Features
- Diverse programs: Freely combine lectures and practical training
- Diverse targets and purposes: Not only students, but also teachers and parents
- Optimal implementation content and method: Based on detailed prior discussion
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The modern education industry, whether in secondary or tertiary education, is under strict scrutiny from society regarding its ability to develop human resources. There is also a demand for the creation of new mechanisms for junior high, high school, and university link activities that are committed to the rich and steady growth of young people. Osaka Institute of Technology's OIT Junior High School, High School, and University Link Program promotes the growth of junior high and high school students through collaboration with link schools.
We offer a wide variety of programs for different purposes and targets, including practical inquiry learning and clear lectures that are unique to OIT, tours of full-scale experimental equipment and laboratory experiences, information sessions that provide hints for choosing between humanities and sciences, stimulating lectures that broaden your horizons and opportunities for future success, parent seminars and teacher training. A variety of options are available, from single programs to multiple combinations, depending on the educational policies and requests of the connected schools. Furthermore, we aim to optimize the specific content and implementation methods of each program for the students of the connected schools through prior meetings.
Osaka Institute of Technology would like to further evolve these connection programs in order to effectively develop young talent. We hope that collaboration with our connection schools will be a major driving force in this endeavor, and we look forward to your active participation.
Osaka Institute of Technology
President Susumu Inoue
Vice President Emiko Ashitaka
Director of Academic Affairs Atsushi Mukuhira
OIT High School/University Connection Project
Collaboration with high schools
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University tours (lectures and seminars, lab experiences, mock classes)
We accept reservations for university tours for groups such as high schools.You can take a variety of authentic mock classes and experiential learning opportunities that take advantage of the scale of a university with 4 faculties and 17 departments that combine science, humanities, and arts and sciences.If you would like to use this service, please contact us at least one month before the desired date. -
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Information session for choosing between humanities and science
You can get hints and insights on how to choose between the humanities and sciences, how to study at university, how to choose a department, etc. -
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Information session to broaden your horizons in science and engineering
You can deepen your understanding of the fascinating world of science and engineering, where you can change your career path depending on your interests, and the wide range of opportunities available to you in society. -
Introduction to OIT
Students will actually take classes at our university as intensive lectures.The content is designed to provide an overview of the learning opportunities offered at our faculties and departments. Students submit a report and if they pass, they will be awarded one credit after enrollment. -
Collaboration with the Board of Education (development of human resources in science and technology)
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Science Koshien Osaka Prefecture Tournament
The competition was established in 2011 by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) with the aim of "widening the base of science lovers and cultivating the top tier by creating a place where science-loving high school students from all over the country can gather, compete, and show their skills." Since 2014, our university has been running the Osaka Prefecture competition in collaboration with the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education.Overview of 2024 Program
The competition was established in 2011 by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) with the aim of "widening the base of science lovers and cultivating the top tier by creating a place where science-loving high school students from all over the country can gather, compete, and show their skills." Since 2014, our university has been running the Osaka Prefecture competition in collaboration with the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education.In addition to determining the winning school (the school that will advance to the national competition), the Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award is awarded to high schools that achieve particularly good results in the practical competition section, encouraging the improvement of theory and its application to engineering, that is, practical skills that are important in science and technology.Starting in 2015, we have also been holding a "Basic Experiment Course for Practical Competition Preparation" to help high school students participating in the tournament improve their experimental techniques and their ability to analyze experimental results.
Date Sunday, October 27, 2024 venue Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus ■ Written competition
Compete in questions that ask how to apply knowledge acquired from science (physics, chemistry, biology, earth science), mathematics, and information.■ Practical competition
Compete to see who can solve problems using science and technology, manufacturing skills, communication skills, etc.■ Awards etc.
The winning team will represent Osaka Prefecture at the 14th National Science Koshien Tournament to be held in Saitama Prefecture from March 21st (Friday) to 24th (Monday), 2025.
The top eight overall finishers will be awarded prizes, with the top three being given prizes.
The winner of the practical competition will receive a separate award (Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award).2024 Results
Overall winner: Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School Science and Technology Award: Takatsuki High School -
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Osaka Prefecture Student Research Presentation
This is a kind of "academic conference" for high school students in Osaka Prefecture, where they present the results of their research projects that they are working on on a daily basis. Through poster sessions and oral sessions (oral presentations), we encourage interaction between high school students working on science research and hold lively discussions in the fields of science and engineering. The aim is for participants to stimulate each other, compete with each other, and develop their problem-solving and presentation skills. The event is held by our university, the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education, and Osaka Prefecture Tennoji High School.2026 Part 1 Poster Session
Date Saturday, October 17, 2026 venue Osaka Prefectural Tennoji High School
2026 Part 2 Poster Session
Date Sunday, December 20, 2026 venue Osaka Institute of Technology Umeda Campus -
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"Super" Exploration Summer School
During the summer vacation, our university and the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education hold seminars for high school students and others where they can actually experience and experiment with cutting-edge technology. From engineering to chemistry and information, you can further deepen your interest in the science and technology field that interests you. -
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Research support
We respond to requests such as "I don't know how to proceed or summarize" and "I want expert advice" when conducting research at school. In addition to expert advice from university faculty, we also provide access to university facilities and equipment for measuring and analyzing data and processing experimental materials.Support track record
High school name Contents Osaka Prefectural Takatsu High School [LCⅡ] Support for the Information Group / Support for the Science Club Robot Group Osaka Prefectural Shijonawate High School Conducting inquiry instruction training seminars for teachers: "Digitalization in inquiry learning" Takatsuki High School [SS Research Project] Robot group research project support Hatsushiba Tondabayashi High School [General Research] Workshop on discovering research themes Shinwa Girls' High School [Experiential course] "Programming practice mini" -
Training course for teachers and staff
The seminars are aimed at high school teachers and are held in collaboration with our university and the Osaka Prefecture Teachers' Association, with themes and content that will help improve their teaching skills in "comprehensive inquiry time" and "inquiry."
Main Initiatives and Results
Lectures and seminars
| subject | All classes from 1st to 3rd year |
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| Number of people | About 150 people |
| Travel time | 50 min |
| place | This university or high school |
Lab experience and mock lessons
| subject | All classes from 1st to 3rd year |
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| Number of people | About 150 people |
| Travel time | 50 to 100 minutes |
| place | This university or high school |
Information session for choosing between humanities and science
| subject | High school 1st year general course, all classes |
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| Number of people | About 500 people |
| Travel time | 70 min |
| place | gym |
| Participant comments | The lecture was very easy to understand and piqued the students' interest. I am grateful that the lecture broadened the students' perspective on choosing between humanities and science before the summer vacation begins. (High school teacher) |
| subject | High school 1st year to 2nd year general education, all classes |
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| Number of people | About 200 people |
| Travel time | 70 min |
| form | online |
| Participant comments | I had been vaguely thinking that it would be fine if I went to a university that I could get into through a designated school recommendation, but after hearing this explanation, I realized the things I needed to do one after another, and it made me think again about my future career path. (Second-year high school student) |
Information session to broaden your horizons in science and engineering
| subject | High school 2nd year general education/science class |
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| Number of people | About 150 people |
| Travel time | 70 min |
| place | gym |
| Participant comments | It was very informative to hear the Assistant Professor talk about the fun and importance of science, where even if you are studying the same subject, the path you take changes depending on the direction of your interests, through his actual research. I want to change my easy-going thinking that it's enough to just study the elective subjects (physics, biology, chemistry) that are right for me, and that it's enough to study subjects that "get me good grades." (2nd year high school student) |
Preparatory study for admission and follow-up after admission
To ensure a smooth transition to classes after enrollment, we offer different preparatory study programs for each entrance exam category.
Before enrolling, students will be provided with assignments in English, physics, and mathematics aimed at improving their academic ability, and they will also have opportunities to meet with professors and current students in the department. After enrolling, students will receive individual study consultations from the university's Education Center. We will provide thorough support from before enrollment until after enrollment.
Education Center
Science Koshien
Fiscal Year 2025 <15th (October 26, 2025)>
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Umeda Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
2024 (14th (October 2024))
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Takatsuki High School |
2023 (13th session (October 29, 2023))
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Takatsuki High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Prefectural Shijonawate High School |
2022 <12th (October 16, 2022)>
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
2021 <11th session (October 17, 2021)>
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Kyoiku University High School Tennoji Campus |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Kyoiku University High School Tennoji Campus |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Design Award | Takatsuki High School |
2020 fiscal year <10th (October 18, 2020)>
| venue | Osaka Prefectural Takatsu High School |
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| Winning School | Osaka Kyoiku University High School Tennoji Campus |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School |
2019 9th session (October 20, 2019)
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Takatsuki High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Takatsuki High School |
2018 <8th session (October 21, 2018)>
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
2017 <7th (October 21st and 22nd, 2017)>
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Umeda Campus/Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
2016 <6th (October 23, 2016)>
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Seiko Gakuin High School |
2015 <5th (October 25, 2015)>
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Prefectural Kitano High School |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Momoyama Gakuin High School |
2014 <4th session (October 26, 2014)>
| venue | Osaka Institute of Technology Omiya Campus |
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| Winning School | Osaka Kyoiku University High School Tennoji Campus |
| Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Science and Technology Award | Osaka Kyoiku University High School Tennoji Campus |
List of high school-university partner schools and affiliated educational institutions
Ikuei High School
We will sign an agreement on high school-university collaboration to enrich educational content and improve the learning outcomes of students (agreement signed on June 18, 2025)
Click here for the Ikuei High School website
Jyogyo High School
We have signed an agreement on high school-university collaboration, aiming to develop excellent human resources who can contribute to the development of industry (agreement signed on February 16, 2011).
Click here for the website of Jyogyo High School
Kamimiyataishi High School
We will sign an agreement on high school-university collaboration to improve the quality of our students and enrich the educational content of each other's schools (agreement signed on February 14, 2024).
Click here for the website of Kamimiya Taishi High School
Osaka High School
We will sign an agreement on high school-university collaboration to improve the quality of our students and enrich the educational content of each other's schools (Agreement signed on March 28, 2024).
Osaka High School website
Osaka Gakugei High School
We have signed an agreement on high school-university collaboration, aiming to enrich each other's educational content and improve the quality of our students (agreement signed on April 26, 2023).
Osaka Gakugei High School website
Osaka Shinai Gakuin High School
We have signed an agreement on high school-university collaboration, aiming to enrich each other's educational content and improve the quality of our students (agreement signed on October 6, 2023).
Click here for the Osaka Shinai Gakuin High School website
Osaka Prefectural Miyakojima Technical High School
We have signed an agreement on high school-university collaboration, aiming to develop excellent human resources who can contribute to the development of industry (agreement signed on December 9, 2010).
Click here for the website of Osaka Prefectural Miyakojima Technical High School
Osaka Prefectural Board of Education
The aim of the organization is to contribute to the enrichment and development of education in Osaka Prefecture by promoting the exchange and utilization of human and intellectual resources among universities, elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools, as well as by responding appropriately to various educational issues (agreement signed on December 19, 2007).
Osaka Prefectural Board of Education website
Osaka Prefectural Education Center
Our university and the Osaka Prefectural Education Center have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding a collaborative project aimed at promoting science and engineering education in elementary, junior high, and high schools (agreement signed on March 30, 2017).
Osaka Prefectural Education Center website
Osaka Prefecture Science School Network Liaison Council (SSN)
A memorandum of understanding on collaboration has been signed, with the aim of enriching and developing science and engineering education and improving the qualifications of students (agreement signed on December 20, 2013).
(SSN: Launched in 2008 with the aim of further revitalizing science and mathematics education in Osaka Prefecture and cultivating the basic skills of scientists and engineers who can play an active role in the international community. Schools designated as national Super Science High Schools are members.)
Kyoto Seisho High School (Meitoku Gakuen School Corporation)
We will sign an agreement on high school-university collaboration to enrich educational content and improve the learning outcomes of students (agreement signed on July 2, 2025)
Kyoto Seisho High School website
Kokoku High School (Kokoku Gakuen Educational Corporation)
The school corporation that established our university, Josho Gakuen, and Hokoku Gakuen have concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement, aiming to improve the qualifications of students, pupils, and faculty and staff through mutual educational exchanges and collaboration (agreement concluded on March 29, 2019).
Click here for the Kokoku High School website
Osaka Prefectural Technical High School (specialized school for preparing for engineering university entrance exams)
Osaka Prefectural Technical High School, which has a specialized course for entering engineering universities (hereinafter referred to as "the school with a specialized course for entering engineering universities"), and our university have signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of "developing human resources with solid knowledge, technology and skills" over a seven-year period through high school-university collaboration. (Memorandum of understanding signed on May 22, 2025)
The purpose of this agreement is to broaden the horizons of students enrolled in schools with specialized engineering university entrance courses, raise their awareness of their future paths and their motivation to study, as well as inspire their aspirations to study engineering. The agreement also aims to contribute to the revitalization of high school and university education and the enrichment of engineer training through mutual teacher exchanges and other measures.
(Schools with specialized courses for entering engineering universities: Ibaraki Institute of Technology, Yodogawa Institute of Technology, Imamiya Institute of Technology, Higashiosaka Mirai Institute of Technology, Sakai Institute of Technology)
The purpose of this agreement is to broaden the horizons of students enrolled in schools with specialized engineering university entrance courses, raise their awareness of their future paths and their motivation to study, as well as inspire their aspirations to study engineering. The agreement also aims to contribute to the revitalization of high school and university education and the enrichment of engineer training through mutual teacher exchanges and other measures.
(Schools with specialized courses for entering engineering universities: Ibaraki Institute of Technology, Yodogawa Institute of Technology, Imamiya Institute of Technology, Higashiosaka Mirai Institute of Technology, Sakai Institute of Technology)
Click here for the Ibaraki Technical High School website
Please visit the Imamiya Technical High School website here
Yodogawa Technical High School website is here Higashiosaka Mirai Technical High School website is here Sakai Technical High School website is hereKobe Municipal High School Principals Association
The two universities have signed a memorandum of understanding on collaboration, aiming to enrich and develop science and engineering education and improve the qualifications of students (agreement signed on March 24, 2021).
Sakai City Board of Education
The aim is to contribute to improving the qualifications of teachers from both institutions, as well as to training elementary, junior high, and high school teachers, and to enriching and developing educational activities (agreement signed on July 22, 2015).
Osaka Prefectural Toyonaka High School
We have signed a memorandum of understanding on high school-university collaboration, with the aim of cultivating excellent human resources who can contribute to the development of industry (Memorandum signed on May 1, 2025).
Click here for the Osaka Prefectural Toyonaka High School website
Click here for the Osaka Prefectural Toyonaka High School website
Tenri High School
We have signed an agreement on collaboration between high schools and universities, aiming to enrich educational content and improve the learning outcomes of students (Agreement signed on June 19, 2026).
Click here for the Tenri High School website.
Click here for the Tenri High School website.
Nara Ikuei High School
We have signed an agreement on high school-university collaboration, aiming to enrich educational content and improve students' learning outcomes (agreement signed on November 14, 2025).
Nara Ikuei High School website
Incheon Gakuin High School
We will sign an agreement on high school-university collaboration to enrich educational content and improve the learning outcomes of students (agreement signed on December 19, 2024)
Click here for the Incheon Gakuin High School website.
Higashiyama High School
We have signed an agreement on high school-university collaboration, aiming to enrich educational content and improve students' learning outcomes (agreement signed on December 2, 2025).
Higashiyama Junior and Senior High School website
Hannan University High School
We will sign an agreement on high school-university collaboration to enrich educational content and improve the learning outcomes of students (agreement signed on March 3, 2025)
Click here for the Hannan University High School website
Minoh Jiyugakuen High School
We will sign an agreement on high school-university collaboration to improve the quality of our students and enrich the educational content of each other's schools (agreement signed on July 8, 2024).
Minoh Jiyu Gakuen High School website
Moriguchi City Board of Education
The aim is to enhance and develop education and research at Moriguchi City's universities and education institutions (agreement signed on November 27, 2008).
Contact Information
Osaka Institute of Technology Science and Engineering Education Support Office
〒535-8585
Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Asahi Ward, Omiya 5-16-1
TEL：06-6954-4086
Mail：OIT.Support[at]josho.ac.jp
*Please replace [at] in the email address with @.
*We may not be able to accept your request due to events or other reasons.
In particular, we may not be able to accommodate requests if you wish to have multiple Assistant Professor(two or more) on the same day, or during times such as before and after open campus events, regular internal exam periods, or entrance examination periods.