Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

The Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (北陸先端科学技術大学院大学, hokuriku sentan kagaku gijutsu daigakuin daigaku; JAIST) is a postgraduate university in Nomi, Ishikawa, established in 1990. JAIST was established in the centre of Ishikawa Science Park (ISP). JAIST has programs of advanced research and development in science and technology. This university has several satellite campuses: Shinagawa Campus in Shinagawa, Tokyo (relocated from its earlier Tamachi Campus in Minato, Tokyo), open course in Information Technology and Management of Technology (MOT), and satellite lectures in Kanazawa City and Toyama City. In The 21st Century Center Of Excellence Program, JSPS granted two programs to JAIST.

Type

National university, University

Founded

1990

Also known as

Hokuriku Sentan Kagaku Gijutsu Daigakuin Daigaku, JAIST