The Faculty of Science engages in education and research in the natural sciences and trains students in the academic disciplines of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and planetology, by enabling them to aquire deep understanding of mathematical phenomena from various perspectives. Students will also obtain in-depth knowledge of the characteristics and behavior of the particles, atoms and molecules that make up matter, the behavior of molecules that contribute to life activities, the diversity that supports ecosystems, and the origin and activities of the earth and the universe. This is accomplished through lectures, workshops, experiments and laboratory work.
Applicants are sought with the following qualities and abilities:
- Students with a strong drive to obtain knowledge of the wide range of natural phenomena covered by the fields of mathematics and science, and the ability to observe and think both critically and independently.
[Required competences: knowledge and technique; critical thinking, good judgement and expression; interest and motivation] - Students with an interest in and comprehensive understanding of a wide range of fields, including humanities and social sciences.
[Required competences: knowledge and technique; critical thinking, good judgement and expression; interest and motivation] - Students that demonstrate excellence in specific areas and possess outstanding creativity.
[Required competences: knowledge and technique; critical thinking, good judgement and expression] - Students possessing basic aptitude in Japanese and English, and the incentive to upgrade both their ability to express themselves and their communication skills.
[Required competences: knowledge and technique; initiative and cooperativeness; interest and motivation]
- Applicants should have acquired the following abilities in high school, etc.:
- Japanese Language: Ability to read sentences and express themselves clearly.
- Geography and History/Civics: Wide-ranging and comprehensive knowledge. Analytical skills to understand various social phenomena.
- Mathematics: Mathematical thinking ability, expressiveness and comprehensiveness.
- Science: Comprehensive understanding of natural science, logical thinking ability.
- Foreign Language: Reading comprehension, communication skills, expressiveness.
Basic Policy for the Selection of Students:
To select students in line with Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy of the Faculty of Science, the faculty conducts entrance examinations which comprehensively assess each applicantʼs competence in the following areas: knowledge and technique; critical thinking, good judgement, and expression; initiative and cooperativeness; and interest and motivation.