University of Electro-Communications
The University of Electro-communications was originally founded in the Azabu district, Tokyo city as the Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications by Wireless Association in 1918. The Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications was transferred to the Ministry of Communications in 1942 and renamed to the Central Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications in 1945. Following to the transfer from the Ministry of Communications to the Ministry of Education in 1948, the University of Electro-communications was established as a national university in 1949. The campus was moved to the city of Ch?fu, Tokyo in 1957. The university has been run by the National University Corporation since 2004.
Aiming for the creation and achievement of knowledge and skill to contribute to the sustainable development of humankind Education and research at the cutting-edge of science and technology for the benefit of all humankind The university will advance education and research at the level of a world leader in fields of science and technology with special focus on areas related to information and communication. 1-1 In order to build a safe, stable, and rich living environment, the university pursues education and research in cutting-edge fields of science and technology. 1-2 The university pursues education and research in information, communication, control, materials, and fundamental science, as well as other fields necessary for the future of society. 1-3 Through original research both theoretical and applied, the University aims to be a world leader in education and research. Cultivating international researchers and technologists to take the initiative The University educates researchers and engineers with imagination and ability founded on a broad perspective on society and technology, internationalism, and ethics. 2-1 Supporting education and research to strengthen Japan as a scientific and technological leader, the university educates students with the practical ability to contribute to the world. 2-2 The University educates researchers and engineers with strong ethical values, communicative ability
Foundation year:1918
Short name:UEC
Type:Public
Students:4810
Faculty:310
Faculty/Students Ratio:16:1
Region:Asia
Location:Chofu, Tokyo
