San Francisco Center's Mission

Science Research Promotion
◆ Support collaborative research projects through institutional, departmental and corporate partnerships
◆ Encourage sharing of important international research work by hosting symposiums, conferences and seminars
◆ Promote Osaka University’s cutting-edge research in fields such as biotechnology, IT, robotics and nanotechnology

International Exchange Programs
◆ Assist Osaka University students enrolled in international exchange programs and North American students interested in studying at Osaka University
◆ Develop new study abroad programs and internship opportunities that benefit Japanese and U.S. students’career goals

Outreach Network
◆ Support Osaka University alumni and former exchange students through alumni activities in Canada and the U.S.
◆ Build up links with regional industries and communities in the Bay Area and beyond

D-Learning Series
　◆ Engage Japanese students by using innovative multimedia tools to host guest lecturers from a variety of fields at the San Francisco Center’s distance learning studio