Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

北陸先端科学技術大学院大学 (HOKURIKU SENTAN KAGAKU GIJUTSU DAIGAKUIN DAIGAKU) / JAIST

Additional Information

Updates

01 Nov 2024

Overview

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

University/Junior College

University

Co-ed/Women Only

Co-ed

Year of Foundation

1990

History	Link	Vision and Mission	Link
Official Website	English Link
Features	Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) was founded as the first independent national graduate school that consists of graduate schools without undergraduate division for the purpose of carrying out high-level researches and systematic education in the fields of advanced science and technology. A main goal of education at JAIST is to develop human resources who have obtained not only broad knowledge and fundamental concepts, but also the ability to discover and solve problems and to absorb advanced new ideas in their fields. Link
TEL	0761-51-1111
Email	daihyo@ml.jaist.ac.jp
Contact Info (for International Students)	International Student Section ryugaku@ml.jaist.ac.jp

Schools

As of May 1, 2024

Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology	More Information Total Estimated Costs

International Networks

Membership of International University Associations
Partnerships with Overseas Institutions	Link
Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Student Exchange	127	Numbers of Partner Institutions Overseas for Research	128
Office for Concluding Partnerships	Educational Affairs Department　　　　　　　　　 email: e-kokusai@ml.jaist.ac.jp　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Academic Research Promotion Section, Research Affairs Department　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 email: suishin@ml.jaist.ac.jp

Data Collection

As of May 1, 2024

Overall Income	7,642,298,169 yen
Gift, Grant and Contract Income	1,085,775,170 yen
Competitive External Research Funds	861,655,814 yen

Number of Full-time Academic Staff/Faculty Members	109

1,129
students

Total Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
470	659

0
students

Undergraduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
0	0

1,129
students

Graduate Enrollment

International Students	Local Students
470	659

Third-party Quality Assurance

Institutional Accreditation	Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation - NIAD-QE (2020) National University Corporation Evaluation - National University Corporation Evaluation Committee (2023)
Program Accreditation

Campus Location

Main Campus	1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, 923-1292, Ishikawa Google Map Schools: Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology JAIST is in the center of the Ishikawa Science Park located on a hill in the city of Nomi in Ishikawa Prefecture. The campus site enjoys scenic beauty, overlooking nearby counties and the city of Kanazawa to the north, the Sea of Japan to the west, forests and pastures to the south, and the spectacular Mt. Hakusan to the east.The area provides us with a variety of recreational facilities for every season, including several nearby ski resorts, beaches and seaside parks, golf courses, hot springs and athletic and recreational parks. With a population density far below that of the Pacific side of the island of Honshu, the area affords easy access to wilderness and outdoor recreation. Within 20km of JAIST is the historic city of Kanazawa, often referred to as the hidden gem of Japan, which hosts numerous cultural events all year round.
Location Type and Access	Suburban Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students

Academic Support

Academic Support	Assignment of a tutor; support from educational support staff members, TAs, RAs, etc. Programs and support to strengthen language (Japanese) abilities
Cultural Experience Opportunities	Link

Dormitories/School-supported Housing

Halls of Residence/Dormitories provided	Provided

JAIST student housing	Monthly Fees in Yen: 12,540 The Dormitory Meals: Unavailable Eligibility

Accommodation Support

Other Housing and Accommodation	University Guarantor Available
Accommodation Support for International Academic Staff

Employment Opportunities on Campus

Employment Opportunities	Part-time jobs on campus; TAs and RAs Introductions from the university or university coop for part-time jobs

Health Care

Physical and Mental Health Support (for International Students)	Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Japanese Physical Assistance / Mental Counseling in Foreign Languages Health Check Limited Medical Assistance Link
Facilities and Services	Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms) Facilities for extracurricular activities Rest areas Computer rooms Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons) Barrier-free universal design Cafeteria/On-campus store Free Wi-Fi for students
Disability Support Services	Consultation service (in Japanese) Consultation service (in foreign language(s) such as English) Link

Safety

Crisis Management	Available

Libraries

Libraries	Library Link

Centers and Institutes

Web Pages of Centers and Institutes	Link

Published Academic Articles and Citations	Link
Campus Publication	Research Report - School of Information Science Link Research Report - School of Knowledge Science Link Research Report - School of Transdisciplinary Sciences Link Technical memorandum - School of Information Science Link Technical memorandum Link