Degree Awarding Policy (Diploma Policy) － The University of Osaka

A Degree Awarding Policy (Diploma Policy) is the basic requirements for determining whether a degree is conferred or not. It shows the requirements for the degree and the expected learning outcomes. Based on Diploma Policies for undergraduate and graduate courses of the University of Osaka as a whole, the Diploma Policies of schools and graduate schools have been defined as noted in the below.

Degree Awarding Policy (Diploma Policy) of the University of Osaka

■ Undergraduate Program

To nurture individuals with the qualities set forth in its educational objectives, the University of Osaka confers degrees on individuals who have been enrolled at their undergraduate school/faculty for the specified period of study; acquired knowledge and skills in their respective specialties required by their school/faculty along with broad-based knowledge and critical thinking, an international mindset, and design prowess; earned all the credits required for graduation; and passed the examination stipulated in the Undergraduate School Regulations.

Learning goals:

advanced specialized knowledge and outstanding academic expertise
acquire knowledge and skills in one's specialty
develop the ability to apply such knowledge and skills to problem-solving
broad-based knowledge and critical thinking
acquire broad-based knowledge
develop the ability to think from multifaceted and comprehensive perspectives and make objective judgments
international mindset
develop the ability to understand foreign languages and cultures
develop the ability to interact with people irrespective of differences in language and culture
design prowess
develop the ability to identify new social and/or academic problems and devise approaches to solutions
develop the ability to work together with people in different fields to identify social and/or academic problems and find solutions

■ Graduate Program

To nurture individuals with the qualities set forth in its educational objectives, the University of Osaka confers degrees on individuals who have been enrolled at graduate schools for the specified period of study; acquired advanced knowledge and skills in their respective specialties required by their graduate schools, along with broad-based knowledge and critical thinking, international mindset, and design prowess; earned all the credits required for the completion of their programs; received necessary research guidance; and passed the evaluation and examination.

Learning goals:

cutting-edge, advanced specialized knowledge and outstanding academic expertise
acquire cutting-edge, advanced expertise and skills in one's specialty
develop the ability to apply such expertise and skills for problem-solving
advanced broad-based knowledge and deep critical thinking
acquire advanced broad-based knowledge
develop the ability to think from multifaceted and comprehensive perspectives and make judgments from diverse angles
sophisticated international mindset
develop a deeper understanding of foreign languages and cultures
develop the ability to interact with a diverse range of people irrespective of differences in language and culture
advanced design prowess
develop the ability to identify a variety of essential and complex social and/or academic problems and devise approaches to solutions
develop the ability to work together with people in different fields to identify a variety of essential and complex social and/or academic problems and find solutions

Degree Awarding Policy (Diploma Policy)

Undergraduate Schools

Graduate Schools