S CHOOL OF

INFORMATICS AND
DATA SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS AND DATA SCIENCE
- DATA SCIENCE COURSE
- INFORMATICS COURSE

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 Deep learning, big data, cloud computing, fintech and IoT
Creating the future in anticipation of IT innovation
Solutions to all problems are derived from data collection and data analysis.
Efficient data processing skills and the ability to understand data content are
essential competencies for promising working adults.

Artificial intelligence (AI) based on deep learning and expert

systems has gone as far as defeating human champions in
chess, quizzes and go, and even to give diagnoses of diseases.
Commercialization of a self-driving car embodying advanced
information processing technology is drawing near. Fine-tuned
information services leveraging big data have been creating
new value. These IT innovations are supported by technology
for analyzing and understanding huge amounts and varieties
of data, and technology for efficiently processing the data.
The recent spread of the Internet and Internet of things (IoT)
is bringing about an increased variety and volume of data
beyond the boundaries of existing undergraduate-level educa-
tion. Although high-dimensional, data-informed problem-solv-
ing competence has potential for cross-area utility, universities
have traditionally provided subject-specific education such as
science and engineering, health, economics and educational
studies. On the other hand, existing information science
departments have conventionally focused on data processing
technology education, not on understanding data content.
Against this backdrop, the School of Informatics and Data
Science offers structured and integrated learning courses to
help students acquire the abilities to understand data content,
improve data-informed problem-solving competence and learn
the technologies for efficiently processing large amounts of
data, with the aim of nurturing human resources capable of
developing the future by leveraging data.

Founding principle of Policy for acceptance of applicants to the School of

Hiroshima University Informatics and Data Science (admission policy)
A single unified university, Students sought
free and pursuing peace
The aim of the School of Informatics and Data Science is to cultivate human resources who have acquired an
internationally applicable basic knowledge of and practical skills in data science and informatics, which are
fundamental to information science, and can contribute to the further development of today s rapidly
globalizing, advanced information-oriented society by taking a data-informed problem-solving approach
Guiding principles of Hiroshima University based on the processing/analysis of huge amounts and varieties of data, including big data and high-dimen-
sional data. The School particularly welcomes students who:
Based on its founding principle of a single unified university, free and
pursuing peace, and to fulfil its role as a national center for learning
and education, Hiroshima University upholds the following five
●have a fundamental knowledge of mathematics and a logical way of
guiding principles. thinking;
●take an active interest in a wide range of social phenomena and problems
●The pursuit of peace confronting contemporary society and have the motivation to work out
●The creation of new forms of knowledge solutions through creative imagination and innovative ideas;
●The nurturing of well-rounded human beings ●desire to learn cross-sectionally, ranging from programming and
information processing to data analysis; and
●Collaboration with the local, regional,
●have a global perspective, basic skills to communicate in foreign languages,
 and international communities and the aspiration to contribute to the peace and development of
●Continuous self-development humankind.

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 Acquisition of a basic Acquisition of higher
knowledge of data analysis information-processing
and practical skills competence

School of
Informatics and
Data Science
Data Science Informatics
Course Department of Course
Informatics and
Data Science

・Mathematical statistics ・Computer system

・Economic statistics ・High-performance computation
・Biostatistics ・Software
・Financial engineering ・Information security
・Biomedical engineering ・Intelligent informatics
・Social psychology ・Perceptual information processing
・Mathematical informatics ・Educational engineering
・Geometry ・Social systems engineering and safety systems
・Fundamentals of mathematical analysis ・Basic theories of informatics

Create the future in anticipation of IT innovation

by studying at the School of Informatics and
Data Science, Hiroshima University.
Currently, we can access a huge amount of information through the Internet. However, the informa-
tion itself has no value. What is important is to analyze the accumulated information and use it to lead
to knowledge. In modern society, there is demand in many fields for human resources who can ana-
lyze gathered information and make rational judgments based on objective data.
Information science is an academic field that deals with this process. Data science and informatics are
closely connected; neither of them can be absent in the pursuit of information science. In light of this,
the School of Informatics and Data Science provides organic learning opportunities in the Data
Science Course and Informatics Course, aiming to nurture human resources capable of developing
the future by leveraging data.
Informatics and data science have enormous potential and diverse application areas. Through
research and education in this attractive field, the School of Informatics and Data Science strives to
make a contribution to our society from an informational aspect. My hope is that many motivated
young people are able to get together to learn and make the School vibrant with life.

Dean, the School of Informatics and Data Science KIJIMA Masaaki

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 Informatics and Data Science Program of the Graduate
School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Pattern Recognition Laboratory
Approach the essence of
The brain is an excellent information-pro-
intelligence with methods
cessing device. My focus of research is to
learned from the brain.         bring artificial intelligence closer to
human intelligence as much as possible
with the knowledge of brain science.

The brain is a wonderful information-processing device that we have

acquired through evolution. Since a method that mimics the information
processing of the brain's visual system proved effective in image recogni-
tion, an improved version of this method has been applied to various
tasks. It is said that it has already reached the same level of performance
as humans in the area of face recognition tasks, etc. However, even with
this approach, there are many problems that can be easily solved by
Professor 

humans but cannot be handled well by the current level of artificial intel-
ligence.
I have been researching how to help bring artificial intelligence closer to
human intelligence as much as possible with the knowledge of brain
KURITA Takio

science. Why not acquire a wide range of knowledge at the School of

Informatics and Data Science of Hiroshima University and join me in
research that approaches the essence of intelligence?

Analysis of medical images and biological images

by deep learning (Upper) Deep learning model
for eye-fundus image analysis (Lower) Cell

Forefront of information science

images (top) and segmentation of cell images by
deep learning (bottom)

Visiting la
Learn how to
make data tell a story.
Informatics and Data Science Program of the Graduate
School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Data Analysis and Modeling Laboratory

AI is changing financial data analysis.

I have been researching the analysis and
modeling of large-scale complex data.

As humankind has been generating an unprecedentedly huge amount of

data in recent years, it has become an urgent task to effectively analyze
this data and reflect the analysis results in decision making. Most of the
actual data sets are huge and complex. Although such data are too
Professor 

numerous to enumerate, I would like to mention data in the field of

finance. The targets of financial data analysis are not limited to time-se-
ries data like stock prices alone; they range widely, from natural
language text data used in media reports and social media, to network
EGUCHI Koji

expressions extracted from a history of transactions. New knowledge and

findings can be obtained by organically modeling those mixed data.
Machine learning, including deep learning, and statistical analyses such
as Bayesian modeling are promising as a means of data analysis. The
(Upper) Analysis of the relationship between purpose of our laboratory project is to devise a structured method for
financial text data and stock prices of relevant
companies, based on deep learning and the analyzing huge and complex data sets and develop elemental technolo-
Bayesian model (Lower) Content analysis of gies required for the method. To be specific, I focus on research in finan-
image information and language information
contained in online visual data, based on deep
cial text data analysis, multimodal data analysis, network analysis and
learning and the nonparametric Bayesian model intelligent information retrieval.

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 Informatics and Data Science Program of the Graduate
School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Learning Engineering Laboratory
Clarify human thinking
Information science is a promising
approach to human thinking. We focus on from the points of view of
the proposal and practice of science and engineering.
computer-aided human learning from the
aspects of information engineering.

It is not computers alone that process information and data. Human

beings can also handle this, and the action of information/data handling
stimulates human thinking. That is to say, information science is a prom-
ising approach to human thinking, while at the same time human think-

Professor 
ing is an important research theme in information science. If we can clar-
ify human thinking from an information science perspective, engineering
that can support human thinking will be realized based on the clarifica-
tion. With the help of information science and engineering, human

HIRASHIMA Tsukasa
beings will be able to have more sophisticated ways of thinking.
As fundamental work to achieve this goal, we focus on the analysis of the
human learning process from the aspects of information science and the
proposal/practice of new computer-aided human learning in terms of
information engineering. How about joining us to create a future learn-
ing style?

(Upper) Monsakun: Software for learning how to

create an arithmetical/mathematical question
expressed in words by constructing component

studies at Hiroshima University!

sentences
(Lower) Kit-build concept map: Structured
visualization of an online lecture

boratories
It is important to make untiring
efforts with patience to solve
Informatics and Data Science Program of the Graduate challenging issues.
School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Social Computing Laboratory

Finding a mechanism to smoothly

coordinate network-connected multiple
computers.
Associate professor 

My field of specialty is distributed algorithms. Distributed algorithms

are methods for effectively solving problems on distributed systems
constituting a large number of network-connected computers, like the
Internet. Individual computers work independently on distributed
systems. I am exploring how such autonomous computers can be
coordinated.
KAMEI Sayaka

The larger the system scale becomes, the more diverse dynamic
changes the system faces, such as faults in computers and communi-
cation links and changes in the network configuration due to the
moving of computers. I am also exploring a theoretical framework to
ensure that services will be smoothly provided even if such changes
occur. It is very tough to take all situations into consideration and
struggle to find an answer through repeated trial and error. However, I
feel great satisfaction if I can find an answer that can be established
theoretically, which I am certain is a genuine delight of research work.
(Upper) Robots: Design of distributed algorithms
intended for distributed autonomous robotic
systems in which robots repeat the actions of
looking, computing and moving
(Lower) Self-stabilization: Design of fault-tolerant
distributed algorithms. I am particularly
interested in self-stabilized distributed algorithms
with tolerance to temporary faults.

Faculty members >>

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 Curriculums

Admission Liberal arts subjects

Liberal arts education is designed to help students develop a stronger
desire for peace and acquire greater sophistication, comprehensive judg-
ment and higher foreign language proficiency. Through basic subjects

First year related to mathematics and data analysis/programming, students will

also gain a fundamental knowledge of and expertise in information.
of study
●Foundation Courses (linear algebra, calculus, statistics, etc.)
Students will learn
fundamental subjects
●Foreign Languages (English, German, French, Chinese, etc.)
●Introductory seminar for first-year students
Specialized
related to liberal arts, ●Introduction to university education education subjects
foreign languages and ●Peace Science Courses
mathematics. ●Health and Sports Courses
[Core subjects]
Core subjects are a group of class subjects common
to all students studying at the School of Informatics
Compulsory subjects to be taken
differ among students, depending and Data Science, regardless of the specialized cours-
on the type of admission examina-
es they are registered for in their third year of study.
tion they underwent (A-type or
B-type examination). Regardless of They mainly consist of mathematics-related subjects,
admission examination type, all information engineering-related subjects and proba-
Second year students can acquire the fundamen-
tal knowledge necessary to take bility/statistics-related subjects.
specialized education subjects.
of study Discrete Mathematics Fundamentals of Probability Theory
Programming Inferential Statistics
Students will learn Theory of Automata and Languages Linear Regression Model
the basics of Digital Circuit Design Statistical Test
informatics and Programming Languages Practical English, etc.
Algorithms and Data Structures
data science.

Specialized course selection and decision

Data Science Course Informatics Course

Third year
of study
Students will acquire
specialized knowledge/expertise
related to the practical
use of information science.
Data Science Course offers students data analysis and
statistics-related subjects as well as knowledge and skills
leading to high-level problem solution based on data.
For tackling issues of global concern including climate
change and radioactive disasters as well as processing
and application of big data including genome
sequence, consumer behavior and pattern analysis, an
area-specific approach is no longer adequate. Under-
standing social needs and concerns from an interdisci-
plinary and multi-layered approach to find solutions is
important. The course develops human resources with
a broad international outlook who can sufficiently
Specialized
understand the intrinsic utility of data science for education
various fields, fully equipped with science-based logical
thinking, analysis and communication competencies. subjects
Informatics course offers students knowledge and technologies
for managing,processing and analyzing complicated, large
volumes of information in an appropriate and efficient way.
Advanced technologies for processing data, such as
big data, deep learning, artificial intelligence and IoT
(Internet of Things), as well as needs for these
technologies are growing at a fast pace. This course
offers students with subjects including software,
hardware, network, database, system configura-
tion/development for computers which serve as the
foundation of today's advanced information-orient-
ed society, and train students to become human
assets with problem solution capabilities informed
by abundant knowledge in information processing
technologies.

◎ Data Mining ◎ Informatics and data science, Exercise ◎ Theory of Computing ◎

◎ Nonparametric analysis ◎ Big Data ◎ Computer Network ◎

Fourth year ○ Survey design

of study
Through the preparation of
a graduation thesis on
their own major, students will
acquire presentation skills
○ Behaviormetrics
○
○
Natural Language Processing
Information Society and Security
○
○
Image Processing ○
Visual Computing ○
○ Econometrics
○ Time Series Analysis
○ Theory of Stochastic Processes ○ Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ○
Human Computer Interaction ○
○ Financial Engineering, etc. ○
○ Biostatistics Parallel and Distributed Processing ○
○ Biomedical Statistics, etc. Software Management, etc. ○
*Regardless of the course, students can choose the specialized subjects they want to study.
*Subjects marked ◎ are compulsory and those marked ○ are elective required.

and the ability to logically

Data science seminar Informatics seminar
develop an argument.
Graduation thesis
Graduation
●Second-year or higher students can also register for the Minor Program (which allows students to study the contents of major
programs offered by other schools of Hiroshima University), according to their own interests and curiosity.

Graduate school, employment

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 Undergraduate students
History

10,678
Hiroshima University has nine schools as its forerunners, which is the
largest number in Japan. Firstly, seven schools were integrated, namely
Hiroshima Higher Normal School (established in 1902), Hiroshima
University of Literature and Science (established in 1929), Hiroshima
Higher Technical School (formerly Hiroshima High Institute of
Technology, established in 1920), Hiroshima High School (established in
students 1923), Hiroshima Women s Higher Normal School (formerly Hiroshima
Girls High School, established in 1887), Hiroshima Normal School
in Figures
Hiroshima University

Postgraduate students (formerly Hakushima School, established in 1874), and Hiroshima

4,513
Prefectural Training Institute for Teachers of Young Men s Schools
(formerly Hiroshima Prefectural Training Institute for Teachers of
Vocational Supplementary Schools, established in 1922). Secondly,
Hiroshima Municipal Higher Technical School (established in 1945) was
annexed, and Hiroshima University came into being under the new
university system. In 1953, Hiroshima Medical College was reorganized
students under the new system (formerly Hiroshima Prefectural Medical School,
established in 1945) and merged into Hiroshima University.
1 for every
Staff members
4.3 1874 1982

3,555
students ●Establishment of the schools that ●Opening of Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
were later reorganized and integrated
into Hiroshima University
(as of May 1, 2020)

members

Doctorates conferred in AY 2019

367 students
1945
●Atomic bombing in Hiroshima City
1995
●Completion of university integration
and relocation

1999

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●The 50th anniversary

2002
●Establishment of Hiroshima University s
first overseas base in Beijing, China
THE University Impact Rankings 2020 1949
SDG4 (Quality Education) ●Establishment of Hiroshima University

st
SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) (with six undergraduate faculties, four
annex schools, and one research
SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) center) as one of the national
universities of Japan under the new
in Japan educational system

Undergraduate graduates
1950
●Opening ceremony of Hiroshima

141,792
University
●Declaration by the first President
2004
●Reorganization of Hiroshima University
Tatsuo Morito: Hiroshima University as a national university corporation
will be a single unified university,
free and pursuing peace

Cumulative
2006
1953 ●Introduction of the Hiroshima University
students ●Integration of Hiroshima Prefectural Program of Specified Education and Study
Medical College into Hiroshima
University
●Establishment of Hiroshima University 2010

1.02
Graduate Schools (three schools) ●Establishment of the Student Plaza
Annual visitors
to the libraries 4,231 2016
visitors per ●Opening of the Higashi-Senda Innovative
million open day Research Center
Approx. visitors

Volumes in collections at the libraries Approx. 1956

3.47
229 ●Adoption of the Hiroshima University
crest
volumes
per student 1957 2018
●Adoption of the Hiroshima University ●Establishment of the School of
Approx. million volumes song Informatics and Data Science

1972 2019
●Decision by the Council for the ●Establishment of graduate schools
Equivalent to integration and relocation of

2.49
(Graduate School of Integrated

49
Hiroshima University Sciences for Life, Graduate School of
Total site area of Biomedical and Health Sciences)
Hiroshima Municipal ●The 70th anniversary
Higashi-Hiroshima
Campus Baseball Stadiums
(Mazda Stadium) 2020
●Establishment of graduate schools
Approx. million ㎡ (Graduate School of Humanities and
Social Sciences, Graduate School of
Advanced Science and Engineering)

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Hiroshima Prefecture
Higashi-Hiroshima Fukuyama
City Hiroshima Onomichi
Hiroshima City
JR Sanyo Line Airport
City Mihara
Shin-Onomichi
Shiraichi City Fukuyama
Saijo City
Onomichi
Hiroshima Higashi-Hiroshima Mihara
Takehara
JR Sanyo Shinkansen City
Higashi-Senda
Campus Kasumi Campus
Higashi-Hiroshima Campus Ehime
Kure City
School of Informatics and Prefecture
Data Science

Hiroshima
Attached Elementary School Hiroshima
Attached Junior High School Hiroshima Shin-Osaka Tokyo
Nagoya
Attached High School Hakata
Narita
Higashi-
Hiroshima Haneda
Chubu Centrair
Fukuoka Kansai

Japan
: Shinkansen
: Airport

Access to Higashi-Hiroshima Campus

25min. Bus
By Air 80∼100min. Haneda 90min. Hiroshima Saijo 15min.
Bus Airport Plane Airport 15min. 10min. Sta. Bus
Narita Shiraichi Sta.
Bus Local Train
Airport
By JR 80min. Tokyo 200∼250min. Fukuyama 40min. Higashi-Hiroshima 15min.
Higashi-
Limited Exp. Sta. Shinkansen Sta. Shinkansen Sta. Bus* or Taxi Hiroshima
Campus
Kansai By JR 60min. Shin-Osaka 70min. Fukuyama 40min. Higashi-Hiroshima 15min.
Airport Limited Exp. sta. Shinkansen Sta. Shinkansen Sta. Bus* or Taxi

＊ HU-bound bus service operated only on weekday mornings

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