Learn to thrive in Japan
Acquire the skills that help you succeed in the creative industries in Japan.
Learn Japanese, receive expertise and technique training,
and acquire the skills to handle any on-site demand.
Become an expert in any one of the 19 fields available.
At OCA, learn the skills to help you succeed in a variety of areas that include games and IT, media design, manga (Japanese comics) and anime, and e-sports. Each field is specialized to provide expert knowledge and techniques necessary to succeed in each industry.
Acquire field adaptability through experience-based education.
At OCA, we place value on giving students the experience of professional work while still studying. Experience-based education gives the graduate practical tools to use in their work.
Elevate your Japanese language skills
When looking for work in Japan, you will need to know technical terms in addition to being able to carry on a casual conversation. Being around Japanese students and other exchange students will help you naturally acquire Japanese skills.
The OCA Osaka College of Design and Technology is certified
by the Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau as a Proper School.
In a proper school certified by the Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau, the student is permitted 2 years of residence as an exchange student. That means the student is free from renewing their status of residence while studying during those two years, allowing them to concentrate on their studies. A school with proper enrollment control of exchange students receives a Proper School certification. International students who enroll directly from abroad have much less paperwork to submit when applying for a certificate of eligibility (COE) for resident status.
These are the home countries and regions of OCA exchange students.
USA
Australia
South Korea
China
Vietnam
Thailand
Mongolia
Malaysia
Taiwan
Brazil
Indonesia
Hong Kong
France
Sweden
Cyprus
Turkey
Egypt
Italy
Introduction of Majors
Develop skills to thrive in Japan, with the ability to navigate through 6 Fields and experience-based curriculum in 19 majors.
IT Technology Field
Super IT Engineer [4-years Course]
Robot ・AI Creator Course [4-years Course]
AI Engineer Course [4-years Course]
IT Programmer Course [3-years Course]
CG・Movie Field
Super CG・Video Creator Course [4-years Course]
Digital Fashion Designer Course [4-years Course]
CG Creator Course [3-years Course]
Internet Video Creator Course [3-years Course]
Game Field
Super Game Creator Course [4-years Course]
Game-Graphic and Character Course [4-years Course]
Game Programmer Course [3-years Course]
Game Plannning・Scenario Course [3-years Course]
E-sports Field
E-Sports Event and Management Couse [4-years Course]
E-sports Professional Gamer Course [3-years Course]
Design Field
Graphic Design and Illustration Course [4-years Course]
Manga (Japanese Comics) /Anime Field
Comic Illustration Master Course [4-years Course]
Comic Illustration and Manga Course [3-years Course]
Animation Course [3-years Course]
Novel and Scenario・Writer Course [3-years Course]
Path to enrollment
Enrollment entries
When applying in Japan, use one of the followings to make an entry: Admissions office entry, preferential treatment from affiliated schools or designated Japanese language schools, and general entry. When applying from abroad, use the pre-departure enrollment permit system and take the “examination for Japanese university admission”.
Enrollment selection
Once received, an entry is reviewed in the order that it is received. Applicants may take trial classes or attend a briefing on the day of. During face-to-face interviews, you will be asked about your goals and your choice of occupation. This is not intended as a time to review your past grades, or your specific knowledge or skills in connection to the majors offered at the school. As for the selection date, the admissions office will directly call the applicant after the application is received.
Enrollment notification
After about 10 days following the interview, the selected applicant will receive a letter of acceptance.
Note: this is to offer proof of selection. (We will not respond to phone calls or emails regarding the selection status of an applicant.)
Submit an application form
Fill out and mail the application form.
The form can be brought in person. (If mailing, send as registered mail.)
After receipt of acceptance letter, proceed to enrollment
The letter of acceptance will be mailed about 10 days from the day of selection. Please follow the enrollment procedure outlined in the documents.
Applicants who have completed the process will receive an enrollment permit, followed by information for new students, and a guide on educational material expenses.
Offering full job-finding and debut support
We will help realize your dreams with access to many job offers and enhanced support.
We offer seminars and private sessions on basic conduct in a business setting or during interviews.
Our extensive experience and connections to the Jikei group open doors to potential job opportunities in Tokyo and elsewhere in the country.
Employment rate
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- Number of job offers
in the creative industries - 429companies
- Number of job offers
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- Job opening to
application ratio - 3.79times
- Job opening to
Joint briefing
Every year, more than 200 companies, including top-level corporations in the industry, visit our school. Students get a chance to attend any one or several of the informational briefings held by the companies. They can get an evaluation of their portfolio or career advice from creators they admire. These are tremendous opportunities unique to our school, only made possible by our thick school-to-industry pipeline. Students can have multiple meetings with companies in one day.
Career Center
When we support our students in their search for the right job, we consider their personality, how they match up with different companies, and their dreams for the future. In addition to being a resource for job offers, the center offers advice from career counselors, help with exam strategies, and give mock interviews and other types of training. Furthermore, even after students graduate, they can receive job transfer or job opening information, career path counseling, skills development support and other forms of assistance to boost their career.
Internships
Our internship system is a collaboration between the industries and the OCA. If you have any doubts about whether the job you want really suits you, or that you can thrive in the company of your choice, students can spend a month at the company under an internship program. Students experience real work while a student at OCA, with the goal of acquiring immediately applicable skills for the workplace.
Getting a diploma
A diploma certifies that you have acquired the skills, capability and knowledge in a particular field. In a state-certified technical school, a diploma is conferred upon students who have completed at least 2 years of study and have put in over 1,700 hours required to complete a course. Graduates will be given a degree at their graduation. If working in Japan after graduating, students can get a working visa for any one of the following areas: education, skill, or humanities/international business.
Unlimited use of the latest facilities
Students have access to professional-grade equipment.
We provide a safe and comfortable environment for students so they can concentrate on their studies and chase their dreams.
Acquire all basics in programming and C++ through to design and planning. Learn 3D programming and game creation for various mobile apps and devices using Unreal Engine and Unity Pro.
The Mac is the most common system in the design world. We will use programs like Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash to create posters for advertisements or design websites.
e-sports Room
CG and Animation Room
Video Editing Room
Trace Room
Preliminary Sketch Room
Green Screen Studio
Digital Illustration Room
Library
Rooftop Terrace
Career Center
Dormitory
Each private room houses one student, and is equipped with all the necessities: a bath, toilet, kitchen, air conditioning, refrigerator, washing machine, TV, telephone, bed, system desk, a shoe rack and lighting equipment. All you need is a futon (a comforter) and personal belongings (we lease futons). Students are served balanced nutritious meals. The dormitory has a dorm head and a dorm mother. Extra tight security restricts dorm entry only to students. Being a Jikei School Group dormitory, fees and key deposits normally required for room leasing are waived. The dorm is shared by other Jikei School Group students, which gives people a chance to meet students from different areas of study.
The Keiseikai Clinic, an affiliated clinic
The clinic supports the health of each student. As the primary care clinic dedicated to mental and physical health of the students, we encourage students to drop in any time for consultation. When getting treatment covered by health insurance at Keiseikai Clinic (internal medicine/dentistry), the medical expenses will be deducted from the health-care management fee, so please make an appointment without concern. Medical exams can be done for internal and dental care, and annual health checkups are held.
Q&A
- What type of certification does the diploma (3-year course) / high level diploma (4-year course) offer?
- A diploma (3-year course) and high level diploma (4-year course) certify that you have acquired the skills, capability and knowledge in a particular field. In a state-certified technical school, a diploma (3-year course) is conferred upon students who have completed at least 2 years of study and have put in over 1,700 hours required to complete a course. Graduates of any 3-year major course at OCA will be given a diploma at their graduation.
In a state-certified technical school, a high level diploma (4-year course) is conferred upon students who have completed at least 4 years of study and have put in over 3,400 hours required to complete a course. Graduates of any 4-year major course at OCA will be given a high level diploma at their graduation. In Japan, high level diploma graduates are attributed the same or higher academic recognition as a 4-year university graduate, and are eligible to sit exams for entry into post-graduate colleges and universities.
- Can I work in Japan?
- Foreign students with a diploma or high level diploma who has satisfied all the conditions — such as acquiring skills that correspond to the work at the target company — a work visa can be obtained. However, visas for some types of jobs can be difficult to obtain. Please contact Jikei COM International center for more information.
- After I graduate, can I transfer to a university?
- “As long as you complete the 2-year study and 1,700 class hour minimums, satisfy other conditions and pass the entrance exam, you are able to transfer to a university.
*Some universities do not accept students who have not completed the 2-year study minimum and not received a diploma.
- Is there scholarship?
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The private expense foreign students honors scholarship provided by Japan Student Services Organization.
Example: ¥48000/month for fiscal 2010
* Every late April, we make an announcement seeking applicants. For more details, contact academic affairs.
- Can I work part-time?
- “If working part-time, notify the immigration bureau beforehand to obtain a “permit for extra-certificate activity.” Part-time work is limited to no more than 28 hours a week.
* Work during long-term breaks (summer and winter vacation) is permissible for up to 8 hours a day.
- Is there a dormitory?
- Living arrangements have been prepared in areas convenient for commuting to school.
They are managed 24 hours a day, which allows for thorough ability to respond to emergencies.
- How should we go about looking for an apartment?
- Please consult the Jikei COM International Center.
They will introduce a reliable real-estate company close to the school.
Admissions Procedures / Tuition
Admission Requirements
● In school education, the applicant must meet one of the follo wing criteria.
- International students who have completed or are expected to complete 12 years of formal school education (equivalent to high school) by March 2025.
※ Those who have received less than 12 years of formal education or are under 18 years of age at the time of enrollment, please contact Jikei COM International Center. - Those who have passed the academic qualification examination equivalent to 12 year education (including the high school equivalency test) in a foreign country and will reach 18 by March 31, 2025.
● Those who meet one of the following requirements regarding Ja panese proficiency.
- Passed the N1 or N2 grade of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
- Have a score of 200 points or more on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
- BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test 400 points or above.
- Studied Japanese for 6 months or more in a Japanese language program approved by the Japan Minisry of Justice and acknowledged to equal or greater than JLPT N2 level at the Japanese entrance test.
- Received at least 1 year of education at a school (excluding kindergartens) recognized the section 1 of the Japan School Education Act ,and who is recognized as equivalent to or greater than JLPT N2 level at the Japanese Entrance Test.
● The college will only accept applicants who are committed to completing the course of study.
Residing in Japan
- AO Enrolment
- Register for AO Entry from 1st June. ※Please contact the school for further details.
- Designated School Recommendation
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This is a system for students whose first preference is this school, who are about to graduate from a Japanese school designated by this school.
※Please contact your school directly to find out whether it is a designated school.- More than 90% attendance rate
- Having clear goals and targets and can work hard with passion in the areas they want to move forward.
- Judged to be unimpeded by study at this school with their Japanese language ability.
- School Recommendation
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For students currently enrolled in a Japanese language school or Department of Japanese language at Vocational College and University whose first preference is this school,
please receive a recommendation from your school based on the following requirements- More than 80% attendance rate
- Having clear goals and targets and can work hard with passion in the areas they want to move forward.
- Judged to be unimpeded by study at this school with their Japanese language ability
- General
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- Students whose first preference is this school
- Japanese language school students or graduates with an attendance rate of over 80%.
However, there is exception, if have a clear reason to consider and it can be proved.
- Preferential treatment system
- Applicants from designated school recommendation are exempt the ¥30,000 screening fee.
Application guide
- Application Method
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AO Entry
Entry June 1(Sat)~September 30(Mon) ※We will close applications if we reach capacity.
Official Application September 1(Sun)~Official Application
October 1(Tue)~ ※We will close applications if we reach capacity.
- Entrance Examination
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Japanese Examination and Interview/Document Selection
- Application Documents (For Domestic)
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※If you have a visa other than a student visa, please submit application documents for overseas.
- Application for Admission
- Forms and Certificates issued by Japanese Language School
- Student Registration Certificate or Proof of Expected Graduation Certificates
- Official Transcrips/Attendance Certificate
※An applicant who has passed the N1 or N2 level of the JLPT, or who scored 200 points or more on the EJU or who scored 400 points or more on the BJT, must provide a copy of the repective certificates.
- A copy of Graduation Certificate from your last school.(Diploma from High School or Universities)
- Documents certifying the ability to pay expenses
- Copy of Japan bankbook(all pages)
- Documents that can confirm the remittance or a copy of bank balance certificate of your expense sponsor.
※If you have part time job experience in Japan, you may need to submit additional documents. - Agreement for defraying expenses of your expense sponsor
- A Copy of Resident card(Both Sides)
- A Copy of your passport(Pages with your face photograph&entry stamp)
- A Copy of your National Health Insurance Card
- Admission Slip for Screening
- Screening Fee ¥30,000
※Documents submitted and screening fee will not be returned.
- Application Documents (For Overseas)
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- Application for Admission
- A Copy of the Japanese Certificate issued by International Recognized JLPT N1, N2, EJU(200 scored & above), BJT(400 scored & above).
※Or official Graduation Certificate/Transcript/Certificate of Attendance(at least 6 months) are required for students graduated from Japanese Language School in Japan. - A Copy of Graduation Certificate from your last school.(Diploma from High School or Universities)
- Expense certificate(bank balance certificate, etc.) and Agreement for defraying expenses of your expenses sponsor
- The relationship certificate of you and your sponsor who is responsible for your expenses, (e.g. Family register certificate.)
- A Copy of your passport(Pages with your face photograph&entry stamp)
- Photo for Application (4cm x 3cm) x 3 copies (Photo taken in the last three months)
- Admission Slip for Screening
- Screening Fee ￥30,000
※Documents submitted and screening fee will not be returned.
※AO entry and application are accepted only by those who participated in the school briefing session.
If you would like to attend the school briefing session, please book through the form below.
Booking for the school briefing sesson and trial lesson
The Examination for Japanese University Admission for Internati onal Students (EJU) is used for the pre-arrival admission system.
The test is administered by the Japan Student Services Organization. Prospective international students take the EJU outside Japan and are accepted to their preferred educational institution prior to arrival in Japan based on the student’s EJU results and application documents. Once the student is accepted, COM International Center will begin procedures for acquiring a Certificate of Eligibility on behalf of the student. For more information regarding documents required for submission, entrance examinations, or other school application procedures, please contact Jikei COM International Center.
※About Transferring the University, Please Contact the JIKEI Com International Center.
School explanatory meeting
School explanatory meeting for exchange students
The OCA Osaka College of Design and Technology is accepting applications for overseas exchange students.
- I’m not very good at Japanese, but will I be OK?
- What courses can I take?
- How much is tuition?
- Are there scholarships available?
- What do I need to do to apply?
- What is covered on the entrance exam?
- Can I work in Japan?
We can answer these questions.
We can also accommodate questions from family and friends.
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