Admission Policy

Undergraduate School

The University of Aizu is the first university in Japan solely dedicated to computer science and engineering (CSE). Without question, CSE ⏤ encompassing information and communications technology (ICT) ⏤ has been a technological catalyst since the dawn of the digital age. Heralded as cutting-edge and with a bright outlook, CSE remains poised to bring about exciting new opportunities, and further unlock a new wealth of knowledge and applications with the potential to make the world more advanced and forward-looking than it is today. Founded on the principles “Act Locally, Think Globally” and “to Advance Knowledge for Humanity”, since its beginning in 1993, the University of Aizu has conducted world-leading research and education in CSE, spearheaded by its own faculty comprised of highly accomplished researchers from all around the world. Partially owing to its unwavering commitment to global recruitment of faculty talent, the University of Aizu embraces an exceptionally culturally diverse academic environment: the level of success the University of Aizu enjoys today in that pursuit is unrivaled across the country.

The University of Aizu specifically looks for the following qualities in student applicants: students who are eager to be guided by the University's mission “to Advance Knowledge for Humanity” while thriving in a field of CSE: students who are eager to have a global vision, aspirations and objectives while living in the Aizu area.

The University of Aizu is committed to educate:

1. creative minds, cross-culturally competent aspiring researchers, IT leaders and entrepreneurs with a strong sense of ethical integrity, who are determined enough to make their mark in tech innovations.
2. enthusiastic students aspiring to make a leap forward in cutting-edge CSE research for the benefit of society.
3. standard-bearers who are eager to salute the growth of Fukushima's local industries, give moral support to them, and uphold Fukushima's homegrown culture through education and research.

In accordance with the above, the University of Aizu has defined the qualities an ideal undergraduate student (incoming freshman) must possess as follows.

An Ideal Undergraduate Student (Incoming Freshman)

An ideal undergraduate student (incoming freshman) is one who can demonstrate mastery of basic academic skills, is ready to take on the intellectual challenges of college level coursework, is ready to study CSE fields with ease, and furthermore possesses either one or both of the following attributes:

• one who exhibits strong intellectual curiosity and passion, is ready to delve into the world of CSE, and recognizes the hallmark of the University of Aizu's unique undergraduate program well enough to list the University of Aizu as their first-choice school.
• one who aspires to make a difference to the world through applying their ICT knowledge and skills.

In the same vein, the University of Aizu has set the following basic admission selection policy.:

Basic Admission Selection Policy

The University of Aizu administers a written exam as the means of identifying academically meritorious applicants who possess fundamental skills specifically in mathematics and English.

Graduate School

The University of Aizu is the first university in Japan solely dedicated to computer science and engineering (CSE). Without question, CSE has been a technological catalyst since the dawn of the digital age. Heralded as cutting-edge and with a bright outlook, CSE remains poised to bring about exciting new opportunities, and further unlock a new wealth of knowledge and applications with the potential to make the world more advanced and forward-looking than it is today. Founded on the principles “Act Locally, Think Globally” and “to Advance Knowledge for Humanity”, the University of Aizu has always conducted cutting-edge research and well-rounded education in CSE, spearheaded by its own faculty comprised of highly accomplished researchers from all around the world.

The University of Aizu Graduate School began in April 1997. It was instituted as an intellectual hub designed to house and incubate pioneering academic research and education, with a resolve to champion free thought, conducive to discovery and inventions preponderant enough to make an impact on today's global society. With a stellar, research-rich, educational environment at its disposal, the University of Aizu Graduate School aims to cultivate creative minds through a broad spectrum of courses, while taking the private sector's wishes under advisement. The University of Aizu Graduate School also aims to instill confidence in students, who are destined to tackle and solve problems in a global (transnational) environment. For that reason, virtually all classes are taught in English. The University of Aizu Graduate School has set forth the following expectations of incoming graduate students, and the basic admission selection policy.

Expectations for Incoming Graduate Students

Master's Programs

The University of Aizu Graduate School looks for the following qualities in master's applicants, from both within and outside Japan:

1. One who graduated from a four-year university, a liberal arts college, a community college, or a college of technology (KOSEN), and has acquired knowledge and skills equivalent to a bachelor's degree in CSE. This includes those who hold a bachelor's degree in a field other than CSE.
2. One who aspires
   1. to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in CSE, and optionally
   2. to study practical project development and management skills sufficiently well enough to become an elite contender in an academic research field, or a well-trained researcher/engineer and a thought leader in industry.

Doctoral Program

The University of Aizu Graduate School looks for the following qualities in doctoral applicants, from both within and outside Japan:

1. One who demonstrates a high level of competence and has an unflinching desire to work in an advanced research field of CSE, and aspires to become a leading scientist, a leading scholar-educator, and/or a spearhead of research and innovation in the digitally empowered business world.
2. One who is driven by a strong intellectual curiosity, a desire to take on new challenges, and has a consuming passion to do research with a resolve to unearth new knowledge for humanity and society.

Basic Admission Selection Policy

The University of Aizu Graduate School conducts a resume screening, a part of which is evaluation of applicants' research plans, followed by an interview in English, as the means of identifying applicants with the core computer knowledge and skills, English proficiency, motivation, and self-discipline needed to study advanced research in CSE. However, in special cases, the Graduate School may selectively waive interviews after review of applicants' completed applications.