Message from the Director of the International Center
Have the courage to take a step forward
IoT (Internet of Things) connects all people and things in the world, sharing various knowledge and information, and artificial intelligence (AI) provides the necessary information when needed, and technologies such as robots and self-driving cars are creating a comfortable society. In this convenient world, smartphones can guide you in unfamiliar places and even act as interpreters for people who do not speak the same language. Therefore, there is no need to be able to converse in English, and there is no need to experience global exchange by sitting face to face! Some people may think this. However, now and in the past, actually talking face to face with people from overseas creates sharing of things that cannot be obtained through the Internet or SNS. Furthermore, it allows us to understand and respect each other's values. As a result, we can interact with passion, and emotions that move us arise from that. Such experiences are irreplaceable and can affect our future lives.
In the future, not only will Japanese companies advance into other countries, particularly Southeast Asia, but the entire Japanese society will also accelerate its internationalization. In such a world, we will be required to coexist and cooperate with people and things from other countries, and we will have to accept diversity and live together. Even if the world becomes even more convenient in the future, it will still be people who use convenient tools, and there will be a society where people meet and create things. When faced with such a situation, the global mindset you have acquired through global exchange and the moving experiences you have had up until now will demonstrate your flexibility.
With this vision and belief in mind, the Osaka Institute of Technology of International Center offers a wide variety of overseas travel programs to its students. We offer a variety of step-up programs, including a startup program (language training and cultural experience) that offers cultural experiences in various countries and intensive language and conversation training; an international PBL program (joint projects with overseas partner universities) that solves problems together with students from overseas; a lab internship program (laboratory work with overseas partner universities) that provides experience in laboratories at overseas universities; and a research study abroad program (overseas research support program) that engages in research in laboratories at overseas universities. We also accept international students from overseas partner universities on similar programs.
Take your first step and dive into a new, unknown world. You will surely find excitement awaiting you there, unlike anything you have ever experienced before. Believe that this experience will lead you to a bright future, so please visit the International Center first.
International Center
To promote international exchange, our university has established the International Center. This center primarily dispatches current students abroad, accepts international students and trainees from overseas, and provides various information and advice to those who wish to study abroad.
However, some overseas study programs are run by faculties, departments, and graduate schools, so our center is not the only one in charge of "international" affairs. Our basic stance is "collaboration."
We hope to utilize our network both on and off campus to be of some use as a tool in achieving our mission of promoting "international" business development across the university.
Office opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00
*Closed on Saturdays except for events and reservations (email correspondence only)
*Closed on Sundays, national holidays, Obon, and New Year holidays
Location (Omiya Campus)
Chast 1st floor north side
location
5-16-1 Omiya, Asahi-ku, Osaka 535-8585
TEL：06-6954-4935
FAX：06-6954-4485
Email：OIT.Kokusai[at]josho.ac.jp
*Please replace [at] in the email address with @.
*Please replace [at] in the email address with @.
Books and magazines section
The International Center has books and magazines that will be useful for future study abroad, cross-cultural understanding, and language learning on the first floor of Chast on the Omiya Campus. Please feel free to visit during your free time between classes.
View
You can freely browse the books and magazines on the shelves.
Loan (target: current students)
The books listed in the PDF file attached to this page are available for loan . Magazines and some books are not available for loan.
- Loan Procedures
Each person can borrow up to two books for two weeks. Please fill out the designated form at the International Center counter and present your student ID. - Return procedure
Please return the borrowed materials to the International Center counter by the due date.
*If the return date falls on a closed day, the return date will be the next open day.
Rental and return hours
Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00
*Applications cannot be made on closed days such as weekends, holidays, Obon, New Year's holidays, etc. Rental conditions during long vacations will be posted separately or posted on the university website.
- Please handle books and magazines with care as they are important materials belonging to Osaka Institute of Technology.
- Sublending or overdue use of materials may result in loss, so is strictly prohibited.
- If you lose or damage a borrowed book, you will need to pay for it. Please contact the International Center.
Contact Us
Osaka Institute of Technology International Center
Tel: 06-6954-4935
OIT.Kokusai[at]josho.ac.jp
*Please replace [at] in the email address with @.
*Please replace [at] in the email address with @.
International Center YouTube Channel
The Osaka Institute of Technology of International Center offers a variety of study abroad programs. We have launched a YouTube Channel to let everyone know about our international exchange programs.
OIT International Exchange Program Introduction ① Overview
This video provides an overview of the international exchange programs offered by our university.
OIT International Exchange Program Introduction 2: Message from the Director
In this video, the Director of the International Center explains his thoughts on why international exchange is necessary.
OIT International Exchange Program Introduction ③Voices of Senior Students (Language Training Program)
This video provides an overview of the Language Training Program, one of our university's distinctive programs, and shares comments from students who have actually participated.
OIT International Exchange Program Introduction ④Voices of Senior Students (International PBL Edition)
This video provides an overview of "International PBL," one of our university's distinctive programs, and shares the voices of students who have actually participated.
OIT International Exchange Program Introduction ⑤Voices of Senior Students (Overseas Research Support Program)
This video provides an overview of the Overseas Research Support Program, one of our university's distinctive programs, and shares comments from students who have actually participated.
OIT International Exchange Program Introduction ⑥Voices of Senior Students (IAESTE Overseas Internship Edition)
This video provides an overview of the IAESTE Overseas Internship, one of our university's distinctive programs, and shares comments from students who have actually participated.
OIT International Exchange Program Introduction ⑦Voices of Senior Students (Long-term Exchange Program)
This video provides an overview of one of our university's distinctive programs, the Long-Term Exchange Program, and includes a presentation by a senior student who actually participated.
International Exchange on the OIT Campus: Asking Exchange Students and Senior Students
This video shares the voices of exchange students and senior students about international exchange on our campus.
OIT Campus Introduction (Japanese subtitles ver.) Produced by the Department of International Friendship
The student extracurricular activities group "International Friendship Club" has produced a video (in Japanese) introducing the three campuses as part of their club activities. The International Friendship Club aims to become global people through international exchange, and supports exchange students and plans exchange events.
OIT Campus Introductory Video (English ver.) by International Friendship Club
By watching this video, you can feel the atmosphere of OIT 3 campuses. Please enjoy our campus tour!
*International Friendship Club is one of the extracurricular activity groups organized by OIT students.
Useful links for studying abroad
Gathering information about the safety of your destination
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Japanese Students Studying Abroad
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: Crisis Management Guidelines for University Overseas Study
- Medical situation around the world
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases
- Travel Register
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Missions
- Taiwan Exchange Association
Study abroad information and visas for each country
- Public-Private Partnership Overseas Study Support Program "Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN"
- IAESTE Japan (International Association for International Students Technical Exchange)
- Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Study Abroad Information
- List of foreign embassies in Japan
- Ministry of Justice Immigration Services Agency
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Osaka
- JV-Campus
- University Consortium Osaka