University of Osaka
University of Osaka
University of Osaka (formerly 'Osaka University') is one of the prestigious National Seven universities of Japan and has a long academic tradition reaching back to the 18th century when it was founded as the Osaka Prefectural Medical School. It teaches more than 25 000 students over four campuses in Osaka.
Academic Highlights
There are 11 faculties at University of Osaka and it ranks among the world’s best for dentistry, chemical engineering, physics and astronomy and natural sciences. It has five research institutes, two university hospitals and three national joint-use facilities, including the Research Centre for Nuclear Physics and the Cybermedia Centre.
Location
University of Osaka is located in Japan’s second largest city in the Kansei region, an industrial city that has been called “the Manchester of the Orient”.
Did you know?
Osaka is famous for its varied food, modern architecture, friendly people and vast underground shopping malls. Its main historical monument is the magnificent 16th century shogunate Osaka Castle.
Language of Instruction | English (limited in some areas), Japanese | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
Minimum Result Required | 65% WAM | |||||
Previous Round Cut-off (WAM% or GPA) | 75% WAM | |||||
Eligibility | Must be studying Japanese language as part of your degree | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | No places | |||||
Closed | ||||||
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All Faculties | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Osaka's OUSSEP syllabus catalogue
Osaka's iExPO requirements
Osaka's Maple Program catalogue
Academic Restrictions
- Students applying for an exchange in Japan will need to have a WAM of 65% or above.
- You are only eligible to apply for this university if you are studying Japanese Studies at Monash at the point of exchange application. The only exception is if you have been selected as a New Colombo Plan Scholar.
- Students participating in the iExPO program must ensure that they meet the specific language requirements for their faculty.
- Due to the popularity of exchange at Osaka, Monash students can only apply for a one-semester exchange period.
Language requirements
- If you apply for the OUSSEP program no Japanese proficiency is required. For the Maple program, JLPT N3-N4 is required, and for the iExPO program, N1 is required. More information about JLPT can be found here.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
12 credits | 16 credits |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
24 credits | 32 credits |
Academic Calendar
Osaka Spring and Summer terms (Monash Semester 1): early April - late September
Osaka Fall and Winter terms (Monash Semester 2): early October - late March
Note: Osaka's MAPLE program is only offered as a one year program (two semesters), commencing in Fall (Monash Semester 2).
Osaka's School Calendar
Accounting | Banking and finance | Biological sciences | Business law and taxation |
Chemistry | Communications and media studies | Earth, atmosphere and environmental sciences | Econometrics and business statistics |
Economics | Engineering | Engineering - chemical | Engineering - electrical and computer systems |
Engineering - materials science | Engineering - mechanical and aerospace | History | Japanese languages & culture studies |
Linguistics | Literary studies | Management | Mathematical sciences |
Music performance and composition | Philosophy | Physics and astronomy | Politics and international relations |
Psychological sciences | Science | Sociology |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
University of Osaka operates several dormitories. However, since their capacity is limited, most of the international students need to find their housing outside of campus. Students should apply for university accommodation via the online application before enrolment.
University of Osaka’s Support Office for International Students and Scholars will provide a variety of information on housing to assist you in finding a room during your stay.
University of Osaka provides further information on housing here and here.
Visas
Exchange students must obtain a College Student visa to enter Japan. To apply for the College Student visa, you need to submit the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for residence in Japan to your nearest Japanese Consulate. Your host University will issue the COE to you after your exchange application has been accepted.
For more information on visas, please refer to the Consulate-General of Japan here.
University of Osaka offers advice on obtaining a student visa here.
Health and insurance
Exchange students are required to register for Japanese National Health Insurance, which will cover 70% of most medical and dental costs.
University of Osaka provides further information on National Health Insurance.
Orientation and extra-curricular
University of Osaka organises an orientation for newly arrived international students.
University of Osaka's Centre for International Education and Exchange offers support for incoming international students, including a buddy program and a Japanese speech competition for international students.
Osaka has a vibrant campus life, including student sports and cultural clubs, and an International Student Association.
Cost of living
University of Osaka offers guidance on the cost of living for students.
Funding
Each year, Japanese universities apply for Japanese government funding for the following scholarships:
- The Japan Student Services Organizations (JASSO) scholarship here.
- The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) scholarship here.
If University of Osaka is successful in receiving the funding, they will request Monash to nominate students. You do not need to apply for these scholarships directly unless requested to do so.
Students may also be eligible for the New Colombo Plan scholarship, and if they are studying Japanese language courses, the Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship.
For more information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Due to a lack of availability of exchange places, this program is not currently accepting applications.
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