Address: 1-1 Asahidai, 923-1292 Nomi, Ishikawa, Japan
Information Science, Materials Science, Knowledge Science (with tech applications)
The Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, known as JAIST, is a national graduate university in Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, in Japan’s Hokuriku region. It opened in 1990 as a university with no undergraduate programme, and JAIST describes itself as Japan’s first independent national graduate school.
Teaching was originally organised in three schools for information science, materials science and knowledge science, and the institute is now arranged around research areas. Master’s and doctoral courses are offered, and the main campus in Nomi is complemented by a Tokyo Satellite in Shinagawa.
The directory profile lists information science, materials science and knowledge science with technological applications as the main fields. Because JAIST admits only graduate students, all of its students are postgraduates. Details of admission periods, supervisors, English-language study options and scholarships are published on the institute’s own website and should be consulted before application. The institute also publishes annual data sheets with student and staff figures, which give the current picture of its size.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Ergonomics and UX, Fluid Dynamics, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Optics, Physics, Process Control, Project Management, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Exclusively graduate-level research university. Strong international collaborations and focus on innovation.
Research:
AI and machine learning, Human-computer interaction, Advanced materials and nanotechnology, Computational science, Service science.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
300
Current students***:
1000
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Focus on advanced graduate research, interdisciplinary approach, strong in information and materials science.
Cons
Postgraduate only, located in a more rural area (Nomi).
Best For
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
What kind of institution is JAIST?
JAIST is a national graduate university, meaning it offers master's and doctoral programmes only and has no undergraduate faculty. It started operating in 1990 and describes itself as Japan's first independent national graduate school.
Where is JAIST located?
The main campus is in Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region. A satellite campus, the Tokyo Satellite, stands in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
How is teaching organised?
The institute was first organised in separate schools of information science, materials science and knowledge science. It is now arranged around research areas, and the current structure is shown on the official website.
Which degrees can students earn?
Programmes lead to master's and doctoral degrees, and no bachelor's programme is offered. Course lengths, supervisors and entry periods are described on the admissions pages of the institute.
What research areas does JAIST cover?
Directory data lists information science, materials science and knowledge science with technology applications.
Does JAIST have a presence in Tokyo?
Yes, a Tokyo Satellite is located in Shinagawa. It complements the main campus in Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture.
What should applicants check before applying?
The institute publishes admissions guides, application calendars and fee tables on its English website. Because requirements differ between master's and doctoral applicants, the relevant page should be read for each intake.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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