What is applied mathematics?

数学を中心とする理学を基盤とし、自然科学・社会科学・工学での応用を目指す学問研究領域です。

This is a branch of mathematics that is concerned with the applications of mathematical principles in natural science, social science, and engineering.

What is one difference between mathematics and applied mathematics?

数学では純粋な理論的研究が主になるのに対し、応用数理では数学を用いて現実の現象を解明したり、現象から新しい数学的理論を構築したりする応用的研究が主になります。

What we call mathematics is usually the study of purely theoretical concepts. In applied mathematics, on the other hand, we use mathematics to analyze real-world phenomena and develop new mathematical theories that can be applied in a wide range of domains.

What employment opportunities are there for mathematicians?

工学、数理科学全般に対応できるカリキュラムを組んでいますので、電気・機械・自動車などのメーカーから保険・金融・情報まで産業界の全般や、企業や大学の研究職に就職が可能です。

Our curriculum covers the major areas of both engineering and mathematical science. For this reason, it is possible to find employment in electrical and machine manufacturing companies, automobile companies, the information science industry, as well as insurance and finance institutions. In addition, there are many opportunities to work at a company research institute or at a university.

What areas of mathematics will I study in the Department of Applied Mathematics?

数学の基礎理論および物理・情報・統計などの分野で応用数理に関わる部分を勉強します。理論追求する一方で、理論は現実の鑑であるという考えから、３年次でも実験科目を用意しています。

You will study basic mathematical theories as well as mathematics as it applies in fields such as physics, information science, and statistics. In addition to studying theory, students in their third year will carry out experimental work in order to understand how theory serves as a model for real-world phenomena.