Shizuoka Institute of Science & Technology

Overview:

Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) is a private university located in Fukuroi city, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. Established in 1991, SIST focuses on science and engineering education, aiming to contribute to the local community by training engineers. The university has approximately 1500 students enrolled in two faculties: the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Informatics.

Services Offered:

Student Life and Campus Experience:

Key Reasons to Study There:

Focus on practical skills:

SIST emphasizes hands-on learning and research, fostering "human power" that is truly useful in the real world.

Strong industry connections:

Located in the industrial heartland of Japan, SIST students have access to leading firms for employment opportunities.

International collaborations:

SIST has reciprocal relationships with universities in South Korea and China, offering opportunities for student exchange.

Commitment to local community:

SIST actively collaborates with local industries and organizations to promote innovation and support the growth of SMEs.

Academic Programs:

Faculty of Science and Technology:

Department of Mechanical Engineering:

Aero・Space, Robot・Mechatronics, Transportation equipment, Comprehensive Four dynamics/Industrial engineering

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering:

Control・System, Electric power・Energy, Information・Communication, Electron・Optical application

Department of Materials and Life Science:

Bio・Microbe, Organic・High polymer chemistry, Food science, Inorganic・Atmospheric Chemistry, New material・Basic science

Department of Architecture:

Architectural planning・Design, Building environment・Equipment, Building structure, Building materials・Construction

Department of Civil Engineering:

Ground engineering, Civil engineering materials, Urban environmental studies, Civil engineering structure, Hydraulic engineering

Faculty of Informatics:

Department of Computer Science:

Software, Security・Network, Mathematical science, Major in Data Science

Department of Information Design:

Digital art・Media design, Psychology・Brain・Bioinformatics, Management・Social system

Graduate School (Master's Program):

Department of System Engineering:

Focuses on technology relating to mechanical engineering, electronics, information science, and system control.

Department of Material Science:

Deals with solid-state physics, materials chemistry, and their applications in electronics and other fields.

Other:

• SIST is the only private science and engineering university in Shizuoka prefecture.
• The university is committed to "continuing to change" and adapting its educational content to meet the evolving needs of society.
• SIST actively promotes research and development, particularly in areas related to SDGs and a carbon-free society.
• The university has established co-creation bases to foster collaboration with local industries and organizations.