As in the Master’s Program, nine research groups are assigned. In the research guidance subjects, students acquire the advanced and specialized knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct research and projects through seminars, experiments, practical training, and exercises conducted by each research group, and work on their doctoral dissertations. The program fosters the ability to understand the problems facing the green environment from multiple perspectives in a wide range of academic fields, the ability to apply specialized knowledge and skills to problem solving, and the ability to think and express ideas originally and logically, and trains highly skilled professionals and researchers with the ability to play an active role in specialized fields related to green environmental science.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
Extra Notes
Sugimoto Campus: Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka (formerly OCU main campus).
Nakamozu Campus: Naka-ku, Sakai (formerly OPU main campus).
Abeno Campus: Abeno-ku, Osaka (site of the School of Medicine and Hospital).
Habikino Campus: Habikino-shi (School of Nursing/Comprehensive Rehabilitation).
Rinku Campus: Izumisano-shi (near Kansai International Airport, specialized fields).
Morinomiya Campus: Joto-ku, Osaka (scheduled to open in Fall 2025).
Umeda Satellite: Located in the Umeda/Kita area for business and academic use.