Overview
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become indispensable in today’s information-oriented society, both in Japan and around the world. A wide variety of systems—such as design and manufacturing systems in industry, operational control systems for transportation including aircraft and trains, and electronic commerce systems that support economic activities—are sustained by ICT.
The Undergraduate Program of Information Science aims to cultivate engineers who can play active roles both domestically and internationally by acquiring up-to-date ICT technologies from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Students develop solid expertise that supports all aspects of society, including manufacturing, economic activities, intellectual production, and the activities of individuals and organizations worldwide.
To this end, the curriculum covers both Computer Engineering (CE), which focuses on core ICT technologies and system design, and Computer Science (CS), which explores the potential of computing capabilities to create new application domains. Lectures are closely integrated with laboratory work and exercises so that students can acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a well-balanced manner. Through these educational activities, students gain not only specialized knowledge and technical skills in ICT, but also the ability to collect and analyze information appropriately, collaborate effectively with others through strong communication skills, and uphold professional ethics as future engineers in response to technological and societal changes.
Educational Program
To ensure that students acquire the competencies stated in the Diploma Policy and achieve the educational objectives of the program, the curriculum is organized according to the following principles:
- To develop knowledge and skills in ICT, the program covers both Computer Science (CS), which provides fundamental knowledge for working with ICT, and Computer Engineering (CE), which applies these fundamentals to the creation of new systems.
- Lectures are closely linked with laboratory work and practical exercises to promote the acquisition of both theoretical understanding and practical techniques.
- As one measure to enhance communication skills, group activities are incorporated into laboratory and exercise-based courses.
- With the exception of the graduation research project, lectures and laboratory/exercise courses are offered up to the third year. In the fourth year, students may take graduate-level courses, enabling them to use their time after entering graduate school for research, internships, or overseas study, thereby deepening their knowledge and skills and further developing professional competencies such as communication abilities.
Admission Policy
Educational Goals
The program aims to nurture individuals who can take leadership roles in the ICT field, which underpins a wide range of industries including manufacturing and services, as well as those who can contribute to the development of a sustainable and prosperous information society through the creation, development, and provision of advanced systems and services utilizing ICT.
Selection Policy
The Common Test for University Admissions is used to assess a broad range of fundamental academic abilities. In addition, individual entrance examinations evaluate academic proficiency in subjects that form the foundation of the program’s specialized education. Admission decisions are made comprehensively based on the results of the Common Test, individual examinations, and academic records, in order to assess the applicant’s abilities and suitability for the program.
Desired Abilities and Aptitudes
- Fundamental academic skills in mathematics, physics, and English
- Logical thinking and expressive abilities
- Curiosity, a spirit of challenge, and initiative
(Translated from the University Guidebook 2026)
For the official program introduction, see:
→ Information Science Program (Kyoto Institute of Technology)
For undergraduate admissions information, see:
→ Entrance Examination Schedule, Types, and Application Guidelines (Undergraduate)