The Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) is offered through the Graduate School of Engineering under the Mechanical Systems division and is designed to develop high-level engineers and researchers with advanced expertise in mechanical science and technology. The program aims to deepen students’ understanding of fundamental and applied aspects of mechanical engineering — from materials, structures, energy and systems to design, production and operation — and fosters logical thinking, creativity, and ethical awareness to address complex engineering challenges at scales ranging from nano/micro structures to large-scale systems within environmental and societal contexts. Students pursue advanced coursework and research under faculty supervision, selecting from diverse research themes that integrate theory and experiment to innovate in areas such as heat and fluid processes, system dynamics, materials design, high-performance mechanical systems, thermal-fluid and energy engineering, and related interdisciplinary fields. The curriculum prepares graduates to contribute to sustainable “monozukuri” (manufacturing) and technology development in industry and academia by equipping them with the ability to analyze problems comprehensively and solve them creatively, culminating in a master’s thesis that demonstrates the student’s research accomplishments. Overall, the program cultivates professionals capable of advancing mechanical engineering frontiers and responding to evolving societal and environmental needs.