Faculty of
Science Division II

My decision to pursue a career in science was inspired, in no small part, by the scientists I admired in the science fiction anime and films that captivated me as a child. I have always loved imagining new mechanisms and bringing them to life. Even today, when I work with my students in research and education, I still feel that same sense of joy.

One of science's core missions is to “discover the new and the interesting”. Even if the immediate usefulness of such discoveries is unclear, universities are places where we are encouraged — indeed, expected — to explore the unknown, guided by pure intellectual curiosity. A university should be a place where we can fully cultivate our desire to 'pursue what fascinates us'.

The Faculty of Science, Division II, is deeply rooted in the founding spirit of our university and has a distinctive identity. Its origin story is so dramatic that it could be made into a film, as chronicled beautifully in Butsurigakkō (The Physics School) by Rensei Baba (Chuko Shinsho, La Clef Series). If I were to sum up Division II in a single phrase, it would be this: 'A place where those who love science can take on challenges in what truly excites them.'

As classes begin in the evening, students can use their daytime hours to suit their own goals and lifestyles. The possibilities are wide-ranging: employment, volunteer work, pursuing hobbies, or conducting independent research, for example. There are also major advantages to accessing facilities and services during the day, and our city-center campus offers both convenience and opportunity.

Students in Division II have access to the same educational resources as those in our daytime faculties. As a comprehensive science and technology university, we provide an exceptionally rich collection of books, online journals, research databases, and specialized software in subjects such as mathematics, information science, chemistry, and biology. All of these resources are supported by university-wide licenses. This environment is often described as the envy of other institutions.

In recent years, AI technologies — especially generative AI — have advanced at an astonishing speed, lowering the barriers to exploring fields outside one’s own area of expertise. However, to use AI effectively, it is essential to have a clear idea of what one wishes to pursue, based on a solid foundation of fundamental knowledge and a broad-based education. Those who possess this foundation and can harness AI to its fullest potential will undoubtedly achieve outstanding results. The university offers information literacy and data science education across all faculties, and Division II students also have access to the Data Science Education Program.

Division II is the ideal place for individuals seeking to discover their passion and devote themselves wholeheartedly to it. Here, you will find a supportive learning environment and systems that make studying financially manageable, as well as the precious gift of time. So why not take your first step towards the future with us at Division II?