Schools of informatics refer to educational institutions that focus on the study of information science, computer technology and related fields. While the term informatics may be used interchangeably with terms like IT or computer science, each carries different connotations. Other synonyms for schools of informatics or information science include schools of computing, schools of information technology, schools of computer engineering, and schools of data science. These terms all encompass the study of hardware, software, and data analysis, though the specific focus may vary. Regardless of the terminology used, these institutions share a common goal in nurturing the next generation of IT professionals and developing the innovations that shape our digital world.