Overview

The philosophy of the Engineering programme from Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) is to contribute to the development of a sustainable society and the creation of culture in the field of engineering, which is an integration of science and technology by emphasizing the search for truth and the creation of knowledge, advancing science and technology in harmony with the natural environment, solving problems from a wide range of perspectives and an Earth-centered view to create cities of the next generation, and by creating new industries based on outstanding science and technology with the mission “to engender a free and enterprising spirit, to educate young people who will contribute to the development of innovative new technologies and will reach out to the world.”

Key Facts

In an effort to implement the above educational and research principles, the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University invites ambitious students who would like to be active in the science and research community, as follows:

Those who are willing to contribute to society as independent researchers.

Those with a strong sense of responsibility who can carry out their research while thinking deeply about the effect their research results will have on people, society and the natural world.

Those who are enthusiastic about independently and proactively creating a leading engineering field which aims to develop new science and technology.

Those who have deep expertise in a specific field and broad knowledge in related fields and are willing to analyze, synthesize and evaluate problems and organize knowledge.

Those who are willing to transmit research results and conduct research internationally.

Programme Structure

Departments include:

Aerospace Engineering

Marine System Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Architecture and Building Engineering

Physics and Electronics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Osaka-shi, Japan

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 8 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Preliminary Screening of Applicant’s Qualification Form

Résumé

Certificate of graduation (completion), certificate of prospective graduation or certificate of enrolment

Academic transcript

List of publication and conference presentation

Research Progress Report

Proof document of visa status and period of stay

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Osaka-shi

Japan

105816 - 158424 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.