Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Osaka offers various programs through its Graduate School of Human Sciences and School of Human Sciences. The programs are designed to foster a deeper understanding of human sciences and promote critical thinking, research, and innovation.

Graduate Programs

The university offers several graduate programs, including:

• Psychological and Behavioral Sciences
  • Psychological Sciences
    • General Psychology
    • Applied Cognitive Psychology
    • Social Psychology
    • Clinical Thanatology and Geriatric Behavioral Science
    • Behavioral Science for Environment
    • Behavioral Science for Safety
  • Behavioral Sciences
    • Developmental Cognitive Science
    • Behavioral Physiology
    • Behavioral Statistics
    • Biological Anthropology
    • Ethology
    • Cognitive-Behavioral Engineering
• Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
  • Sociology
    • Contemporary Society and Social Theory
    • Empirical Sociology
    • Sociology of Culture
  • Contemporary Thought and Anthropology
    • Philosophy of Science and Analytic Philosophy
    • Phenomenological Qualitative Research
    • Comparative Study of Civilizations
    • Cultural & Social Anthropology
    • Science, Technology and Culture
• Education
  • Clinical Inquiries in Education
    • Educational Anthropology
    • Educational Technology
    • Educational Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Human Transformation Study
  • Social Inquiries in Education
    • Sociology of Education
    • Educational Policy and Administration
    • Lifelong Education
    • Cultural Studies of Education
• Kyosei Studies (Critical Studies in Coexistence, Symbiosis and Conviviality)
  • Community Studies
    • Welfare Studies and Philosophical Anthropology
    • Studies of Conviviality in Community
  • Global Studies
    • International Development and Cooperation Studies
    • Environmental Coexistence Studies

Kyosei Studies

Kyosei Studies is a critical studies program that focuses on coexistence, symbiosis, and conviviality. The program aims to construct a new research field that responds to the conditions of global society in the 21st century. The mission of the Division of Kyosei Studies is to train individuals who can actively inquire and devise theoretical and practical answers to the important question of "Kyosei" that we all face.

Future Innovation Kyosei Studies

• Welfare Studies and Philosophical Anthropology
• Social Sciences in Kyosei
• Socio-Behavioral Sciences in Kyosei

Global Innovation Kyosei Studies

• International Collaboration and Development Studies
• Area Studies of Kyosei
• Conflict and Coexistence Studies

Staff

The university has a team of experienced staff, including:

• Assistant Professor Andriariniaina Fanantenana Rianasoa
• Assistant Professor Koizumi Sora

Research Areas

The university's research areas include:

• Psychological and Behavioral Sciences
• Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
• Education
• Kyosei Studies (Critical Studies in Coexistence, Symbiosis and Conviviality)

University Overview

The University of Osaka is committed to providing a comprehensive education and promoting innovative research. The university's Graduate School of Human Sciences and School of Human Sciences offer a range of programs that cater to the needs of students and society.