Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate School

The Graduate School of Information Science is a leading institution in Japan, offering a wide range of research areas and specializations. The school's mission is to foster innovative and interdisciplinary research, and to provide students with a comprehensive education in information science.

Specializations

The Graduate School of Information Science offers the following specializations:

• Information Fundamental Mathematics
• Information Mathematical Science
• Computer Science
• Information System Engineering
• Information Network Science
• Multimedia Engineering
• Bioinformation Engineering

Research Areas

The school's research areas include:

• B5G/6G and IoT
• Smart Cities and XR (Extended Reality and Virtual Reality)
• Information Network Science
• Advanced Network Architecture
• Intelligent Networking
• Information Flow Platform
• Mobile Computing
• Ubiquitous Networking
• Secure Platform and Architecture
• Cyber Communication

Research Laboratories

The school has several research laboratories, including:

• [Village Laboratory]
• [Watanabe Laboratory]
• [Hasegawa Laboratory]
• [Yamaguchi Laboratory]
• [Shimozono Laboratory]
• [Inoue Laboratory]
• [Pigamoto Laboratory]

Research Focus

The school's research focus includes:

• Next-generation wireless communication technology
• Digital twin technology
• Edge computing
• IoT device-based real-world sensing and AI-based analysis
• Secure platform and architecture
• Cyber communication

Collaborative Research

The school collaborates with industry partners, including:

• NTT Corporation
• Other leading companies in the field of information science

Curriculum

The school's curriculum includes:

• Lectures and courses on information network science and related areas
• Research seminars and workshops
• Thesis research and dissertation

Admission

The school's admission criteria include:

• Academic background and achievement
• Research experience and potential
• Language proficiency (English or Japanese)

Tuition Fees

The school's tuition fees are competitive with other leading institutions in Japan.

Financial Support

The school offers various forms of financial support, including:

• Scholarships
• Research assistantships
• Teaching assistantships

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the school have gone on to pursue successful careers in:

• Industry (leading companies in the field of information science)
• Academia (research and teaching positions at leading universities)
• Government (research and policy positions)