University Education Support Programs
University Education Support Programs
Program for Promoting High-Quality University Education
Program for the Promotion of Internationalization of University Education- Japanese Government Support for Long-term Study Abroad
"Japanese Government Support
for Long-term Study Abroad" aims to further promote university
education reform through nurturing professionals who can contribute to
international society and to the enhancement of the international
competitiveness of universities by sending students overseas to
graduate schools or other institutions for long periods. Students will
be sent under the study abroad programs operated by each university.
The students will either earn credits or study in their professional
fields.
Osaka University's
Support
Program for Long-term Study Abroad
started
in 2005. Two to four students have been sent to graduate schools
overseas every year since then.
- Advanced International Education and Research Support Program
The "Advanced International
Education and Research Support Program" aims to further facilitate
higher education reform by sending faculty members of universities and
other institutions overseas to educational research institutions and by
providing financial support for superior methods of making Japanese
higher education more internationally acceptable and enhancing its
commonality.
In 2007, the "Advanced International Education and Research Support
Program" of each university was allowed to apply for one program.
According to a MEXT publication, 16 programs were selected from among
64 programs from national, prefectural, and private universities
(acceptance rate: 25%). One project was selected from Osaka University.
| Program title | Field Research of Education Prior to Implementation of ERASMUS (The European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) Program |
| Program leader | Graduate School of Letters, Professor TAKENAKA Toru |
As for the Advanced International Education and Research Support Program in 2007, 226 Programs were selected from among 304 Programs from national, prefectural, and private universities (acceptance rate: 74.3%). In the case of Osaka University, 14 programs were selected in the category of "Promotion of Internationalization of Faculties in the Advanced Research Fields."
- Strategic Fund for Establishing Headquarters in Universities
The "Strategic Fund for Establishing Headquarters in Universities" aims at further facilitating the internationalization of higher education by providing financial support for superior approaches in comprehensive international education activities, such as implementing international joint programs in cooperation with overseas universities for the purpose of increasing international competitiveness, and the nurturing of talented people who can be active on the international stage.
Program selected in 2005-2006| Program title | Nurturing Researchers who can Lead Integrated Sciences from an International Viewpoint |
| Program leader | Dean of Graduate School of Information Science and Technology |
Cancer Professionals Training Plan
The "Cancer Professionals Training Plan" aims at reinvigorating university education and the training of cancer treatment professionals by providing financial assistance to superior programs nurturing high-quality cancer professionals among programs at national, prefectural, and private universities.
[Program selected in 2012]| Program title | Developing Cancer Care Specialist Teams |
| Universities | *Osaka University (Graduate School of Medicine), Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Nara Medical University, University of Hyogo, Wakayama Medical University, Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kobe Pharmaceutical University |
*Lead university
Programs finishing in the previous year
The following programs have finished with the termination of support from MEXT.
Support Program for Distinctive University Education (Distinctive Good Practice)
Programs selected in 2004-2003
Single application
| Field | Theme 2: Concentrating on the Improvement of Curriculum |
| Program title | Evolving Education Program for Science |
| Program leader | Graduate School of Science, Professor SHIMODA Tadashi |
Joint application
| Field | Theme 1: Concentrating on a Comprehensive Approaches |
| Program title | Intercollegeate Negotiation Competition |
| Program leader | Osaka University (Osaka School of International Public Policy, Professor NOMURA Yoshiaki) and Sophia University |
| Field | Theme 1: Concentrating on Comprehensive Approaches |
| Program title | Interactive Reformation of Engineering Education in a University Coalition of Japan |
| Universities | Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, The University of Tokyo, *Tokyo Institute of Technology, Nagoya University, Osaka University (Graduate Schools of Engineering/Engineering Science), Kyushu University |
*Lead university
Initiative for "Inspirational Graduate School Education"
Programs selected in 2005-2006
Programs selected in 2006-2007
| Graduate School | Graduate School | |
| International Public Policy | Developing Policy Specialists for International Public Sectors | Professor MURAKAMI Masanao |
| Engineering | International Creative Education Program in Advanced Science and Biotechnology | Professor FUKUZUMI Shun-ichi |
| Engineering | Training Program for Advanced Communication Specialists | Professor KAWASAKI Zen-ichiro |
Program for Promoting High-Quality University Education
Programs selected in 2008-2010
| School | Program title | Program leader |
| Science | Science Education Program Nurturing Intellectual Activity | Professor SHINOHARA Atsushi |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Personnel Development Program Nurturing Pharmaceutical Professionals in Food and Environmental Security | Professor KOBAYASHI Motomoasa |
Program for Promoting Systematic University Education
Programs selected in 2007-2008
| Graduate School | Program title | Program leader |
| Human Sciences | Comprehensive Professional Education based on Human Science Data | Professor KAWABATA Akira |
| Science | Integrated Educational Program for Biological Sciences, Macromolecular Science, and Chemistry | Professor KANAZAWA Hiroshi |
| Engineering | Composite System Design for Training Personnel for Amorphous Scenarios | Professor TANAKA Toshitsugu |
| Engineering Science | Integrated Education System Based on the Promotion of International Student Mobility | Professor NAOTA Takeshi |
| Medicine | Master's
Program for Cultivating the Ability to Solve Medical Care Problems |
Professor ISO Hiroyasu |
| Pharmaceutical Science | Education Program for Promoting Drug Discovery and Development | Professor YAMAMOTO Hiroshi |
Programs selected in 2008-2010
| Graduate School | Program title | Program leader |
| Economics | Developing Innovation Leaders | Professor KANAI Kazuyori |
| Science | Developing
Personnel in Departments of Science and Physics |
Professor Ohshika Ken-ichi |
| Dentistry | Developing
Human Resources for Future Medical Treatment |
Professor EBUSU Shigeyuki |
| Engineering | International
Cooperation Graduate School FD Network Program |
Professor KANAYA Shigenori |
Programs selected in 2009-2011
| Graduate School | Program title | Program leader |
| Pharmaceutical Science | Developing Health Environment and Risk Management Specialists | Professor TAKAGI Tatsuya |
| Engineering Science | Developing System Creation Professionals | Professor URABE Shinji |
Support Program for Contemporary Educational Needs (Contemporary Good Practice)
Program selected in 2004-2006| Theme | Theme 1: Contributing to Revitalization of the Local Community |
| Program title | Development of City Renovation Designers |
| Program leader | Graduate School of Engineering, Professor NITTA Yasutsugu |
Programs selected in
2005-2007
| Theme | Theme 6: Development of E-Learning Program to Nurture Professionals According to Needs |
| Program title | Development of Contents Contributing to the Development of International Professionals |
| Program leader | Graduate School of Engineering, Professor FUKUI Kiichi |
| Theme | Theme 6: Development of E-Learning Program to Nurture Professionals According to Needs |
| Program title | Development Dialogue and Communication to Break Down Culture Barriers |
| Program leader | Foreign Studies (Osaka University Research Institute for World Languages, Professor TAKAHASHI Akira) |
* Applied by former Osaka University of Foreign Studies
Programs selected in 2006-2008
| Theme | Theme 2: Contribution to Local Revitalization (wide area) |
| Program title | Establishing and education system for the development of skilled professionals who can facilitate supportive parent-child relationships |
| Program leader | Graduate School of Medicine, NAGAI Toshisaburo |
Programs selected in 2007-2008
| Theme | Theme 6: Promoting and Enhancing Education using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| Program title | Dental Haptic Simulation to Train Hand Skills of Student |
| Program leader | Graduate School of Dentistry, Professor KAMISAKI Yoshinori |
Joint application
| Theme | Theme 6: Promoting and Enhancing Education using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| Program title | Building a Project-type Inter-University Joint Seminar |
| Program leader | *Nagoya University, Osaka University (School of Law) |
*Lead university
Program for Educational Promotion in Professional Graduate School including Law School
Programs
selected in
2004-2006
Programs to promote advanced
education
Single education project
| Program title | Development of Progressive Lawyers with Science and Engineering Literacy |
| Program leader | Graduate School of Law, Professor MATSUKAWA Tadaki |
Joint project
| Program title | Joint Project to Develop Educational Materials for Acquiring Practical Skills |
| Universities | *Nagoya University, Sophia University, Nihon University, Doshisha University, Osaka University (Graduate School of Law), Okayama University, Hiroshima University, Kagawa University, Ehime University, Kumamoto University, Kagoshima University, Kyushu University |
Program for Educational Promotion in Professional Graduate School
Programs selected in 2007-2008
| Program title | Nurturing Legal Professionals with Abilities of Preventing Conflicts and Restoring Relationships |
| Program leader | Graduate School of Law, Professor MATSUKAWA Tadaki |
Program selected in 2006-2007
| Program title | IT Specialist Program Initiative for Reality-Based Advanced Learning |
| Universities | *Osaka University (Graduate School of Information Science and Technology), Osaka Institute of Technology, Kyoto University, Kochi University of Technology, Kobe University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, University of Hyogo, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Wakayama University |
*Lead university
Program selected in 2007-2010
| Program title | IT Specialist Program to
Nurture Security Specialists in order to Reduce IT Risk |
| Universities | *Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Kyoto University, Osaka University(Graduate School of Information Science and Technology), Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology |
*Lead university
Student Support Programs for Contemporary Societal Needs (Student Support Good Practice)
Program selected in 2007-2010
| Program title | Program leader |
| Support for Leadership in a Civil Society | Graduate School of Medicine, Professor YAMATODANI Atsushi |
Cancer Professionals Training Plan
[Program selected in 2007 - 2011]| Program title | Developing Cancer Care Specialist Teams |
| Universities | *Osaka University (Graduate School of Medicine), University of Hyogo, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Nara Medical University, Wakayama Medical University |
*Lead university
