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Program to support social impact initiatives

About

Osaka Social
Impact Project (OSIP)

OSIP is a joint effort between Kansai University and Osaka Metropolitan University funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as a part of "Multicultural Campus Project Toward Social Impact" 2024-2030. Based in Osaka, the project aims to cultivate "CHANGEMAKERS," who will transform society through the educational practice of collaborative learning.

About OSIP >> Program to Support Social Impact Initiatives

Three Key Results

Output

Develop a globally diverse campus that fosters learning among students from various backgrounds.

Output

Both international and Japanese local students will be able to build their careers globally.

Output

Initiating in Osaka, we are pioneering impactful and innovative solutions that resonate on a global scale.

Two Key Pillars

Pillar 1

イシュードリブンな学びを

多文化間で進める教育実践

Collaborative Learning

By engaging with peers from varied linguistic, cultural, and value backgrounds, students can enhance their comprehension of others while gaining a richer appreciation for multicultural and cross-cultural perspectives. We will delve into "global issues encountered in the real world," guiding students through the process of seeking solutions via intercultural collaborative learning.

Pillar 2

産官学協働で誘い、育て、

活躍を見守る外国人留学生の

Career Development
for International Students

OSIP will actively recruit and support talent essential for industries such as hospitality, manufacturing, and global expansion, aiding them in securing employment opportunities. Our aim is to nurture individuals who are deeply connected to local contexts yet equipped with a global outlook, who value diversity, and contribute to the economic development and internationalization of not only Osaka and the Kansai region but also the entire nation of Japan.

What we need now is the next generation of leaders to transform society

Tackling social issues from a global perspective and making a difference in society

CHANGEMAKERS

OSIP cultivates talents equipped with cross-border thinking and unhesitant action

Toward an International Tourism and Cultural City

Future Plans of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau Based on Inbound Trends

2025 Osaka-Kansai World EXPO

Target: 15 million inbound visitors to Osaka

(As of January 2024)
After 2026

Creating Sustainable Tourism Demand After the Osaka-Kansai World Expo

Hosting IR (Integrated Resort) in Osaka (Expected in 2030)

(As of October 2024)

Social Issues to Be Addressed

Tourism Advancement

・Promotion of Sustainable Tourist Cities

Projected Inbound Tourist Numbers for Osaka
2025: 15 million visitors
2030: 20 million visitors

HOSPITALITY

・High-Class Hospitality
・Hotel Solicitation for Osaka
・Training Experts for Service Industry

LGBTQ+

・Respect for Diversity
・Creating the acceptance environment

that takes into account differences in lifestyle and culture

Future-Oriented Urban Development

Creating an environment that fosters:
・Development of world-class MICE facilities
・Realization of
a zero-carbon society
・Innovation and new business

Addressing Labor Shortages
Development of Human Resources in Japan and Abroad

・Development of highly skilled and specialized human resources
(e.g., in the MICE sector)

Programs Scheduled
to Launched in 2025

Program

Online Multicultural Collaborative Learning in Practice

Kansai University and Osaka Metropolitan University are working together to promote multicultural collaborative learning in partnership with overseas partner universities, leveraging Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). Programs include SIGLOC-Online, where students from around the world collaborate to address social issues beyond physical boundaries, and Blended Mobility-style overseas programs that combine online collaborative learning with on-site visits.

Program Features

Target：Japanese students and international students
Format：Blended Mobility format combining online learning and on-site study abroad
Content：Issue-based learning where multicultural teams work together to identify, propose, and improve solutions to social challenges
Field/Area：Social issues in general
Outcomes/Goals：Visualize and accumulate learning achievements through digital course completion certificates

Glossary

Blended Mobility：A learning format that combines online learning with on-site study abroad. By continuing learning online before and after the visit, students can achieve a deeper international experience.
COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning)：An international education method in which students from different countries collaborate online. It enables multicultural collaborative learning beyond physical distances.
Digital Course Completion Certificate：A system that records and certifies learning achievements as digital data. It visualizes acquired skills and experiences, which can be utilized for career development.

Program

OSIP Career Education Program

Targeting international students from Asian countries including the Philippines and India — with a focus on STEM fields — this program combines online Japanese language learning, short-term training at both university campuses, and workplace experience at Japanese manufacturing companies. The program supports international students in developing a concrete vision for their career in Japan, with the goal of facilitating employment and long-term retention at Japanese companies.

Program Features

Target：International students (primarily including STEM talent)
Format：Short-term internship of less than 30 days
Content：Research, proposal, and improvement activities addressing real business challenges
Field/Area：Manufacturing, IT, Hospitality, etc. (expanding)
Outcomes/Goals：Facilitate long-term retention of international students and create matching opportunities with Japanese companies

Program

OSIP Internship Program

This program offers international students two frameworks for internship experience in Japan. The first involves a 2–6 month stay in Japan with the goal of securing a job offer through the internship. The second combines online multicultural collaborative coursework prior to arrival with internship participation and multicultural activities after arriving in Japan. The program is expanding its roster of partner industries beyond hospitality and IT to include food service, e-commerce, and manufacturing, with the aim of creating more diverse career opportunities.

Program Features

Target：Multicultural mixed teams of international and Japanese students
Format：2–6 month internship
Content：Collaborate with hospitality and IT companies to tackle real business challenges
Field/Area：Tourism, hotel, and inbound-related sectors
Outcomes/Goals：Development of business proposals and implementation of small-scale pilot experiments

Program

Diverse Study Abroad and Exchange Programs Incorporating Multicultural Collaborative Learning (MCL)

With Multicultural Collaborative Learning (MCL) at its core, this program offers a two-way framework combining overseas student dispatch and international student reception, along with in-person collaborative learning on campus. Kansai University provides a diverse range of dispatch programs including short-term cultural immersion, mid-term PBL-style internships, and long-term immersive study abroad. Osaka Metropolitan University advances the program through enhanced Japanese language education, career support, and the development of a welcoming environment for international students — all implemented as one unified effort.

Program Features

Target：Japanese students and international students
Format：Two-way design integrating overseas student dispatch and international student reception
Content：Issue-based learning where multicultural teams address social challenges
Field/Area：Social issues in general
Outcomes/Goals：Developing human resources who contribute to mutual understanding and the creation of social impact

Glossary

MCL (Multicultural Collaborative Learning)：An approach to multicultural collaborative learning in which students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds learn and work together.
Two-way Design：A framework that integrates overseas student dispatch and international student reception, promoting mutual learning and exchange between participants.