Shikoku Occupational Skills Development University

Shikoku Occupational Skills Development University is a polytechnic college in Marugame dedicated to training students in industrial and technical fields. The education approach integrates classroom learning with extensive hands-on work in workshops and laboratories.

This institution was established as part of Japan's 1960s effort to develop skilled technical workers for rapid industrial growth. It emerged from a national need to train qualified technicians for manufacturing sectors.

Students participate in national skills competitions where they demonstrate technical proficiency in disciplines such as mechanics, electrical engineering, and architecture.

The campus has fully equipped workshops and training facilities for hands-on study across multiple trade disciplines. Visitors should plan ahead and request permission before arriving, as access to active learning spaces may be restricted.

Since 1963 the college has regularly invited technical professionals from developing nations to share knowledge and learn from local approaches. This international exchange program makes it an uncommon place for global collaboration in technical education.