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by Professor Yoshiho Ikeda
Dean, the College and Graduate School of Engineering |
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We, the College and Graduate School of Engineering coined a new term "TECHNOVATION" which is derived from "Technology" and "Innovation" as our slogan. With the nation's leading engineering technologies, we have been playing a central role of Osaka Prefecture University (OPU) over many years. The missions of OPU are "education," "research" and "contribution to society." It is very important that we develop capable human resources who are valued and sought after in society.
We have more than 200 enthusiastic faculty members to provide students with fundamental to advanced education in an academic and creative atmosphere. Students are encouraged to pursue their academic interests in leading-edge facilities that keep being improved to create the best possible educational and research environments.
There are three divisions that consist of ten departments in the college, and five divisions that consist of ten departments in the graduate school, respectively. From spring 2012 on, new college students will study in one of the three divisions during their first year, and will select one department in the end of the first year to receive specialized education from their second year. This system allows enough time for students to fully consider and make a better decision about their specialized areas. About 80% of our college students go on to the graduate school to continue their study and to achieve their research results. They are able to study the areas of their choices from the college through the graduate school as each department of the college corresponds to that of the graduate school.
For the past years, new graduates have been in extreme difficulty getting a job in a lingering economic downturn - but it is not the case with our students in the College and the Graduate School of Engineering because they will acquire advanced knowledge and skills which companies and industries seek and require by their graduation time.
We sincerely welcome you to our college and graduate school of Engineering at OPU. Let us be a part of your life to bring out the best in you. |
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