The science of complex systems is a new academic field, and Future University-Hakodate is the first university in Japan to give it a dedicated department. We aim to understand the complexities of the real world using new methods such as nonlinear mathematical models and computer simulations of real-world systems.

The science of complex systems emerged with the realisation that traditional techniques were not making significant progress in understanding systems such as the human brain or mind, environmental problems, or the fluctuations of financial markets and politics brought about by globalization. Complex systems science has developed many fresh and challenging theories and models for such systems that succeed where previous methods could not. This new science has complemented and sometimes challenged the tenets of traditional science and technology.

 The department offers the Complex Systems Course, designed to develop researchers and engineers skilled in the theory and practice of understanding and developing complex information processing systems. From the undergraduate programs, students can choose classes normally considered to be at the graduate school level and specialize in the science of complex systems of the next generation. Alternatively, they can make use of new mathematical principles and analytical methods and apply them as professional engineers to solve problems.