Osaka Sangyo University

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Osaka Sangyo University is a private institution known for its practical education, particularly strong in fields like engineering, management, economics, and design. The university emphasizes hands-on learning and strong industry connections, aiming to equip students with real-world skills for their careers. For international students, the university provides dedicated support through its International Center, offering Japanese language programs and assistance with daily life and academic integration. While the primary language of instruction for degree programs is Japanese, the university fosters a global environment with various exchange opportunities and a commitment to preparing students for a globalized workforce. A distinctive characteristic is its 'Global Business Course' within the Faculty of Management, specifically designed to cultivate internationally-minded business professionals.

Background

Osaka Sangyo University (大阪産業大学, Ōsaka sangyō daigaku) is a private university in Daitō, Osaka, Japan. It is abbreviated as "DaiSanDai" using the first characters of its name. It was established in 1923 as Osaka Railway School. The university has six faculties and four graduate schools. Its campuses are in the Nakagaito area of Daito City, Osaka close to the ancient Japanese capital of Nara. A satellite campus is in the Umeda district of Osaka. There are about 11,000 students; 10% of them are international students. It is one of the major universities in Japan with a higher number of international students. In 2004, it was selected as one of the special universities under the Educational Support Program for Special Universities (特色ある大学教育支援プログラム) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Japanese Government. The university's award-winning clean-energy solar car project frequently participated in domestic and international clean energy competitions. Yoshihiko Motoyama (本山美彦), former chairman...

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