Osaka Institute of Technology Graduate School Adopts International Online Admissions System "TAO"

The international online admissions system "TAO (The Admissions Office)" provided by TAO Inc. (Headquarters: Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has been adopted by the Graduate School of Osaka Institute of Technology.

Osaka Institute of Technology Graduate School Adopts International Online Admissions System "TAO (The Admissions Office)"

The Graduate School of Osaka Institute of Technology will begin phased operation of this system from the second general entrance examination and working adult entrance examination (Graduate School of Intellectual Property) for the 2027 academic year, to be conducted in October 2026. Moving forward, the university aims to digitize its admissions operations (DX) and expand touchpoints with prospective graduate students by gradually expanding the scope of eligible entrance examinations.

Background of Adoption

The Graduate School of Osaka Institute of Technology aims to foster individuals with excellent humanity and broad knowledge, equipped with solid professional skills to contribute to society in the fields of engineering, information science, and intellectual property.

In recent years, with the increasing digitalization of society, there has been a demand for online application procedures to improve convenience for applicants and streamline admissions operations. Traditional paper-based procedures posed challenges such as increased document management and administrative burden, and were also burdensome for applicants residing far away or working adults.

Furthermore, expanding touchpoints with prospective graduate students and increasing the university's recognition are also key challenges.

By introducing TAO, the university aims to create a fully online application environment in the future, thereby enhancing applicant convenience and promoting the efficiency and sophistication of admissions operations. Additionally, by utilizing the graduate school public relations support service "Graduate School INSIGHT," the university will expand touchpoints with prospective graduate students, create an environment where they can easily find their areas of interest and research fields, and provide opportunities to learn about the graduate school's research content and educational programs.

Key Points of TAO Adoption

- Operation to commence with the general entrance examination and working adult entrance examination (Graduate School of Intellectual Property) in October 2026

- Phased expansion of eligible entrance examinations planned

- Improved applicant convenience through online applications

- Increased efficiency of admissions operations and sophistication of data management

- Expanded touchpoints with prospective graduate students

What is TAO (The Admissions Office)?

TAO is an international online admissions system used by users in 205 countries and regions worldwide.

With multilingual support (Patent No. 6899572), domestic and international applicants can apply from the same online environment, enabling universities to efficiently recruit international students. Furthermore, its intuitive UI/UX design allows for one-stop management of applications, screening, acceptance announcements, and enrollment procedures, providing a convenient environment for digital-native applicants.

Main Features

Flexible recruitment guideline settings through patented "Custom Form Creation Function"

Significant reduction in development and modification costs for admissions operations

"Fully Online Application" supporting domestic and international applicants

Reduced application burden for international students and improved operational efficiency through multilingual support

About Graduate School INSIGHT

Graduate School INSIGHT is an information platform that disseminates research content, laboratory information, and the appeal of graduate schools to students considering graduate school. By widely introducing the research fields and research environment of graduate schools both domestically and internationally, it supports applicants in finding suitable research themes and supervisors, and promotes opportunities for graduate school admission.

URL: https://uniinsight.jp/jp/

TAO Service Adopting Institutions (in Japanese syllabary order, as of June 2026)

TAO is already widely adopted by national, public, and private universities in Japan.

Obirin University / Kanazawa University / Kwansei Gakuin University / Kyushu University / Kyoto University of Foreign Studies / Keio University / Kokushikan University / Shibaura Institute of Technology / Soka University / The Graduate University for Advanced Studies / Taisei Gakuin University / Digital Hollywood University / The University of Tokyo (Global Education Center) / Tokyo Institute of Technology / Tokyo City University / Tohoku University / Hosei University / Hokkaido University / Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences / Ritsumeikan University / Ryukoku University / Waseda University, etc. (in Japanese syllabary order, partial list)

Information Security System

TAO Inc. has established an information security management system based on international standards to safely handle important data, including personal information.

Furthermore, to implement appropriate protection measures for personal information, the company has obtained certifications based on the following international standards:

ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management)

ISO/IEC 27017 (Cloud Security)

ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System)

TAO Inc. strives to provide safer and more reliable services to all users, including universities and applicants, by continuously improving operations based on these standards.

Future Developments

Universities worldwide are moving towards the full online implementation of their admissions processes. TAO will continue to expand its functions as a platform that can centrally manage everything from application submission to screening document submission, acceptance announcements, and enrollment procedures.

In April 2026, the "Two-Stage Screening Function" was implemented, enabling centralized management of multi-stage screening processes. Furthermore, the "Evaluation and Screening Function," scheduled for release in the summer of 2026, will enable the evaluation and scoring of documents such as letters of intent and research plans, realizing the centralization of the acceptance decision process.

This will support the efficiency of screening operations by faculty members and the establishment of a more transparent screening process.

All of these functions are available at no additional charge, and further advancement of admissions operations is expected.

Additionally, by deepening collaboration with various universities and standardizing forms and improving convenience, TAO aims to form an admissions consortium in the Asian region.

For those interested in TAO (The Admissions Office), please inquire via the link below. TAO Inc. Contact Form: https://admissions-office.info/contact/