Osaka University, Graduate School of Engineering
Master’s Degree Programs Conducted in English[Enrollment in April 2025]

Note:
The quota advertised in this guideline has no pre-allocate scholarship, and is not available for applicants sponsored by
the Special Programs with Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship in compliance with University Recommendation.

Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, JAPAN
Telephone: +81-6-6879-7228
Facsimile: +81-6-6879-7229
E-mail: iso-staff@eng.osaka-u.ac.jp
https://www.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/entrance/f_admissions/Contents■Program Descriptions
1. Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program for Industry-University Co-Creation ...... 1
2. International Priority Graduate Program on Applied and Engineering Physics.............................................. 2
3. International Program of Mechanical Engineering ........................................................................................... 3
4. International Program of Materials and Manufacturing Science...................................................................... 4
5. Global Science and Engineering Course on Electrical, Electronic and Infocommunications Engineering .. 5
6. International Program of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering ............................................. 6■Procedures and General Descriptions
1. Application Requirements ............................................................................................................... 7
2. Application Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 8(1) Application Period ............................................................................................................................... 8(2) Address for Submissions ..................................................................................................................... 8(3) Application Materials........................................................................................................................... 8

3. How to pay the Application Fee.................................................................................................... 10
4. Selection and Announcement of the Results............................................................................... 14
5. Admission Fee and Tuition............................................................................................................ 15
6. Semester Starting Date................................................................................................................... 15
7. Notes for Applicants ....................................................................................................................... 15
8. Policy on Handling Personal Information .................................................................................. 15
9. Inquiries and Further Information.............................................................................................. 15

Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Programfor Industry-University Co-Creation
1.

Program Summary
The aim of this program is to expose young scientists to state-of-the-art research techniques and in-depth knowledge of advanced
biology, chemistry, physics and bioengineering, so that they may harness the potential of biotechnology applicable to Japaneseindustries as well as academia.

2.

Important Program Features(1) English will be used for the lectures, instructions, and research-related activities.
In the Basic Courses, students will acquire a solid background in advanced biotechnology. In the Project-based Training Course
students will acquire the ability to design and execute research in a critical manner. Through immersion in Special Research
students will have ample time during the remaining years to attain their Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Engineering.
(2) The Basic Courses, which will be held in the first semester of the master’s program, will deal with a wide range of subjects:
advanced biotechnology, and basics and applications in the fields of “Biotechnology,” “Life Science,” and “Biochemistry.”(3) In the master’s program, students will take the Project-based Training Course. This course is designed to prepare students as
research engineers with the ability to conceive innovative ideas, by synthesizing knowledge from different disciplines and thetechniques for devising research plans towards realizing the ideas.
In this course, each student will choose one laboratory different from their own, and will produce a short-term research work
under the supervision of the professor of that laboratory.
(4) All students will conduct their Special Research in the master’s program, under the supervision and instruction of his/her professor.
(5) For Special Research in the master’s programs, each student will choose one laboratory among Bioenvironmental Science(Watanabe Lab.), Bioprocess Systems Engineering (Kino-oka Lab.), Macromolecular Biotechnology (Uchiyama Lab.), Biochemical Engineering (Omasa Lab.), Functional Microbe Technology (Aoki Lab.), , Molecular Microbiology (Honda Lab.),Protein Crystallography (Kurisu Lab.) , Global Food and Agricultural Technology (Sastia Putri Lab.). Students can change theirlaboratory after completion of the master’s program, if they wish to do so.
(6) Improving Japanese skill is also required during the course.
(7) Doctoral course on Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program for Industry-University-Co-Creation canbe taken in English after completing this master course and passing the entrance examination.

3.

Requirements for the Completion of the Course and Obtaining the Degree(1) Master’s Program① Requirements for completion of the program:
Enrolment for the prescribed period and completion of the followings.
・completion of two compulsory courses, the Project-based Training Course, and Safety Education Course for a total of no lessthan 30 credit.
・completion of Special Research and acceptance of the master’s thesis by the faculty
・passing of the final examination of the course
For details, see the course handbook distributed at the time of enrolment.
② Degree: Master of Engineering

4. Admission Quota
10

5. Program Website
https://www-bio.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/gh_resour_prog/index.html- 1 -International Priority Graduate Programon Applied and Engineering Physics
1. Program Summary
The objective of this program is to equip new generation of young scientists with fundamental knowledge and cutting-edge researchskills 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, andbiomedical engineering. We also aim to develop and produce international collaboration through the creation of an intellectual humanresources network. Furthermore, by utilizing interdisciplinary organizations and international networks, we contribute to other socially important fields such as new industries, environment, and energy problems.

2. Important Program Features(1) We aim to develop human resources capable of advancing science and technology in the field of Applied and Engineering
Physics. Students will use fundamental principles of physics to elucidate and control material properties on the electronic andatomic level, and use the acquired knowledge to develop cutting edge technologies that can be applied in both leading andemerging engineering fields.
By attending lectures, participating in workshops, and conducting research, students will be able toDevelop advanced expertise in Applied and Engineering Physics
Gain fundamental understanding of materials and develop their applications in various fields of science and technology

Establish international network in the field of Applied and Engineering Physics(2) The students will receive world-class instructions regarding the method in developing nano-materials design, the method only
Osaka University has. Specialized, international, and advanced educational subjects are provided in each research field. Details
and more information may be found in the Program Website

3.

Requirements for the Completion of the Course and Obtaining the Degree（1）Requirements:
Enrolment for the prescribed period and completion of the followings.
・completion of lectures and seminars corresponding to no less than 30 credits
・completion of Special Research・ submission and defense of the master’s thesis
・ passing the final examination of the course.
For details, see the course handbook distributed at the time of enrolment.
（2） Degree: Master of Engineering

4.

Admission Quota

A few

5.

Program Website

http://www.pstap.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/index_e.html

6.

Prospective Academic supervisors

Applicants should contact prospective academic supervisors early enough to discuss the details of your research plan and application
procedures. In the application document, state your prospective supervisor.

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1. Program Summary
The aim of this program is to educate students to become scientists and engineers of the new generation with basic knowledge andstate-of-the-art research skills necessary for mechanical engineering.

2. Important Program Features(1) English will be used in all lectures, instructions, and research-related activities.
(2) Students will conduct Special Research under the supervision and instruction of his/her professor in Division of MechanicalEngineering that consists of four education and research areas: Complex Mechanics, Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Design andIntegration, and Control and Intelligence.
(3) In the first year of the master program, students will establish a fundamental basis for mechanical engineering.
(4) Aspiring students in the master’s program will be encouraged to proceed to the doctoral program.

3. Requirements for the Completion of the Course and Obtaining the Degree(1) Master’s Program① Requirements for completion of the program:
Enrolment for the prescribed period and completion of the followings.
・Submission and successful defense of a Master's thesis and a minimum of 30 credits in total.
For details, see the course handbook distributed at the time of enrolment.
② Degree: Master of Engineering(2) Doctoral Program① Requirements for completion of the program:
Enrolment for the prescribed period and completion of the followings.
・Submission and successful defense of a doctoral dissertation and a minimum of 4 credits in total.
For details, see the course handbook distributed at the time of enrolment.
② Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

4. Admission Quota
A few

5. Program Website
http://www.mech.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/index-en.php- 3 -International Program of Materials andManufacturing Science
1. Program Summary
The aim of this program is to educate international students to become scientists or engineers of the new generation with basic
knowledge and cutting-edge research skills related to materials and manufacturing science. Materials and Manufacturing Science
covers the physical and chemical fundamental properties of materials, the development of new structural/functional materials, andtheir processing and recycling, and advanced design/manufacturing system that meet various social requirements. This program
fosters engineers and scientists who have a clear perception of the engineering flow, from materials development to product manufacture.

2. Important Program Features(1) English will be used in all lectures, instructions, and research-related activities.
(2) In the first and second semesters, students will acquire and establish a fundamental basis of materials and manufacturing sciencethrough 20 core courses lectured by more than 60 professors in the fields of materials and manufacturing science. From thesecond year students will mainly focus his/her activities on individual scientific research project under the supervision andinstruction of his / her supervisor (professor).
(3) Before or at the beginning of the initial semester, students will decide their supervisor for Special Research, and will begin theirrespective research. The supervisor will be assigned from the professors or associate professors in the Division of Materials
and Manufacturing Science.
(4) Doctoral course on Materials and Manufacturing Science may be taken only in English after completing this master course andpassing the entrance examination.
(5) Students wishing to study at the International Priority Graduate Program of “Quantum Engineering Design Course (QEDC)”
may enroll as a participant of Minor program.

3. Requirements for the Completion of Course and Obtaining the Degree(1) Requirements:
Enrolment for the prescribed period and completion of the followings.
・completion of lectures and seminars corresponding to no less than 30 credits;
・completion of Special Research・submission and defense of the master’s thesis
・passing the final examination of the course.
For details, see the course handbook distributed at the time of enrolment.
(2) Degree: Master of Engineering

4. Admission Quota
A few

5. Program Website
http://www.mms.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/eng/

6. Requirement for Applicant
Before submitting the application, applicant should contact prospective supervisors or the head of Division of Materials and Manufacturing Science.

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on Electrical, Electronic and Infocommunications Engineering
1. Program Summary
The aim of this program is to educate students to become scientists or engineers of the new generation with basic knowledge andstate-of-the-art research skills necessary for: electronics, ubiquitous networking, nanotechnology, and electric power/energy. Throughthese educational and research activities, we seek to establish a safe and secure society, and an affluent, prosperous, sustainable, andhuman-friendly world.

2. Important Program Features(1) English will be used in all lectures, instructions, and research-related activities.
(2) In the first and second semesters, students will acquire and establish a fundamental basis for electric, electronics and infocommunications engineering through 20 intensive courses given by over 40 professors in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, and Quantum Information Electronics . From the second year, the program isgeared towards developing the ability for each student to carry out creative scientific research. As such, the single most importantelement of the curriculum for any individual is his/her own research project.
(3) Also at the beginning of the initial semester, students will choose their research director, with the guidance of the faculty members and the advisory board of the course, and will soon begin actual experimental or theoretical work. The supervisor will beassigned from the professors in the Division of Electrical, Electronic and Infocommunications Engineering(check the website of the division: http://www.eei.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/english/academic-staff.html).
(4) In keeping with the goal of fostering an atmosphere of scholarly, independent study, formal course requirements are minimaland vary among disciplines; advisors can tailor the course requirements to best prepare each student for their chosen field of
research. For example, a student who chooses to specialize in system-based science and engineering including half of ElectricalEngineering and Information and Communication Technology is normally expected to take minimum eight courses during thefirst year chosen from such topics as Dynamical Systems Theory, Sensing System Theory, Mathematical Fundamentals ofComputer Networking, Energy Systems and Components, and many more; another student who chooses to specialize in physics-based science and engineering including another half of Electrical Engineering and Quantum Information Electronics isnormally expected to take minimum eight courses during the first year chosen from such topics as Surface Diagnostics, Optoelectronics, Semiconductor Physics, Integrated Circuit Design, and many more.

3.

Requirements for the Completion of the Course and Obtaining the Degree(1) Requirements:
Enrolment for the prescribed period and completion of the followings.
・completion of lectures and seminars corresponding to no less than 30 credits
・ completion of Special Research・ submission and defense of the master’s thesis
・ passing the final examination of the course.
For details, see the course handbook distributed at the time of enrolment.
(2) Degree: Master of Engineering

4.

Admission Quota
A few

5.

Program Website
http://www.eei.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/english/- 5 -International Program of Sustainable Energy
and Environmental Engineering
1.

Program Summary
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.

2.

Important Program Features(1) Students will acquire and establish a fundamental basis for sustainable energy and environmental engineering through courseworks (check the program website) given by educational staffs belonging to Division of Sustainable Energy and Environmental
Engineering and eminent guest lecturers. Simultaneously students can develop the ability to carry out creative scientific researchin the field through performing his/her own research projects (Special Research).
(2) The beginning of the initial semester, students will choose their research supervisor for Special Research, with the guidance ofthe faculty members and the advisory board of the course, and will soon begin actual experimental or theoretical works. The
supervisor will be assigned from the professors/associate professors in the Division of Sustainable Energy and Environmental
Engineering.
(3) The supervisors for Special Research can support students by tailoring the coursework to best prepare each student for theirchosen field of research.
(4) Doctoral courses can be taken only in English after completing the master degree of the International Program of Sustainable
Energy and Environmental Engineering and passing the entrance examination.

3.

Requirements for the Completion of the Course and Obtaining the Degree(1) Requirements:
Enrolment for the prescribed period and completion of the followings
・completion of lectures and seminars corresponding to no less than 30 academic credits
・ completion of Special Research・ submission and defense of the master’s thesis
・ passing the final examination of the course.
For details, see the course handbook distributed at the time of enrolment.
(2) Degree: Master of Engineering

4.

Admission Quota
A few

5.

Program Website
https://see.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/exam- 6 -■Procedures and General Descriptions
1. Application Requirements（The following items are common to the all program）(1) Citizenship and residence status: This entrance examination is for those with the “Student” residence status.
However, those who will change their residence status to “Student” or are expected to get the “Student” visa prior to enrollment may apply.
＜About those with Japanese nationality＞*Except the following program, those with Japanese nationality are eligible to apply for the examination as well.
・Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program for Industry-University Co-Creation
・International Program of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering* Applicants on the following program who hold Japanese nationality must fulfill one of the following qualifications.
・International Priority Graduate Program on Applied and Engineering Physics①Applicants should have sufficient proficiency in English language: TOEFL(550), TOEFL iBT(72), TOEIC(785),
IELTS(5.5), or an equivalent English test score.
②Applicants who have graduated or expect to graduate from university in a country other than Japan that correspond to that of university in Japan before the date of enrollment in Osaka University.
(2) Educational background : Applicants must fulfill one of the following qualifications:① The applicant has graduated, or is expected to graduate by March 31, 2025, from a Japanese university.
② The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree granted upon completion of an academic program of either a foreign university or a foreign educational institution whose term of study is at least 3 years or more,by March 31, 2025.
③ The applicant is no younger than 22 years of age as of March 31, 2025, and is recognized as possessing academic
abilities equivalent to those of university graduates, by passing “the Preliminary Examination of Applicant’s Qualifications” conducted by Osaka University(See Note).
(3) Language ability: Applicants must have a good command of English. Those whose formal education has been conductedin a language other than English must submit a certificate of English proficiency.
(4) Health: Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy enough to pursue study at university.
Note:
Applicants who fall under (2)-③ must take the “Preliminary Examination of Applicant’s Qualification” in advance. Suchapplicants must consult the Admission Section at the Student Affairs Division, by June 14 2024 for the Summer Exam or
September 20, 2024 for the Winter Exam. The Admission Section will announce details concerning the documents
required for this procedure. Applicants will be informed of the results as soon as they are available.

- 7 -2. Application ProcedureNote:
To start application process, every applicant MUST consult with a suitable supervisor and obtain his/her permission to apply.
Please specify the name of supervisor you have contacted in the application form.
[Laboratories at the GSE] https://www.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/department/?post_type=en(1) Application Period① Summer Exam・・・July 8 to July 19 , 2024 3:00 p.m. (Japan time)② Winter Exam・・・October 28 to November 15, 2024 3:00 p.m. (Japan time)
The application materials must be submitted or be sent to the Admission Section by post or by hand, to be reached strictly
during the application period.
In most of the programs, the entrance examination will be held twice, Summer and Winter. Applicants may apply for either
one.
*The following programs do not conduct the Winter Exam.
・Global Science and Engineering Course on Electrical, Electronic and Infocommunications Engineering・International Program of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering(2) Address for Submissions
Admission Section, Student Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
U1M bldg., 1F, 2 - 1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, JAPAN
Tel: +81-6-6879-7228(3) Application Materials
Materials① Application Form

Details
・Fill out the prescribed “Application for Admission” form.
・A photograph (4cm×3cm) should be affixed to the first page. It should be taken within the last
3 months and should show the upper part of the body, without hat, in a frontal pose.

② Admission Ticket for an Examination and Photo Card
(Only for applicants who alreadyreside in Japan)

・Applicant’s name must be written on the prescribed form.

③ Statement of Purpose

・ A Statement of Purpose of the applicant (no more than double-spaced, typed pages on A4
paper), stating their research proposal④ Certificate of (Expected)

・A certificate or certified true copy of the last school the applicant attended, specifying both theapplicant’s degree and graduation year and month.

Graduation / Completion

・Two photographs (4cm×3cm) should be affixed. It should be taken within the last 3 months andshould show the upper part of the body, without hat, in a frontal pose.

・The certificate must be the original document (not a copy).
In case the applicant cannot submit the original English certificate from the applicant’s institution due to a compelling reason, submit a certified copy of the original written in English whichis duly certified by official notarial organizations such as applicant’s institution or Embassy/Consulate or notary public’s office of its authenticity in photocopying from the original.
Notes:(1) Applicants whose last schools issue graduation (completion) certificates and degree certificates in separate sheets must submit both in the original forms.
(2) Applicants who (are expected to) have master’s degrees should submit the original certificates of (expected) graduation/completion for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
(3) The certificate must be written in English.
When the applicant’s institution school issues a certificate only in the applicant’s mothertongue other than English, submit additionally a translation in English which explicitly
states an official authorization to the original by an available notary organization.

- 8 -Materials⑤ Certified Academic Records

Details・Certified Academic Records from the last school the applicant attended. The transcript must be
the original document (not a copy).
Notes:(1) Applicants who already have master’s degrees should submit Academic Records for bothbachelor’s and master’s degrees, certified by the universities the applicants attended.
(2) The certified Academic Records must be written in English.
Make sure of the similar intents specified in the above ④ on Certificate of (Expected) Graduation / Completion.

⑥ Certificate of English proficiency

・Attach TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or CPE official scores as certification. The test score must be
the original document (not a copy). A printed version of the “TOEFL Test Taker Score Report”
only downloaded from your ETS account can be submitted as the original.
・The following programs accept equivalent English test scores. In case you would like to submit
an equivalent English test score, please contact your supervisor in advance.
・Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program for Industry-University Co-Creation
・International Priority Graduate Program on Applied and Engineering Physics
・Applicants who fall under the following cases do not need to submit an English test score.
(1) Applicants whose first language is English.
(2) Applicants who have graduated from a university or a graduate school located in an English
speaking country.
(3) Applicants who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree program where thelanguage of instruction and examination was English. In this case, an official statement fromthe school will be required, confirming the use of English as the language of instruction andexamination.
(4) Applicants who are on the Chemistry-Biology Combined Major Program and expected tograduate from either of the School of Science, Engineering, or Engineering Science at Osaka
University prior to the date of enrollment to the course.
< On Sending TOEFL Official Score Report to the University >DI CODE for GSE-OU: 8690
Name of Institution: Osaka University - Graduate School of Engineering
Enter the above code on the answer sheet and follow the directions on the test sheet. It is not necessary to enter the department code (DEPT. CODE). If you do not find the DI CODE (“8690”),
please write the following address:
Student Affairs Division, Graduate School of Engineering,Osaka University,
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan⑦ Letter of Recommendation

・The letter should be written by the academic supervisor of the university the applicant attended,
the employer if the applicant works, or the current supervisor.

⑧ Certificate of Citizenship

・The applicant can submit a copy of the passport as well.

(A4 size paper)(Only for non-Japanese applicants)⑨ Copy of applicant’s Residence
Card (A4 size paper)・Required only for those who have a status of residence in Japan.
・It must specify applicant’s residence status, period of stay, and current address.

(Only for applicants who alreadyreside in Japan)⑩ Abstract of Graduation Thesis

・The abstract of the applicant’s graduation thesis or equivalent document, including figures etc.

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Receipt of Application Fee Payment(30,000 JPY)

Details
Refer P.10~13 (3. How to Pay the Application Fee) for payment procedures.
*Not required for those who have been officially recognized by the Japanese Government(MEXT) as MEXT Scholarship students.
Note:
If applicants are unable to pay through the Payment System due to a compelling reason, pleasecontact the Admission Section well in advance.

Notes on submission:(1) Application documents should be typed or handwritten in BLOCK letters on A4 size paper in English. For documents in a language other than English, an English translation must be attached.
(2) After your application is received, you will be notified of your examination number in the following way.
・For applicants who do not reside in Japan: You will be notified of your examination number by e-mail.
・For applicants who reside in Japan: You will receive an Admission Ticket with your examination number on it.
(3) Once application documents have been received, they will not be returned.

3. How to pay the Application Fee
Please pay the Application fee through the Application Fee Payment System.
The amount and payment deadline are as follows, and the payment method is as described in the following.
[Application fee]
30,000 yen* Applicants are responsible for any additional fees incurred when using the system.
[Payment deadline]【Summer Exam】July 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. ～ July 19, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (Japan time)【Winter Exam】October 14, 2024 10:00 a.m. ～ November 15, 2024, 3:00 p.m. (Japan time)

Entrance examination fee payment
The payment process for the entrance examination fee is as follows.
For details on preparation and payment methods, please refer to the Application Fee Payment System "Introduction."

STEP1. Preparation
Prepare a computer and printer connected to internet.

STEP2. Access the Application Fee Payment System
Please access the following URL to visit the website of the Application Fee Payment System.
【URL】http://e-apply.jp/n/osaka-u-payment- 10 -

STEP3. Input Applicant's Information
Make sure to confirm procedures and notes on the screen page, and enter required information.
① School, Division Type
② Applicant's Information (Name, address, etc.)③ Application is completed.
Make sure to write down the receipt number (12 digits).
This number is required to confirm and print your application later.
④ Payment Methods
・Convenience stores・ATMs of Post offices or Banks・Internet banking
・Credit cards⑤ the Receipt of Application Fee Payment
If you select "Convenience store" or " ATMs of Post offices or Banks " as the payment method, a number (the number of digits willvary from store to store; some stores may provide both a customer number and a confirmation number) will be displayed after making
your selection. This number(s) is required for payment, so be sure to write it down. Please pay at a convenience store or a post office/bank ATM within the payment deadline.
A confirmation email will be sent to you after your application is completed. If you restrict email receptions, please change the setting
to receive emails from the sender (@e-apply.jp). *Note that there may be a case the email goes to junk mail folder.
*No corrections and/or changes can be made after your application is completed.
Make sure that your application contents are all correct.
However, if you have not yet paid, you may make corrections by re-registering with the correct information.
*Please note that if you choose to pay via credit card, payment will be completed at the same time you register your personal information.
*Overseas residents can only pay by credit card and applicable online banking services.
Payment cannot be made at convenience stores outside Japan.

STEP4.

Pay the examination fee

The deadline for the payment is four days after application (including the application date).
Note: If payment is not made before the deadline, your application will be automatically cancelled. Also, be aware that this payment
period is shorter for those who applied just before the application deadline.
１．Paying with a credit card
You can select and pay during the online application.
【Credit cards available for the payment】
VISA, Master, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MUFG, DC, UFJ, NICOS
The payment can be completed during the online application.
２．Paying by internet banking
After your online application is registered, the page will shift to the site of the bank you chose. Make the payment as instructed on
the screen.
*Required your bank account is registered for internet banking.
The payment can be completed online.
３．Paying at convenience stores
Write down the number displayed after your online application is registered, and pay at any
one of the following convenience stores.
Seven Eleven

1. Please tell the cashier, "make an Internet payment."
2. Say "payment slip number (13 digits)" and pay in cash, with NANACO or using a credit card.
3. Make sure that you receive "a receipt" and "a ticket (one)."Lawson, Mini

1. Click "those who have a specified number"

Stop

2. Enter the "customer number* (11 digits) and click "next"(Loppi)3. Click "multi-payment service" (payment)
4. Enter the "confirmation number* (6 digits), then click "next"- 11 -

5. Check the displayed information and click "checked"
6. Take the receipt printed out of the terminal and make a cash payment at the cashier within 30 minutes.
7. Make sure that you receive "specification of payment (receipt)."
8. You may keep "specification of payment," and it is not necessary to submit it to us.

FamilyMart

1. Click "payment/charge"(Multi-functional 2. Click "multi-payment service" (payment)
copy machine )3. Enter the "customer number* (11 digits) and click "next"
4. Enter the "confirmation number* (6 digits), then click "next"
5. Check the displayed information and click "checked"
6. Take the receipt printed out of the terminal and make a cash payment at the cashierwithin 30 minutes.
7. Make sure that you receive "specification of payment (receipt).
8. You may keep "specification of payment," and it is not necessary to submit it to us.

Daily Yamazaki

1. Please tell the store staff, "make an Internet payment."
2. Please say "online settlement number (11 digits)" to make a cash payment.
3. Make sure that you receive "a receipt."
4. You may keep "the receipt," and it is not necessary to submit it to us.

SeicoMart

1. Click "Internet payment/payments"(Club Station)

2. Enter the "Online settlement number* (11 digits)," click "next page"
3. Verify "online settlement number," then click "next page"
4. Check the displayed information and click "print"
5. Take the receipt printed out of the terminal and make a cash payment at the cashierwithin 30 minutes
6. Make sure that you receive "specification of payment"
7. You may keep "specification of payment," and it is not necessary to submit it to us.

４．Paying at ATMs with Pay-easy option
Write down the number displayed after your online application is registered, and pay at any one of the ATMs with Pay-easy option
as instructed on the screen.
*Banks with Pay-easy option can be checked on the [Selection of Payment Method] page.
Paying at ATMs

1. Click "Pay tax/charge"of post of-

2. Enter the "receiving company number (58021)," then click "checked."fices/banks

3. Enter the "customer number," then click "checked."
4. Enter the "confirmation number," then click "checked."
5. Check the displayed information and click "checked."
6. Make a payment in cash or with a cash card. *7. Make sure that you receive "specification of payment."
8. You may keep "specification of payment", and it is not necessary to submit it to us.

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*When using Japan Post Bank / Bank ATM, if the amount exceeds 100,000 yen in cash, please pay with a cash card. If you use aconvenience store, you can pay up to 300,000 yen in cash.
Enter necessary information as instructed on the screen of the terminal or ATM, check the information displayed, and make thepayment.

STEP5. Print out the Receipt of Application Fee Payment
After the payment is completed, print the documents downloadable on A4 size paper, and send the Receipt of Application Fee Payment
with other documents within the application period.
* Please refer to the application guidelines for the mailing address, deadline, and required documents.
* After your application is accepted, your screening fee and application documents will not be returned except for special circumstances.
* Osaka University refuses to answer any questions whether the application documents have reached us or not. Please confirm thedelivery status by yourself by checking the website of the mail service company, etc.
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Caution regarding application and payment

To complete your application, you must mail in the required application documents described in the student recruitment guidelines
along with the proof of payment for the examination fee. The application is not completed simply by registering.
Payments can be made at any time of day. Business hours may vary depending on where you make your payment (convenience
store, ATM, etc.). Please mail the required documents within the time specified in the application guidelines. Also be sure to giveyourself plenty of time to prepare and send in your application.

●Exemption of Application Fee for the Victims of Natural Disasters
In order to reduce financial burden and provide educational opportunities to prospective students affected by natural disasters, Osaka
University will take the following special measure, namely exemption of the entrance examination fees payment.
*Note: Non-regular students such as credited auditors are not eligible for this exemption.
Please visit the official website of Osaka University for more details.
【URL】https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/admissions/information
In this case, the Application Fee Payment System cannot be used. Please contact the office listed in this guideline and follow the instruction.

●Refund of Application Fee
Application fees are not refundable except in the following cases.
(a) In case the applicant did not submit the application documents or the application documents were not accepted.
(b) In case the applicant made a duplicate payment by mistake.

<Inquiries about This Web Site and Its Operation>
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4. Selection and Announcement of the Results(1) Summer Exam:① Examination will be conducted in either of the following ways:
・For applicants who do not reside in Japan:
Screening will be conducted by reviewing the application materials and documents submitted. An interview and/or
academic examination might be conducted if deemed necessary.
*For applicants to the following programs, contact prospective academic supervisors for more detailed informationof the examination.
・International Priority Graduate Program on Applied and Engineering Physics
・International Program of Mechanical Engineering
・For applicants who do reside in Japan:
Screening will be conducted via an interview and / or academic examination in late August 2024.
②The examinee’s number of successful applicants will be posted on the Graduate School Admissions page of the Osaka University School/Graduate School of Engineering website (the following URL) on August 30, 2024 2:00 p.m. (Japan time).
<https://www.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/entrance/f_admissions/>(2) Winter Exam:① Examination will be conducted in either of the following ways:
・For applicants who do not reside in Japan:
Screening will be conducted by reviewing the application materials and documents submitted. An interview and/or
academic examination might be conducted if deemed necessary.
*For applicants to the following programs, contact prospective academic supervisors for more detailed informationof the examination.
・International Priority Graduate Program on Applied and Engineering Physics
・International Program of Mechanical Engineering
・For applicants who do reside in Japan:
Screening will be conducted via an interview and / or academic examination, within the period from late November to early December 2024.
② The examinees' numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the Graduate School Admissions page of the Osaka University School/Graduate School of Engineering website (the following URL) on December 13, 2024 2:00 p.m. (Japan time).
<https://www.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/entrance/f_admissions/>* The following programs do not conduct the Winter Exam.
・Global Science and Engineering Course on Electrical, Electronic and Infocommunications Engineering・International Program of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering- 14 -

5. Admission Fee and Tuition(1) Admission fee: 282,000 JPY(2) Tuition: 535,800 JPY/year
Notes:(1) The bank transfer fee is to be paid by the applicant.
(2) The amount of the admission fee and tuition are subject to change. Amendments to fees will be applied from the date ofamendment.

6. Semester Starting Date
April 1, 2025
※The classes may start at a later date.

7. Notes for Applicants
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Incomplete documents will not be accepted.
The content of submitted documents cannot be changed after the application procedure has been completed.
Applications may be rejected or admission may be revoked even after matriculation, if any information or material in
the application is found to be fraudulent.
Applicants who need assistance due to physical disabilities when taking exams and/or in taking courses of study after
enrollment in Osaka University should consult the Admission Section at the following address by May 31, 2024 for theSummer Exam or September 30, 2024 for the Winter Exam.
On-campus parking spaces for cars and motorcycles are not available on the day of examination. Use of public transportation is encouraged instead.
Successful applicants will be strongly advised to learn about Japan (the people, society, culture, and geography) as wellas the University prior to their arrival in Japan.
For any questions concerning the application procedure, please contact the Admission Section freely.

8. Policy on Handling Personal Information
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Names, addresses, and other personal information obtained through the application procedure will be used in the Entrance
Examination Process, in the Announcement of the List of Successful Applicants, in the Admission Procedures, and in the
distribution of program leaflets. For those admitted into Osaka University, personal information will also be used in academic-related matters (such as keeping academic and registration records), in student support matters (such as health caremanagement, school fee remissions, scholarship applications, career support, etc.), and in school fee management.
Information obtained through the entrance examination will be used in statistical analysis of examination results, and inresearch on admission methods.

9. Inquiries and Further Information
Admission Section
Student Affairs Division
Graduate School of Engineering
Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita,
Osaka 565-0871, JAPAN
Telephone: +81-6-6879-7228
Facsimile: +81-6-6879-7229
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