Master in Informatics and Data Science Program

At Hiroshima University, tuition is 535,800 JPY per year.

The Informatics and Data Science Program is a 2 years, English-taught master's program offered by Hiroshima University in Hiroshima, Japan. Hiroshima University is a national university in Hiroshima, Japan, made up of a broad range of undergraduate schools and graduate schools alongside an attached research institute and university hospital, and it has been recognized under Japan's Top Global University Project as one of the country's larger, comprehensive research universities. This program prepares graduate students to study computing, data analysis, and information systems, covering areas such as machine learning, statistical analysis, database systems, and software engineering. Coursework typically combines core computer science theory with applied, project-based research, giving students the chance to work with faculty on topics such as data mining, artificial intelligence, and large-scale information systems. Students build skills in programming, statistical modeling, and data analysis that apply broadly across technology and research fields. Graduates of informatics and data science programs commonly move into software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and information technology consulting, taking on roles as data scientists, software engineers, and systems analysts. The training also serves as a foundation for further doctoral study or research positions in academic and industrial laboratories. Because instruction is delivered in English, the program is designed for international students pursuing a Japanese graduate education without a Japanese-language requirement for coursework, while still offering exposure to Japanese academic life through the Hiroshima campus. Applicants join a cohort within one of Japan's larger national university systems, with access to research infrastructure spanning engineering, science, and applied technology fields. The program begins in April.