SU, All-in-One Campus at Metropolitan Area Saitama
— Embodiment of Diversity, Synergy and Integration
History
Research Spotlight
Promotion of International Joint Research
Life/Nano-Bio Unit
Green/Environment Unit
Human-Machine Interaction Unit
Aiming to Improve Quality of Life (QOL) — Elucidation of human-machine interaction
At SU, all academic departments and graduate schools are located on a single campus in Saitama, just north of Tokyo. SU has been adding to its appeal more and more by pushing forward with two functional enhancements. The first is the base reinforcement by extensively enhancing the functions of fundamental/applied research and education for global human resource cultivation, with the university mission being the creation and succession of intellect. The second is the self-branding of SU as a regional center for activating the metropolitan area around Saitama. As the only one national university established in Saitama Prefecture, our history began a century ago. Three national education schools were integrated into Saitama University based on the diverse characteristics of each institute. These founding principles reflect diversity, harmony and progress seen on our campus today. The year 2019 is the 70th anniversary since its establishment. In order to enhance the research capacity for fields in which SU already has advantages by concentrating human and material resources, Strategic Research Units were established in 2014. Developing its system for internationalization of research activities, it has promoted specific research outcomes and produced outcomes. Innovative Cancer Science by Cooperation between Medicine, Science and Engineering — Development of nano-biophysical approaches in life science It is now well accepted that the stiffness of cancer cells, a biophysical property, is lower than that of normal cells, and that green tea catechin inhibits cancer metastasis by stiffening cancer cells. The main aim of our research is finding and establishing new principles for cancer diagnosis and prevention of metastasis, based on our unique nano-biophysical techniques, which will also become innovative approaches in various fields of life science. Global Environmental Conservation Utilizing Green Plants —Collaborative research in plant science and soil science The area of Green and Environmental Innovation aims to establish a sustainable society where problems of carbon dioxide emissions and soil contamination are solved by producing useful plants suitable for phytoremediation through genetic and metabolic engineering and studies of soils suitable for plant cultivation. We will contribute to preserving the global environment by producing and using such useful plants. We are conducting research on a system that enables ergonomic support based on evidence of perception, judgment and maneuver functions in humans. For example, in order to achieve safer, more secure and more comfortable living and driving in the super-aged society, we compensate for the decline in human perception, judgment and maneuvering ability, and focus more on the study of advancing a human-machine interaction system which can help to support humans, depending on their conditions and abilities.
Our Policy
As a comprehensive institution, SU has set the following goals, in line with its key policies of developing human resources as the mainstay of a civil society and generating knowledge and technology in response to the demands of the day: To fulfill a universal role as a seat of knowledge To strive to solve the challenges facing contemporary society To contribute to the global community
X-ray, Optical and Infrared Astrophysics Unit
Exploring the Birth and Death of Stars — In collaboration with the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science of JAXA and National Astronomical Observatory of Japan By observing X-rays or optical/infrared radiation from various celestial objects, the unit investigates astrophysics in the life of stars from the birth of stars and planets to the remnants such as white dwarfs, neutron stars or black holes.
Industry-University Collaboration
Advanced Institute of Innovative Technology As an interface of the Industry-University-Government-Finance Collaboration in the local area, the Advanced Institute of Innovative Technology was established in April 2016. This workshop facility provides human networks that go beyond barriers among different business fields and enhance connections between Industry-University-Government- Finance. Also, the Advanced Industry Incubation Facility is a place to systematically implement R&D, trial manufacture, productization and commercialization to nurture human resources for local industries, and to contribute to the development of local societies by creating new industries and standardizing.
Healthcare Innovation Research Unit
Our research unit is engaged in research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of things (IoT) technologies. It aims to support remote medical care and healthcare, non-invasive biometric data measurement, human-machine interface (HMI) and brain-machine interface (BMI) technologies for human-centered equipment designs, and virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, and thereby contribute to advancements in the field of advanced healthcare.
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Educates students to be aware of and understand diverse cultures and values while acquiring a profound insight into humanity. Trains individuals to be able to identify and solve problems that contemporary cultures and societies face. Global Governance Studies International Relations International Development Sociology and Field Studies Sociology Field Studies (Anthropology, Geography) Philosophy and Historical Studies Philosophy Art Theory and History History and Archaeology http://arts.kyy.saitama-u.ac.jp/ European Culture American Studies Japanese and Asian Studies Japanese Culture East Asian Culture
Faculty of Economics
Offers students opportunities to nurture independent thinking and leadership skills by providing a thorough basis of social science through the course system based on four majors as shown below. The system equips students with skills for their future professional career, including skills necessary in a globalized environment, so that they can finally “find problems themselves, analyze them themselves, and solve them themselves" — the goal of education at the Faculty. Majors Economic Analysis Global Business and Social Development Business Innovation Law and Public Policy http://www.eco.saitama-u.ac.jp/en/
Faculty of Education
http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/edu/ Trains students to become competent, highly qualified teachers who can cope with the diverse educational needs of a changing society. Provides students with both theoretical and practical education to serve as educational leaders in schools and communities. Training Course for School Teachers Programs Elementary School Education Lower Secondary School Education Early Childhood Education and Care Special Needs Education Training Course for School Health Nursing Teachers
Faculty of Science
http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/sci/ Each student belongs to one of five departments (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology, regulatory biology) and follows the curriculum of each department. The students are encouraged to acquire the required abilities and strive to cultivate the qualities which recognize the importance of fundamental theory that is not biased to a specific application and practical use. Students who complete the curriculum acquire bachelor degrees (science) and many of them enter the master's program after that. Departments Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Regulatory Biology Do plants feel pain? Glutamate triggers long distance rapid calcium signaling in SU students contributed to the discovery of the new element of atomic number 113, nihonium.
Faculty of Engineering
http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/engineering/ Students specialize in subjects from basic to advanced courses in each of the departments in addition to wide-ranged subjects of natural, cultural, and social sciences. The students acquire theoretical and technical competence as engineers and researchers in their specialized fields in the undergraduate programs. The Graduate School of Science and Engineering helps students to be advanced engineers and researchers that contribute to the development of a sustainable society. Departments Mechanical Engineering and System Design Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Applied Physics Information and Computer Sciences Applied Chemistry Civil and Environmental Engineering
Graduate School of
Humanities and Social Sciences
http://hss.saitama-u.ac.jp/eng/ish/ Supervises comprehensive research in the cultural and social sciences and educates students to meet the challenges of a globalizing, information- intensive world. Fosters the ability of students to adapt to a new knowledge-oriented society, take leadership roles in the international community and contribute to the recovery and revitalization of the economy.
Master's Program
Departments Social and Cultural Studies Japanese and Asian Studies Economics and Management Studies
Doctoral Program
Departments Japanese and Asian Cultures Economics and Management Studies Department of Japanese and Asian Studies offers the "Master of Arts (MA) Program in Japanese and Asian Culture" and the "Master of Economics (MEcon) Program in Japanese and Asian Economy and Management", wherein students can conduct all classwork and write a master's thesis in English.
Graduate School of Education
http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/edu/grad/ Cultivates professionals equipped with sufficient capabilities and leadership to enrich Japanese education in the globalizing world. Provides students with both theoretical and practical education to serve as educational top leaders in schools and communities. Master's Program The Course for Teaching Professionals Advanced Development Program in General Education Advanced Development Program in Subject Education Doctoral Program The United Graduate School of Education Tokyo Gakugei University
Graduate School of
Science and Engineering
http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/rikogaku/ The Graduate School of Science and Engineering promotes both education and research activities in cooperation with relevant organizations such as RIKEN, the National Institute for Materials Science, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, and other scientific organizations. The program provides 11 programe in the master's program and 6 courses in the doctoral program. The students study in their specialized respective field in every each course, and can acquire the basics and a large range of practical applications to their scientific focus. When the students complete their master's degree in two years or doctoral degree in three years consecutively, they can acquire a master's degree, and then a doctorate, respectively. More than 1,000 students have already defended their theses and have earned their doctoral degrees.
Master’s Program
Life Science Programs – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – Regulatory Biology Material Science Programs – Physics – Chemistry – Applied Chemistry Mathematics, Electronics and Informatics Programs  – Mathematics – Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Applied Physics – Information and Computer Sciences Mechanical Science Program  — Mechanical Engineering and Science Environmental Science and Civil Engineering Program  — Civil and Environmental Engineering
Interdisciplinery Education Program for
Applied Science and Technology in Global Environment
Doctoral Program
Science and Engineering Courses – Life Science – Materials Science — Mathematics, Electronics and Informatics – Mechanical Engineering and Science — Environmental Science and Infrastructure Engineering — Joint Frontier Studies Launch of Hitomi satelite, of which paybed instruments SU developed with JAXA and NASA
Global Connections
SU strives to be an international academic gateway, welcoming students and researchers from around the world not just as guests, but as valued colleagues and collaborators. Researchers at SU stand at the pinnacle of their field in many disciplines, and the university has an active program of international partnerships in both research and learning. n 7
Degree Programs Offered in English (As of Sep., 2022)
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences ● Master of Arts (MA) Program in Japanese and Asian Culture ● Master of Economics (MEcon) Program in Japanese and Asian Economy and Management ● Doctor of Economics  (DEcon) Program Graduate School of Science and Engineering (Scholarship Programs) ● Civil and Environmental Engineering ● Energy System - Information Technology Innovation International Professional Programs ● Highly-skilled Professionals for Development of Green & Sustainable Chemical Technologies Applied to Asian Poverty Areas
Non-Degree Programs
Exchange Program
The exchange program is designed for students from our partner universities who wish to spend two terms  (six months) or four terms (one year) at SU. Applicants must be nominated by their home universities. Exchange students may take the Intensive Japanese Language Course and/or regular courses.
Summer Program
Intensive Japanese Studies Program provides international undergraduate students who have an interest in Japanese culture, a good opportunity to study various aspects of Japan-traditional, modern and contemporary. Students can choose from weekday courses which may be of their interests as well as the chance to go on weekend excursions in and around the Saitama/Tokyo area
Intensive Japanese Language Course
The Japanese Language Education Center offers the Intensive Japanese Language Course for international students. The program features first-class instructors and the latest pedagogies, The full range of skill areas is covered, from readingAvriting to everyday communicative Japanese.

Academic Calendar
International House
l-House is located within easy walking distance of classrooms and campus services, and offers new arrivals a ready-made social world where they can adjust to life in Japan in a supportive and convenient environment. In a new dormitory open in fall 2019, Japanese students and international students live together in units.
International Students Advising & Counseling Room
The International Students Advising & Counseling Room is to serve international students who may have worries, concerns, difficulties, or complaints while studying on campus. Students may come and seek help whenever they face problems, no matter what it is. Students' privacy is our first priority, and everything asked and said will be kept strictly confidential.
University Library
The library provides a student-centered learning environment and access to a wide range of information resources to support students and staff in all areas of their study and research, The works of and a message from the 2015 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Prof, Takaaki Kajita, an alumnus of SU, are on display in the library.
Student Clubs
International students at SU are strongly encouraged to get involved in extracurricular activities. Joining one of the clubs is an ideal way to indulge their interests at the same time as making friends with local students outside regular classes. Popular clubs for international students include Aikido, Judo, and Sado-Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony. 8
Location
SU is situated in the southern part of Saitama Prefecture, within the Greater Tokyo area, approximately an hour from JR Tokyo station. Saitama is known for its well-developed industries and cultures, and
Address and Contact Information
Saitama University 255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama City, Saitama 338-8570 JAPAN http://en.saitama-u.ac.jp/ Faculty of Liberal Arts kyouyou@gr.saltama-u.ac.jp Faculty of Economics keizaigakumu@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences jinsha@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp Faculty of Education / Graduate School of Education ikugakumu@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp Faculty of Science rigaku_gakumu@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp Faculty of Engineering eng-aa&gr.saitama-u.ac.jp Graduate School of Science and Engineering rikou@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp Office of International Affairs International Cooperation (Agreement, Projects) Tel: +81–48–358–3908   E-mail: kokusai@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp International Student Support (Admission, Scholarship) Tel: +81-48-358-9061   E-mail: ryugaku@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp