Student Life & Community at TDU

For academic and everyday matters, all students are assigned a student adviser who can provide consultation about academics, university life, and other matters. Consultation with qualified counselors and support for students with disabilities are also available. However, these materials alone are not sufficient to determine what interaction within each department or academic division, participation in projects, balancing part-time work, hobbies, or friendships are actually like. When considering whether the University is right for you, review specific experiences shared by current students in addition to official information about student organizations.

Opportunities for students to work together vary by academic division and department. In the Information System Design Division of the School of Science and Engineering, students complete first-year seminars, second- and third-year experiments and practical training, and fourth-year graduation research in small groups. The School of Engineering offers experiments and practical training in every year, as well as participatory courses such as workshops. In the Department of Information and Communication Engineering, there is also a course called Group Study, in which students select from themes set by faculty members and conduct practical work and reading seminars in groups. If you want to learn through hands-on work, check the conditions for using the facilities as well. The Manufacturing Centers at Senju and Hatoyama have spaces for woodworking at Senju only, metalworking, electrical work and assembly, and other activities, and are available for student use. As a general rule, users perform the processing and assembly themselves. When considering how to balance friendships, clubs, part-time work, and other commitments, it will be easier to make an informed decision if you check before enrollment the format of experiments, practical training, and research in your intended department, as well as the location and conditions of the facilities you want to use.

You can choose extracurricular activities by reviewing the list of organizations and membership procedures for each campus. Both Saitama Hatoyama Campus and Tokyo Senju Campus have a variety of organizations, including science-related, cultural, and athletic groups. At Tokyo Senju Campus, examples include software research, manga research, and badminton activities. Information is also provided on how to establish a new student organization. If you are interested in hands-on manufacturing, you may also wish to look into the Manufacturing Centers at Senju and Hatoyama, which provide opening calendars and user guides. Information for first-time users and details of safety training are available. Officially recognized extracurricular organizations have faculty or staff advisers who provide advice on activity plans, safety management, and procedures, but the system does not require them to attend regular practice sessions. After enrollment, it is advisable to check membership procedures, activity times, and safety matters for any activities that interest you.

How students allocate their time at university varies according to their school's and department's classes and progression requirements, as well as the schedule for each academic year. Student handbooks and academic calendars are available for the School of Science and Engineering at Saitama Hatoyama Campus and for the School of Engineering, School of Science and Technology for Future Life, and School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Senju Campus. Before enrollment, it is important to review courses, registration guidance, progression requirements, and academic terms, and consider how these would fit with the clubs, hobbies, time with friends, and part-time work you want to continue. The information provided here does not include official data that could be used to establish a uniform weekly schedule. Tokyo Denki University provides support for clubs and organizations, support for student-led events, student advisers, and consultation services. For part-time work, the University has a system for posting job openings on campus that comply with specified conditions. If you are considering extracurricular activities or part-time work, plan a manageable schedule that takes into account not only how to balance them with academics but also your course registration status, health, and commuting time. Consult a student adviser or consultation service as needed.

You may not have any friends from high school, may feel that you have less specialized knowledge than those around you, or may prefer not to expand your social circle too widely. Consultation services are available so that you do not have to deal with such concerns alone. For academic matters, you can consult the Learning Support Centers at Saitama Hatoyama Campus and Tokyo Senju Campus about questions arising from classes and methods of study. They offer small-group lectures, individual instruction by appointment, and group consultations. For course registration and student life, you can consult a student adviser who is a full-time faculty member. You can discuss interpersonal relationships, university life, career paths, anxiety, loss of confidence, and other concerns at the Student Counseling Rooms at Saitama Hatoyama Campus and Tokyo Senju Campus. Professional counselors and university physicians provide assistance, and the TDU Mental and Physical Health Support 24 telephone consultation service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Consider a pace that suits you for friendships and extracurricular activities, and identify consultation services early in case you encounter academic or emotional difficulties.

Visit and compare the campus locations and the ways students learn and interact. Saitama Hatoyama Campus is a spacious campus surrounded by a rich natural environment and is home to the School of Science and Engineering. Its 2026 Open Campus includes academic division exhibits, open laboratories, hands-on programs, student-led campus tours, and individual consultations. Tokyo Senju Campus is a one-minute walk from Kita-senju Station and is home to the School of System Design and Technology, School of Science and Technology for Future Life, School of Engineering, and other schools. Its 2026 Open Campus includes department-specific exhibits, open laboratories, student-led tours, and hands-on manufacturing workshops. At either campus, consider asking students and faculty about opportunities to ask questions or seek advice in regular classes and about how students participate in laboratories and projects. For extracurricular activities, the University's official website provides information about organizations and membership procedures at both Saitama Hatoyama Campus and Tokyo Senju Campus. In addition to checking whether the activities you want are available, asking students after enrollment about activity days and times, balancing activities with classes and commuting, and the time available for part-time work and hobbies can help you make an informed decision. For the Open Campus, make notes about what you want to know and ask specific questions about opportunities to meet friends and senior students, where to seek help with academic difficulties, and what to check while adjusting to a new environment.