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School of Computing
Creating the Future Information Society
"Information" is a vague entity. To visualize, analyze and utilize information, much work has been conducted on advanced mathematical theories, high-performance computing technology, and artificial intelligence. Today, information has been turned into something that computers can process, enabling us to use them more efficiently. However, more theories need to be proved, and more technologies need to be developed to realize the true potential of information and understand how to use it better. There are bound to be vast applications of information that have yet to be thought of. At the School of Computing, we are engaged in everything from advanced theories on information to cutting-edge technologies, examining them from both the science and engineering perspectives. We are working to understand better what information is and how it can be used, and we are developing innovative technologies through this knowledge. We continuously pursue information science and technology that contribute to society.
Why Study at the School of Computing?
Uncover the true nature of information and develop pioneering technologies.
Learn basic theories of mathematical sciences and computer science to analyze information that is both diversifying and expanding in scale. Furthermore, through the study of these subjects, get to know practical technologies and gain a deeper understanding of the true meaning of information and the methodologies used to process it.
Study artificial intelligence, the heart of robotics.
Participate in the development of artificial intelligence, a core field in robotics and one that is currently in the spotlight. Learn the theories and gain the practical knowledge necessary to develop computers with recognition and knowledge acquiring abilities, those that are capable of autonomous learning through experiences.
Moving towards a future where people and computers are unified.
Be exposed to cutting-edge design and development of hardware and software to create information systems and services. Learn the fundamentals and applications of information systems that bring people and computers closer together.
At a Glance
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- Interdisciplinary graduate majors connected to multiple departments
Featured Education and Research Activities
Progressive Graduate Minor in Cybersecurity
The School of Computing, together with Department of Information and Communication Engineering in School of Engineering, launched the Progressive Graduate Minor in Cybersecurity in April 2016. Designed in collaboration with Nomura Research Institute, Rakuten Group, NTT, and AIST, the curriculum provides students with a strong theoretical background in cybersecurity as well as practical knowledge and skills.
Progressive Graduate Minor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
A new educational program for all graduate students has been launched in 2019, designed to help them acquire knowledge and skills for advanced deployment of data science and AI across the boundaries of their field of expertise. We aim to develop top human resources who can truly solve social issues in collaboration with cutting-edge IT companies such as Google and Yahoo in this program.
Progressive Graduate Minor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Research Group for Social Good (DSAI)
As a research hub for data science and artificial intelligence (AI), the "Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Group for Social Good (DSAI) " was established in April 2019. Many faculty members from all over the university, mainly from School of Computing, cooperate and work with industry to solve various social problems.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Research Group for Social Good
SuperCon (Cyber Kōshien)
SuperCon (Supercomputing Contest) is a programming contest for high school and college of technology students that is competed on a supercomputer. The contest is organized by the Cybermedia Center at Osaka University and the Global Scientific Information and Computing Center at Tokyo Tech, and faculty members from both institutions set problems. Since 1995, it has attracted and has been hotly contested by many young people who love programming. It is an event that is full of excitement.
Create social value through software development
There is an ever-increasing need for IT specialists who can create reliable software to keep pace with the growing use and complexity of IT systems in our society. The aim of this graduate course is to provide students with the ability to turn theory into practice, and apply software development principles in new and creative ways.
Create New Mathematics
Students taking the Graduate Major in Mathematical and Computing Science conduct research in areas such as topology, nonlinear partial differential equations, and algebra, in the hope of making findings by combining their knowledge of both mathematics and computer science. The linked page shows graphic representations of, from the left, a numerical simulation of a semiconductor model equation, a surface knot, and a maximal surface in spacetime.
Active Participation in Joint Projects and Contests in Japan and Abroad
Students actively participate in joint projects and contests organized by overseas and Japanese academic societies such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the U.S., the National Institute of Informatics in Japan, and the Information Processing Society of Japan, in fields such as image search, information search, and high-performance computers. They perform cutting-edge research and work together with leading researchers from around the world.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Research Group for Social Good
Super Smart Society Promotion Consortium
Science Tokyo has launched a consortium to promote the realization of Super Smart Society (Society 5.0), and planning to develop future leaders who are capable of supporting the transformation to Super Smart Society. To accomplish this aim, Science Tokyo is looking for highly motivated companies who wish to join this consortium and support this education program.
Science Tokyo Academy for Super Smart Society
The WISE (World-leading Innovative & Smart Education) program for Super Smart Society (WISE Program for SSS) is an integrated master's and doctoral degree program offered by the Tokyo Tech Academy for Super Smart Society. The program's objective is to help students develop competencies and skills they will need to become "knowledge professionals" integrating physical space technologies with cyber space technologies as well as combining advanced sciences and technologies, such as quantum science and artificial intelligence.
Message from Students
Enjoying the Puzzle-like Fun in Mathematics
Mei Fukuda
1st-year master's student, AY 2020
Department of Mathematical and Computing Science
Information on human connections such as social networking is too huge to obtain entirely and process completely. My research attempts to accurately estimate the overall characteristics from a limited portion of such data. When implementing algorithms for graph generation models, I enjoy deliberating what methods would best match a given objective fully using my creativity. Gaining new insights is awesome!
Information Engineering is Really a Profound and Widely-Applicable Field
Kaho Akaki
1st-year graduate student, AY 2024
Department of Computer Science
I am simply amazed that data analysis methods used in information engineering can be applied in a completely different discipline like life science. This also makes me realize the depth of this academic field. Having achieved a model of a seemingly complex biological system using a series of simple formulas, and then creating programs and simulating them on a PC, I have rediscovered the broad potential in the methods learned in information engineering for solving various problems in the real world.
Number of Students and Faculty Members
| Students | 923 |
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| Faculty | 80 |
- Number of students and faculty members are as of May 1, 2023.
Teaching Certificates That Can Be Acquired
Undergraduate Degree Program
- First-Class Teaching Certificate for Lower Secondary School (Mathematics)
- First-Class Teaching Certificate for Upper Secondary School (Mathematics, computer)
Master's Degree Program
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Advanced Class Teaching Certificate for Lower Secondary School (Mathematics)
- Advanced Class Teaching Certificate for Upper Secondary School (Mathematics, computer)