science and technology. As a result, the number of presentations made at academic conferences by the graduate students reaches more than 350 per year, representing the world-class high-level intellectual productivity of the Faculty.
Departments:
Mathematics
Physics
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Precision Mechanics
Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering
Applied Chemistry
Data Science for Business Innovation
Information and System Engineering
Biological Sciences
Integrated Science and Engineering for Sustainable Societies
Date of Founding: 1949
Campus: Korakuen Campus
Number of Students: Undergraduate Student Enrollment
Faculty Brochure is here（1.7MB）
Competency Development in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
The word competency refers to a portion of behavioral characteristics that utilizes knowledge for pursuing a certain objective. Recently, much attention has been focused on competencies as important demands for professionals as well as individuals. As a part of the educational reform activities, the Faculty has started an educational program for systematic competency development since 2008. Firstly, each department has created a more specific definition of the professional image that is expected for graduates of the department. Then, the definition was set for 7 key competencies (communication, problem-solving, knowledge acquisition, organized behavior, creativity, self-realization, and specific ability in students' major), which in turn were carefully refined into a total of 33 keywords. Finally each keyword was divided into 5 stages (in other words, as many as 165 items were created!) in order to develop an achievement level check list (also known as rubrics). Through the rubrics students are expected to check their competencies regularly by themselves as well as to be checked by professors/TAs. This approach enables direct and objective assessment of potential ability and behavioral attributes, and now it is considered as one of the leading educational system in Japan.
Academic Minor System in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering
In addition to a student's academic major, an academic minor system has been implemented in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering since 2003. This educational program features systematic study of advanced topics in interdisciplinary fields. Currently, the GSSE offers a total of 6 academic minors (Disaster/Danger Management Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Science, Nano-Technology, Electronic Society/Information Security, and Sensory Robotics). All of these minors are fields in which the GSSE possesses strong capability, and are expected to grow greatly in the near future. When conducting academic minors, teaching faculty from different academic majors cooperate to provide research guidance through lectures and the creation of research papers. Minors allow students to learn the research methods and acquire specialized knowledge in other academic fields. Therefore this academic major/minor system realizes reciprocal educational effect which prevents graduate students from being immersed solely in their affiliated majors.
Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
Since its establishment, the Faculty of Science and Engineering has been dedicated to cultivating science and engineering professionals who contribute to social progress, in accordance with Chuo University’s founding philosophy: “Fostering the Ability to Apply Knowledge to Practice.” Today, the Faculty offers a wide range of educational opportunities spanning from introductory to advanced and interdisciplinary studies across ten departments: Mathematics, Physics, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Precision Mechanics, Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Data Science for Business Innovation, Information and System Engineering, Biological Sciences, and Integrated Science and Engineering for Sustainable Societies.
Meanwhile, the Graduate School of Science and Engineering engages in cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of fields. It offers nine majors: Mathematics, Physics, Civil, Human and Environmental Science and Engineering, Precision Engineering, Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Data Science for Business Innovation, Information and System Engineering, and Biological Sciences, as well as a doctoral program exclusively in Electrical Engineering and Information Systems.
Through close collaboration between the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, our undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art research, which is one of the distinguishing features of our academic programs. In addition, we provide a variety of valuable opportunities for students who wish to master leading science technologies, including participation in joint research projects with domestic and overseas universities, research institutes, and companies, as well as attendance at international conferences.
Society today requires global partnerships and the integration of insights from diverse fields such as AI and data science, environmental issues, and biosciences. The Faculty and Graduate School of Science and Engineering strive to cultivate individuals capable of coping with these complex situations. To this end, we focus on nurturing human talents with a global perspective and understanding of different cultures, beyond their authentic expertise in specialized fields. In addition to university-wide initiatives to strengthen English education and promote international exchange programs, we have expanded our distinctive short-term exchange programs and internship opportunities with global companies. We are creating an optimal environment that empowers our students to grow into global-minded scientists through interactions with overseas universities and research institutions, enabling them to reach out to different values and cultures.
Our Korakuen campus, located in central Tokyo yet surrounded by a serene environment, offers convenient access to business communities and public institutions. This ideal location allows students to actively participate in both on-campus and off-campus projects, as well as local partnership activities, providing them with opportunities to experience “practical learning” through direct engagement with society. We believe that such hands-on experiences foster genuine competence and open diverse career paths for our students. In addition, strong support from our alumni who are active across a wide range of industries, and the dedicated guidance provided by Chuo University’s Career Center further distinguish our programs and enhance our students’ professional development.
We look forward to meeting everyone who is interested in studying with us at our Korakuen campus.
Hiroko SHOJI Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering/Graduate School of Science and Engineering
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