Orientation for International Students to Osaka UniversityOrientation for International Orientation for International

Students to Osaka UniversityStudents to Osaka UniversityNaoki Wakamiya / Yoichi Takenaka

wakamiya@ist.osaka-u.ac.jp / takenaka@ist.osaka-u.ac.jp

Osaka University, Japan

Japan-ThailandJapan-Thailand

• Hearty Smiles,120th Anniversary of Japan-ThailandDiplomatic Relations– Thailand and Japan have long been maintained a

cordial relationship. Establishment of diplomatic relations was on 26 Sep. 1887.

– We celebrate the 120th Anniversary!!

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej His Majesty the 125th Emperor Kinjo Tenno

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

• Introduction of Osaka University

• Introduction of Our Graduate Schools– Graduate School of Engineering Science

– Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

• Admission Information

• International Student Programs

• Scholarship

• Life of International Students in Japan

Bangkok

Osaka

Tokyo

4150 km

http://maps.google.com/

Where is Osaka university?Where is Osaka university?

Tokyo

Osaka

Kyoto

Osaka PrefectureOsaka Prefecture

• The second largest prefecture in Japan– population: 8.8 million

– area: 1,900 km2

– average temperature: 17.3 C

• Osaka city and Bangkok city are Business Partner Cities (BPC)

Where is Osaka University?Where is Osaka University?

Osaka Castle

Nintoku Mausoleum

Shitennoji Temple

1970 World EXPO

Universal Studios Japan

Kansai International Airport

Osaka Universityhttp://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/Osaka Universityhttp://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/

• established in 1931 as the sixth imperial university

• is the biggest national university– 12,018 undergraduates,

– 8,024 graduates

– 1032 international students

• has– 11 faculties/schools

+ 1 faculty + 1 school

– 15 graduate schools

– 5 research institutes

– 2 hospitalsas of Nov. 2007

Roots of Osaka University

Edo- Era (1838):

Teki-Juku

Osaka University was established in 1931 as the sixth imperial university. But its scientific roots can be trace back to the open-minded and progressive tradition of the Osaka merchant culture of the Edo-era (1724:Kaitoku-do).

1931:Nakanoshima Campus

Ogata KohanYukichi Fukuzawa

Picture of Previous Campus

Kohan Ogata ~Teki-juku~Ogata Kohan established Teki-juku, who was a medical doctor and scholar of Rangaku about 170 years ago.

The school produced an array of talented individuals who pioneered Japan's modern era.Fukuzawa Yukichi:

the founder of Keio University, Omura Masujiro: building the basis of

Japan's modern militaryTakamatsu Ryoun: contributed to the dissemination of modern medicine in Japan.

Koan himself was an able medical doctorand excellent educator. His basic ideas towards human beings have been inherited by Osaka University as its mental backbone.

Ogata Kohan

Teki-juku

Yukichi FukuzawaGraduate from Teki-juku

He published "An Encouragement of Learning“, which printed > 3 million books.

The book drew a chart to avoid colonization.

“It is said the human beings are equal. But it is not true.”We were categorized not by color of skin, but Knowledge, Technology and Science.

He was an avid supporter of education.

Osaka university nowadaysOsaka university nowadays

• Our Philosophy on Education

• 55 inter-university and 203 inter-faculty academic exchange agreements

• 1032 international students– 358 get scholarship from Japanese Government

• from 79 countries

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

• Introduction of Osaka University

• Introduction of Our Graduate Schools– Graduate School of Engineering Science

– Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

• Admission Information

• International Student Programs

• Scholarship

• Life of International Students in Japan

School/ Graduate School ofEngineering Science

The faculty, through devotion to the fundamental developments of technology through a fusion of science and engineering,

contributes to the creation of the true culture of mankind

Prof. K. ShodaKohan Ogata

since 1961

Graduate School of Engineering ScienceGraduate School of Engineering Science

• Philosophy– Progress in technology is founded on the

achievements in science, and these advances must be supported by continually developing technology.

– Develop scientists with a keen interest in practical technology and engineers who have a firm grasp of the basic sciences and who may use this expertise to develop new technology.

• April 1961: School of Engineering Science

• April 1964: Graduate School of Engineering Science

• 250 staffs + 2,000 undergraduates + 700 graduates

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Departments in Engineering ScienceDepartments in Engineering Science

Graduate School

• Material Engineering Science

• Mechanical Science and Bioengineering

• Systems Innovation

School

• Electronics and Material Physics

• Chemical Science and Engineering

• Systems Science

• Information and Computer Science

Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

Department of Materials Engineering ScienceDepartment of Materials Engineering Science

• Division of Materials Physics – Area of Electron Correlation Physics

– Area of Quantum Physics of Nanoscale Materials

• Division of Chemistry – Area of Synthetic Chemistry

– Area of Molecular Organization Chemistry

• Division of Chemical Engineering – Area of Chemical Reaction Engineering

– Area of Environment and Energy System

– Area of Bioprocess Engineering

• Division of Frontier Materials Science – Area of Frontier Materials

– Area of Dynamics of Nanoscale Materials

Laser SpectroscopyExperiments

Generation of Ultrahigh Pressure using Diamond Cell

Evolution of H2 and O2 Gases from Water by Photcatalyst

Crystals of Methane Hydrate

Molecular Beam EpitaxyExperiments

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Department of Mechanical Science and BioengineeringDepartment of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering

• Division of Nonlinear Mechanics – Area of Mechanics of Fluids and Thermo-fluids

– Area of Mechanics of Solid Materials

• Division of Mechanical Engineering – Area of Propulsion Engineering

– Area of Mechano-informatics

• Division of Bioengineering – Area of Biomechanical Engineering

– Area of Biophysical Engineering

– Area of Biomedical and Biophysical Measurements

Ion Rocket for Space Propulsion

Rapid Prototyping of Titanium Model (left)

Fiber Reinforced Metal-Matrix Composite

Surgeon using Robotic Laparoscope

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Department of Systems InnovationDepartment of Systems Innovation

• Division of Advanced Electronics and Optical Science – Area of Solid State Electronics

– Area of Advanced Quantum Devices and Electronics

– Area of Optical Electronics

• Division of Systems Science and Applied Informatics

– Area of System Theory

– Area of Intelligent Systems

• Division of Mathematical Science – Area of Mathematical Modeling

– Area of Statistical Science

• Division of Mathematical Science for Social Systems

– Area of Mathematical and Statistical Finance

– Area of Theoretical Systems Science

Solar Car Driven by Clean Energy

Intelligent Robots

3D Display without Glasses

Optimum Behavior of Humanoid Robot

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Unique Research Programs in ESUnique Research Programs in ES

• The 21st Century COE (Center of Excellence) Program1. Creation of Integrated

EcoChemistry• "Integrated EcoChemistry" will

lead to a sustainable society inwhich both mankind and nature can coexist.

2. Core Research and Advanced Education Center for Materials Science and NanoEngineering

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English Course for graduatesEnglish Course for graduates

• “Engineering Science 21th Century”– Taught in English for Masters’ and/or

Doctorial Courses• Enrollment in April and October

• TOEFL-PBT > 550or TOEFL-CBT > 213

– Scholarship benefit (from Japanese Gov.)• Enrollment in October only

• 172,000 yen / month (about $1500, 49,000Baht)

• Transportation to and from Japan

• Fees for entrance exam., admission and tuition:– Exempt.

• URL: http://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/eng/gradadm/

Departments in Engineering ScienceDepartments in Engineering Science

Graduate School

• Material Engineering Science

• Mechanical Science and Bioengineering

• Systems Innovation

School

• Electronics and Material Physics

• Chemical Science and Engineering

• Systems Science

• Information and Computer Science

Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

Graduate School of Information Science and TechnologyGraduate School of Information Science and Technology

• Established on April 2002

• Philosophy– The Information Technology (IT) field must break out

of old academic constraints and create new technologies and systems that enable the transformation to new society.

– Offer a program for studying the foundation and application of computer hardware and software, producing leading researchers and engineers who contribute to the IT society and the ubiquitous environment of the 21st century.

• 441 (38) graduates

• 126 staffs

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Seven Departments of ISTSeven Departments of IST

• Pure and Applied Mathematics

• Information and Physical Sciences

• Computer Science

• Information Systems Engineering

• Information Networking

• Multimedia Engineering

• Bioinformatic Engineering

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Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics

• Divisions of – Combinatorics

– Applied Geometry

– Discrete Structures

– Applied Analysis

– Mathematical Science

– Computer Assisted Mathematics

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Department of Information and Physical Sciences

Department of Information and Physical Sciences

• Divisions of– Operations Research

– Nonlinear Systems, Modeling and Optimization

– Information Physics

– System Engineering

– Architecture for Intelligence

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Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science

• Divisions of– Algorithm Engineering

– Software Science

– Software Engineering

– Supercomputing Engineering

– Intelligent Media Systems

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Department of Information Systems Engineering Department of Information Systems Engineering

• Divisions of– Integrated System Design

– Information Systems Synthesis

– Integrated Systems Diagnosis

– Dependability Engineering

– Integrated Media Environment

– Advanced System Architecture (Sharp)

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Department of Information NetworkingDepartment of Information Networking

• Divisions of– Multimedia Network

– Intelligent Networking Systems

– Information Sharing Platform

– Mobile Computing

– Advanced Network Architecture

– Cyber Communication (NTT)

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Department of Multimedia Engineering Department of Multimedia Engineering

• Divisions of– Multimedia Data Engineering

– Information Security Engineering

– Human Interface Engineering

– Business Information Systems

– Applied Media Engineering

– Multimedia Agent Systems (ATR)

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Department of Bioinformatic EngineeringDepartment of Bioinformatic Engineering

• Divisions of– Genome Information Engineering

– Metabolic Engineering

– Bio-Network Engineering

– Symbiotic Engineering

– Human Information Engineering

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Unique Research Programs in ISTUnique Research Programs in IST

• The 21st Century COE (Center of Excellence) Program– New Information Technologies for Building

Networked Symbiosis Environment• Design new ITs to build an NSE where humans

can live in a pleasant symbiotic society by using the knowledge gained through analyzing the cell behavior of various living organisms.

Symbiotic colony composed of E. coli and Dictyostelium

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Unique Programs in ISTUnique Programs in IST

• Global COE (Center of Excellence) Program– Center of Excellence for Funding Ambient

Information Society Infrastructure

• PRIUS (Pacific Rim International University)

– Academic abroad internship program

• IT Spiral – IT Specialist Program Initiative for Reality-

based Advanced Learning

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ScholarshipScholarship

• When you want to study in Japan,– why don’t you apply to Scholar ship?

• From – Your Government

– Japanese Government• 358/1032 of international students get it

– Others

Scholarships benefits from Japanese Gov.Scholarships benefits from Japanese Gov.

• Long-term– School: 135,000 yen / month (38,500Baht/m)

– Grad. School: 175,000 yen /month (50,000Baht/m)

– Transportation to and from Japan

– Fees for tuition: Exempt.– More Information: (English version. but, bit old 2006 )

www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/06082503/002.pdf

• You want Short-term? and want to learn Japanese culture in English?– OUSSEP is the best solution.

3.5 yen = 1 Baht

OUSSEPOUSSEP

• Osaka University Short-term StudentExchange Program– Term:

• One-year (Sep.-Aug)

• Half-year (Sep.-Feb. / Apr.-Aug.)

– English Skill: TOEFL score > 550

– Low cost accommodation for each participants

– Financial Aid from JASSO• GPA must > 2.30

• Setting-in allowance on arrival 150,000 (42,800 Baht)

• 80,000 yen/month (22,000 Baht / month)

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

• Introduction of Osaka University

• Introduction of Our Graduate Schools– Graduate School of Engineering Science

– Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

• Admission Information

• International Student Programs

• Scholarship

• Life of International Students in Japan

OUSEPP classes (examples)OUSEPP classes (examples)

• Electrical Engineering in the 21st Century

• Innovative Japanese Technologies in 3M-based Engineering

• Economic & Business History of Japan

• Media and Communications in Japan

• Health Services and medical care in Japan- Success and Unsolved Problems-

• Philosophical Thinking and Japanese Traditions

• Approaches to Understanding Cultures

Regular Short-term Exchange ProgramsRegular Short-term Exchange Programs

1. Regular Class Course– enroll as special auditor students in regular

course

2. Regular Research Course– enroll as special research students

• Tuition will exempt under– Inter-University Exchange Agreement

– Inter-Faculty Exchange Agreement