OpenFieldOsaka International University – Moriguchi Campus
Osaka International University (OIU) in Moriguchi, Osaka, is dedicated to cultivating global citizens through programs in international liberal arts, contemporary business, human sciences, and nutritional health.
Academic overview & excellence
Founded in 1988 upon the educational philosophy of 'Global Vision, Local Action,' Osaka International University is located in Moriguchi City adjacent to Osaka. OIU operates two primary faculties: the Faculty of Global Business (International Economics, Management, Tourism) and the Faculty of Human Sciences (Psychology, Sports Science, Early Childhood Education). The campus features an active International Exchange Center hosting students from over 20 countries.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission requires completed high school education. International applicants apply through special entrance examinations with EJU or JLPT N2 certification. Master's programs in International Studies and Human Sciences require an undergraduate degree and submission of a research plan. English programs require TOEFL iBT 70 or IELTS 5.5.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (8)
Master of Arts in International Business and Sustainable Tourism Management
Two-year postgraduate degree analyzing tourism economics, inbound destination management for the Kansai region, and sustainable hospitality business strategies.
Bachelor of Global Business and International Commerce
Four-year undergraduate degree developing international trade managers, cross-border marketing specialists, and supply chain analysts.
OIU International Semester Exchange Fellowship
Intensive semester exchange featuring Japanese language classes, Japanese corporate culture seminars, and Kansai regional cultural field trips.
Bachelor of Human Sciences and Clinical Child Psychology
Prepares developmental counselors, preschool educators, and child psychologists with clinical observations in affiliated daycare facilities.
Master of Human Sciences and Applied Sports Biomechanics
Conducted with modern 3D motion capture systems, investigating neuromuscular fatigue, athletic performance optimization, and elderly mobility recovery.
Bachelor of Global Communications and Digital Content Creation
Combines video editing, social media marketing, Japanese pop culture localization, and multilingual translation for global entertainment media.
Kansai Inbound Tourism Economics Research Fellowship
Postgraduate fellowship assessing foreign tourist spending patterns, multi-lingual navigation infrastructure, and cultural heritage preservation in Kyoto and Osaka.
Certificate in Japanese Hospitality (Omotenashi) and Service Management
Professional certificate for luxury hotel staff and airline concierges on traditional Japanese service principles, tea ceremony etiquette, and crisis customer care.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (4)
Dr. Koji Miyamoto
President of Osaka International University · Office of the President & Faculty of Global Business
Dr. Koji Miyamoto serves as President of Osaka International University, spearheading internationalization initiatives, overseas internship programs, and industry-academic ties across the Kansai area.
Prof. Dr. Shinichi Arai
Dean of Faculty of Human Sciences and Professor of Sports Physiology · Faculty of Human Sciences
Prof. Dr. Shinichi Arai investigates lactate kinetics during high-intensity interval training, physiological stress recovery in athletes, and physical fitness programs for aging populations.
Prof. Catherine LeBlanc
Director of International Exchange Center and Professor of Global Studies · International Exchange Center & Faculty of Global Business
Prof. Catherine LeBlanc manages OIU's international exchange network, conducting research on cross-cultural adjustment among foreign students and sustainable community tourism in Japan.
Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Sato
Professor of Developmental Psychology and Child Behavior · Department of Psychology & Child Development
Prof. Dr. Hiroaki Sato is an expert in early childhood attachment, non-verbal infant emotional communication, and intervention frameworks for children with developmental challenges.
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 International University – Moriguchi Campus.