Characteristics

Following are some of the features of the school.

Having only graduate courses allows the school to offer advanced training and research opportunities.

JAIST was established in 1990 as an independent national graduate university. The university has no undergraduate programs or departments. The school's structure allows faculty and students to work together on research around the clock.

It is the largest information science education and research institution.

The School of Information Science is the largest science-related education and research institution in Japan. Taking full advantage of the school's innovative character, we have succeeded in gathering researchers who were active in information science research from both universities and the business world. The quality of the research conducted at the school in the 10 years since its establishment has been highly regarded.

Offering a well organized and fulfilling education

The school's curriculum is designed to cultivate professional researchers and engineers. The lecture material is distributed online, and electronic communication is used for submission of reports and other coursework. The flexible and efficient lecture system enables the delivery of advanced web based lectures and courses, releasing students and faculty from the constraints of time and place.

Sophisticated information science education and research facilities and environment

The high speed network, computer facilities and software environment, maintained by the Center of Information Science make it the most sophisticated among Japanese universities.

Offering students a superior study and research environment

Each student is offered a generous amount of space, the use of computers, networks, and other facilities that ensure a rich study and research environment. The dormitory, capable of accommodating 45% of all students, has networked computers in each room and ample facilities for couples and families. A free bus service that runs from early in the morning until late at night, provides easy access to the city of Kanazawa and the Kanazawa JR Station. Another bus (paid service) runs to the Komatsu airport, which offers regular flights to Tokyo.

Joint research and collaboration with the private-sector

The Center for Research and Investigation of Advanced Science and Technology at JAIST monitors domestic and international developments in the field. In addition to studying the future course of the school's education and research structure in the light of such developments, the center also promotes research partnerships with the private sector and other parties in order to apply the findings of advanced research and investigation to the rest of society.

Substantial assistance from the foundation

The Foundation for Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Hokuriku, the largest of its kind in the country, sponsors education and research, international exchange, symposia and conferences, and partnerships with industry, government and academia.

The school has been praised by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology