University of the Ryukyus

Dean TSUCHIYA Makoto

The Faculty of Science at the University of the Ryukyus consists of three departments: Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Earth Sciences, and Chemistry, Biology and Marine Sciences. The education we provide covers the entire scope of the natural sciences through five main fields: Mathematics, Physics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, and Biology. While the Faculty of Science recruits students in each of these fields, our aim is to create a flexible educational system that ensures that our students receive a solid and broad foundation in science. One feature of this system involves providing classes with several freshmen and one lecturer in a seminar-type format, this promoting fruitful interaction. Another is the establishment of general education subject requirements that serve to break down barriers between departments.

Through science, humanity strives to understand the mechanisms of space and nature. By tracing back to our origins, scientific investigations have constructed the foundations of human intellectual properties. So far, the application of science has contributed to the advancement of both society and technology. Studies conducted in conjunction with social development have helped us preserve and better understand our world. In addition, science continues to help solve the problems of modern society. It will remain indispensable as we aim towards the sound development of society in the future. Thus, the role of science, which requires accurate knowledge, clear thinking, and imagination, has become increasingly important.

The Faculty of Science aims to contribute to sound, sustainable social development in the 21st century. Our objective is to develop individuals capable of answering questions related to the wonders of nature like “Why?” or “How come?” as well as individuals who desire to know, to consider issues, to solve problems, and to willingly take up challenges.