OpenFieldOsaka Gakuin University
Osaka Gakuin University (OGU) in Suita, Osaka, is a premier private university celebrated for corporate economics, global international studies, distribution sciences, informatics, and athletic excellence.
Academic overview & excellence
Tracing its origins to the Kansai Accounting School founded in 1940, Osaka Gakuin University is situated on an expansive campus in Suita, Northern Osaka. OGU comprises seven undergraduate faculties: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Foreign Languages, International Studies, and Informatics, alongside four graduate schools. The university maintains prominent international partnerships with over 50 universities across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school graduation records and standardized EJU scores for international applicants. Graduate school admissions in Commerce, Economics, and Corporate Law require a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and an oral examination on a submitted research proposal. English-medium programs require TOEFL iBT 75 or IELTS 6.0.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (9)
Master of Commerce and Corporate Tax Law Fellowship
Renowned graduate program preparing certified tax accountants (Zeirishi) and financial directors in Japanese corporate tax codes, auditing standards, and international tax treaties.
Bachelor of Informatics and Digital Media Systems
Four-year curriculum covering software engineering, game programming, 3D computer animation, and cloud information security.
Japan Studies and Global Exchange Program (JSEP)
One-semester or full-year exchange program offering English-taught courses in Japanese business practices, East Asian diplomacy, anime pop culture, and Japanese language.
Bachelor of International Studies and Cross-Cultural Communication
Equips graduates with bilingual fluency, global negotiation skills, and intercultural dispute resolution competencies for multinational corporations.
Master of Economics and Asia-Pacific Market Analysis
Postgraduate economics curriculum focusing on supply chain logistics across the ASEAN economic bloc, econometric forecasting, and monetary policy.
Bachelor of Business Administration and Sports Management
Combines business marketing, sponsorship finance, stadium operations, and athletic conditioning, building on OGU's championship collegiate sports traditions.
Osaka Kansai World Expo International Business Research Grant
Research grant evaluating tourism economics, infrastructure legacy, and trade expansion across the Kansai metropolitan region.
Doctoral Research Fellowship in Corporate Accounting and Audit Analytics
Three-year PhD researching algorithmic auditing, forensic fraud detection in corporate financial reporting, and ESG financial disclosures.
Certificate in Japanese Business Etiquette and Cross-Border E-Commerce
Executive training certificate covering Keigo business honorifics, corporate contract negotiations, and Japanese retail supply chain management.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (4)
Dr. Yoshiyasu Shirai
President of Osaka Gakuin University · Office of the President & Faculty of Commerce
Dr. Yoshiyasu Shirai serves as President of Osaka Gakuin University, promoting university modernization, global student mobility, and sports management academic partnerships across Japan.
Prof. Dr. Kenji Yamada
Dean of Faculty of Informatics and Professor of Software Systems · Faculty of Informatics
Prof. Dr. Kenji Yamada directs the computer science and informatics curricula, researching high-availability cloud database transactions and real-time distributed data synchronization.
Prof. Dr. Michiko Tanaka
Professor of International Economics and Asian Development · Faculty of Economics
Prof. Dr. Michiko Tanaka conducts research on bilateral trade tariffs, Japanese foreign direct investment in Southeast Asia, and supply chain vulnerability in the automotive sector.
Prof. David E. Stewart
Chair of International Studies and Professor of Intercultural Communication · Faculty of International Studies
Prof. David Stewart oversees the international academic curriculum, focusing on comparative communication styles, multinational corporate culture, and experiential study abroad outcomes.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Osaka Gakuin University.