Term Dates:
Application information availability Emailed to the registered exchange coordinator/study-abroad office of our partner 8 months before enrolment. Application guides and information are not put on university web page.
Nomination deadline
Application deadline
Osaka University Factsheet 2024-25
Degree-seeking student on continuous full-time status at home university, successful credit accumulation of at least one academic year in the degree program of home university (by the time of application), good academic standings (equivalent to GPA 3.0+/4.0, upper second class in undergraduate honours grading system, B+ in ECTS grading).
Requirements/Restrictions:
Available modules/schools below:
It is recommended that non-MLAC students have a basic level of Japanese. English language classes are available, however students who do not have English as a first language are asked to provide evidence of proficiency.
*Students applying to the Maple Program (Japanese) must have a JLPT N4 certificate.
Osaka University offer a range of Support Services for incoming students including housing, visa, orientation and living in Japan.
Individuals who are incoming from a partner institution are guaranteed on-campus housing, however off-campus options are also available for those who wish to take them. Accomodation does not contain dining facilities. The cost is approximately 30,000~40,000 yen/month (£200-270) from on-site accommodation or around 35,000 - 65,000 yen/month (£240-442).
More information is proivided in the Osaka Application Guide as well as on the Osaka webpage for International Exchanges.
Japanese cuisine, "washoku," been recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Along with its climate, culture and people, Osaka and the Kansai region is known for its food scene.
Osaka are running a video competition on how can we contribute to solving social issues and help achieve SDGs? This video contest may become your first step in taking an action and making a difference in your locality, community, society, and the world by sharing your ideas from wherever you are.