• Q: What is applied mathematics?
• A: Applied mathematics is a field of scientific research based on physics, which is mostly based on mathematics, and aims to apply the knowledge to natural science, social science, and engineering.

• Q: How does it differ from mathematics?
• A: The main focus of mathematics is pure theoretical research. Meanwhile, applied mathematics is based on applied research, such as the analysis of actual phenomena using mathematics and the construction of new mathematical theories based on phenomena.

• Q: What are the main career paths for the graduates of this department?
• A: The department offers a curriculum so that students can be familiar with engineering science in general. Therefore, graduates of this department find jobs in all areas of the industry, including manufacturers such as electricity, machinery, and automobiles, as well as other fields, including insurance, finances, and information technology.

• Q: What kind of study is required?
• A: Students of this department study aspects related to applied mathematics in basic mathematical theories, phenomena, information, and statistics. Students take experimental classes in the third year as stated in the department philosophy that theories are there for reality.

• Q: Do students use computers?
• A: Students take classes to learn the basics of programing languages. Individual laboratories use computers differently in their research projects. They are appropriately using theories, experiments, and computers based on their needs.

• Q: Can students learn statistics?
• A: Many classes in statistics are available as special classes. The department also has multiple laboratories specializing in statistics. Students in these laboratories can participate in statistical research.

• Q: Can students obtain a teaching licenses?
• A: Students can obtain teaching licenses for junior high school and high school mathematics.

• Q: What kind of academic societies can students join?
• A: Students are active members of various types of academic societies, such as the Japan Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Information Processing Society of Japan, Japan Statistical Society, the Mathematical Society of Japan, and the Physical Society of Japan depending on specialties of their laboratories.

• Q: Can students become researchers?
• A: There are a variety of career paths for students to become researchers in specific fields, such as becoming faculties or researchers in universities or research facilities after completing a doctorate degree or participating in applied research in private businesses.