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Osaka University
Osaka, Japan

Osaka University is committed to contributing to global society through the upholding of its motto, “Live Locally, Grow Globally.” It prides itself in successfully conducting research and educating the next generation of scholars in a multitude of disciplines ranging from humanities, social sciences, medicine, dentistry and pharmaceutical science, to life and engineering sciences.

Osaka University was founded as Japan’s sixth national university in 1931 and has evolved into one of the country’s most prominent institutions. As part of the efforts to strengthen international activities, Osaka University opened four overseas offices. They are the North American Center for Academic Initiatives in San Francisco, USA, in 2004, European Center for Academic Initiatives in Groningen, The Netherlands, in 2005, ASEAN Center for Academic Initiatives in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2006 and East Asian Center for Academic Initiatives in Shanghai, China, in 2010.

Furthermore, Osaka University’s strong education and research capacities were enhanced by merging with the former Osaka University of Foreign Studies in 2007, creating a synergy to improve international cooperation and research on global issues. We also established a new center for international cooperation named the “Global Collaboration Center” in 2007. It aims to draw strength from networks, both local and international, cooperating with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the National Museum of Ethnology as well as other government and international organizations, agencies, industries. We hope that it provides a new mechanism for inter-university collaboration.

Website: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en

VSE Season 2, 2022-23: Courses offered by Osaka University


Important - Read Before Applying

Before applying, please make sure you understand the following enrolment restrictions set by the course offering university:

Each student can apply and enroll in ONE academic course offered by Osaka University at VSE Season 2, 2022-23 only. If you have submitted two applications to Osaka University courses, the VSE Central Office will withdraw the SECOND application without prior notice. If you wish to change your course selection after making the first application, please make a request by emailing [email protected].

It is hoped that only participants who intent to complete the courses will apply.



Application Deadline

Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
Feb 20, 2023 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)



Course Information

Course information posted on this page are provided by the course offering university and may be changed or updated anytime without prior notice.

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentCenter for International Education and Exchange
Course TeacherKONDO Sachihiko
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 17, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 8, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous / Asynchronous
Meeting TimeMon 1510-1640
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

Through detailed examinations of Japanese history, culture, religion, language, media and up-to-date social issues, students will formulate ideas on how 'ideology' (such as Emperorship) has worked to support modern 'democracy' (such as Symbol Emperor System). Those who wish to discuss 'democracy', 'conservatism', 'egalitarianism', 'liberalism', 'freedom', 'Constitutional monarchy' and modern Japanese history (mainly post-war period) are all welcome. 

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentSchool of Law
Course TeacherElbalti Beligh
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 11, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 1, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous / Asynchronous
Meeting TimeTue 1650-1820
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

TBA

Course Outline

Course Outline (2022)

Course Prerequisites/Restrictions

Good English language skills are necessary to be able to follow the lectures and take part in the discussions.

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentSchool of Law
Course TeacherElbalti Beligh
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 12, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 2, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous / Asynchronous
Meeting TimeWed 1650-1820
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

TBA

Course Outline

Course Outline (2022)

Course Prerequisites/Restrictions

Good English language skills are necessary to be able to follow the lectures and take part in the discussions.

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Number of Credits1
Offering DepartmentCenter for Global Initiatives
Course TeacherFUJITA Kiyoshi
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 11, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 8, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingAsynchronous
Meeting TimeN/A
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

TBA

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Points to Note for Students

Students must complete this online program to get a passing grade.

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentGraduate School of Information Science
Course TeacherMasayuki Numao
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 17, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 8, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous / Asynchronous
Meeting TimeMon 1330-1500
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

TBA

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentCenter for Global Initiatives
Course TeacherCIHANGIR ISTEK
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 11, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 1, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous / Asynchronous
Meeting TimeTue 1830-2000
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

TBA

Course Outline

Course Outline (2022)

Course Prerequisites/Restrictions
  • 3rd & 4th year undergraduates from any faculties except Schooll of Medicine
  • Interest in design, vizualization and design management
  • Motivation and enthusiasm in critical thinking and problem solving
  • Basic online/offline skills (research, editing, technological etc.)
Points to Note for Students

This course particularly intends to develop Literacy skills in design with other core skills like communication, expression, and collaboration.

Fees to be Borne by Students

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentCenter for Global Initiatives
Course TeacherBARRETT BRENDAN FRANCIS DOMINIC
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 13, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 3, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous
Meeting TimeThu 1330-1500
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

TBA

Course Outline

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentInternational College (HUS)
Course TeacherBABOVIC ALEKSANDRA
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 17, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 8, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous / Asynchronous
Meeting TimeMon 1510-1640
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

The course aims to provide you with practical knowledge and skills that will be valuable to you in your career and life overall. This knowledge allows you to understand the type of negotiation you are in, prepare for it, and tactics and strategies at your disposal to choose from to get the best outcome possible. You will also be able to better navigate and understand the role of emotions in negotiations, how to effectively communicate with your counterparts, and use power in the negotiation process. The accent is on learning about the process and tools and practicing during the semester during in-class mini-negotiation exercises and final negotiation written by Harvard Business School (Program on Negotiation).

Course Outline

Course Outline (2022)

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentCenter for Global Initiatives
Course TeacherBARRETT BRENDAN FRANCIS DOMINIC
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 11, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 1, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous
Meeting TimeTue 1830-2000
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

TBA

Course Outline

Course Outline (2022)

Course Prerequisites/Restrictions

N/A

Points to Note for Students

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Fees to be Borne by Students

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Number of Credits2
Offering DepartmentCenter for Global Initiatives
Course TeacherCIHANGIR ISTEK
Language of InstructionEnglish
First Day of ClassApr 13, 2023
Last Day of ClassAug 3, 2023
Course ComponentLecture
Mode of TeachingSynchronous / Asynchronous
Meeting TimeThu 1830-2000
Time ZoneUTC+09
Course Description

TBA

Course Outline

Course Outline (2022)

Course Prerequisites/Restrictions

- Interest in design, visualization and design management
- Motivation and enthusiasm in critical thinking and problem solving
- Basic online/offline skills (research, editing, technological etc.)

Points to Note for Students

N/A

Fees to be Borne by Students

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Before Making an Application

Make sure you have thoroughly read the information on this page and the Academics page before making an application. If you have a question, email us at [email protected] or contact the VSE Coordinators at your home university or course offering university.