G30

The Project for Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization --also referred to as "Global 30" or "G30"-- aims to create an environment that makes it easier for international students to study in Japan and receive a high quality education while doing so. A project of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Global 30 aims to do this by: (1) establishing a system to provide classes in English, (2) improving the system for accepting international students, (3) promoting international cooperation, and (4) nurturing superior personnel who can play an active role in the global arena in environments supportive of their growth in friendly competition.

Global 30 aims are threefold: to enable international students to start and complete their Japanese university education in English, recruit international faculty through internationally posted openings, and improve the system for accepting qualified students. Global 30 aims to eventually bring 300,000 international students to universities in Japan. Osaka University aims to be a major player in the G30 program!

• At the undergraduate level: Chemistry-Biology Combined Major Program (jointly sponsored by the schools of Science, Engineering, and Engineering Sciences) and Human Sciences Undergraduate Degree Program (sponsored by the School of Human Sciences)
• At the graduate level: Special Integrated Science Program and International Physics Course sponsored by Graduate School of Science. In addition to the existing English courses such as International Program of Frontier Biotechnology, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, and Quantum Engineering Design Course, the new courses expand the range of the university's education program.

Osaka University aims to double the number of its international students (currently about 1,600) to 3,000 by 2020, the target year for G30. The number of short-term international students studying for a year or less currently stands at about 250, but Osaka University aims to increase this to approximately 1,000 by 2020.

DOWNLOADS & link

• Download the brochure "Osaka University G30 International Courses At a Glance"
  

• Related link: Global 30 joint web site

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• An article about the Global 30 program at Osaka University was published in the March 26, 2010 issue of the journal Science.

• The Global 30 Promotion Office held an explanatory session regarding studying in Japan at Kyung Hee University in Korea on September 3 and September 4. Professor North (School of Human Sciences, Osaka University) and Professor Zhuo (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University) conducted mock classes in order to demonstrate the nature of the program. Despite the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accidents at the nuclear power plants, many participants demonstrated their interest in studying in Japan by attending and asking questions about the entrance examination and curriculum.
  
• The Global 30 Promotion Office held explanatory sessions regarding studying in Japan on November 14, in Hanoi, Vietnam; on November 17, in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam; and on November 19, in Manila, the Philippines. Professor Onishi, International College Vice President and Specially Appointed Professor Angkawidjaja  (Chemistry-Biology Combined Major Program) introduced Osaka University and conducted mock classes. Many university students and high school students visited the booths at the three venues and faculty and staff provided consultation services regarding admission and selection of department.