CAREN is briefly introduced below. For details, please visit the CAREN website for all the details on this program. A Japanese version is also available.

Introduction

CAREN (Center for the Advancement of Research and Education Exchange Networks in Asia) was established in April 2014 with the purpose of enhancing the international appeal of educational and research programs Osaka University. Since then it has been helping promote and enhance existing international programs. It has also already succeeded in establishing new double-degree programs between our graduate schools and their counterparts at universities around Asia.

Main Goals

●Enhance current international programs

●Promote new programs in English

●Initiate and help establish credit-exchange and double-degree programs

●Enhance living conditions for international students

●Plan and support relevant international workshops and symposia

Scope

CAREN has been helping develop the following special English programs:

1. Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program
2. Quantum Engineering Design Course
3. International Program of Maritime and Urban Engineering
4. Chemical Science Course
5. Special Integrated Science Course
6. International Physics Course
7. Information Technology Special Program in English
8. Engineering Science 21st Century.

Please see the CAREN website for a description of all these programs.
In the near future, CAREN will actively participate in establishing new such programs in more graduate schools at Osaka University. Furthermore, CAREN plans to help coordinate the internationalization efforts at Osaka University by pursuing cooperation with relevant international offices throughout the university.

Team

Shown in the photo, left-to-right:
Haruko Satoh, Sastia Prama Putri, Prof. Toshihiro Tanaka (CAREN leader), Takahiro Nishimura,
Ikuko Nojiri (CAREN secretary), Constantin Siriteanu, Hiroshi Kanazawa, Luca Baiotti, Mamoru Sakaue,
Prof. Kiyoshi Fujita.
Newer staff, not shown:
Kiho Tanaka, Ryogo Yanagida, and Hiromichi Akimoto.

Recent events with photos

Informational symposia for Osaka University : Suita, Toyonaka. Singapore symposium, with ASEAN career fair.

CAREN staff providing information about international programs at Osaka University.

Information Technology Special Course in English (ITSCE)

Origin and Logistics

ITSCE commenced in April 2014, and is supported logistically by IST and by the CAREN program at Osaka University. CAREN stands for ‘Center for the Advancement of Research and Education Exchange Networks in Asia’, and was also established in April 2014 with the goal of enhancing the international appeal of our campuses and facilities at Osaka University.

Concept

ITSCE has been developed with the goal of nurturing students from around the world, by providing them – through education and research in English – with useful knowledge, skills, and qualifications in information science and technology fields such as: computer science and engineering, information and physical sciences, information systems engineering, information networking, multimedia engineering, bioinformatics.

Curriculum

ITSCE student activity comprises course work and research work. Course work includes basic and advanced level lectures as well as interactive seminars, which are held in welcoming halls with modern audio-video equipment.
In our state-of-the-art labs, students can pursue their research work, e.g., through analysis, simulation on powerful computers, and actual implementation on chips.
ITSCE encompasses both Master’s (2 years) and Ph.D. studies (3 years).
Master’s degree candidates must earn 30 credits within two years. Ph.D. degree candidates must earn 4 credits within three years, allowing them to concentrate on research.

Admission

Applicants for the Master’s program will be selected through the screening of documents and an interview. Applicants for the Ph.D. program will be selected through the screening of documents, a Master's thesis, and an interview. The interview can be conducted online as well as at Osaka University’s overseas centers.

Benefits

tudy and do research at a top-ranked Japanese university – in English.
Learn from highly qualified faculty, train with prominent researchers.
Develop expertise and obtain degrees in information science and technology fields that will put you on the path to a fulfilling and successful career.
Live in Osaka, one of the largest and most interesting cities in Japan.
Learn about Japanese culture by experiencing it.

Testimonials

Requirements

Excellent academic standing
Sufficient knowledge of English (if you studied in English before, English test results may not be required.)
Payment of admission and tuition fees

Useful Information

Course and Application	Degrees Offered	Master of IST/Ph.D.
	Number of Students	5 Master's　5 Ph.D.
	Enrollment Date	April, October
	Application Deadline	See website for details
	Screening	Documents, thesis, interview.
Fees and Scholarship	Application & Examination	30,000 JPY
	Enrollment	282,000 JPY
	Tuition	267,900 JPY/semester
	Support	TA, RA, and scholarships are available in conjunction with Humanware Innovation Program