Solving (hacking) local issues with digital technology
Taking on the future
Department of Digital Design, Faculty of Future Science and Technology
Department of Digital Design, Faculty of Future Science and Technology
Department of Digital Design, Faculty of Future Science and Technology

Department of Digital Design, Faculty of Future Science and Technology

April 2027 Debut!

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Solving (hacking) local issues with digital technology

With the power of digital
For those who "implement the future"

Just as smartphones are evolving day by day,
Now, new digital technologies are changing our lives.
They are trying to make a big change.
AI, IoT, AR/VR, blockchain,
NFTs, contactless tags, autonomous driving.

This technology can be used in the towns and cities where you live.
What if we could implement this in the hometown where we grew up?

Due to an aging population, depopulation, and labor shortages
This might bring smiles to the faces of people in the community who are in need.

Local problems can be solved by working together with various people.
It's tough, but interesting. We're making full use of AI!
Communication skills are also crucial for implementing digital solutions.

With Tohoku as our field,
To solve local issues
Taking on the challenge digitally.
Identify problems on-site,
Creating smiles through the power of teamwork.

Here, you'll learn how to solve local problems digitally. Come, let's take on an exciting future together!

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Characteristics of the Faculty and Department

Faculty/Department Features 1: Learning Rooted in Local Issues We welcome students who are interested in local communities and want to solve them using digital technology.
Faculty/Department Features 2: Digital Technology Skills x Social Implementation Skills This curriculum allows students to acquire digital technology and problem-solving skills, and learn the fundamentals for social implementation.

The ability to acquire

  • Rich humanity, a strong sense of ethics, and creativity
  • The ability to conceive, test, and improve solutions to social issues using digital technology.
  • The qualities and abilities to manage and advance a project with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Human resources to be trained

Through character education based on Christian principles, we cultivate individuals who possess both cutting-edge digital technology techniques and management skills to implement solutions to social problems using those technologies.

Admissions Policy

  1. I strongly desire to understand Tohoku Gakuin University's educational program, which is based on the educational philosophy of "character education through Christianity" (including classes on the Bible and Christianity, and university worship services), and to learn collaboratively with diverse people while maintaining a sense of initiative. (A proactive attitude towards learning)
  2. They are eager to acquire broad knowledge of science and technology based on mathematics and physics, as well as social issues. They understand the educational philosophy, objectives, and content of the Faculty of Future Science Exploration, and strongly desire to contribute to society through proactive learning. (Proactive learning attitude)
  3. Through their studies in high school, students possess the fundamental knowledge and application skills equivalent to that of a high school graduate, which are necessary for studying in the Faculty of Future Science Exploration. (Knowledge and Skills)
  4. Students will be able to utilize the knowledge and skills acquired in high school, and use the required level of critical thinking and Japanese language proficiency to answer basic and general questions and problems related to university studies in both written and oral form. (Critical thinking, judgment, and expression skills)

For those who fall under any of the following categories, item 5 or 6 will be added to the evaluation.

  1. Having achieved outstanding results in sports and cultural activities, I intend to contribute to the revitalization of extracurricular activities after enrolling at this university. (Knowledge/Skills / Proactive Learning Attitude)
  2. As international students, returnees, and working professionals, they are striving to leverage their respective strengths in their university studies. (Knowledge/Skills / Proactive Learning Attitude)

SUITABLE PERSONNEL

Traditional performing arts using ICT technology
Support for survival
New business planner

Passing on traditional crafts, culture, and performing arts to the next generation

Passing on traditional crafts, culture, and performing arts to the next generation

Primary industries facing a shortage of successors
Robotization with AI
System Planner

Towards further evolution of smart agriculture

Towards further evolution of smart agriculture

Internationalizing local cities
Supporting inbound tourism
coordinator

Bringing the unknown side of Japan to the world!

Bringing the unknown side of Japan to the world!

The problems of elderly care in regional cities
App development that solves problems
Product Manager

Enjoy a secure retirement with our monitoring and support services.

Enjoy a secure retirement with our monitoring and support services.

Improving athletic performance
Develop the target analytical instrument.
System Engineer

Analyze and propose effective practice methods.

Analyze and propose effective practice methods.

NPO
Solving social problems
Project Leader

Supporting U-turn and I-turn migration to rural areas

Supporting U-turn and I-turn migration to rural areas
FIELD OF EXPERTISE
with AI

In this faculty, we comprehensively cover these six major fields.
By learning, combining their respective skills and knowledge, and making full use of generative AI, they will acquire the ability to find the optimal solutions to local challenges.

Problem solving
Curriculum Details

Come and get to the scene of the problem!

It starts with confronting the challenges yourself.

Introduction of PBL (Project-Based Learning)

We incorporate problem-solving learning in order to implement solutions in society.

Introduction of PBL (Project-Based Learning)
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Experience the digital and real worlds together!

We aim to solve regional issues and create new value by combining digital knowledge and technology with real-world feedback and opinions from the field.

Back and forth between digital and analog
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Entrance Examination and Admission Information