University of Electro-Communications

Japanese University

Not to be confused with Tokyo Denki University.

University of Electro-Communications

電気通信大学

Type| National
Established| 1945 – The Central Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications
1918 – The Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications
President| Takashi Fukuda[1]

Administrative staff

| 250
Undergraduates| 3800
Postgraduates| 1500
Location|

Chōfu

Tokyo

Japan

Campus| Urban
Colors| (DIC-256)
Website| www.uec.ac.jp
UEC auditorium

The University of Electro-Communications (電気通信大学, Denki-Tsūshin Daigaku) is a national university in Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan.

It specialises in the disciplines of computer science, the physical sciences, engineering and technology. It was founded in 1918 as the Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications.[2]

## History

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The University of Electro-communications was 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 Chōfu, Tokyo in 1957. The university has been run by the National University Corporation since 2004.[2][3]

## School symbol

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The school symbol was set in 1949. The design shows a Lissajous figure of the frequency ratio of 5 to 6 with Kanji character "學" which means "University". The frequency ratio of 5 to 6 means the commercial power frequency of 50 Hz (eastern Japan) and 60 Hz (western Japan), and indicates Japan-wide harmonization. The meaning of school symbol is common with that of school name which is "to establish an university which is open to all over Japan, by call it by a name without any geographical name".[3]

## Rankings

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University rankings

Regional – Overall
THE Asia[4]| 801–1000 (2017)

### Global

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The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 ranks UEC in the bracket of the 801-1000 best universities in the world.[5]

## Organisation

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### Faculties

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* Faculty of Informatics and Engineering (since 2010)
* Informatics
* Communication Engineering and Informatics
* Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems
* Engineering Science
* Fundamental Programs for Advanced Engineering

### Graduate schools

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* Graduate School of Electro-Communications (Until 2010)
* Information and Communication Engineering
* Computer Science
* Electronic Engineering
* Applied Physics and Chemistry
* Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems
* Systems Engineering
* Human Communication
* Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering (Since 2010)
* Informatics
* Communication Engineering and Informatics
* Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems
* Engineering Science
* Graduate School of Information Systems
* Human Media Systems
* Social Intelligence and Informatics
* Information Network Systems
* Information on System Fundamentals

### Centers for Education and Research

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* Institute for Laser Science
* Advanced Wireless Communication Research Center(AWCC)
* Center for Space Science and Radio Engineering (SSRE)
* Center for Frontier Science and Engineering
* Center for Photonic Innovation
* Research Center for Ubiquitous Networking and Computing
* Advanced Ultrafast Laser Research Center
* Innovation Research Center for Fuel Cells

## Notable faculty

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* Kwan-ichi Terazawa – mathematician and member of the Japan Academy
* Noriaki Kano – consultant in quality management, recipient of the Deming Prize (1997), and also known for Kano model
* Masahiro Mori – roboticist
* Kanji Nishio – German literary figure and philosopher
* Te Sun Han – information theorist and recipient of the Shannon Award (2010)
* Hisaki Matsuura – poet and novelist

## Notable alumni

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### Businesspersons

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* Ken Kutaragi, B.E. in Electronic Engineering in 1975 – former CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, current Honorary Chairman of Sony Corporation, and also known as Father of PlayStation
* Kōichi Nakamura – video game designer and founder of Chunsoft

### Scholars and Researchers

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* Sumio Iijima, B.E. in 1963 – discoverer of carbon nanotubes and recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Medal (2002) and the Balzan Prize (2007)
* Seinosuke Toda, B.E. in 1982, M.E. in 1984 – computer scientist, recipient of the Gödel Prize (1998), and also known for Toda's theorem

### Others

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* Kiana Danial – financial expert and CEO of Invest Diva [6][7][8][9]
* Noritoshi Ishida – politician and member of New Komeito Party
* Jirō Nitta – novelist
* Soichi Terada – composer and musician

## References

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1. ^ "Administrators". The University of Electro-Communications. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
2. ^ a b "History". The University of Electro-Communications. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
3. ^ a b "Outline of The University of Electro-Communications 2017-2018" (PDF). The University of Electro-Communications. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
4. ^ Asia University Rankings 2017
5. ^ "THE World University Rankings 2018". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
6. ^ "A Quick Tour of Kiana Danial's Invest Diva Home Office :)". YouTube.
7. ^ "Invest Diva CEO reveals a secret for young investors | Fox Business Video". Fox Business. 21 April 2022.
8. ^ "Triple Compounding for Dummies | Wiley".
9. ^ "Meet Kiana Danial and Her Amazing Invest Diva Courses".

## External links

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* The University of Electro-Communications
* The University of Electro-Communications (in English)
* UEC Library
* UEC Campus map

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Chōfu, Tokyo

Primary and secondary schools|

* Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education
* Chofu Kita High School [ja]
* Chofu Minami High School [ja]
* Jindai High School [ja]
* Nogyo High School [ja]
* American School in Japan
* Toho Girls' Junior and Senior High School [ja]
* Koka Gakuen Junior and Senior High School for Girls [ja]
* Meiji University Meiji High School and Junior High School [ja]

Colleges and universities|

* University of Electro-Communications
* Toho Gakuen School of Music
* Shirayuri University
* Jikei University School of Medicine Kokuryō Campus

Landmarks|

* Ajinomoto Stadium
* Jindai Botanical Garden
* Nogawa Park

Transport|

| Train stations|

* Chōfu Station
* Fuda Station
* Kokuryō Station
* Nishi-chōfu Station
* Sengawa Station
* Shibasaki Station
* Tsutsujigaoka Station

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Airports|

* Chōfu Airport

This list is incomplete.

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* Germany
* United States
* Japan

Academics|

* CiNii

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Kantoh Collegiate American Football Association

Division 1|

| Top 8|

* Chuo Racoons
* Hosei Orange
* Keio Unicorns
* Meiji Griffins
* Nihon Phoenix
* NSSU Triumphant Lion
* Rikkyo Rushers
* Waseda Big Bears

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Big 8|

* Kokushikan Rhinoceros
* Komazawa Blue Tide
* Senshu Green Machine
* Takushoku Rattlesnakes
* Teikyo Assassins
* Tokyo Gakugei Snails
* UTokyo Warriors
* YNU Mastiffs

Division 2|

| A Block|

* Aoyama Gakuin Lightning
* Kanagawa Atoms
* NDA Cadets
* Seikei Zelkovas
* Sophia Golden Eagles
* Tokai Tritons
* Toyo Vikings
* Tsukuba Excaliburs

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B Block|

* Gakushuin Generals
* Hitotsubashi Crimson
* J.F. Oberlin Three Nails Crowns
* Kanto Gakuin Hurricanes
* Meiji Saints
* Seijo Orange Beams
* Tokyo Tech Buffaloes
* Tokyo Nodai Aggies

Division 3|

| A Block|

* Daito Bunka Wild Boars
* Dokkyo Green Monsters
* Sōka Blue Lions
* TUAT Blasters
* TMU Scrappers
* UEC Crushers

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B Block|

* KUIS Stingers
* Musashi Pheasants
* Tamagawa Stallion
* Tokyo International Dolphins
* TUFS Phantoms
* YCU Fighting Seagulls

C Block|

* Asia Angels
* Chiba Poseidon
* ICU Apostles
* Kogakuin Crash Machines
* Saitama Primrose
* TUS Rascals

D Block|

* Bunkyo Odin
* Josai B-Rhinos
* Niigata Tigers
* Ryutsu Keizai RKU football
* SIT Fighting Engineers
* Utsunomiya Bull Fighters

Area League|

| A Block|

* Hakuoh Rascals
* Rissho Bulldogs
* Takasaki City University of Economics Bandits
* Yamanashi Wyverns

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B Block|

* CIT Hornets
* Ibaraki Stargazers
* NIT River Horse
* Teikyo Heisei Blue Wings

C Block|

* Meisei Silver Knights
* Takachiho Eagles
* TCU Helios
* TKU Falcons
* Tokyo Tech Cerberus

Medical and
Dental League|

| Division 1|

* DMU Dum Dums
* Jikei Medical Crickets
* Keio Medical Unicorns
* Kitasato Medical Oaks
* TU Faculty Scorpions
* TMU Meribibazu

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Division 2|

A Block
Showa Maddogs
Teikyo Medical Rascals
TMDU Stones

B Block
Nihon Medical Monster Squad
St. Marianna Roadrunners
SMU Mulberry

Top 8 Seasons|

* 2016

Venues|

* Tomahawks Field

Championships|

* Azuma Bowl
* Koshien Bowl
* Rice Bowl
* Tokyo Bowl

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