Programs
Computer Science is the field of research and technology that covers an extremely broad range of subjects from fundamental technologies such as computer architecture, networks, and security, to applied technologies such as the Web, user interfaces, speech and image recognition, and supercomputing, all of which aim at creating, processing, and utilizing information.
Our master's/doctoral program in Computer Science has continuously strengthened its faculty to tackle this vast and rapidly evolving field. As a result, as of April 1, 2026, the number of faculty members has reached 82 (33 professors, 29 associate professors, 1 lecturer, and 19 assistant professors), making it one of the leading educational and research systems that systematically covers almost all areas of computer science, from theory to application.
Furthermore, despite its large capacity of 396 students across both the master's and doctoral programs, a significant feature of our program is its low student-to-faculty ratio of less than 5 students. With this feature, in combination with a diverse range of classes and multiple educational programs, each student can acquire broad knowledge and advanced expertise while receiving intensive research supervision.
In recent years, the advancement of information technology has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. In this era, I believe that individuals who have the fundamental skills to identify the essence of both newly created and established information technologies—which now form the foundation of society—and to utilize and develop them.
I look forward to meeting students who can use information rather than being overwhelmed by it, and have dreams and ambitions to make the world better and more enjoyable, and are challenging themselves to create new value.
1 April 2026
Buntarou Shizuki (Chair)
Master's/Doctoral Program in Computer Science,
Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering,
Graduate School of Science and Technology,
University of Tsukuba
We offer a wide variety of educational programs, including an English program that allows students to obtain a master's degree in English only, and a program that certifies completion through a practical IT curriculum. Research fields range from basic technologies such as computers, networks, and security for the generation, processing, and use of "information", to application technologies such as Web applications, user interfaces, voice and image recognition, and high-performance computing.
Individuals with basic knowledge in the fields of information and mathematics and with a strong desire to acquire specialized knowledge, technical skills, basic R&D skills, and practical skills in the information and mathematics fields at graduate school.
Our curriculum provides expertise and research ability in information mathematics and modeling, intelligent software, software systems, computer architecture, media engineering, intelligent systems, and a wide range of basic knowledge and ethics in the engineering field. Through research guidance toward master's dissertation, we provide education to foster human resources who can find and solve problems from a wide perspective in multiple fields of science and technology.
Upon satisfying the requirements for completion of the master's program / doctoral program prescribed in the University of Tsukuba Graduate School and related Regulations, and after submitting a dissertation or a specific research report, a master's / doctoral (engineering) degree will be awarded to those who have been certified by the final examination to have acquired general knowledge and skills as specified in this program.
The Information Science Course aims at acquiring advanced technologies in the information field, whereas the Human-centered AI Course aims at acquiring specialized knowledge, skill, activity, and ethic related to the application of AI and information technologies for solving international social issues.
In order to complete their master's / doctoral program, students are encouraged to study systematically by confirming the achievement status of knowledge and skills (general purpose / dedicated competence) to be acquired. Achievement evaluation results will be treated as part of the final examination conducted along with the dissertation review.
Our graduates enjoy high expectations to take leadership in this information society. Among those students who completed our Master’s program and were awarded degrees, about 80% went into employment while about 10% continued on to doctoral programs. Students who completed our Doctoral program and obtained degrees are working in universities, national research institutes and R&D sections in industry. Some of those continue research as Post-Doctoral researchers at universities.
