Osaka University Anniversary Lecture Series

As one of our celebration events, we will hold the Osaka University Anniversary Lecture Series, a special online lecture program offered to students at our partner universities.

OU professors in a wide variety of fields ranging from the natural sciences to the humanities will deliver these lectures, and students will engage in discussions themed around the latest research.

The Osaka University Anniversary Lecture Series consists of three components that will introduce advanced research in various fields:

1. Osaka University 90th and Osaka University of Foreign Studies 100th Anniversary Event

2. Six lectures for each of the 11 courses (some lectures may overlap with other courses)

3. Student discussion

All the courses are offered online to students at partner universities.

A transcript and certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the program.

We invite students from OU as well as students from our partner universities to join the above activities.

Topics will include research connected to the UN’s SDGs, OU’s advanced research, and more.

While most courses will be streamed in real time, videos on demand (VOD) will be available for viewing to account for time differences.

Lectures will be streamed at either 16:50–18:20 or 18:30–20:00 Japan Standard Time (GMT+9).

Program Schedule

Mid-March: Application deadline

Early April: Notification of admission acceptance

From May to July: Lectures are held (schedule varies by course)

September: Issuance of transcript and certificate