About STEM-Q

STEM-Q is an independent educational information website created by Jason Byrne, a university lecturer and English-language educator based in Japan.

STEM-Q was developed to help students explore STEM subjects, understand different fields of study, and make more informed decisions about university study and their future.

The questions matter

At STEM-Q, the questions are as important as the answers.

Choosing a university is a major decision, but students are not always sure which questions they should be asking. STEM-Q brings together questions that students may want to think about when comparing universities, choosing a field of study, considering courses and careers, and deciding what kind of university experience is right for them.

The aim is not simply to provide answers, but to help students ask better questions, explore their options, and make better decisions for themselves.

Independent information

Jason Byrne is affiliated with Tokyo Denki University.

STEM-Q is an independent project and is not an official website of TDU. The information, commentary, explanations, and interpretations presented on STEM-Q represent the author's own work and analysis and do not necessarily represent the views of TDU or any other institution with which he is affiliated.

A guide, not a final authority

STEM-Q should be used as a starting point for exploration and decision-making, not as a substitute for checking information yourself.

Information about universities, courses, admissions, fees, scholarships, facilities, careers, and other matters can change and may sometimes be incomplete, simplified, or subject to interpretation. You should always double-check important information using appropriate official or authoritative sources and make an informed personal decision based on your own circumstances, priorities, and goals.

The information on STEM-Q should generally be understood as guidance, interpretation, and opinion rather than as definitive fact. Where important decisions are involved, students should consider multiple sources of information and make their own judgement.

Ultimately, STEM-Q is here to help you ask better questions, understand your choices, and think more carefully about the decision you make.