NSYSU and the University of Osaka jointly promote double PhD degree programs to strengthen cross-border scientific collaboration
2026-03-16
Taiwan–Japan scientific collaboration advances to a new stage. National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) and the University of Osaka jointly hosted the 2025 NSYSU × UOsaka Joint Science Symposium at NSYSU, highlighting the latest research achievements in science from both institutions. The agenda featured presentations by international research teams, doctoral students' research reports, and in-depth discussions on future collaboration, drawing approximately 120 faculty members and students from the two universities. Ministry of Education (MOE) Chief Secretary Po-Chiao Lin, NSYSU Senior Vice President Chih-Wen Kuo, and Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Science at the University of Osaka Takashi Kubo attended in person, affirming the close partnership in scientific research, bilingual education, and talent cultivation, and underscoring both institutions' strong commitment to advancing cross-border cooperation.
Chief Secretary Po-Chiao Lin noted that NSYSU has actively promoted bilingual education and is one of Taiwan's four benchmark bilingual universities. Its College of Science has fully established EMI bachelor programs and cultivated long-term, substantive partnerships with leading international universities. He commended the collaboration between the College of Science at NSYSU and Graduate School of Science at the University of Osaka in double degree programs, cross-border research, and the establishment of academic platforms, which open pathways for students to engage internationally. Lin further highlighted the achievements of the double PhD degree program, emphasizing that it provides students with international research experience, enhances academic competitiveness, and strengthens global mobility, fully aligned with the MOE's Higher Education SPROUT Project and bilingual policy goals for talent development. He expressed hope that both universities will continue deepening exchanges and jointly cultivate advanced scientific and technological talent for national development.
NSYSU Senior Vice President Chih-Wen Kuo emphasized that the university will continue to prioritize internationalization and research excellence as its core objectives. Through collaboration with internationally renowned institutions such as the University of Osaka, NSYSU aims to create broader opportunities for students to engage on the global stage. He expressed hope that both sides will further expand cooperation in research, talent cultivation, and academic exchange, establishing a new model for Taiwan–Japan higher education and scientific research collaboration.
Associate Dean Takashi Kubo of the Graduate School of Science at the University of Osaka recalled that the two institutions formally signed the double PhD degree program agreement in 2024. The joint symposium further demonstrates their transition from an institutional framework to substantive academic exchange. He noted that the symposium's content and interactions clearly reflect the strong willingness of both universities to collaborate, marking progress toward a long-term and stable partnership. He also expressed anticipation for broader academic cooperation in additional fields. The second joint symposium will be held at the University of Osaka in 2026, underscoring the mutual commitment to sustained collaboration.
Dean Jyh-Tsung Lee of the College of Science at NSYSU stated that the face-to-face interactions during the symposium are expected to generate more joint research projects and promote regularized faculty and student exchanges. Moving forward, both institutions will continue to collaborate comprehensively in curriculum design, research integration, talent development, and international exchange, jointly enhancing Taiwan–Japan scientific capacity.
Recent years have witnessed fruitful exchanges between NSYSU and the University of Osaka. Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in August 2024, the two institutions formally concluded a double PhD degree program agreement on November 5 of the same year, establishing an institutional foundation for cross-border research and talent mobility. In May 2025, Dean Jyh-Tsung Lee led a delegation to visit the Graduate School of Science at the University of Osaka, further strengthening cooperation. In the same year, Department of Chemistry student Pin-Jyun Chen and Department of Applied Mathematics student Chih-Hsuan Huang participated in a summer research program at Osaka. Additionally, Department of Chemistry students Bo-Lin Chen and Yen-Ting Liu successfully qualified for the double PhD degree program and will soon pursue research at Osaka, demonstrating tangible outcomes in bilateral talent exchange.
Taiwan–Japan scientific collaboration advances to a new stage. National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) and the University of Osaka jointly hosted the 2025 NSYSU × UOsaka Joint Science Symposium at NSYSU, highlighting the latest research achievements in science from both institutions. The agenda featured presentations by international research teams, doctoral students' research reports, and in-depth discussions on future collaboration, drawing approximately 120 faculty members and students from the two universities. Ministry of Education (MOE) Chief Secretary Po-Chiao Lin, NSYSU Senior Vice President Chih-Wen Kuo, and Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Science at the University of Osaka Takashi Kubo attended in person, affirming the close partnership in scientific research, bilingual education, and talent cultivation, and underscoring both institutions' strong commitment to advancing cross-border cooperation.
Chief Secretary Po-Chiao Lin noted that NSYSU has actively promoted bilingual education and is one of Taiwan's four benchmark bilingual universities. Its College of Science has fully established EMI bachelor programs and cultivated long-term, substantive partnerships with leading international universities. He commended the collaboration between the College of Science at NSYSU and Graduate School of Science at the University of Osaka in double degree programs, cross-border research, and the establishment of academic platforms, which open pathways for students to engage internationally. Lin further highlighted the achievements of the double PhD degree program, emphasizing that it provides students with international research experience, enhances academic competitiveness, and strengthens global mobility, fully aligned with the MOE's Higher Education SPROUT Project and bilingual policy goals for talent development. He expressed hope that both universities will continue deepening exchanges and jointly cultivate advanced scientific and technological talent for national development.
NSYSU Senior Vice President Chih-Wen Kuo emphasized that the university will continue to prioritize internationalization and research excellence as its core objectives. Through collaboration with internationally renowned institutions such as the University of Osaka, NSYSU aims to create broader opportunities for students to engage on the global stage. He expressed hope that both sides will further expand cooperation in research, talent cultivation, and academic exchange, establishing a new model for Taiwan–Japan higher education and scientific research collaboration.
Associate Dean Takashi Kubo of the Graduate School of Science at the University of Osaka recalled that the two institutions formally signed the double PhD degree program agreement in 2024. The joint symposium further demonstrates their transition from an institutional framework to substantive academic exchange. He noted that the symposium's content and interactions clearly reflect the strong willingness of both universities to collaborate, marking progress toward a long-term and stable partnership. He also expressed anticipation for broader academic cooperation in additional fields. The second joint symposium will be held at the University of Osaka in 2026, underscoring the mutual commitment to sustained collaboration.
Dean Jyh-Tsung Lee of the College of Science at NSYSU stated that the face-to-face interactions during the symposium are expected to generate more joint research projects and promote regularized faculty and student exchanges. Moving forward, both institutions will continue to collaborate comprehensively in curriculum design, research integration, talent development, and international exchange, jointly enhancing Taiwan–Japan scientific capacity.
Recent years have witnessed fruitful exchanges between NSYSU and the University of Osaka. Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in August 2024, the two institutions formally concluded a double PhD degree program agreement on November 5 of the same year, establishing an institutional foundation for cross-border research and talent mobility. In May 2025, Dean Jyh-Tsung Lee led a delegation to visit the Graduate School of Science at the University of Osaka, further strengthening cooperation. In the same year, Department of Chemistry student Pin-Jyun Chen and Department of Applied Mathematics student Chih-Hsuan Huang participated in a summer research program at Osaka. Additionally, Department of Chemistry students Bo-Lin Chen and Yen-Ting Liu successfully qualified for the double PhD degree program and will soon pursue research at Osaka, demonstrating tangible outcomes in bilateral talent exchange.
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