To All Prospective Students of Toyohashi University of TechnologyLaptops and Home Internet Access for Student Life
Center of IT-based Education, Toyohashi University of Technology☆☆☆

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Please ensure you have a laptop that meets the Universityʼs basic specifications and asuitable home Internet environment. If you already own a laptop that meets thesecriteria, thereʼs no need to buy a new one. For those who donʼt yet have a laptop, pleaseconsider purchasing one based on the Universityʼs recommended specifications.
If financial constraints make it difficult to acquire a laptop or establish a home Internetenvironment, you can take advantage of the Universityʼs lending system.

Introduction
Toyohashi University of Technology offers a mix of online and in-person classes to cultivate
individuals who can “master technology and create technology”, while working to prevent thespread of the new coronavirus. In addition to classes, other academic activities such as course
registration, attendance tracking, grading, self-evaluations, and assignment submissions are also
conducted online. As a result, students are expected to regularly use computers and the Internet intheir daily university life.
While the campus offers ample computer terminals and Wi-Fi access, these resources may be
unavailable if the school faces restrictions due to a disease outbreak or a disaster. In such cases,students could experience delays in their studies.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that all incoming and transfer students, starting from the2021 academic year, equip themselves with a laptop and a home Internet connection, whether they
reside in a student dormitory or a rented apartment. Having personal access to these resources will
enable more efficient and effective study habits. The university will also provide support forimproving the necessary technical environment.
Advantages of Owning a Laptop✧Efficient learning is more achievable when you have the flexibility to access online
materials, use specialized software for exercises, and complete reports anytime, anywhere.

✧Gaining ICT utilization skills, security management know-how, and expertise in computerand Internet environment management will better prepare you for the demands ofprofessional engineering roles in the workplace.

✧Students benefit from personalized academic support through the universityʼs data-driven
management and analysis, as well as active learning methods enhanced by ICT usage.

Basic and Recommended Laptop Specifications
The basic specifications for the required laptop and Internet environment are provided in theattached sheet. If your current laptop already meets the basic specifications, thereʼs no need topurchase a new one.
If youʼre planning to buy a new laptop, we recommend choosing one that meets both the basicand recommended specifications, as outlined in the attached sheet.
Also, please review the additional specifications from each department and institute provided in
the attached document. First-year students who are not yet affiliated with a department shouldrefer to the specifications associated with their currently interested departmental affiliation.
※Caution
Students at Toyohashi University of Technology can use the following software, with which wehave a comprehensive license agreement. It is free of charge and there is no need to purchasethem on your own.
✧Microsoft Office 365 (Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android）✧Anti-virus software (Windows version, MacOS version, Linux version)

Home Internet Environment
Please ensure that you have access to an internet connection at home, including your own roomin a rented apartment, etc. In addition to your regular self-study, you will need an internet
environment with tethering capabilities on your smartphone, a mobile router, an optical fiber line,a CATV line, etc. This is necessary as you will be attending online classes when in-person
attendance at school is restricted. Additionally, please be aware that you might incur highcommunication fees unless you have a substantial data allowance (20 GB or higher) or an
unlimited data plan.
Lending Program of Laptops & Mobile Routers
This program is for individuals facing financial constraints that hinder them from purchasing alaptop or establishing a home internet environment. The university offers the option to borrow alaptop or mobile router for a specified duration. The primary recipients are as follows.
1

Those applying for an entrance fee waiver.

2

Those applying for a tuition fee waiver.

3

Those seeking lending for alternative reasons (please specify the reasons)If you intend to utilize the lending system, please reach out to us at the address provided below,
mentioning your name and examination number.

PC Support Desk, Center of IT-based Education, Toyohashi University of TechnologyEmail: cite-pchelp@cite.tut.ac.jp

Telephone: 0532-44-6527