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Unique Reform for the Future

The curricula of the Faculty of Science and Technology were comprehensively reviewed in 1996 resulting in the reorganization of the conventional 8 departments into 10 physically related departments: the departments of Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics and Physico-Informatics, Administration Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, System Design Engineering, and Information and Computer Science. This reform provides a sound basis for education in our rapidly progressing society, and aims to create an environment in which students can learn new key knowledge essential for future prosperity.

In 2002, the Department of Biosciences and Informatics was founded under the principle of "understanding of life's function in terms of molecular entities and informatics interpretation" to extend the organization to 11 departments. In addition, education and research in the field of architecture and design were emphasized in the Department of System Design Engineering to foster Science for Open and Environmental Systems as a new field of science and technology that has come into great demand.

Accepting students of various individualities and abilities, and from various academic backgrounds and high-school environments both national and international forms the basis of admission to the Faculty of Science and Technology. In 1966, the Faculty of Science and Technology of Keio University also introduced a system that allows students who excel in high school to be recommended for university entrance and avoid the need for general entrance exams. This program, inaugurated more than 35 years ago as a first in Japan, has since been followed by other universities.

The Faculty of Science and Technology operates under a gate system in which first-year students do not enter a specific department but study five broadly defined specialized disciplines. In second year, students then select a department with which to continue their education. In this way, the students are allowed to have one year to discover their career path and choose the best suited course.

Clear Education Policy

The Faculty of Science and Technology fosters future scientists and engineers. The faculty aims at developing not only the ability in students to live flexibly and aggressively in our rapidly changing society, but also at producing scientists and engineers with fundamental academic skills to advance our modern way of life. It is our mission to develop professionals with a global perspective and who take an active role in international progress.

The International Graduate Programs for Advanced Science and Technology inaugurated in September 2003 also deserve special mention. In this Graduate School, all lectures are held in English, but are fully available to Japanese students. This is aimed at creating an environment that nurtures both the ability to contribute on an international level and an international perspective for Japanese students. Many international exchange programs are also available, providing a wide range of opportunities to study abroad and take part in international internships.

The Faculty of Science and Technology has made remarkable innovations over the 60 years of its history, founded on a zeal for championing the free ideas of students and developing independently minded professionals with a drive to play leading roles in various fields of society. This progress has been achieved through the passion and energy of our staff in the Faculty of Science and Technology, and we hope to continue in our efforts to provide an environment in which promising students can make the most of their opportunities.