AY 2026

On June 29, 2026, a post-arrival orientation was held for AY2026 OUICP-S students. A total of 14 students participating in the approximately two-month "Practical Study Abroad" program gathered for their initial meeting. Program faculty and staff provided an orientation on campus life, making it the first day of their study experience at the University of Osaka.

From June 1 to 4, 2026, three staff members from Mahidol University International College (MUIC), an ASEAN Campus member institution, visited the University of Osaka. The visit was part of a staff training program at the MUIC, with the aim of gathering information on academic and educational exchange at UOsaka through tours to relevant departments and meetings with faculty and staff. During their stay at UOsaka, they visited the Institute for International Initiatives, the Graduate School of Science, the Museum of Osaka University, the Center for Japanese Language and Culture, and the International Center for Biotechnology to observe educational activities and gather information. In addition, they held meetings with faculty and staff from the respective departments and exchanged views on collaborative activities between Mahidol University and UOsaka.

Top left: Meeting with the Institute for International Initiatives
Top right: Visit to the Museum of Osaka University
Bottom right: Meeting with the Center for Japanese Language and Culture
Bottom left: Visit to the International Center for Biotechnology

On May 1, 2026, a post-arrival orientation was held for OUICP-S students. A total of 12 students participating in the "Global Frontiers in Japan" and "Frontier Engineering" programs began their studies at the University of Osaka. Staff from the Department of International Affairs explained the procedures for starting their study abroad program, while faculty members from the Institute for International Initiatives and senior students currently studying under the OUICP program shared information about campus life. Following the orientation, the group visited the Information Room for International Students (IRIS) at the Center for International Education and Exchange, where they learned about student exchange activities at the university.

On April 23, 2026, Mikako HAYASHI (Executive Vice President of the University of Osaka), Kiyoshi FUJITA (Director of the ASEAN Center for Academic Initiatives), and Sathida Kanjamapornkul (Specially Appointed Assistant Professor), visited Mahidol University, an ASEAN campus member institution. During a meeting held at the university's Salaya Campus with Vice President Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti and international collaboration staff, the two sides exchanged views on educational and research exchanges through double degree programs and joint symposiums between the two universities.

On April 16, 2026, “Introduction to The University of Osaka for OUICP Students: Thinking about future career in the ASEAN Campus network” was held for students who are currently in Japan under the Osaka University International Certificate Program (OUICP).
This event was designed to provide students with an opportunity to consider their future careers by introducing graduate programs at the University of Osaka, sharing testimonials from current students, and offering consultations from faculty members. Eleven students participated on the day of the event, and they actively exchanged opinions and information in groups.