Graduate School of Robotics and Design

The learning hub is a high-rise campus in the heart of Osaka

The Umeda Campus is located just a few minutes' walk from JR Osaka Station and the Umeda stations of the private railways and subways.
Osaka is a cutting-edge city that will also host the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025.
Students will study at a 125m-tall urban tower campus in Umeda, the heart of the city, with 21 floors above ground and 2 floors below.

Acquire diverse and in-depth expertise

This graduate school has three courses: Robotics, System Design, and Spatial Design.
We aim to conduct interdisciplinary research through collaborative education that transcends course boundaries while taking advantage of each student's expertise.
We aim to develop talented people who have diverse perspectives and specialized knowledge and who can independently discover and solve social issues.

01 Aiming to develop human resources who will take on new business challenges

Many companies are looking for people with a spirit of adventure to work on new businesses, not just mature existing businesses. We aim to develop people who can add value to products and services and have a perspective on user experience (UX) design.

02 Collaboration with companies, regions, and local governments

We will work to solve real-world problems presented by our partners. By collaborating with members of the public and working hard, we will share challenges with a diverse range of people with different values and cultures, and develop human resources who can achieve goals together while complementing each other's knowledge and skills.

03 Providing world-class innovation education

We incorporate innovation education, including design thinking, which is practiced at prestigious universities and research institutes in the US and Europe, as well as at Japanese companies. Students will not only acquire techniques, but also develop the ability to create new value from the user's perspective.

Graduate School of Robotics and Design Brochure

Robotics Course

Robots are systems that are made up of various elemental technologies, the foundation of which is mechatronics technology. Through practical education through fieldwork aimed at the social implementation of robots, students have a wide range of options for their future.

Key Points of the Robotics Course

01 Contributing to society through research and development of robotics systems

Japan is facing a declining birthrate and an aging population, and work style reform is required. The government is aiming to popularize medical welfare robots and life support robots as new leaders in this field. In this course, we will tackle research and development of these social issues from the perspective of human-centered design.

02 A wide range of future options through research and development of elemental technologies for robot systems

In addition to basic mechatronics technology, students will learn a wide range of technologies, including sensing technology for the environment and the robot itself, artificial intelligence, and control technology. In addition, students will work on human sensing, which is necessary for developing robot systems that coexist with humans.

03 Practical education aimed at implementing robot systems in society

The robot systems we research and develop need to be implemented in society and used to improve people's lives. We will achieve this through joint research with companies, collaboration with universities, and cooperation with local communities.

[Message for those who wish to go on to graduate school]

The experience of integrating the knowledge of mechanics, electrical engineering, measurement and control, and information that you have acquired at the undergraduate level and shaping it into a single system in the field of robotics is extremely important in establishing your expertise. It is in graduate school that you can put your ideas into shape. Please go on to the Robotics course and take on the challenge.

Major Employers in the Past Three Years (Master's Program)

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Kyocera Corporation, Kubota Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Mazda Motor Corporation, Denso Corporation, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Nidek Co., Ltd., ROHM Co., Ltd., Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., TOPPAN Holdings Co., Ltd.

System Design Course

To solve social issues, we need the ability to design systems that are optimal for the whole, not just for parts. We will lead the IoT era, hone our design sensibilities, and train engineers with design sensibilities.

Key Points of the System Design Course

01 Promoting research and development from a system design perspective

System design is the process of combining various technologies to solve social problems. In this course, students will study mathematics, IT, and robotics at their core, and under the guidance of highly specialized faculty, they will promote research and development based on diverse perspectives and advanced technical capabilities.

02 Nurturing engineers who will lead the IoT era

With the spread of IoT, what kind of products and services will be needed in the future? Students will be able to think for themselves about the answer and make it a reality. Our goal is to train engineers who will lead the IoT era through various real-world collaboration practices.

03 Gain a sense of design

Today, there is a wide demand for engineers who understand design. This course fosters engineers with a design sensibility by implementing collaborative education with the Design and Architecture Course.

[Message for those who wish to go on to graduate school]

There are still many new services and products in society that have yet to be realized. For example, until just a few years ago, services such as Uber Eats had not yet been created. It is up to you to create the next innovation. Acquire more advanced knowledge through the learning and experience in the System Design course.

Major Employers in the Past Three Years (Master's Program)

Fujitsu Ltd., Sekisui House Co., Ltd., Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., Canadavia Co., Ltd., SCSK Corporation, Nabtesco Corporation, Kyocera Communication Systems Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Software Co., Ltd., Kubota Systems Co., Ltd., Omron Software Co., Ltd., NTT Data SBC Corporation, Panasonic System Design Co., Ltd., NEC Solution Innovators, Inc.

Design and Architecture Course

The Design and Architecture Course specializes in the fields of architecture/interior design and product design, and aims to develop both "technology" and "artistic sensibility."
* Formerly known as "Architectural Design Course/Product Design Course"

Key Points of the Design and Architecture Course

01 Nurturing designers in a variety of design fields

You will learn across a range of design disciplines, including architectural design, interior design, and product design.

02 Human-centered design research

Students will study human-centered design, acquiring practical design skills to identify and respond to social needs.

03 Design education aimed at social collaboration

We will gain design expertise through social design activities in collaboration with companies, external universities and research institutes, and local communities.

[Message for those who wish to go on to graduate school]

New technologies such as AI and IoT are spreading rapidly in the fields of architecture, interior design, and product design. Future designers will need to think more innovatively and from a broader perspective. Let's work together on cutting-edge design research with an eye to this future.

Major Employers in the Past Three Years (Master's Program)

Nihon Sekkei Co., Ltd., Kume Sekkei Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Co., Ltd., Obayashi Corporation, Shimizu Corporation, Taisei Corporation, Takenaka Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Kansai Airports Co., Ltd., REC Corporation, Fenrir Corporation, Ilia Corporation, Draft Corporation