OpenFieldTokyo University of Communication (Tokyo Tsushin Daigaku) is a state-recognized online and hybrid digital university based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, delivering degree programs in computer science, software engineering, and human welfare.
Approved by MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), Tokyo University of Communication pioneers flexible, cloud-native university education through the Faculty of Information Management and Faculty of Human Welfare, equipping students with certified skills in full-stack cloud computing, AI data science, certified social worker licensure, and psychiatric healthcare.
Admissions require high school graduation or equivalent qualification. Evaluated via documentary portfolio, statement of purpose, and online interview. International students require Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2+ or equivalent).
Four-year university degree covering distributed cloud engineering, Python machine learning pipelines, cybersecurity operations, and internet database architecture in Tokyo.
Accredited social work degree qualifying graduates for national examinations as Certified Social Workers (Shakai Fukushishi) and Psychiatric Social Workers in Japan.
Interdisciplinary digital curriculum analyzing e-commerce UX design, search marketing analytics, web application frameworks, and digital intellectual property law.
Tuition reduction scholarship awarded to outstanding international students resident in Japan or abroad pursuing full four-year degrees online.
Fieldwork internship placing human welfare students in certified elderly care facilities and clinical mental health hospitals in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Project grant funding cloud database server instances, API development, and automated user analytics testing for innovative undergraduate capstone projects.
Dean and Professor of Information Management · Faculty of Information Management
Prof. Dr. Kenji Sugimoto researches adaptive learning platforms, distributed database architectures, and data-driven learning analytics in higher education.
View research profile ↗Professor of Social Welfare and Gerontology · Faculty of Human Welfare
Prof. Dr. Mariko Ogawa evaluates community care networks for dementia patients and professional support frameworks for rural family caregivers in Japan.
View research profile ↗Associate Professor of Digital Media and Web Systems · Department of Information Systems
Assoc. Prof. Tatsuya Sato designs accessible web interface architectures and cognitive load reduction models for diverse learner demographics.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Tokyo University of Communication academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-16. OpenField is an independent research guide.