SIGLOC-online - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Osaka Metropolitan University |
|---|---|---|
| Program C and Virtual Program Status | Open | |
| Program Information | Program Name | SIGLOC-online |
| Program Type |
Virtual Program
Type: Short-term |
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| Program Description | The purpose of this program is to cultivate social innovators. Social innovation refers to solving social problems through new products, services and systems. By collaborating with students from other countries, the program will cultivate the ability to “discover issues” and the ability to “find solutions”, and train people who possess the ability to “implement those solutions”. SIGLOC-online” is a three-week intensive course, hosted by Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan, in which students from different countries around the world work online, share their experiences, exchange opinions from different perspectives, and collaborate to create solutions to social issues. | |
| Contact Information | COIL Division, gr-las-coil_@omu.ac.jp | |
| Teaching Language | English | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: | None | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | None | |
| Academic Field | Agriculture, Architecture, Area Studies, Biology, Business, Communication, Computer and Information Systems, Education, Engineering, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Health Sciences, History, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, International / Global Studies, Law / Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Library and Information Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Natural Resources, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sport Studies, Sustainability / Climate Change Studies, Trades, Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Facilities and Resources | Please participate in this program from a location where you have a stable Wi-Fi connection. | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $0.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $0.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $0.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $0.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $0.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | You must first register with your g-mail address via SIGLOC official WebSite. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVsLq1kat1zxtMSOqzVx-lmfKuHwaObM5RPDZ-mKSvaGw4Yw/viewform | |
| Supplementary Links | SIGLOC Official WebSite | Link |
| FAQ about SIGLOC | Link | |
| Virtual Program Information | Application Opens | 06/Jul/2026 |
| Application Closes | 10/Aug/2026 | |
| Program Start Date | 31/Aug/2026 | |
| Program End Date | 18/Aug/2026 | |
| Credit/No Credit | No credit | |
| Other Credential Offered | Conferral of a Certificate of Completion to the participants who meet the prescribed requirements. | |
| Timezone | Tokyo Standard Time | |
| Synchronous/Asynchronous: | Asynchronous | |
| Learning Platform | Google Drive, Discord and Zoom (for a couple of synchronous sessions including Welcome session, Presentation session and Closing session. | |
| Number of Participants | 1/200 | |