Message from the Dean

In 2022, Osaka Metropolitan University was established through the merger of Osaka Prefectural University and Osaka City University, with the School of Agriculture and the Graduate School of Agriculture newly inaugurated. The origins of agricultural education at our university, however, date back to the Osaka Prefectural Agricultural School founded in 1888. Over the years, we have evolved under various names before the name “School of Agriculture” was restored with the launch of Osaka Metropolitan University. In this sense, our School of Agriculture builds on a long and distinguished tradition while continually embracing new challenges in response to the needs of society.

Today, we conduct education and research from an agricultural perspective. We address a wide range of issues, including advances in life sciences, food production, the sustainable use of biological resources, and environmental conservation. Located in an urban area, we also promote practical research in collaboration with local communities and industry, while exploring new relationships between cities and agriculture. Our strong commitment to fundamental research across diverse fields has led to numerous internationally recognized achievements.

One of our distinctive features is the combination of an urban setting with access to extensive farmland. Making full use of this unique environment, we conduct education and research in close collaboration with adjacent facilities, including our plant factory. The farm also serves as a platform for educational activities that convey the importance of agriculture and food to future generations. In addition, we contribute to society by providing expertise and advice on environmental issues to local governments.

Although we are not large in scale, our agility and distinctive strengths enable us to address a wide range of challenges as a unique center for education and research. Together with students, researchers, local communities, and industry partners, we strive to shape the future of agricultural science. We warmly welcome those who are interested in the potential of agricultural science—from the city to the world—and who are eager to learn and take on new challenges with us.