OpenFieldOsaka Sangyo University
Osaka Sangyo University (OSU) in Daito, Osaka, is a prestigious technological and industrial university world-famous for its solar car engineering team, mechanical innovation, computer sciences, and environmental design.
Academic overview & excellence
Founded in 1928 as the Osaka Railway School, Osaka Sangyo University is an engineering and industrial powerhouse located at the foot of Mount Ikoma in Daito, Osaka. OSU encompasses six faculties: Faculty of Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Information), Faculty of Design & Art, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of International Studies, and the Faculty of Sports & Health Sciences. The university's solar car research team has won multiple World Solar Challenge and Suzuka solar car championships.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission requires a recognized high school diploma. International students apply through the Special Selection for Foreign Students with EJU mathematics and science examinations or Japanese JLPT N2. Graduate programs in Engineering require a relevant bachelor of engineering degree, portfolio/research plan, and interview.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (9)
Master of Engineering in Next-Generation Electric Vehicles and Solar Car Systems
World-leading engineering program where graduate students design, build, and test high-efficiency carbon-fiber solar race cars and commercial electric vehicle powertrains.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Systems and Aerospace Dynamics
Four-year hands-on engineering degree focusing on thermodynamic propulsion, structural finite element modeling, aerodynamic wind tunnel testing, and CNC manufacturing.
Master of Science in Information Systems and Autonomous Drone Navigation
Focuses on visual odometry, SLAM in GPS-denied environments, edge AI processors, and swarm drone cooperative logistics.
Bachelor of Design and Architectural Heritage Conservation
Combines modern architectural design, earthquake-resistant timber engineering, and historical preservation of Kansai's traditional Machiya townhouses.
Bachelor of Engineering in Urban Civil and Environmental Resilience
Prepares civil engineers in seismic bridge design, tsunami flood defense modeling, geotechnical soil mechanics, and urban disaster mitigation.
Doctoral Research Fellowship in Advanced Composite Materials and Structural Mechanics
Three-year doctoral research fellowship synthesizing carbon-fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) for ultra-lightweight high-speed trains and automotive monocoques.
OSU International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship
Annual scholarship rewarding academic diligence, high GPA, and active international community participation among enrolled foreign undergraduates at OSU.
Clean Hydrogen Combustion and Fuel Injection Research Grant
Research grant developing high-pressure hydrogen direct-injection systems for zero-emission internal combustion engines in heavy industrial machinery.
Certificate in Automotive Mechatronics and Electronic Control Units (ECU)
Advanced post-secondary credential for automotive technicians on CAN bus diagnostics, battery management systems, and hybrid electric transmission calibrations.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (4)
Dr. Kazuhiro Yoshioka
President of Osaka Sangyo University and Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Office of the President & Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Kazuhiro Yoshioka serves as President of Osaka Sangyo University, internationally recognized for pioneering the OSU Solar Car Project and fostering applied engineering partnerships with global manufacturers.
Prof. Dr. Kenichi Taniike
Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering · Faculty of Engineering
Prof. Dr. Kenichi Taniike designs ultra-efficient silicon carbide (SiC) inverters, regenerative braking systems, and maximum power point trackers (MPPT) for world-record solar race vehicles.
Prof. Dr. Tomohiko Morita
Director of Institute for Disaster Prevention and Professor of Civil Engineering · Department of Civil Engineering & Disaster Prevention Institute
Prof. Dr. Tomohiko Morita conducts simulation research on Nankai Trough megaquake seismic waveforms, soil liquefaction prevention, and structural retrofitting of coastal transport infrastructure.
Prof. Dr. Naoko Takahashi
Professor of Environmental Architecture and Urban Design · Faculty of Design & Architecture
Prof. Dr. Naoko Takahashi explores passive solar building ventilation, low-carbon lifecycle timber structures, and urban green canopy microclimates in high-density Japanese cities.
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 Sangyo University.