Under the School policy ‘Live Locally, Grow Globally’, our Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences/Faculty of Medicine, School of Allied Health Sciences promote international collaborative research and academic exchange.
So far we have concluded inter-faculty partnership agreements with the universities of 11 countries; England, Finland, Hungary, America, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Sudan. One of the international collaborative research projects examines the prevalence of behavioral psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), in the East Asian countries where population aging has been increasingly accelerated. This project will further explore factors associated with BPSD, with cooperation of partner universities including Ewha Womans University (South Korea), Chiang Mai University (Thailand), Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology (Taiwan) and Southern Medical University (China). Meanwhile, more and more faculties and students from East Asian countries visit and stay at our School for study/research purposes.
As one of the main opportunities of student exchange, we have organized two-week Summer School since 2016, in July or August. Almost 20 partnership graduate students participate in this program which gives a variety of lectures and medical/welfare site visits. Recently, co-organized by one of the social welfare corporations, and with assistance of local hospitals/day service centers/community general support centers/library, this program enjoys a high reputation amongst the partner universities. During the program, the participants could also enjoy Japanese culture through ‘welcome party’, ‘tea ceremony’, ‘kimono’ experiences. (From 2021, one-week online summer program has been coordinated under coronavirus pandemic.)
List of International Academic Exchange Agreements
Country |
Partner Schools |
Date Concluded |
Europe |
U.K |
University of East Anglia, School of Health Sciences |
2019.3 |
Finland |
University of Oulu,Faculty of Medicine,Department of Nursing and Health Administration |
2007.8 |
Hungary |
Semmerweis University, Faculty of Health Sciences |
2020.3 |
North America |
America |
Beckman Research Institute and City of Hope National Medical Center |
2020.5 |
Asia |
Korea |
Ewha Womans University,Division of Nursing Science,College of Health Science |
2002.11 |
Daegu Gyeongbuk institute of Science and Technology, Graduate School, Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering |
2017.1 |
Chonnam University, Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Artificial Intelligence Convergence |
2019.3 |
China |
Southern Medical University |
2010.11 |
Ma'anshan University |
2016.8 |
Hong Kong |
University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing |
2018.7 |
Taiwan |
Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, College of Nursing |
2013.7 |
Taipei Medical University,College of Nursing |
2013.11 |
Thailand |
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University,Faculty of Nursing Science |
2017.8 |
Mahidol University, Ramathibodi School of Nursing |
2022.4 |
Indonesia |
Health Polytec Ministry of Health of Jacarta III |
2019.1 |
Malaysia |
Universiti Sans Malaysia |
2023.3 |
(4/1/2023)
Foreign Students in our School
Country |
School/Faculties |
Graduate School |
Research Students,etc |
Total |
Master |
Doctor |
China |
0 |
3 |
10 |
2 |
15 |
Saudi Arabia |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Total |
0 |
3 |
10 |
3 |
16 |
(4/1/2023)
International Activities
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/27New
Special Lecture by Prof. Sungha Park, Internal Medicine of Yonsei University
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/27New
Participated in the 13th Hong Kong Nursing Forum
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/05
Dr. Mak gave a Special Lecture entitled “Young researchers, studying and working abroad! ”
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/05
IHDi Twin Research Seminar Serise Held
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/05
Students from Yonsei University, Korea, visited as part of the CAMPUS Asia Program
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/05
UC Berkeley Professor Gave a Special Lecture
- From the International Exchange Center2023/11/17
Signing Ceremony Held between Faculty of Medicine of Andalas University and Graduate School of Medicine/Faculty of Medicine at Osaka University
- From the International Exchange Center2023/10/25
Visit from Universiti Brunei Darussalam
- From other laboratories 2023/9/28-10/9
- Two graduate students visit professors at the University of California for the ongoing collaborative study
September 28 - October 9, 2023
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With the support of OU Cross-Boundary Innovation Program, two graduates from our Community Nursing Unit visited University of California, School of Public Health and School of Nursing.
The following is a brief report of what they have learned about the realities of the medical and long-term care field in the United States.
- Many university officials were friendly. Relationships between students and faculties were more frank than in Japan, yet they respected each other, and their relationship seemed very good.
- In the aspect of medical care and welfare for the elderly, lifestyles differed depending on their economic situation. As the population was not aging as rapidly as in Japan, the social security system for the elderly, such as day care services and home-visit bathing, was not as extensive. On the other hand, we found some good points such as senior centers where people can go even before they need nursing care, and can experience various activities free of charge (donations are acceptable). It was also found that volunteer workers are much more numerous than in Japan, providing opportunities for social participation even after retirement.
- At the senior center specialized for Japanese-Americans (JSEI), they were able to experience the culture (i.e. Japanese songs, language, and cooking), and enjoy activities with people who share the same roots.
Practice for research presentation at UCSF, School of Nursing
Visit to JSEI, with Ms. Youk (JSEI staff, 2nd from left)
and Prof. Tseng
(UC Berkeley, School of Public Health, 3rd from left)
With the faculties of UC Berkeley/UCSF
from left, Prof. Mock (UCSF), Ms. Ohata (OU),
Assis. Prof. Yeh (UCSF), Prof. Tseng (UC Berkeley),
Ms. Morioka (OU), Prof. Maus (UC Berkeley), and Ms. Fujita (UCSF)
At the interview with a Japanese nurse, Ms. Kawai (center)
- From the International Exchange Center2023/9/28
Overseas training report: 'Transcultural Humanities Summer Camp 2023' at Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- From other laboratories2023/9/19-21
- Our Gerontological Nursing Unit researchers visited University of Oulu
- As part of the OU Cross-Boundary Innovation Program, Dr. Yamakawa and one graduate student from the Gerontological Nursing Unit visited the University of Oulu, one of the partner universities with our Division of Health Sciences. On the first day, at the Research Unit and GNC (Gero Nursing Center), they were introduced to local digital technology education, and also had discussions about building big data using AI. On the second day, they toured the various facilities, including the ‘BUSINESSOULU Company’, which supports the business commencement in Oulu, the ‘Mittlab (Medical Imaging Teaching and Test Laboratory’ equipped inside the hospital for the students working with X-rays and MRIs, and the ‘stomach ward’ specialized only for student education on gastroenterology.
Comments from Dr. Yamakawa:
The University of Oulu, together with the City of Oulu and other stakeholders, is working citywide to bring digital solutions to social issues, and is also achieving substantial results. The same trend is taking place in Japan, but I believe that the graduate was able to have a more concrete image of the project after being exposed to the efforts of the City of Oulu.
- From the International Exchange Center2023/9/8
Onsite Summer Program (organized by Gerontological Nursing) is back after 4 years!
- From the International Exchange Center2023/9/6
Overseas study report: Summer program at Mahidol University, Thailand 2023
"Study Visit for Nursing Students".
- From the International Exchange Center2023/8/18
Delegation including the Vice-Chancellor visits from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- From the International Exchange Center2023/8/9
Associate Prof. Miyae Yamakawa speaks at the International Symposium at Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- From the International Exchange Center2023/8/4
Study visit of master students from Mahidol University, Thailand
- From the International Exchange Center2023/8/4
Study Abroad: HKUSON Summer Exchange Programme 2023 "Working towards SDG 3: Promoting Health & Well-being in the Community"
- From the International Exchange Center2023/7/12
Visiting researchers from the University of Bristorl, UK
- From the International Exchange Center2023/6/7
International exchange on research on cancer survivorship care (Acute and Palliative Care Laboratory)
- From the International Exchange Center2023/5/10
Partnership Ceremony & Meeting held with Mahidol University
- From the International Exchange Center2023/4/21
Academic exchange meeting held in conjunction with the visit of Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology
- From the International Exchange Center2023/3/24
Signing Ceremony Held between Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health of Jakarta III and Graduate School of Medicine/Faculty of Medicine
- From the International Exchange Center2023/3/13
International Symposium “Promoting Evidence Generation/Synthesis: Educational Strategies of AP-JBI Centers” Held
- From the International Exchange Center2023/2/28
Online Signing Ceremony held between Universiti Sains Malaysia and Graduate School of Medicine/Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University
- From the International Exchange Center2023/2/19
Dean Kamide made an invited lecture in the 5th International Conference on Prevention and Management of Chronic Condition at Mahidol University
- From the International Exchange Center2023/2/6
Visitors from Yonsei University!
- From the International Exchange Center2022/12/13
IHDi Twin Research Seminar “How Obesogenic Environment Modifies the Gentics of BMI: Lessions Learnt from the CODATwins Project” held.
- From other laboratories2022/12/08
- Special Lecture “The situation of elderly care in Thailand and what Thai dentists do for the elderly” held. (Integrated General Nursing Science Lab.)
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The Integrated General Nursing Science Laboratory held a special lecture by Dr. Orapin Komin at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. Dr. Orapin Komin, one of the leading researchers in geriatric dentistry in Thailand, gave a lecture on the current situation of elderly care and what dentists do for the elderly, including oral care, in the country. She also spoke about oral care and oral frailty prevention that have recently gained attention as a key to extending healthy life expectancy.
- From the International Exchange Center2022/10/18
Special Lecture "Imaging Twin Studies in Hungary" Held
- From the International Exchange Center2022/9/7
Online Summer Program at Osaka University 2022 to Learn Gerontological & Geriatric Nursing
“Living in your own home until the end of life: Innovations for creating environments from disease prevention to the end of life”
Click here for the program announcement: “Summer Program 2022” will start soon!
- From the International Exchange Center2022/8/19
'Summer Online Clinical and Cultural Encounter among Nursing Students in Asia'
- From other laboratories2022/07/19
Lecture given in the 2022 TMUN (Taipei Medical University Nursing) online Exchange Program under the title of "The use of ICT in a super-aged society", by Associate Professor Miyae Yamakawa, on 29th July 2022.
- From other laboratories2022/6/22-25
- Prof. Masaki Takahashi (Clinical Neurophysiology Lab) served as the President of The 13th International Myotonic Dystrophy Consortium Meeting (@OSAKA).
- The IDMC-13 was held on 22-25 June 2022 , hosted by Professor Masaki
Takahashi of Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory, in a hybrid format with Senri Life Science Center as the local venue.https://idmc13.org/
About 50 people participated on-site, including 10 from 7 foreign countries, and about 300 people participated online. On the last day (The Families Day on webinar) for patients, supporters and medical professionals, was a great success with 655 participants.
Click here for past international exchange activities
History of academic exchange
Division of Health Sciences, Center for International Academic Programs
Center for International Academic Programs was established in 2009 to promote global academic exchange. The center willingly assists in conducting inter-faculty academic exchange agreements with overseas universities, to realize globalization of students and faculty members. There are variety of short-term programs (2 weeks) for students, hosted by partner universities including Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and the University of Hong Kong. The Summer School for long-term care for the elderly, organized by a geriatric nursing office, has enjoyed high reputation from partner universities in Asia since 2016. In addition, a new project 'Digital Health Module in postgraduate higher education' was launched in 2018, collaborated with Oulu University, Finland.
The center also supports special lectures given by overseas guest speakers and Japanese researchers of foreign base several times a year.