International Academic Exchange

The City of Osaka has been working in various ways to attract a greater diversity of people, goods, and information from around the world, including promotion of cultural, academic and economic exchanges with eight sister cities. As Osaka City’s academic and cultural center, Osaka City University has also made efforts to establish various international exchange programs.

Currently, about 300 international students from more than 22 countries are enrolled in OCU’s degree and non-degree programs. OCU provides international students with opportunities to deepen their insight into Japanese culture and history through various travel programs. We also host parties and cultural events in order to entertain our vibrant international community.

In relation to Sister City Programs of Osaka City, OCU has concluded various academic exchange agreements with universities and research institutes abroad. Under these agreements, a number of mutual exchange programs for both researchers and students have been established. Within these agreements, OCU has made significant contributions to exchange and cooperative progress in a wide variety of academic fields. The University expects to extend this program through further agreements on academic exchanges with other overseas universities.