Here you can find key information about entrance exams and admission details for the Master’s Program at the Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology, as well as the Doctor’s Program at the Graduate School of Science and Technology. For more detailed information, please follow the link and read the relevant page.
In September 2023, we were selected for the 2023 Acceleration Program for Reorganization of Universities and Technical Colleges, which aims to enhance efforts to develop highly specialized IT professionals.
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Shizuoka University Advanced Human Resource Development Program through the Deepening and Broadening of Informatics
The Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology, Department of Informatics offers two courses: the Advanced Informatics course (with a capacity of 50 students) and the Interdisciplinary Informatics course (with a capacity of 35 students). Additionally, the Doctor’s Program at the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Educational Division, Department of Computer Science will accept 13 students through 2026 and 16 students from 2027.
Advanced Informatics course (50 students)
The program prepares professionals with a broad understanding of informatics and the advanced skills and knowledge essential to meet industry demands.
Interdisciplinary Informatics course (35 students)
The program focuses on preparing professionals with diverse skills and knowledge across various applied fields, emphasizing informatics.
Doctor’s ProgramProgram in the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Educational Division, Department of Computer Science
Cultivating researchers and engineers with international perspectives and the ability to think across disciplines
- Gain insights into industry needs and develop competencies through the “Special Lecture for Information Science and Technology”
- An enhanced T-shaped curriculum model, combining a broad overview with deep specialization
Support for Career Transition to the IT Field, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and provision of Learning and Research Environments to support Advanced Research Careers
Master’s ProgramGraduate School of Integrated Science and Technology, Department of Informatics
This program provides students with a comprehensive overview of informatics, along with the cutting-edge skills and knowledge required in the industry.
Advanced Informatics course
- Renowned researchers in cutting-edge digital fields provide top-tier research education nationwide.
- Research guidance and skills development are tailored to corporate needs through collaborative projects with local companies.
- Internships and project-based learning (PBL) programs are available in partnership with local governments and businesses.
This program provides students with a comprehensive study of diverse applied fields, with a focus on information science.
Interdisciplinary Informatics course
- Lectures and exercises on interdisciplinary informatics, led by instructors with real-world industry experience and incorporating practical examples from the corporate realm, serve to develop human resources in the digital transformation field.
- Promotion of practical learning through the application of informatics, corporate internships, and other experiential opportunities with the aim of integrating informatics with other fields.
Conventional entrance exam (regular/referral, etc.)
Interdisciplinary Candidate Entrance Exam (new)
Shizuoka University, Faculty of Informatics
- Computer Science
- Behavior Informatics
- Socio-Information Studies
- Students from other universities and fields
- Working adults with a keen interest in integrating informatics with other fields
Developing Advanced Digital Professionals to Support Shizuoka’s Manufacturing Industry
Master’s Program
Shizuoka University > Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology > Department of Informatics > Advanced Informatics Course & Interdisciplinary Informatics Course
Most faculty members from the Faculty of Informatics also teach in the Department of Informatics at the Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology, with instruction taking place at the Hamamatsu Campus. Courses and lectures feature practical case studies presented by industry professionals. For detailed information about each instructor, please see the faculty and laboratory pages. Moreover, most undergraduates from the Faculty of Informatics who continue their studies maintain the same academic advisor and research focus, with nearly half of all graduates progressing to the Master’s program.
Special Program for Re-education of Working Professionals (recurrent education special course)
In our Special Program for Re-education of Working Professionals, we welcome working professionals. Our goal is to support those pursuing advanced studies while on the job, encouraging them to address real-world challenges as research topics and to integrate their academic achievements into their professional careers. To accommodate their busy schedules, we offer courses in the evenings and on weekends, with online instruction available for greater flexibility.
Doctor’s Program
Shizuoka University, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Students who have completed a Master’s program in the Department of Informatics at the Graduate School of Integrated Science and Technology and seek to pursue further advanced research have the opportunity to continue into the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Science and Technology. In the Department of Computer Science at Shizuoka University’s Graduate School of Science and Technology, many faculty members are also affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics. When these faculty members serve as advisors, both teaching and research are primarily conducted at the Hamamatsu Campus, where the Faculty of Informatics is based.
Shizuoka University, Graduate School of Science and TechnologyEvaluation Criteria for Master’s Theses in the Department of Informatics (Master’s Program)
Master’s theses are evaluated based on the following criteria, resulting in an overall assessment.
- The research background and objectives should be clearly stated.
- Prior research on the topic must be thoroughly reviewed or surveyed and logically organized.
- Appropriate research procedures and methods should be applied.
- Any proposed formulas, materials, or data used must be accurate and properly described.
- The discussions and conclusions should be logically derived from the results obtained.
- References should be cited accurately and used appropriately.
- The paper should be well-organized and clearly presented.
- The research should demonstrate originality, novelty, or practical relevance.