Academics
Graduate School of Science and Engineering
As science and technology become ever more sophisticated, and advances in the field take place at an ever accelerating rate, so research and education in the sciences in graduate schools to generate researchers and highly skilled professionals, especially in Master's programs, become ever more necessary. This is reflected in the current employment market, where more companies are becoming increasingly aggressive in efforts to attract students in post-graduate programs. Some have even made a Master's degree a requirement for employment.
It was within this climate that in 2003, the Graduate School of Science and Engineering increased the number of applicants admitted to the Master's program by 40 students. And, in keeping with its motto: "Distinctive Majors, Unique Graduate Programs," the School offers a curriculum capable of catering to a variety of specialist fields, including Secondary Courses, and a wide range of specialist fields majors that will form the basis of the 21st Century COE Program "Research on Security and Reliability in Electronic Society." The School has also set up a research management program and has committed itself to fostering outstanding students capable of working on the frontlines of international research. Together with the Department of Information and System Engineering of the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Research and Development Initiative, the Information and System Engineering Course, one of the hubs of the COE Program mentioned earlier, earned a rating of "A+" in 2003, from the "Evaluation of University Activities from the Viewpoint of Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness," a joint study commissioned to Mitsubishi Research Institute and Kawaijuku Educational Institution by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, for being in the top 5% of institutions surveyed.
Welcome to the website of Faculty and Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Chuo University!
It is well known that education and research are the backbone of a university. In order to conduct high-level education and research, it is essential to have excellent human resources and an environment that supports them. The Faculty and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering have both. The Faculty offers a variety of learning opportunities in 10 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. Based on the founding spirit of Chuo University, "Fostering the Ability to Apply Knowledge to Practice,” we provide education that enables students to acquire practical knowledge, problem-solving skills, creativity, and expertise that can be utilized in society.
In addition to the highly specialized courses offered in each department, the educational power of the Faculty of Science and Engineering as a whole is enhanced. One particular area we focus on is the enhancement of AI and data science education. Besides the “Chuo University Interfaculty AI and Data Science Program,” which started in 2021 across the entire University, we have also introduced courses unique to the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and are providing a full range of AI and Data Science education programs led by specialists centered in the Department of Data Science for Business Innovation.
Another focus is globalization. We are taking the opportunity to enhance our English curriculum further with the introduction of an entrance examination using external English tests from AY 2022. In addition to the study abroad programs offered for Chuo University as a whole, the Faculty of Science and Engineering offers an extensive range of unique programs, including short-term study abroad programs and global internships. Furthermore, we have introduced a new selection of courses related to entrepreneurship, and through the linkages with these courses, we aim to nurture individuals with entrepreneurial minds who can truly prosper globally.
In addition, the Graduate School of Science and Engineering 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; Biological Sciences; as well as a doctoral-program-only course in Electrical Engineering and Information Systems. Leading researchers and outstanding graduate students engage in cutting-edge research in a wide range of fields that include basic science, engineering, and the integration of arts and sciences. Please visit our website for news of faculty and graduate school student award recipients. As you will see, the Faculty and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering overlap and combine for seamless education and research opportunities. The location of the Korakuen Campus (Bunkyo ward), where both the Faculty and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering are based, offers a significant advantage for our research. Numerous seminars and workshops of academic societies are held nearby, and annual meetings of academic societies and international conferences are often held on the Korakuen Campus. These events are invaluable for our research in terms of gathering information and networking, ensuring that the Korakuen Campus functions as a research hub. Another appeal of the Korakuen Campus is its quiet and green surroundings, despite its location in central Tokyo.
In 2023, the Faculty of Law relocated to Chuo’s Myogadani Campus, which is very close to Korakuen, establishing a two-campus system of Chuo University. This relocation offers further integration of the humanities and sciences, specifically collaboration with the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Global Informatics located on the Ichigaya Tamachi Campus, enabling students from our Faculty to take lectures at the two neighboring Faculties. We believe the proximity of these Faculties offers us an excellent opportunity for further growth.
Having introduced the current situation of the Faculty and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, we must also mention our many outstanding graduates. There are more than 70,000 graduates from the Faculty and Graduate School of Science and Engineering alone, and about 600,000 graduates from Chuo University as a whole. Many of these graduates have made remarkable achievements in their respective fields, embodying Chuo University's motto of "Knowledge into Action.” Their presence and support greatly strengthen our research and education.
I hope this introduction has given you a glimpse of the appeal of the Faculty and the Graduate School of Science and Engineering. But better yet, come visit the Korakuen Campus and see for yourself.
Kazunori UMEDA Dean, Graduate School of Science and Engineering
