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STUDY IN ENGLISH AT

OSAKA UNIVERSITY

Dr. Wani, OU mascot

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UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (BACHELOR’S DEGREE)

HUMAN SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM

School of Human Sciences

INTERNATIONAL PHYSICS COURSE SPECIAL INTEGRATED SCIENCE COURSE

Graduate School of Science

In this course, we provide graduate students with an education and research program conducted in English and designed so that a student can work as an active member of international collaborations in theory or experiments, for example, with large-scale facilities. Osaka University is unique in that it has its own facilities, including a high-power laser and a high-energy accelerator. Students interested in condensed matter physics and other fields of physics are of course also encouraged to join the International Physics Course (IPC). Enrollment: April, October English Test (Master): TOEFL Apply: November, June or TOEIC or IELTS Exam: January, July URL: osku.jp/r0703

The Special Integrated Science Course (SISC) combines aspects of three majors -chemistry, biological sciences, and macromolecular science- and involves research and education in fields where chemistry merges with biology. Aiming to have a broad-based vision, this course cultivates the capabilities, such as the ability to conduct research using advanced analytical skills, required to become a leader in natural science fields and also places strong emphasis on cultivating interdisciplinary knowledge and international communication skills.

Enrollment: April, October English Test (Master): Apply: November TOEFL-iBT:50, TOEFL-PBT:480, Exam: January TOEIC:700, IELTS:4.5 URL: osku.jp/f0378

The Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program has been running now since 2011. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach allowing students to gain a solid grounding in , among other things, sociology, politics, gender studies, and education while learning about global citizenship and contemporary Japan. We place a strong emphasis on the development of Japanese language proficiency and transferable skills. Our graduates are very attractive to both employers and graduate schools. Enrollment: October Apply: December English Test: TOEFL iBT: 85, IELTs: 6.5 or equivalent*

*If an applicant’s native language is English and or an applicant has been taught in English, he or she dose not need to submit any results of English tests.

Screening: From January to March URL: osku.jp/c0188

Graduate School of Science

GRADUATE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (MASTER’S DEGREE / PH.D.)

School of Science

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM in SCIENCE

The Department of Mathematics, the Department of Physics, and the Department of Chemistry in the School of Science have established the International Undergrad-uate Program in Science for international students. This program is to be mainly conducted in English at its outset. In later years, it is to be conducted mainly in Japanese to obtain an academic degree. For six months prior to enrollment, Osaka University will offer intensive Japanese language education and some preliminary science classes depending on the major. Students will take the advanced Japanese language instruction courses offered by Osaka University for the first 1.5 years. Apply: February Screening: From April to June Preliminary Japanese Language Program: October Enrollment: April *The first year enrollment will be April 2021.

English Test: TOEFL iBT: 80, IELTs: 6.0 or equivalent* *If an applicant’s native language is English and or an applicant has been taught in English, he or she dose not need to submit any results of English tests.

Japanese Test: JLPT Level N3 or equivalent URL: osku.jp/j0103

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GRADUATE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (MASTER’S DEGREE / PH.D.)

BIOTECHNOLOGY GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR

INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY CO-CREATION

Graduate School of Engineering

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY GRADUATE PROGRAM ON APPLIED AND ENGINEERING PHYSICS

CHEMICAL SCIENCE COURSE

Graduate School of Engineering

The Chemical Science Course (CSC) broadly covers all aspects of "Chemistry," the center of science, and is intended for postgraduate students who are candidates for both master's and doctoral degrees. Chemistry provides a broad spectrum of information and is an indispensable basis that underlies our society. Advisors can tailor the course requirements to best prepare each student for their chosen field of research. Enrollment: April, October English Test: TOEFL, TOEIC Apply: July, October / October, May IELTS Exam: August, November / November, June URL: osku.jp/d0052

This is a two year master's degree program and a three year doctoral degree program. Each program aims to expose young scientists to state-of-the-art research, including activities for industry-university co-creation, and in-depth knowledge of its advanced biotechnology to harness the potential in industry. After receiving a master's degree, motivated students may be allowed to proceed to the Ph.D. course. Enrollment: April, October English Test: TOEFL, TOEIC Apply: July, October / October, May IELTS Exam: August, November / November, June URL: osku.jp/d0562

Mechanical Engineering provides technologies with which our lives can be made safer and easier. It covers scales from nanoscopic to global. Mechanical engineer-ing contributes to such technologies as robotics, micro-machinery, low-emission vehicle and aerospace engi-neering. It is based on the following foundations for its research and education: (1) physics, including solid me-chanics, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics (2) theories of control and information (3) advanced methodologies in design, manufacturing and system integration. Enrollment: April, October English Test: TOEFL, TOEIC Apply: July, October / October, May IELTS Exam: August, November / November, June URL: osku.jp/h0477

The objective of this program is to equip new generation of young scientists with fundamental knowledge and cutting-edge research skills in Applied and Engineering Physics. By elucidating the fundamental physical, chemical and biological properties of materials, and designing materials with novel functions, we open a new way to the development of nanotechnology, photon technology, and biomedical engineering. We also aim to develop and produce international collaboration through the creation of an intellectual human resources network. Furthermore, by utilizing interdisciplinary organizations and international networks, we contribute to other socially important fields such as new industries, environment, and energy problems. Enrollment: April, October English Test: TOEFL, TOEIC Apply: July, October / October, May IELTS Exam: August, November / November, June URL: osku.jp/r0389

Graduate School of Engineering Graduate School of Engineering

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GRADUATE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (MASTER’S DEGREE / PH.D.)

The Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science offers both basic education and field leading research into the physical and chemical properties of materials, the development of new structural/smart materials and for their processing, and into advanced design/manufacturing systems that respond to the various social requirements noted above. The division fosters engineers and scientists who have a clear perception of the engineering flow from the development of materials to the manufacture of products. These systems open new frontiers for emerging industries. Enrollment: April, October English Test: TOEFL, TOEIC Apply: July, October / October, May IELTS Exam: August, November / November, June URL: osku.jp/c0574

INTERNATION PROGRAM OF MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING SCIENCE

The aim of this program is to educate international students to become scientists/engineers of the new generation with basic knowledge and cutting-edge research skills related to sustainability of global/local environment and energy and resource systems. Enrollment: April English Test: TOEFL, TOEIC Apply: July, October IELTS Exam: August, November URL: osku.jp/p0203

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OF MARITIME AND URBAN ENGINEERING

The aim of this program is to nurture young scientists who will be able to internationally lead the new academic field of maritime and urban engineering, with emphasis placed on the prevention of natural disasters, protection of marine and urban environments, development of new energy and energy-saving technologies, and the synthesized design of space ,ocean and land. Lectures in the program are specially designed for students in the maritime and urban engineering fields, and will be delivered in English. Enrollment: October English Test: TOEFL, TOEIC Apply: October, May IELTS Exam: November, June URL: osku.jp/y0774

Graduate School of Engineering

Graduate School of Engineering

GLOBAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING COURSE ON ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND

INFOCOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

Graduate School of Engineering

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

The Global Science and Engineering Course on Electric, Electronic and Information Technology aims to educate students to become scientists and engineers with fundamental knowledge and state-of-the-art research skills necessary for electronics, networking, nanotechnology, and electric power/energy. Through this program, the Graduate School of Engineering seeks to channel the knowledge produced at the university into industry, transgress the boundaries of traditional research, and pioneer new technology with direct social applications. Enrollment: April, October English Test: TOEFL, TOEIC Apply: July, October / October, May IELTS Exam: August, November / November, June URL: osku.jp/d0587

Graduate School of Engineering

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GRADUATE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (MASTER’S DEGREE / PH.D.)

“Engineering Science 21st Century” Program offers a course for trans- and multidisciplinary topmost research and education among emerging specialized areas of science and technology such as materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials physics and nanotechnology; mechanical science / engineering, nonlinear mechanics, mechatronics, bio-mechanics /physics and biomedical engineering; and system innovation including optoelectronics, systems science and applied information, robotics, and mathematical science. Enrollment: April, October English Test: TOEFL iBT: 79, Apply: December, June IELTS: 6.0 Exam: Jan - Feb / Jul - Aug or equivalent URL: osku.jp/x0676

SPECIAL PROGRAM OF "ENGINEERING SCIENCE 21st CENTURY"

Graduate School of Engineering Science

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL COURSE IN ENGLISH

Graduate School of Information Science and Technology

The Information Technology Special Course in English covers a wide range of information science and related fields such as hardware, software and human-ware for information and network technologies. This program is a cross-departmental 5-year doctoral course program, which is promoted by the graduate school. We welcome students with particular interests in information science and technology who wish to make contributions to the advanced information society of the 21st century. Enrollment: April, October English Test: TOEFL or TOEIC [MASTER] Apply: November, May Exam: December, June [PH.D.] Apply: November, June Exam: December, August URL: osku.jp/b0988

NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENT

Osaka University accepts exchange students from our partner universities in other countries and regions with which we have established student exchange agreements. The following four student exchange programs are offered: iExPO (Immersion Exchange Program Osaka) (1-2 semesters, JLPT N1 or N2) International students who are accepted into Osaka University are free to choose classes offered at various schools and graduates schools and conduct research under the guidance of supervisors. In this program, international students are required to possess a high level of fluency in Japanese as well as expertise equivalent to that of a 3rd or 4th year students as they will be taking classes with regular students. OUSSEP (Osaka University Short-term Student Exchange Program) (1-2 semesters, , TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0 ) OUSSEP is a full or half year program designed for students in the 2nd or 3rd year of an overseas university. Participants take special academic lectures taught in English called "International Exchange Subjects." Exchange students whose Japanese language skill is basic and those who have never learned Japanese can transfer their credits earned at Osaka University to their home institutions. Maple (2 semesters, JLPT N4 or equivalent) The Maple Program is designed to improve the Japanese language skills of students with JLPT N3 or N4 Japanese proficiency enhance their knowledge of Japanese culture and society, and assist them in advancing towards their respective academic goals. FrontierLab@OsakaU (1-2 semesters, TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0 or JLPT N2) FrontierLab@OsakaU is a program for accepting international students into science laboratories. Participants study mainly research themes provided by the laboratory. Students are also able to take international exchange subjects, Japanese language, and other related subjects if they wish. This program was created so that international students could conduct advances thematic studies and achieve results under the guidance of supervisors while acquiring the skills necessary for continuing research. URL: osku.jp/f0787

Dec 2020

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