TOYAMA Prefectural University

We foster an “engineering spirit” that will allow you to boldly rise to the challenges of the 21st century.

“Engineering spirit” contains the idea of pursuing engineering as a lifelong path; it also expresses the hope that young people will rise to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow as engineers.

In the 21st century, we will be called upon to create a sustainable society in symbiosis with nature, while guaranteeing safety, security and prosperity for all. Young engineers will be the driving force that ensures that we meet these lofty goals, with their passion for high technology and their inventive “engineering spirit.” Toyama Prefectural University offers specialized knowledge and education in engineering disciplines, with 6 courses of undergraduate study and a graduate school with 5 degree programs. At our university, we provide an excellent educational environment for research, in order to awaken and foster the “engineering spirit” of our students.

Our Principles of Education

Toyama Prefectural University was founded in 1990, with a mission to:

• 1) Contribute to the betterment of the Prefecture and its residents,
• 2) Work toward a better future,
• 3) Provide innovative education.

Brief History

Toyama Prefectural University was founded in 1990 as the first public institute of technology on the Sea of Japan coast. The College of Technology, originally an independent college named Otani College of Technology established in 1962, became part of Toyama Prefectural University.

April	1990	Toyama Prefectural University established with two undergraduate departments and merger with the College of Technology
October	1992	Biotechnology Research Center established
April	1994	Graduate Programs for Master’s Degree in Engineering established
April	1996-1998	Graduate Programs for Doctoral Degree in Engineering established
April	1998	Two-year Advanced Programs established under College of Technology
April	2004	Regional Cooperation Center established
April	2006	Faculty of engineering re-structured and expanded from two departments to four departments, with corresponding changes to the Graduate School
April	2007	Career Center established
April	2009	Faculty of engineering expanded to five departments
March	2012	College of Technology abolished
April	2013	Graduate Programs for Masters in Engineering expanded to five departments
April	2015	Toyama Prefectural University incorporated as a public university corporation Graduate Programs for Doctoral Degree in Engineering expanded to five departments
April	2017	Faculty of engineering expanded to six departments

Organization

Faculty, Staff and Students

Faculty and Staff (as of May 1, 2018)

	Professors	Associate Professors	Assistant Professors	Non- teaching Staff	Total
Executive Chairman					1
President					1
Faculty of Engineering	43	86	11		140
Liberal Arts and Sciences	4	21			25
Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering	7	13	1		21
Department of Intelligent Robotics	5	14	1		20
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering	8	12	3		23
Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering	6	13			19
Department of Biotechnology	7	8	5		20
Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering	6	5	1		12
Administration				45	45
Total					187

Students (as of May 1,2018)

■Undergraduates

	Currently registered
Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering	252
Department of Intelligent Robotics	243
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering	291
Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering	201
Department of Biotechnology	181
Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering	72
Total	1240

■Postgraduates (Master's and Doctor's Program)

	Currently registered
Mechanical Systems Engineering	39
Intelligent Systems Design Engineering	38
Information Systems Engineering	46
Environmental Engineering	24
Biotechnology	33
Total	180

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