- Chapter 1 General Provisions
- Article 1 (Purpose)
- Article 2 (Self-evaluation, etc.)
- Article 3 (Graduate School and Educational and Research Objectives)
- Article 4 (Major)
- Article 5 (Course)
- Article 6 (Doctoral Program)
- Article 7 (Master's Program)
- Article 8 (Limits on number of years of study)
- Article 9 (Capacity)
- Article 10 (Academic Year)
- Article 11 (Semester)
- Article 12 (Holidays)
- Chapter 2 Admission
- Article 13 (Enrollment Period)
- Article 14 (Entrance Qualifications)
- Article 15 (Application Procedures)
- Article 16 (Selection of Students)
- Article 17 (Admission Procedures and Admission)
- Article 18 (Guarantor)
- Article 19 (Conditions for attending school)
- Article 20 (Foreign students)
- Chapter 3 Educational Methods
- Article 21 (Educational Methods)
- Article 22 (Courses and Credits)
- Article 24 (Responsibility for teaching and research guidance)
- Chapter 4 How to take the course
- Article 25 (Credits required for graduation)
- Article 26 (How to take courses)
- Article 27 (Courses and research guidance at other graduate schools, etc.)
- Article 28 (Course Registration)
- Article 29 (Awarding of Credits)
- Article 30 (Evaluation of grades)
- Chapter 5: Requirements for Completion of Course
- Article 31 (Requirements for Completion of Course)
- Chapter 6 Awarding of Degrees
- Article 32 (Conferment of Degrees)
- Article 33 (Doctoral Degree by Dissertation)
- Article 34 (Degree Regulations)
- Chapter 7: Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, Expulsion, Reinstatement and Transfer of Major
- Article 35 (Leave of Absence)
- Article 36 (Leave of Absence Order)
- Article 37 (Period of Leave of Absence)
- Article 38 (Restrictions on Period of Leave of Absence)
- Article 39 (Withdrawal)
- Article 40 (Expulsion)
- Article 41 (Reinstatement)
- Article 42 (Re-admission)
- Article 43 (Transfer of majors within the Graduate School of Engineering)
- Chapter 8 Rewards and Punishments
- Article 44 (Awards)
- Article 45 (Disciplinary Actions)
- Chapter 9 Educational Personnel License
- Article 46 (Teacher's License)
- Chapter 10 Scholarship System
- Article 47 (Scholarship System)
- Chapter 11 Tuition and Fees
- Article 48 (Tuition)
- Article 49 (Fees)
- Article 50 (Prepaid tuition and fees)
- Chapter 12 Staff Organization
- Article 51 (Employee Organization)
- Chapter 13 Governing Body
- Article 52 (University and Graduate School Management Committee)
- Article 53 (Graduate School Committee)
- Chapter 14: Non-degree students, special degree students, research students, and special research students
- Article 54 (Non-degree Students)
- Article 55 (Special Course Students)
- Article 56 (Research Students)
- Chapter 15 Special Courses
- Article 57 (Certification Program)
- Chapter 16 Affiliated Research Institutes, etc.
- Article 58 (Affiliated research institutes, etc.)
- Chapter 17 Others
- Article 59 (Mutatis Mutandis Application of Various Provisions)
- Article 60 (Implementing Rules)
- Article 61 (Amendment or repeal of school regulations)
- Supplementary Provisions
- Appendix 1 (Curriculum Table)
- Schedule 2 (Tuition)
- Appendix 3 (Entrance Examination Fee)
- Schedule 4 (Course Fees)
- Schedule 5 (Registration Fees)
- Schedule 6 (Research Fees)
Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology Graduate School Regulations
Enacted on March 27, 1965 (to come into effect on April 1, 2024)
Chapter 1 General Provisions
Article 1 (Purpose)
- The Graduate School (excluding the professional graduate school) aims to teach and research academic theory and its applications based on the foundation of undergraduate education, to delve into its depths and contribute to the advancement of culture.
- The professional graduate school within this graduate school aims to teach and research academic theory and its applications, and to cultivate the deep academic knowledge and outstanding abilities required for careers that require a high level of expertise.
Article 2 (Self-evaluation, etc.)
- In order to achieve the objectives set forth in the previous article, the Graduate School will self-examine and evaluate the status of its educational and research activities, etc.
- Matters concerning the inspection and evaluation referred to in the preceding paragraph will be determined separately.
- Professional graduate schools will be regularly inspected and evaluated by persons other than Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology staff.
Article 3 (Graduate School and Educational and Research Objectives)
- The graduate school has the Graduate School of Engineering, the Graduate School of Robotics and Design, the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, and the Graduate School of Intellectual Property.
- The Graduate School of Engineering aims to train highly skilled engineers and professionals with broad perspectives who can utilize the cutting-edge science and technology required by 21st century society in a wide range of specialized fields, while also being mindful of the global environment and contributing to the enrichment of human life.
- The Graduate School of Robotics and Design aims to train highly specialized professionals who can utilize engineering knowledge and technology from a human-centered perspective and contribute to the formation and development of a sustainable and prosperous society.
- The Graduate School of Information Science and Technology aims to train highly skilled engineers and professionals who can accurately grasp the needs of the times and contribute to the information society by using information and communications technology, and who can be active internationally.
- The Graduate School of Intellectual Property is a professional course that aims to train highly specialized professionals who have the intellectual property knowledge and skills necessary to support innovation, as well as legal literacy, an international perspective, and business acumen.
Article 4 (Major)
- The Graduate School of Engineering offers the following majors:
Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Design
Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Applied Chemistry, Environmental and Biomedical Engineering - The Graduate School of Robotics and Design has a major in Robotics and Design Engineering.
- The Graduate School of Information Science and Technology has a major in Information Science.
- The Graduate School of Intellectual Property has a major in intellectual property.
Article 5 (Course)
- The university offers doctoral programs in the Graduate School of Engineering, the Graduate School of Robotics and Design, and the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology.
- The Graduate School of Intellectual Property will have a professional degree course.
Article 6 (Doctoral Program)
- The purpose of the doctoral program is to cultivate the advanced research abilities and rich academic knowledge that are the foundation for students to be able to conduct independent research activities as researchers in their specialized fields or to engage in other highly specialized work.
- The standard duration of a doctoral course is five years.
- The doctoral program is divided into a two-year master's program and a three-year doctoral program, and the master's program will be treated as a master's program.
Article 7 (Master's Program)
- The purpose of the Master's Program is to impart in-depth academic knowledge from a broad perspective and to cultivate the research skills in a specialized field or the advanced abilities required for a profession requiring a high level of expertise.
- The standard duration of the master's program is two years.
Article 7-2 (Professional Degree Programs)
- The professional degree program aims to cultivate in-depth academic knowledge and outstanding abilities necessary for occupations that require a high level of expertise.
- The standard duration of a professional degree course is two years.
- Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, if a student who wishes to complete the course in a planned manner over a certain period of time beyond the standard period of completion of the course (hereinafter referred to as a "long-term student") requests this, the course may be approved in accordance with the provisions of a separate provision.
Article 8 (Limits on number of years of study)
- The duration of study in master's and professional degree programs cannot exceed four years.
- The duration of study in the doctoral program cannot exceed six years.
Article 9 (Capacity)
The admission and capacity limits for each graduate school by major are as follows:
| Graduate School Name | Name of major | Master's Program | Doctoral Program | Professional Degree Programs | Total Capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment quota | Capacity | Enrollment quota | Capacity | Enrollment quota | Capacity | |||
| Graduate School of Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Design | 30 people | 60 people | 2 people | 6 people | — | — | 66 people |
| Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering | 50 people | 100 people | 2 people | 6 people | — | — | 106 people | |
| Applied Chemistry, Environmental and Biomedical Engineering | 30 people | 60 people | 2 people | 6 people | — | — | 66 people | |
| Total | 110 people | 220 people | 6 people | 18 people | — | — | 238 people | |
| Robotics & Graduate School of Design Engineering |
Robotics and Design Engineering | 30 people | 60 people | 2 people | 6 people | — | — | 66 people |
| Graduate School of Information Science and Technology | Department of Information Science | 40 people | 80 people | 5 people | 15 people | — | — | 95 people |
| Graduate School of Intellectual Property | Intellectual Property Major | — | — | — | — | 30 people | 60 people | 60 people |
| total | 180 people | 360 people | 13 people | 39 people | 30 people | 60 people | 459 people | |
Article 10 (Academic Year)
The academic year begins on April 1st and ends on March 31st of the following year.
Article 11 (Semester)
- The school year is divided into two terms:
First term: April 1st to September 30th Second term: October 1st to March 31st of the following year - If necessary, the President may change the end date of the first semester and the beginning date of the second semester set forth in the preceding paragraph.
- Each semester as provided for in paragraph 1 may be divided into a first half and a second half.
Article 12 (Holidays)
- The holidays are as follows:
- Sundays and holidays specified by the National Holidays Act
- Our school's founding anniversary October 30th
- Spring holidays: March 21st to March 31st
- Summer holidays: August 1st to September 14th
- Winter holidays: December 25th to January 7th of the following year
- If necessary, the President may temporarily change the holidays set forth in the preceding paragraph.
- In addition to those days set out in paragraph 1, the President may designate temporary school holidays.
Chapter 2 Admission
Article 13 (Enrollment Period)
- Enrolment shall be at the beginning of the academic year.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the President may admit students in the middle of the academic year in accordance with the semester divisions stipulated in Article 11. In such case, the academic year shall commence on October 1st and end on September 30th of the following year, notwithstanding Article 10.
Article 14 (Entrance Qualifications)
- Those eligible to enroll in the Master's Program and the Professional Degree Program must meet any of the following criteria:
- University graduates
- Those who have been awarded a bachelor's degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Assurance (NIQA).
- Those who have completed 16 years of school education abroad
- A person designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- Those who have been awarded a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree by completing a course of study with a duration of three years or more at a foreign university or other foreign school.
- Those who have completed a specialized course at a vocational school (limited to courses that have a duration of four years or more and meet other standards set by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on or after the date set by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
- Those who have reached the age of 22 and have been recognized by the Graduate School as having academic ability equal to or greater than that of a university graduate through an individual entrance qualifications examination.
- Those eligible to enter the doctoral program must meet any of the following criteria:
- Master's degree holder
- Those who have completed a course of study equivalent to a master's degree at a university in a foreign country and have received a degree equivalent to a master's degree.
- A person designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- Those who have reached the age of 24 and who have been recognized by the Graduate School of Education as having academic ability equivalent to or greater than that of those with a master's degree or professional degree through an individual entrance qualifications examination.
Article 15 (Application Procedures)
Applicants for admission to the Graduate School must submit an application form along with the required entrance examination fee and separately specified documents.
Article 16 (Selection of Students)
The selection of students to be admitted is carried out by the President, in consultation with the Graduate School Committee.
Article 17 (Admission Procedures and Admission)
- Those who pass the selection process set forth in the previous article must pay the tuition fees set out separately by the specified deadline and complete the prescribed procedures.
- The President shall grant admission to those who have completed the admission procedures set forth in the preceding paragraph.
- Those admitted under the preceding paragraph must attend the entrance ceremony and take the entrance oath.
Article 18 (Guarantor)
- The guarantor must be an adult who is independent and able to support himself/herself, and must be a parent or a surrogate relative.
- The guarantor shall be responsible for the student's commitment.
- If a guarantor loses his/her status due to death or other reasons, a new guarantor must be appointed and notified.
Article 19 (Conditions for attending school)
While enrolled in this graduate school, students are not permitted to enroll in other graduate schools, faculties, etc.
Article 20 (Foreign students)
- When a person of foreign nationality who has entered Japan with permission to enter the country for the purpose of, in principle, enrolling in a graduate school applies to enroll in this graduate school, the person will be specially selected and the President, after hearing the opinion of the Graduate School Committee, may permit the applicant to enroll as a foreign student.
- Other matters concerning the admission of international students shall be stipulated in the Admission Regulations for International Students.
Chapter 3 Educational Methods
Article 21 (Educational Methods)
- Education at this graduate school (excluding professional graduate schools) will be provided through courses and guidance in writing dissertations, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "research guidance").
- Education at professional graduate schools is provided through the teaching of required courses.
- In providing the classes and research guidance referred to in the previous two paragraphs, the method and content, the annual class and research guidance plan, and the criteria for grading will be clearly stated to students in advance.
- The Dean of the Graduate School will conduct systematic training and research in order to improve the content and methods of classes and research guidance in his/her graduate school.
Article 21-2 (Class Method)
- Classes will be conducted in the form of lectures, seminars, experiments, practical training or skill training, or a combination of these.
- The lessons referred to in the preceding paragraph may be taken in locations other than the classrooms where the lessons are held, making advanced use of a variety of media.
- The courses prescribed in paragraph 1 may be taken abroad.
- Some of the lessons referred to in paragraph 1 may be held at locations other than the school buildings and affiliated facilities.
Article 22 (Courses and Credits)
- The courses and number of credits for each graduate school are as set forth in Appendix 1 .
- The calculation standards for the number of credits are as follows:
- For lectures, 15 class hours will count as one credit.
- For seminars, 15 or 30 class hours will count as one credit.
- For experiments, 30 or 45 class hours will count as one credit.
- Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs, for courses that combine lectures, seminars and experiments, one credit will be awarded for the number of class hours determined by the University, ranging from 15 to 45 hours depending on the combination.
Article 23 Deleted
Article 24 (Responsibility for teaching and research guidance)
- Classes and research guidance will be provided by faculty members of this university who are qualified to teach at a graduate school.
- If necessary, other graduate faculty members or other qualified individuals may be asked to teach or supervise research.
Chapter 4 How to take the course
Article 25 (Credits required for graduation)
- The number of credits required to complete the Master's course is 30.
- The number of credits required to complete the doctoral program is 12.
- The number of credits required to complete a professional degree program is 52.
Article 26 (How to take courses)
- The method of enrolling in the Master’s Program in the Graduate School of Engineering is as follows:
- Complete 4 credits of required courses in the relevant major.
- In addition to the above, students will also earn 26 credits from courses in the relevant department.
- Only when the supervising professor deems it particularly necessary for the student's research, up to four credits of coursework acquired in other majors of this graduate school may be used toward the credits mentioned above.
- The method of enrollment for the Doctoral Program in the Graduate School of Engineering is as follows:
- Students must earn 12 credits from courses in the relevant major.
- The method of enrolling in the Master's Program in Graduate School of Robotics and Design is as follows:
- Students will earn 4 credits for "Special Research in Robotics and Design Engineering" and 4 credits for "Literature Research."
- In addition to the above, students must earn 22 credits from courses in the relevant department. However, the Robotics course must include 2 credits for "Advanced Robotics I" and 2 credits for "Advanced Robotics II."
- To enroll in the doctoral program at the Graduate Graduate School of Robotics and Design, students must earn 12 credits from selected courses.
- The method of enrolling in the Master's Program in Graduate School of Information Science and Technology is as follows:
- Students will earn 6 credits in the field of information fundamentals, including 1 credit for "Information Technology Engineers and Ethics."
- Earn 6 credits in Information Science Research.
- Obtain 10 credits in the field of information specialization.
- In addition to the previous three issues, students will earn 8 credits from course subjects.
- To enroll in the Doctoral Program at the Graduate Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, students must earn 12 credits from selected courses.
- The method of enrolling in the Intellectual Property Graduate School Professional Degree Program is as follows:
- Students must complete 4 credits of special research (compulsory subjects) including the writing of a thesis that will be subject to examination to determine whether or not they will be accepted.
- In addition to the above, students will acquire 36 credits from the courses they take, including the required number of credits for each designated area shown in Appendix 1, "4. Graduate School of Intellectual Property."
Article 27 (Courses and research guidance at other graduate schools, etc.)
- The Graduate School Committee may, when it deems it educationally beneficial, allow a student to take courses at other graduate schools (including graduate schools abroad) or at other departments of this graduate school.
- The Graduate School Committee may, when it deems it educationally beneficial, allow a student to receive research guidance at another graduate school, etc. However, in the case of a master's course, the period of receiving such research guidance shall not exceed one year.
- In the case of the previous two paragraphs, the necessary matters will be determined in consultation with the relevant graduate school or department.
- Up to 10 credits acquired by students of the Graduate School of Engineering in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 may be used toward the credits specified in paragraph 1, subparagraph (b) of the preceding article. In addition, when students receive research guidance in accordance with paragraph 2, they may use these toward the credits specified in paragraph 1, subparagraph (a) of the preceding article. However, this shall not exceed 20 credits, including the credits specified in Article 27-2.
- Up to 10 credits acquired by students of the Graduate School of Robotics and Design in accordance with the provisions of Article 27-2 may be used toward the credits specified in Article 27-3-2, Clause 3, subparagraph (b). In addition, when students receive research guidance in accordance with Article 27-3-2, they may use these credits toward either 4 credits for Special Research in Robotics and Design Engineering or 4 credits for Literature Research in Article 27-3-2, Clause 3, subparagraph (a). However, this shall not exceed 20 credits, including the credits specified in Article 27-2.
- Credits acquired by students of the Graduate Graduate School of Information Science and Technology pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 1 may be used toward item 2 of paragraph 5 of the preceding article. In addition, when they receive research guidance pursuant to paragraph 2, they may be used toward item 2 of paragraph 5 of the preceding article. However, the total of these credits may not exceed 15 credits. In addition, the total of these credits, when combined with the credits stipulated in Article 27-2, may not exceed 20 credits.
- Up to 20 credits of credits acquired by students of the Graduate School of Intellectual Property in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 may be used toward the credits specified in item (b) of paragraph 7 of the preceding article. However, the total number of credits, including those specified in Article 27-2, shall not exceed 20.
Article 27-2 (Recognition of credits previously acquired at other graduate schools prior to enrollment)
- When the Graduate School Committee deems it educationally beneficial, it may, after a discussion by the Graduate School Committee, recognize credits previously acquired by students enrolled in the first year at another graduate school (including credits acquired as non-degree students) as having been acquired at this graduate school.
- Up to 15 credits acquired by students of the Graduate School of Engineering in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 may be recognized as having been acquired at this Graduate School. However, this total, including the credits specified in paragraph 4 of the preceding article, shall not exceed 20 credits.
- Up to 15 credits acquired by students of the Graduate School of Robotics and Design in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 may be recognized as having been acquired at this graduate school. However, this shall not exceed 20 credits, including the credits specified in paragraph 5 of the previous article.
- Up to 15 credits acquired by students of the Graduate Graduate School of Information Science and Technology in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 may be recognized as having been acquired at this graduate school. However, this total, when combined with the credits specified in paragraph 6 of the previous article, shall not exceed 20 credits.
- With regard to credits acquired by students of the Graduate School of Intellectual Property in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1, up to a total of 20 credits, including the credits specified in paragraph 7 of the preceding article, may be recognized as having been acquired at this Graduate School.
Article 28 (Course Registration)
- Students must receive prior guidance from their supervisor regarding the courses they wish to take that year, and must then apply to the Dean of the graduate school within the designated period to obtain permission.
- The number of credits that professional graduate students may apply to take in one year is limited to 36 credits.
- Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the number of credits that long-term students at professional graduate schools may apply to take in one year shall be determined separately.
Article 29 (Awarding of Credits)
Those who complete the courses and pass the exams will be awarded the designated credits.
Article 30 (Evaluation of grades)
- Grades will be graded using the following symbols: S, A, B, C, F, *, G, and the grading criteria will be as follows:
S: 100-90 points
A: 89-80 points
B: 79-70 points
C: 69-60 points
F: 59-0 points *: Unable to evaluate
G: Pass - Passing grades are S, A, B, C, and G.
- Courses for which credits have been granted are indicated with an N.
- Grade point average (hereinafter referred to as "GPA") will be used as an indicator to comprehensively evaluate academic results based on the grades evaluated in Section 1.
- The GPA stipulated in the previous section will be calculated by multiplying the grades of each course by the number of credits for each course and dividing the total by the total number of credits for registered courses, and will be expressed to two decimal places (rounded off to the third decimal place).
- The following courses are not included in the GPA calculation:
- Courses that cannot be included in the graduation requirements
- Courses that are graded with "G" or "N"
- Courses that you have declined (however, if you decline a course that you have retaken, the grade already awarded will be used in the calculation)
- Other courses as specified
Chapter 5: Requirements for Completion of Course
Article 31 (Requirements for Completion of Course)
- The requirements for completing the Master's Program are to study at the graduate school for at least two years, acquire the credits specified in Article 25, receive the necessary research guidance, and pass the Master's thesis examination and the final examination. However, those who have achieved outstanding results may be allowed to complete the program after studying at the graduate school for at least one year.
- When deemed appropriate in accordance with the objectives of the Master's Program, the examination of the thesis may be replaced by an examination of the results of research on a specific topic.
- The requirements for completing a doctoral course are to have studied at a graduate school for at least five years (including two years of study in the course for those who have completed a master's course (including a master's course; the same applies below)), to have acquired the credits specified in Article 25, to have achieved research results under the necessary guidance, and to have passed the doctoral dissertation review and the final examination. However, in regard to the period of study, those who have produced outstanding research results shall be sufficient if they have studied at a graduate school for at least three years (including two years of study in the course for those who have completed a master's course).
- Pursuant to the proviso of paragraph 1, the period of enrollment for those who have completed the master's course in one year or more shall be the period of enrollment in the master's course plus three years.However, for those who have produced outstanding research results, three years or more of enrollment in a graduate school (including the period of enrollment in the master's course) shall be sufficient.
- The requirements for completing the doctoral program in the case of enrollment in the doctoral program under Article 14, paragraph 2, items (b), (c), or (d) are to study for three years or more, acquire the credits specified in Article 25, receive the necessary research guidance, and pass the doctoral thesis examination and the final examination. However, those who have achieved particularly outstanding research results may be allowed to complete the program after studying for one year or more.
- The requirements for completing a professional degree course are to be enrolled in a graduate school for at least two years and to have acquired the credits set out in Article 25, including credits for courses that require a thesis to be reviewed and passed.
Chapter 6 Awarding of Degrees
Article 32 (Conferment of Degrees)
- Master's degrees are awarded by the President to those who have completed the Master's program, after hearing the opinion of the Graduate School Committee.
- A doctoral degree will be awarded by the President to those who have completed the doctoral course, after hearing the opinion of the Graduate School Committee.
- Professional degrees are awarded by the President to those who have completed a professional degree course, after hearing the opinion of the Graduate School Committee.
Article 33 (Doctoral Degree by Dissertation)
- In addition to those specified in paragraph 2 of the preceding article, those who wish to obtain a doctoral degree without completing the doctoral program at this graduate school may submit a thesis and request an examination.
- Those who pass the doctoral dissertation review and examination conducted by the Graduate School and who are confirmed to have academic ability equal to or greater than that of those who have completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School will be awarded a doctoral degree by the President, after hearing the opinion of the Graduate School Committee.
Article 34 (Degree Regulations)
The details of degrees and the awarding of degrees are set forth in the Degree Regulations as well as in the University Regulations.
Chapter 7: Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, Expulsion, Reinstatement and Transfer of Major
Article 35 (Leave of Absence)
If a student is unable to continue studying for an extended period of time due to illness or other unavoidable reasons, he/she may apply to the Dean of the Graduate School for a leave of absence.
Article 36 (Leave of Absence Order)
If a student is deemed ill or otherwise unfit to study, the Dean of the graduate school to which the student belongs may order him/her to take a leave of absence.
Article 37 (Period of Leave of Absence)
- In principle, the period of leave of absence shall be until the end of the relevant term or year. However, for those who are recognized to have special reasons, the leave of absence may be continued within the limits set forth in the following article.
- Periods of leave of absence will not be counted towards the number of years of study.
- Tuition fees for students on leave of absence will be waived from the semester following the semester in which the leave of absence was approved. However, students must still pay the registration fee as specified in Appendix 5 .
- The handling of tuition fees during a leave of absence will be stipulated in the Graduate School Tuition Payment Regulations.
Article 38 (Restrictions on Period of Leave of Absence)
- The period of leave of absence in a master's program or professional degree program cannot exceed two years (four semesters) in total.
- The period of leave of absence in the doctoral program cannot exceed two consecutive years (four semesters) or a total of three years (six semesters).
Article 39 (Withdrawal)
- When a student wishes to withdraw from the university due to illness or other unavoidable reasons, he/she must submit a request for withdrawal, signed by a guarantor, along with his/her student ID card to the Dean of the Graduate School and obtain permission from the President.
- Students who have been enrolled in the doctoral program for three years or more, have acquired the required number of credits, and then withdraw from the program will be issued a certificate of credit acquisition upon request.
Article 40 (Expulsion)
Any person who falls under any of the following items will be expelled.
- Those who do not pay tuition fees by the due date
- Students who are on a leave of absence and have not paid their registration fees by the due date
- Those who have exceeded the number of years of study as stipulated in Article 8
- Those who do not apply for reinstatement after the expiration of their leave of absence
- Those who are not permitted to enroll in the school under Article 19
- Those confirmed dead
Article 41 (Reinstatement)
The reinstatement regulations for students on leave of absence are set out in the Graduate School Reinstatement Regulations.
Article 42 (Re-admission)
- If a student who has been expelled or dropped out applies for readmission, the President may grant permission in the appropriate year after hearing the opinion of the Graduate School Committee.
- Readmission procedures are set out in the Graduate School Readmission Regulations.
Article 43 (Transfer of majors within the Graduate School of Engineering)
In the case of a student who requests a change of major during his/her studies at the Graduate School of Engineering, the President may grant permission after hearing the opinion of the Graduate School of Engineering Committee.
Chapter 8 Rewards and Punishments
Article 44 (Awards)
If a student demonstrates an act worthy of commendation, the President may present the award to him/her after a discussion by the Graduate School Committee.
Article 45 (Disciplinary Actions)
- Any person who violates the University Rules or other regulations, or who acts contrary to his or her duties as a student, will be disciplined by the President, based on a decision by the Graduate School Committee.
- Disciplinary measures will include reprimand, suspension and expulsion.
- Dismissal will be given to those who fall under any of the following items.
- Those who are deemed to have bad behavior and are not likely to improve
- Those who disrupt the order of the university or violate their duties as students
Chapter 9 Educational Personnel License
Article 46 (Teacher's License)
- In accordance with the Educational Personnel Certification Act, the Graduate School of Engineering, Master's Program, the Graduate Graduate School of Robotics and Design, and the Graduate Graduate School of Information Science and Technology have set up courses on teaching and teaching profession for those who wish to obtain a specialized license to teach high school.
- The license subjects for the license referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be as follows:
High School Teacher Specialized License "Industry" Graduate School of Engineering Master's Program
Master's Program in Graduate School of Robotics and Design"Information" Master's Program in Graduate School of Information Science and Technology - The method of taking the courses and credits related to the teaching profession and subjects required to obtain the license referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be determined separately.
Chapter 10 Scholarship System
Article 47 (Scholarship System)
- Scholarships may be awarded to students who are recognized as having excellent academic performance and character.
- Scholarships are set out in the Graduate School's internal scholarship regulations.
Chapter 11 Tuition and Fees
Article 48 (Tuition)
- Tuition fees consist of admission fees, tuition fees, and educational enhancement fees, and the amounts are set forth in Appendix 2. However, the amount of tuition fees for long-term students in the Graduate School of Intellectual Property is set forth in the Osaka Institute of Technology Institute of Technology Graduate School of Intellectual Property Long-Term Student Regulations.
- Tuition fees must be paid by the specified due date.
- Payment of tuition fees is stipulated in the Graduate School Tuition Payment Regulations.
Article 49 (Fees)
- The entrance examination fee, dissertation examination fee and other fees will be determined separately.
- The amount of the entrance examination fee is set forth in Appendix 3 .
Article 50 (Prepaid tuition and fees)
Tuition and fees already paid will not be refunded, unless otherwise specified in the Graduate School Tuition Payment Regulations, which are set out separately.
Chapter 12 Staff Organization
Article 51 (Employee Organization)
- In order to achieve the educational and research objectives of the Graduate School, the Graduate School will have the necessary teaching staff according to the size of the graduate school and major and the degrees to be awarded.
- The Graduate School will provide systematic education by ensuring appropriate division of roles and organizational cooperation among teaching staff.
- The Graduate School's administrative affairs will be handled by the university administrative organization.
Chapter 13 Governing Body
Article 52 (University and Graduate School Management Committee)
- A University/Graduate School Management Committee will be established to deliberate on important matters relating to education and research at this graduate school.
- Details of the University/Graduate School Management Committee shall be set forth in the University/Graduate School Management Committee Regulations.
Article 53 (Graduate School Committee)
- Graduate School Committees shall be established to deliberate important matters relating to education and research at the graduate school.
- The Graduate School Committee shall express its opinion when the President makes decisions on the following matters:
- Student enrollment and course completion
- Matters related to the awarding of degrees
- In addition to the matters listed in the previous two paragraphs, any important matter related to education and research that the President determines is necessary for hearing the opinion of the Graduate School Committee.
- In addition to the matters provided for in the preceding paragraph, the Graduate School Committee may deliberate on matters related to education and research under the jurisdiction of the President and may express opinions upon request of the President, etc.
- Other necessary matters concerning the Graduate School Committee of each graduate school shall be prescribed in the Graduate School Committee Regulations of each graduate school.
Chapter 14: Non-degree students, special degree students, research students, and special research students
Article 54 (Non-degree Students)
- If an individual wishes to take specific courses at this graduate school, he/she may be admitted as a course-taking student only if it will not interfere with the education and research of this graduate school.
- Those who complete the courses and pass the exams will be awarded the designated credits.
- Course fees are set forth in Appendix 4 .
- For students taking other courses, the regulations for students taking other courses at the graduate school are set out in the regulations.
Article 55 (Special Course Students)
- If a student from another graduate school wishes to take courses at this graduate school, he/she may be admitted as a special student based on consultation with the other graduate school (including overseas graduate schools) provided that this does not interfere with the education of this graduate school.
- Course fees are set forth in Appendix 4 .
- Other special students are stipulated in the Graduate School Special Student Regulations.
Article 56 (Research Students)
- If a person wishes to study a specific specialized subject at this graduate school, the President may, after hearing the opinion of the Graduate School Committee, permit the person to enroll as a research student, provided that this does not impede the education and research of this graduate school.
- Applicants for research students must meet any of the following criteria:
- Those who have completed a master's course at a graduate school (first half of a doctoral course) or who are recognized as having equivalent or higher academic ability.
- Those who have completed a doctoral course at a graduate school or are recognized as having equivalent or higher academic ability.
- Those who are recognized as having a significant career as working adults in their field of research
- The research period will be six months or one year, but the period may be extended if there are special reasons.
- Research fees are set forth in Appendix 6 .
- Other research students are stipulated in the Graduate School Research Student Regulations.
Article 56-2 (Special Research Students)
- If a student from another graduate school (including a graduate school abroad) wishes to receive research guidance at this graduate school, he/she may be admitted as a special research student in consultation with the graduate school.
- Matters necessary for special research students will be determined separately.
Chapter 15 Special Courses
Article 57 (Certification Program)
- The University may organize a certificate program as a special course stipulated in Article 105 of the School Education Law for persons other than its students.
- In addition to the matters set forth in the preceding paragraph, necessary matters concerning the certificate program will be determined separately.
Chapter 16 Affiliated Research Institutes, etc.
Article 58 (Affiliated research institutes, etc.)
The Graduate School shall have a library, information center, laboratory, research center and other affiliated facilities. Provisions concerning these shall be determined separately.
Chapter 17 Others
Article 59 (Mutatis Mutandis Application of Various Provisions)
In addition to the provisions set forth in these school regulations, the Osaka Institute of Technology school regulations and other regulations shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Article 60 (Implementing Rules)
Detailed rules necessary for the implementation of these school regulations will be determined separately.
Article 61 (Amendment or repeal of school regulations)
Any amendment or abolition to these school regulations will be made by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees after hearing the opinions of the Graduate School Committee and the University/Graduate School Management Council, obtaining the approval of the President, and following a discussion by the Board of Directors.
Supplementary Provisions
- These school regulations shall come into effect on April 1, 1965.
- This revised academic regulations will come into effect on April 1, 2025.
- The courses, credits and course registration procedures for students entering the Graduate School of Intellectual Property before 2024 will remain in accordance with previous regulations, unless otherwise specified by the Dean of the Graduate School.
- The courses, credits, and course registration procedures for students entering the Graduate School of Engineering before 2024 will remain in accordance with previous regulations, except as otherwise specified by the Dean of the Graduate School.
- The courses, credits, and course registration procedures for students entering the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology before the 2024 academic year will remain in place, except as otherwise specified by the Dean of the Graduate School.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 4, the Departments of Urban Design Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Applied Chemistry, and Spatial Design of the Graduate School of Engineering shall continue to exist until the students enrolled in said departments as of March 31, 2017 are no longer enrolled in said departments.
- Tuition fees for students enrolled before 2019 will remain in accordance with previous rules.
- The courses, credits, and course registration procedures for students entering the Graduate School of Robotics and Design before 2023 will remain in accordance with previous regulations, except as otherwise specified by the Dean of the Graduate School.
Appendix 1 (Curriculum Table)
Schedule 2 (Tuition)
(Unit: yen)
Tuition fees may be revised in the event of significant changes in economic conditions.
| Type/Graduate School | Graduate School of Engineering Graduate School of Robotics and Design Graduate School of Information Science and Technology |
Graduate School of Intellectual Property | remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Program | Doctoral Program | Professional Degree Programs | ||
| Admission Fee | 150,000 | 220,000 | 200,000 | Payment at the time of enrollment |
| Tuition Fee | 1,020,000 | 960,000 | 1,230,000 | Delivered every year |
| Educational enrichment expenses | 120,000 | Delivered every year | ||
Appendix 3 (Entrance Examination Fee)
(Unit: yen)
| type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance examination fee | 30,000 |
Schedule 4 (Course Fees)
(Unit: yen)
| Graduate School | Amount | remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate School of Engineering | 33,000 | Per unit |
| Graduate School of Robotics and Design | 33,000 | |
| Graduate School of Information Science and Technology | 33,000 | |
| Graduate School of Intellectual Property | 35,000 |
Schedule 5 (Registration Fees)
(Unit: yen)
| Classification | Amount |
|---|---|
| First half | 60,000 |
| Late Period | 60,000 |
Schedule 6 (Research Fees)
(Unit: yen)
| Type / Period | 6 months | 1 year |
|---|---|---|
| Research Fee | 180,000 | 360,000 |