The major of Data Science takes pride in its history of over 40 years, originally stemming from the Department of Electronic Computing at the Chungju Technical College established in 1979. In 2012, with the merger of Chungju National University and Korea Railroad College, Korea National Transport University was founded, our department moved to Uiwang campus. Subsequently, in 2021, in response to the growing demand for new talents in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, the major of Data Science newly started.

Furthermore, in 2022, the newly established the department of AI Data Engineering, which combines two majors in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, has launched and is actively running interdisciplinary education programs covering AI, Data, and Transportation. The major of Data Science, in conjunction with the major of Artificial Intelligence, holds the significant responsibility of being the flagship IT department at the Uiwang campus, striving for a successful fusion with the fields of transportation and railroad.

Data science primarily involves analyzing vast and multifaceted datasets constructed through information and communication technologies to support decision-making for both businesses and the public sector. It also encompasses computer science and statistical techniques necessary for this process. Data science has enabled previously difficult tasks like predicting diseases, providing personalized media suggestions, creating interactive chatbots, and developing intelligent transportation systems. In the future, it is poised to be a driving force applied to almost every industry, contributing Looking ahead, it is expected to serve as a driving force in nearly every industry, fostering societal progress.

The major of Data Science at KNUT has aligned its educational curriculum with this societal demand, operating an interdisciplinary program at the intersection of big data, computer science, and transportation. Our entire faculty is dedicated to nurturing passionate and exceptional talents to meet these evolving needs.