Over 60 years since its founding in 1964, Okayama University of Science (OUS) has been committed to educating individuals to make positive contributions to society. We are now stretching our aspirations to offer our quality education to more students around the globe, delivering the academic offerings of the Department of Information Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, through an online degree program.
With the flexibility and convenience of fully online learning, students can acquire advanced mathematical knowledge and skills central to information technology, at their own time and place. Courses are offered in Japanese across the four specialized fields, “Information Systems,” “AI Technology,” “Business Data Science” and “Digital Game/Media.” These fields and skills are in high demand and essential in today’s rapidly evolving society.
Around their work and family commitments, students can study at home, in the office, or anywhere in the world. We hope our online degree program will help students fully explore their subjects of interests on their own schedule, while advancing toward their goals!
Distance Education CourseDepartment of Information Science and Engineering
Faculty of Information Science and Engineering
What is Unique about OUS Distance Education Program?
An Online Degree Program from
a 4-Year University
To reintroduce ourselves as a renewed “Okayama University of Science (OUS),” also known as “Ridai,” we added a distance education program in April 2025 to the existing undergraduate and graduate programs. We undertook this step with the next generation of learners in mind. Since the educational content is nearly identical, students in this online degree program can transfer to the on-campus program at the 2nd or 3rd year level in the Department of Information Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Information Science and Engineering. OUS Online offers an open and more accessible learning experience for diverse audiences.
OUS Distance EducationNo On-Campus Requirements?
A Fully Online Program
Courses are delivered entirely online and students study and submit assignments through the LMS (Learning Management System). Students reinforce their learning with VOD lectures, digital materials, quizzes and assignments.
Online ClassesJust Follow Your Interests!
Learning Across
Four Specialized Fields
- ・Information Systems - Teaching comprehensive information system design
- ・AI Technology - Exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning
- ・Business Data Science - Focusing on the analysis and utilization of business data
- ・Digital Game/Media - Covering skills in digital game design, animation and media
What Career Path can be Expected?
Possible to Start without Prior Knowledge in the Fields?
Comprehensive
Basic Specialized Courses
Students can develop fundamental knowledge and skills essential for information science through the basic specialized courses including mathematics, computer science and systems. Since students in this program select courses based on their interests and goals, this leads to diverse academic tracks.
Basic EducationWhat is the Cost of OUS Online Degree Program?
Online Tuition at Just
25% of On-Campus Costs
We offer our online degree program at one-fourth the cost of the on-campus programs, yet online students can access the educational content nearly identical to their on-campus counterparts. Our online program is offered at an affordable cost because we can eliminate physical facility expenses, but most importantly, because we are committed to making our education more accessible to a broader audience.
OUS Online CostApplication
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QHow is the online course structured and what is the outcome after completion?
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QAm I expected to attend classes in person?
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QPlease tell me in detail how online classes are delivered.
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QDo I need a computer?