Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science is a place where students, brimming with intellectual curiosity, gather to explore and uncover the natural principles of the world—from the atoms and molecules found in nature to the creation of new substances, reactions, and phenomena, all through the lens of chemistry.

In order to nurture students with an international perspective, all lectures in the Department of Chemistry are conducted in English.

Students who have honed their skills in both the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department of Chemistry are poised to become leaders in advancing the future of chemical research and technology, taking their expertise into both academia and industry.

【Academic features】

A Key Feature: Fostering Leaders with an International Perspective

Chemistry is a discipline that seeks to uncover fundamental mechanisms through the study of atoms and molecules, discover new substances and technologies, and reveal new phenomena.

Through a comprehensive curriculum of lectures and laboratory work, developed over the past 150 years, students in the Department of Chemistry acquire the perspective of chemistry as the “Central Science” and build the foundational academic skills required to pursue more specialized studies in the future.

Additionally, a major feature of the Department is its commitment to nurturing leaders with a global outlook. For the first time in Japan, we have established an environment where all undergraduate lectures are conducted in English, alongside practical sessions for presentations and discussions in English with native speakers, and opportunities to study alongside international students.

After graduation, many students continue their studies in graduate school, where they advance cutting-edge research in world-class environments. During this time, they develop critical problem-setting and problem-solving skills, as well as a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.

The research conducted in graduate school not only contributes directly to the development and deepening of academic knowledge but often leads to groundbreaking innovations with practical applications.

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