Fukuyama University

What you'll study

The programme stages learning from foundational computing to advanced applications. Specialist education for entrants (noted for 2026 intake) includes 67 subjects, with an expected minimum of 45 specialist course completions toward graduation. Core and example courses and activities listed by the department include:

• Foundations: programming, computer basics, internet fundamentals.
• AI & data science: AI exercises, data analysis and predictive methods.
• Interaction & media: game programming, VR and image processing; hands-on game projects and character CG work.
• Networks & security: practical network management, system configuration and troubleshooting.
• Software engineering & development: web and smartphone app development, team-based system construction and software design exercises.
• Practical modules and workshops: Game Programming, Programming Dojo (AR/VR, microcontrollers, sensors), AI practicals, Practical Network Management.
• Research and labs: students can join labs such as Communication Design, Database, Image Sensing, Data Science, App Design, Numerical Simulation, Natural Computation and others for graduation research topics like image recognition, NLP, AI systems and 3D games.
• Facilities used in teaching and research include an AI supercomputer, high-performance PCs, VR dome screen and equipment for IoT, robotics and sensory data collection.

Entry requirements

The department presents a four-year undergraduate pathway; specific admissions procedures and entry qualifications are handled by the university’s admissions office. Degree progression and credit requirements are published by the department: progression requires 55 credits to advance from year 2 to 3, 91 credits from year 3 to 4, and 124 credits to graduate. Students are expected to plan their course load and confirm unit requirements individually.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for technical roles in the IT sector and related industries. The department lists target careers such as software engineer, service engineer (implementation/operation/maintenance), IT consultant or solutions engineer. The page cites a 100% employment rate for 2024 graduates. Alumni also pursue positions across manufacturing, services and government or continue to graduate study.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The department supports qualifications and exam uptake through measures such as exam-preparation classes, online materials, unit credit recognition and partial exam-fee subsidies specifically for information processing certification tests. Academic support includes after-class programming tutoring and learning spaces; for formal scholarship details applicants should consult the university’s financial aid office.