FACT SHEET FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
2024-2025
Graduate School of Economics / School of Economics
Osaka University

Contact Information
LocationPhone

1-7 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka Osaka 560-0043 Japan+81-6-6850-5847/Fax +81-6-6850-5256

Coordinator Risa Gotoh
Websitehttps://www.econ.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/exchangeprogram/

E-mailieo@econ.osaka-u.ac.jp

Academic Calendar

Orientation

Second (Fall) Semester(Fall& Winter Term)
October 1 -March 31

First (Spring) Semester(Spring & Summer Term)
April 1-September 30

End of September

Early April

We will notify the orientation schedule by email.
Class Registration

by Mid Octoberby Mid April

Final Examination

Mid February

Early to Mid August

Grade Release

Early March

Early September

Term Breaks

Winter Break : December 26 –January 3 Summer Break : August 11 –September 30
Spring Break : February 14 –March 31+81-6-6850-5847+81-6-6850-5847
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Academic Information
Language of Instruction

Japanese or English

Language Requirements

JPLT N1 for Japanese or TOEFL iBT80/IELTS 6.0 for English

Japanese Language
Courses

Both credit-based (6 levels, 3 times/week) and non-credit courses are available.

Credit and Grading System S (100-90), A ( 89-80), B (79-70),C (69-60), F (59-)
One credit is equivalent to 45-hour study including class, revision and self-study.
A semester-long 90-minute weekly lecture (15 sessions) is typically worth twocredits. International students are advised to take at least 7 subjects/semester.
Transcript

We will automatically send the official transcripts to the partner institution about
4-5 weeks after the end of semester.

Classes Offered in English
A large number of classes are offered in English at OU. However, there are various restrictions on who is able to enroll insuch classes and such information is handled by the school/department "Course Affiliation" of each course. Therefore,
international exchange students are requested to investigate enrolling in such classes after arriving in Japan.
There is no links available for 2024-2025 yet, but here are the links to courses taught in English for 2023-2024.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/inbound/exchange_program/eng_course

Nomination and Application Deadlines
Fall Semester (Fall & Winter Term)/Full year
Nomination Deadline

April 15

Application Deadline

April 30

Spring Semester (Spring & Summer Term)
Nomination Deadline

October 15

Application Deadline

October 30

Necessary Documents to Applya. Incoming Exchange Student Application Form (7 pages)
b. Official Transcript from Home Universityc. Copy of Applicant’s Passport
d. Bank statement signed by a bank official, showing you have a minimum of $5,000 for one semester to cover your living
expenses.
If the account holder is your guarantor, please ask him /her to sign on the statement. Copy of Scholarship or fellowshipaward letter, a government authorized letter of support are also acceptable.
*For documents that are neither written in English nor Japanese, please attach an official translation with the translator's name,contact detail and signature.

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VisaInternational student who is going to stay in Japan more than 90 days must obtain a “Student (Ryugaku) Visa” at theJapanese Embassy or Consulate before entering Japan. In order to obtain the visa, all applicants need to submit aCertificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence (COE).
The Support Office for International Students and Scholars will apply for the COE at the Japanese Immigration Bureau on
behalf of you, and the Support Office will send you the COE by e-mail . We will provide you with the details later once weHealth Insurance
formally accept you as an exchange student.
Osaka University’s Support Office for International Students and Scholars:
https://iss-intl.osaka-u.ac.jp/supportoffice/eng/visa/

Health Insurance

Accommodation
Osaka University operates several dormitories. However, as
we have a limited number of residential facilities, we need toask our exchange students coming to Osaka University underthe departmental agreement to look for private housing on
their own.
Osaka University's Support Office for International Studentsand Scholars provides general housing information, searchmethods and the application process.
You will be in charge of collecting and choosing housing
information, negotiating with a real estate company andsigning a contract on your own.
Osaka University’s Support Office for International
Students and Scholars:
https://iss-intl.osaka-u.ac.jp/supportoffice/eng/housing/Club Activities

All students attending Osaka University are required toparticipate in three insurance plans arranged by Osaka
University, which includes National Health Insurance(NHI),Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing
Education and Research (PAS) and Comprehensive
Insurance from Student Life coupled with PAS.

The cost is reasonable and will be the responsibility ofthe students. Also, please note that it is the students’
own responsibility to obtain overseas travelers’insurance in order to cover personal risk.

Osaka University’s Support Office for International
Students and Scholars :https://iss-intl.osakau.ac.jp/supportoffice/eng/living/medical/

Osaka University provides a variety of student associations
that can enrich the social and educational experience ofstudents. Joining a club allows you to pursue yourinterests, widen your horizons, develop new skills andmake new friends.

Tutoring System

If you are interested, please contact the club members
directly and ask if exchange students can join for a shortperiod of time.

The tutors assist international students with theirstudies at Osaka University and advice on the practicaland psychological aspects of living in Japan. You will be
introduced to your tutors after you arrive in Japan.

Club Activities:
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/campus/circle- club

The tutoring system is to match each international studentwith a student tutor (a senior student at the Graduate
School of Economics), who acts as a personal guide to yournew life in Osaka.

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