The mission of the school of Information and Communications is to educate highly trained
researchers and to conduct leading-edge research and development in next-generation information and
communication technologies to foster the realization of a knowledge-based information society. The focus of
this School is based on ultrahigh speed information and communication technologies, academic research for
core foundation technologies, and interdisciplinary integrated research to develop applications for these
technologies. Research is conducted in groups to promote efficiency and provide a competitive edge.