Osaka University

Student Manual
Guide for the Human Sciences
International Undergraduate Degree Programme

Academic Year 2020

Human Sciences
International Undergraduate Degree ProgrammeFour-year Bachelor of Human Science Programme with Three Areas of Focus
http://g30.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/

Table of Contents

Overview of Programme

1

One Programme, Two Campuses

2

Outline of Your Studies

3

Course List

6

Course Registration

13

Early Graduation

14

Academic Cohort Advisor

15

Academic Calendar and Class Meeting Times

16

Assessment and Misconduct

18

Cyber Media Service

24

Academic Writing and Style Conventions

26

Student Life

27

Academic Resources and Library Service

32

Scholarships

33

Work-Life Balance

34

Office of International Exchange (OIE)

35

Immigration Procedures

36

Sample Assignment Cover Sheet

38

Access Maps

39

Shuttle Bus Services

41

Note 1

Although every effort has been made to ensure this Manual’s contents arecorrect at time of printing (September 2020), please be aware that items
covered are subject to change. If you have any questions or concerns about
topics covered in this Manual please contact either a relevant International
Programme Office staff member or one of the core International Programmefaculty members.

Additional Volumes
I. Code of Academic Conduct
II. Writing and Style Guide

Overview of the Programme

The School of Human Sciences was established in 1972 as the first faculty in Japan to carry thename ‘Human Sciences’. The school has led the field in producing innovative and relevant
research. It offers interdisciplinary courses that aim to foster a better understanding of humanbeings and their relationship to other human beings, to their communities, other societies and also
to other living things, as well as technology. Our hope is to contribute towards building a morehumane and just society. Areas of study include sociology, political science/international relations,education, behavioural sciences, gender studies, human development, and area studies. Our
focus is the development of an interdisciplinary, international, and problem-solving orientation toresearch and education. The approach is hands-on and empirical with an emphasis on fieldwork.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) in Japan launched
the Global 30 project (2009-2014) and the Top Global University Project (2014-2023) to increase
the international competitiveness of Japanese universities in the context of high levels of global
student mobility. Global 30, also known as G30, was part of the Ministry’s plan to increase thenumber of international students in Japan to 300,000 by the year 2020. Universities that wereawarded the G30 funding, including Osaka University, were tasked with developing full degree
programmes in English at undergraduate and graduate levels, and to create an enabling campus
environment for international students. At the same time, these kinds of internationalization
activities are expected to create an enabling environment for Japanese students and researchers,
to their increase language skills and foster the confidence to become active players in today’s
increasingly interconnected world.
The School of Human Sciences offers an undergraduate degree programme taught in English,
with three areas of focus: Diversity and Inclusion Studies, Japan Studies, and Political and Global
Studies. The programme includes Japanese language education in addition to the main academic
components, which range from foundation to advanced courses, all delivered in English. Students
should achieve a high level of proficiency in Japanese as well as mastery of their particulardisciplinary focus by the time they graduate.
The research, Japanese language, and high level academic skills that this programme sets firmly
as learning outcomes will make you attractive to a variety of future employees once you graduate.
To achieve these outcomes, you will need to work hard. We see some of you staying on to workfor companies in Japan, while others may choose international companies with a Japan portfolio
or with a global orientation. Regardless of which area you concentrate on, you will have numerous
opportunities to continue studies at the post-graduate level at Osaka University or other top-level
universities in Japan or overseas.

Shared Vision for the Three Focus Areas
If successful, you will graduate from Osaka University with a Bachelor of Human Sciences degree,
and a focus in one of the following three areas: Diversity and Inclusion Studies, Japan Studies, orPolitical and Global Studies. You will take introductory courses in all three areas in the first threesemesters to help you decide where your interests lay. In the first three semesters, you will also
take skills-based courses in academic writing, research methods, and critical thinking. In addition,
you will take foundation courses in Human Sciences, including introductory courses in sociology,international education, and gender studies. You will have a heavy load of required courses in thefirst three semesters, but this will lighten as you move through the programme and you can takemore elective subjects in your area of focus.

1Diversity and Inclusion Studies
Diversity and inclusion have become important areas of concern in education, health, workplaces,
policy making, and local communities etc. Many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
require understanding of how diverse people live and work together, and how we create inclusive
settings. This focus is tied to our UNESCO Chair in Global Health and education. This focus isappropriate for those thinking about careers in international organizations, non-governmental
sector, and human resource of corporate social responsibility (CSR) sections of companies.

Japan Studies
The Japan Studies focus invites students to study Japan from a number of angles including its
institutions, culture, history, society, social systems, as well as its global influence. This focus will
prepare you for a career with a Japan focus or as a basis for a future academic career.
Political and Global Studies
Political and Global Studies offers students a rigorous selection of courses covering domestic
politics, international relations, political economy, international law, diplomacy, and East Asian andJapan-specific courses. This is appropriate for government-related or internationally focusedcareers.
Throughout your studies, we encourage you to: Think about arguments, data, and other forms of evidence from comparative and multiple
perspectives, and to look at contemporary issues from a variety of viewpoints. We are in aperiod of dynamic transformation and we want you to consider the importance of different
processes and viewpoints.
 Study and analyse contemporary issues as a global citizen, and present your own views andideas logically using relevant concepts and theoretical frameworks.
 Engage in constructive dialogue and deliberations with other students, faculty members, anda variety of social actors in order to take necessary action independently and/or incollaboration for effective problem solving.
 Acquire a high-level of Japanese language proficiency in order to take some electives offeredin Japanese in different human sciences-related disciplines in your 3rd and 4th years.

One Programme, Two Campuses

As a student in the Human Sciences (HUS) International Undergraduate Degree Programme, youwill take classes on two different campuses, Toyonaka Campus and Suita Campus, and interact
with two different sets of administrative staff. In semesters 1-3, you will primarily interact with theadministrative staff in the International College on Toyonaka Campus, located on the 5th floor of
the Multidisciplinary Building. Students receiving a MEXT or Osaka University scholarship will signfor the scholarship every month at the International College office on Toyonaka Campus for the
first three semesters. After this, students will normally sign at the Human Sciences International
Programme Office (formerly the G30 Office), located in the Academic Affairs Office (Kyomu Gakari)on the 2nd floor of the School of Human Sciences on Suita Campus.
The International House dormitory is located on Toyonaka Campus and the Human Sciences
Building is located on Suita Campus. Most of your courses in semesters 1-3 take place on
Toyonaka Campus, and most of your courses from the fourth semester onward will take place inthe HUS building on Suita Campus.

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Outline of Your Studies
To graduate, students need to complete a total of 128 credits. The breakdown of credits requiredfor graduation is as follows. This is applicable from 2019 enrolment.
Classification

I

Liberal Art
Education(26 credits)

Category

Liberal Arts Education
Informatics
Health & Sports Education Subjects(1 credit per course)

SectionCredits

requiredA

22

requiredB2requiredC

2
26

SubtotalII

Academic
Major (66 or
more credits)

Professional basic education
subjects(16 credits)

Major subjects(50 or more credits)requiredD4electiveE

12requiredF

20electiveG

30
66

SubtotalIII

GlobalLiteracy(14 or morecredits)

Multilingual
Education(12 or more credits)

First
Foreign
Language(1 credit per
course)requiredH

6

GlobalUnderstanding(2 credits percourse)requiredI6

requiredJ

2

Advanced Global Literacy Education(2 or more credits)

IV

Note!

Subtotal

14

Free Electives (22 or more credits)

22

TOTAL

128
credits(min)

The term ‘credit’ is used to describe an amount of learning. In principle, one credit
is given for every 45 hours of study both within and outside of the classroom.
Most courses count for 90 hours and are worth 2 credits. However, credits arecalculated slightly differently in language courses and some other subjects.
Please refer to p. 6 of this manual for further information.
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Guidelines for Enrolment in Human Science Courses (Applicable from October 2020)
In the Human Science International Undergraduate Degree Program, in addition to the matters
stipulated in the Rules of the Department of Human Sciences, the following shall be prescribedwith regard to the methods of taking and the handling of credits to be acquired by those whoenter the University beginning in and after October 2020.

Classification of Subjects
The courses you will study at Osaka University are divided into Liberal Arts, Academic Major,
Global Literacy, and Free Electives. To graduate you must achieve the required number ofcredits in each section.
I. Liberal Arts (26 credits)
Each student must acquire 26 or more credits from the liberal arts education subjects, which fall
into the following categories:ABCa) Liberal Arts Education (22 credits)
Each student must acquire 22 credits from the class subjects in Section A of the
Course List (which starts on p. 6), as specified by the Human Science Course.
b) Informatics (2 credits)
Each student must acquire 2 credits of "Data Processing Skills" (this is Section B in the
Course List).
c) Health and Sports Education Subjects (2 credits)
Each student must successfully complete "Health & Sports 1" and "Health & Sports 2" fora total of 2 credits (Section C in the Course List).

II. Academic Major (66 credits or more)
Each student must acquire a minimum of 66 credits, consisting of 24 credits of required subjects
and 42 credits of elective subjects, by the following methods.

Da) Professional Basic Education Subjects (16 credits)
i. Required subjects (4 credits): Each student must acquire 2 credits each of"Quantitative Research Methods" and "Qualitative Research Methods" for 4 credits
Section D in the Course List).

Eii. Elective courses (12 credits or more): Each student must acquire 12 credits fromthe elective subjects of Section E in the Course List.

Fb) Major Subjects (50 credits or more)
i. Required subjects (20 credits): Each student must acquire all 20 credits from thecourses in Section F in the Course List.

Gii. Elective courses (30 credits or more): Each student must acquire 30 credits from theelective subjects of Section G in the Course List.

III. Global Literacy (14 credits or more)
Each student must acquire 14 credits or more from Global Literacy subjects as outlined below.
a) Multilingual Education (12 credits above)
i. Required (6 credits): Each student must acquire 6 or more credits from the First
H
Foreign Language category (for students on the International Programme this means
Japanese language courses) listed in Section H in the Course List. Your Japanese ability
will be assessed at the start of the 1st semester.
You will take two, one-credit language courses per week in the first three semesters.
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Note

Note

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ii. Required (6 credits): Each student must acquire at least 6 credits from the Global
Understandings courses listed in Section I in the Course List.
For students with an advanced Japanese language proficiency who have beenassessed at the 700 level or above, you can fulfil the Multilingual education
requirements in two ways. You can take another language (but not English as aforeign language) or certain Japanese medium courses that are offered outside
our programme. Please ask the International Programme Office (G30 Office) staff
for further details.
The credits earned by completing and acquiring the Japanese 500 and 600 levelcourses from the Global Understanding Subjects can be counted for up to 2
credits of the First Foreign Language requirement.
b) Advanced global literacy education (2 or more credits)
Each student must acquire 2 or more credits by taking optional courses from Section Jof the Course List after the 4th Semester, with the following options:i. Subjects provided by other faculties as Advanced International Exchange Education
Subjects as approved by the School of Human Sciences. Please check with International
Programme Office;ii. Subjects approved by the School of Human Sciences out of International Exchange
Subjects and Global Initiative Subjects.

IV. Free Electives (22 credits or more)
In addition to a total of 106 credits consisting of 26 credits of Liberal Arts, 66 credits of Academic
Major Subjects, and 14 credits of Global Literacy, a free elective refers to credits (22 or morecredits) that must be taken from Academic Major and Global Literacy courses.
The credits of the optional curriculum are classified into each category, but the number of credits
to be acquired from Academic Major and Global Literacy is not fixed – students can freely acquirecredits from the section of E, G, H, I, and J.
Each student must acquire a total of 22 or more credits exceeding the number of credits requiredfor graduation provided for in the following account categories:
Academic Major

Professional Basic Education Subjects・Elective

Academic Major

Major Subjects・Elective

Global Literacy

Multilingual Education・First Foreign
Language

H

Global Literacy

Multilingual Education・Global
Understanding

I

Global Literacy

Advanced Global Literacy Education

E
G

5

J

Students must takean additional 22
elective credits from
Sections E, G, H, I,
and J (in addition to
the credits that are
required from E, G,
H, I, and J as
described above).

The Calculation of Credits
Credits are calculated in different ways for each subject. The following figure shows the number ofclass hours required to earn credits for each of the aforementioned subject categories:
According to MEXT, one semester consists of 16 weeks, 15 weeks of classes and 1 exam week(technically two 8-week quarters). A 2-credit course should consist of 90 academic hours. One
academic hour is equivalent to 45 minutes, actual time. One period of the class schedule isconsidered to be equal to two academic hours, which corresponds to 90 minutes of actual contact
time. Accordingly, completion of a class per semester is calculated to involve 30 academic hoursof study in a classroom setting and at least 60 academic hours of out of class study, which isequivalent to 2 credits for Liberal Arts and Academic Major courses. Health and Sports and Foreign
Language subjects are calculated differently and carry 1 credit.

Course List

sectionA

B
C

coursecode

course name

Politics

Diversity

Japan

Semestercredits

13A453

Academic Writing

●

●

●

1

2

13A403

Critical Thinking Skills

●

●

●

1

2

13A454

Research Presentation Skills

●

●

●

1

2

13A449Introduction to International Education

●

●

●

1

2

13A448Introduction to Sociology

●

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●

1

2

13A452Introduction to Politics

●

●

●

1

2

13A455Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion Studies

●

●

●

1

2

13A456Introduction to Japan Studies

●

●

●

1

2

13A457

Introduction to Global Studies

●

●

●

2

2

13A436

Gender Studies

●

●

●

2

2

13A458Japanese Society and Culture

●

●

●

2

2

13A419

Data Processing Skills

●

●

●

1

2

TBA

Health and Sports 1

●

●

●

1

1

TBA

Health and Sports 2

●

●

●

2

1

6

D

E

13A425

Quantitative Research Methods

●

●

●

3

2

13A426

Qualitative Research Methods

●

●

●

3

2

13A433

Human Rights

●

●

1-3

2

13A410Global Citizenship

●

●

1-3

2

13A429Japanese History

●

●

1-3

2

13A459

Political Economy

●

1-3

2

13A451Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

●

●

1-3

2

13A412Introduction to Social Psychology

●

●

1-3

2

13A413Intro to Sociology of Marriage & the Family

●

1-3

2

13A414

Politics in Post-War Japan

●

1-3

2

13A415

Religion in Japanese Society

●

●

1-3

2

13A427

Japan in the World

●

●

1-3

2

13A439Japanese Law

●

●

1-3

2

13A440Media Sociology

●

●

1-3

2

13A441

Cross Cultural Psychology

●

1-3

2

13A460Civil Society Movements

●

●

1-3

2

13A446

International Law

●

1-3

2

13A461

Diversity & Inclusion in Health & Education

●

1-3

2

13A462

International Orgs & Global Governance

●

1-3

2

13A002

Approaches to Understanding Cultures

●

1-3

2

13A039Media and Communications in Japan

●

●

1-3

2

13A407

Japanese Lit, Modern and Contemporary

●

1-3

2

13A447

Osaka in Modern Japanese Literature

●

1-3

2

7

●

●

F

G

Z25003

Peace and Conflict Studies

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25002Sociology of Knowledge

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25503

Independent Study

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25541

Research Data Analysis

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25521Dissertation Seminar

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25530

Dissertation Tutorial

●

●

●

3-8

10

Z26068Global Health and Education

●

3-8

2

Z26002

Gender and Education

●

●

3-8

2

Z26003Social Stratification in Japanese Society

●

●

3-8

2

Z26069

East Asian International Relations

●

3-8

2

Z26005Popular Culture in Japan

●

3-8

2

Z26008Gender and Development

3-8

2

Z26009Diversity and Human Rights in Japan

Z26010Contemporary Educational Issues in Japan

Z26011Primatology in Japan

Z26012Multivariate Data Science

Z26013Issues in Asian Anthropology

Z26014Int’l Development & Collaboration I

Z26015

●

●

●

●

3-8

2

●

●

3-8

2

●

3-8

2

●

●

3-8

2

●

●

3-8

2

●

3-8

2

Int’l Development & Collaboration II

●

3-8

2

Z26017

Disaster Prevention & Int’l Cooperation

●

●

3-8

2

Z26019Contemporary Japanese Thought

●

●

3-8

2

●

●

8

●

G

Z26020Comparative Theories of Society and Culture

●

●

3-8

2

Z26021

Issues in Gerontology

●

●

3-8

2

Z26022

Food, Culture and Society

●

●

3-8

2

Z26023Global Issues in Education

●

●

3-8

2

Z26024

Psychology of Aging

●

3-8

2

Z26025Special Topic in Human Sciences I

3-8

2

Z26026

Special Topic in Human Sciences II

3-82

Z26027

Special Topic in Human Sciences III

3-8

2

Z26028Special Topic in Human Sciences IV

3-82

Z26029Special Topic in Human Sciences V

3-8

2

Z26030Peace Operations and the Global Community

●

●

3-8

2

Z26031

Global Environment-Development Balance

●

●

3-8

2

Z26032Global Civil Society

●

●

3-8

2

Z26033

International Trade and Investment

●

●

3-8

2

Z26034

World Affairs and the Media

●

3-8

2

Z26035

Economic Development

●

3-8

2

Z26070Japanese Diplomacy

●

●

3-8

2

Z26037

Topics in Japanese Culture I

●

3-8

2

Z26038Topics in Japanese Culture II

●

3-8

2

Z26039Topics in Japanese Culture III

●

3-8

2

9

●

G

Z26040Topics in Japanese Culture IV

●

3-8

2

Z26041

Topics in Japanese Society I

●

3-8

2

Z26042

Topics in Japanese Society II

●

3-8

2

Z26043Topics in Japanese Society III

●

3-8

2

Z26044

Topics in Japanese Society IV

●

3-8

2

Z26045Topics in Japanese Religion I

●

3-8

2

Z26046

Topics in Japanese Religion II

●

3-8

2

Z26047

Topics in Japanese Political Thought I

●

●

3-8

2

Topics in Japanese Political Thought II

●

●

3-8

2

Z26048Z26049Japanese Aesthetics

●

3-8

2

Z26050Classic Poetry in China, Japan and Korea

●

3-8

2

Z26051

Japanese Philosophical Thoughts in Global
Contexts

●

●

3-8

2

Z26052

History of Meiji Japan

●

●

3-8

2

Z26053

Traditional Performing Arts in Contemporary
Japanese Society

3-82

Z26054

Gender in Contemporary Japanese Popular
CultureZ26057

Statistics for Social Research

Z26058Sociological Theory

Z26060Comparative Education

Z26071

East Asian Politics●

Z26063

Applied Phenomenology

●

10

●

●

3-8

2

●

●

●

3-8

2

●

●

●

3-8

2

●

●

3-8

2

●

3-8

2

●

3-8

2

●

G

H

Z26064Sociology of Migration

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26065

Psychology of Perception and Cognition

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26072Globalization Studies

●

●

3-8

2

Z26503

Seminar in Studies of Multicultural Societies

●

●

3-8

2

Z26505

Seminar in Cultural Icons in Manga and Anime

●

3-8

2

Z26507

Seminar for Contemporary Philosophy

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26508

Seminar in International Labor Theory

●

●

●

3-8

2

Seminar in Intellectual History

●

●

●

3-8

2

●

●

3-8

2

Z26509●Z26066

Women and Religion in Contemporary Japan

Z26067

Social Science Japanese Texts Reading

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26073

Study in Foreign Universities I

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26074

Study in Foreign Universities II

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26075

Study in Foreign Universities III

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26076

Study in Foreign Universities IV

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26077

Study in Foreign Universities V

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26078Study in Foreign Universities VI

●

●

●

3-8

2

TBA

Japanese Language 101

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 102

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 201

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 202

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 301

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 302

●

●

●

1-3

1

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TBA

Japanese Language 401

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 402

●

●

●

1-3

1

●

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●

1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

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1-3

2

●

●

●

4-8

2

International Communication Seminar(Japanese) 103
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 203
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 303
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 403
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 500a
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 500b
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 500c
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 500d
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 500e
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 500f
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 600a
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 600b
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 600c
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 600d
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 600e
International Communication Seminar
TBA(Japanese) 600f
Starting from the 5th semester, you can take optionalcourses from the subjects below:
1. Subjects provided by other faculties as Advanced
Global Literacy Education subjects and also designatedby HUS.
2. Subjects approved by HUS out of International
Exchange Subjects and Global Initiative Subjects.
You will need to check with the International
Programme Office (G30 Office) before registering forthese courses.
TBA

I

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Course Registration
How to Complete Course Registration
You will need to complete the registration yourself using the online student affairs information
system, known as KOAN (please refer to pp. 24-25 of this manual for details on KOAN). Thisshould be done well in advance of the deadline for registration. Note that the International
Programme Office will enrol you in the required courses and language courses. For required
courses you are not allowed to withdraw.
Registration Procedures for Re-Taking Courses
These procedures are required when you have to repeat the course you have taken in theprevious semester for reasons such as failing. While in principle registration is not necessary
for courses in required subjects in the first three semesters, you should complete theregistration procedures to retake the same course later. For further details, consult theInternational Programme Office.
Course Withdrawal
Under the GPA system, if you find that the content of a course differs from what you expectedor your knowledge is insufficient to complete the course, you will be allowed to withdraw
from the course through KOAN. You may re-register for the same course in the following
semester if desired. Courses from which you withdraw will be marked with a “W” in KOAN,
and will not be counted towards your GPA.
Note

The application period for withdrawal can be submitted during a specified period
in each semester. Withdrawal applications outside the application period will not
be accepted.

Notes for Course Registration
 Registration for non-assigned courses is not permitted
You can register only for courses assigned to your year, school, and department.
 Registration for two or more courses in the same time slot is not permitted
For obvious reasons, you cannot register for two or more courses in the time slot of the classschedule. This can sometimes emerge as a problem if a professor has changed the day ortime of his/her class, but the online system does not reflect this. In semesters 1-3 check withadministrative staff in the International College on Toyonaka Campus. From semester four
onwards check with the International Programme Office on Suita.
 Limited number of students to be accepted
Some courses in the Elective Subjects category can accept only a limited number of students
due to the nature of the subject to be studied or the capacity of the classroom. For thisreason, please register as early as possible.

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Early Graduation
Students may become eligible for early graduation after the Fall semester of their 4th year(the 7th semester) if they fulfil certain requirements in each year of their study. Generally,
graduation from university requires four years of enrolment and acquisition of all the credits
necessary for graduation. Students enrolled in the HUS International Undergraduate Degree
Programme, however, are eligible for early graduation, if the University acknowledges thatthey have earned all the credits necessary for graduation with an excellent academic record
within the shorter time frame. Early graduation is granted to students who have met all thestrict standards set for each year at the University.

Procedures for Early Graduation(1) At the end of the fifth semester, the student reconfirms their desire to graduate early. To
do this, the student must have completed 98 credits as outlined below, including
successful completion of the Independent Study Project. A Grade Point Average (GPA:
S=4, A=3, B=2, C=1, F=0) of 3.0 is required (out of a 4-point scale).
(2) Following this, the Committee for the Promotion of the Internationalization of Education(CPIE) will review the request for early graduation and, if the above conditions havebeen met, give authorization for the student to complete their studies to graduate at theend of the seventh semester.

The Final Authorization Procedures for Early Graduation
The final authorization for early graduation will be carried out on the following basis:
First, the HUS the Academic Affairs Office (Kyomu Gakari) will verify that all
requirements have been met.
Then, CPIE will screen the application and if satisfied will submit the application for early
graduation to the HUS Faculty for final approval.

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Student ManualPace of Credit Acquisition Required for Early Compared to Four-year Graduation
To give you an idea of the required course load you would be undertaking if you elect toundertake early graduation, the following table provides a comparison between early
graduation and four-year graduation (subject to meeting all other relevant requirements).
Semester
Early Graduation
Four-year Graduation
Semesters
1-3

58

56

(A + B + C + D + H + I(A + B + C + D + H + I+ 16 credits form electives)+ 14 credits form electives)

Semester 4

20

16(Peace and Conflict Studies(Peace and Conflict Studies+ Sociology of Knowledge+ Sociology of Knowledge+ 16 credits form electives)+ 12 credits form electives)

20

16(Independent Study(Independent Study+ 18 credits form electives)+ 14 credits form electives)

20

16(Dissertation Seminar(16 credits form electives)

Semester 5

Semester 6+ Research Data Analysis+ 16 credits form electives)

Semester 7

10

14(Dissertation Tutorial)(Dissertation Seminar+ Research Data Analysis+ 10 credits form elective)

Semester 8

n/a

10(Dissertation Tutorial)

Total Credits

128

128

NB: As you move on to advanced level courses, elective should reflect your area of
focus.

Academic Cohort Advisor
As part of the HUS International Programme we offer a range of academic support services
to students. While you can (and we would encourage you to) discuss issues with yourinstructors during scheduled class times and office hours, if you have issues that you wish
to discuss in some detail we also provide a system of Academic Cohort Advisors. Youradvisor will be able to assist you on matters to do with course registration, and should you
have any questions, concerns or issues about your studies or other matters please feel free
to make an appointment.
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For the 2020 cohort students, your Academic Cohort Advisor is: Dr Viktoriya Kim
M136 Human Sciences, Suita Campus
For the 2019 cohort students, your Academic Cohort Advisor is: Dr Paola Cavaliere
M136 Human Sciences, Suita Campus
For the 2018 cohort students, your Academic Cohort Advisor is: Dr Philip Streich
E205 Human Sciences, Suita Campus
For the 2017 cohort students, your Academic Cohort Advisor is: Dr Aleksandra Babovic
M136 Human Sciences, Suita Campus

Office Hours
All professors will provide opportunities for student consultation outside of regularlyscheduled course times. Professors will provide one weekly 90-minute consultation time(referred to as office hours), and they may provide additional consultation times upon
contact by email. Please check with your course syllabus or with professors to ensure
you are aware of their office hours and locations.
Etiquette for visiting a professor during Office Hours:
1. Contact the professor and arrange the day and time by email.
2. Generally, professors allocate 15 minutes for a consultation.
3. If you arrive for Office Hours without an appointment, anticipate that you might haveto wait or come back another day.
4. Make sure you are on time in order to make full use of you time slot.
5. Come to Office Hours prepared: know exactly what information is needed and bringalong the relevant material for reference.
6. Make sure to provide the professor with all necessary information and questions
you would like to be addressed so that he or she has a reasonable time forpreparation. This will help us better to advise you.

Academic Calendar and Class Meeting TimesClass Schedule
Classes take place according to the schedule below. With the exception of foreign language
classes and some other special exceptions, Osaka University classes meet once a week.
Because of the distance between Toyonaka and Suita campuses, it is not advised to takecourses on different campuses back-to-back.
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PeriodTime

1st period

8:50 – 10:20

2nd period

10:30 – 12:00

3rd period

13:00-14:30

4th period

14:40-16:10

5th period

16:20-17:50

6th period

Toyonaka, Suita:
18:00-19:30

Mino:
18:10 – 19:40

7th period

Toyonaka, Suita:
19:40 – 21:10

Mino:
19:50 – 21:20

Term System
Osaka University employs a semester system, although the academic year is technicallydivided into four quarter-terms (autumn, winter, spring and summer terms). In practice, eachcourse is completed over two combined eight-week quarter-terms (autumn and winter terms
and spring and summer terms) comprising a single semester of 16 weeks. Through thissystem, the University offers consistent education over a four-year period.
Year
ProgramFirst year
Semester 1

Semester 2

Second year
Semester 3

Third year

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Forth year
Semester 7

Semester 8

Semester
University

Fall and winterSpring andFall and winterSpring andFall and winterSpring andFall and winterSpring and

Term

terms

summer terms

terms

summer terms

terms

summer terms

terms

summer terms

Class AttendanceStudents are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If you are unable to attend scheduledclasses for the following reasons you must submit a Notification of Absence to Kyomu
Gakari office (the form is available in the Kyomu Gakari office): Suspension for infectious illnesses (requires medical certificate) Death of relatives (second degree of kinship) Summons to appear in court Teaching practice or care practiceNote!

You are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions for enrolled courses. If
you cannot attend scheduled sessions due to illness or unavoidable
circumstances ensure that you notify your instructor via email. Failure to attend
three or more scheduled classes may result in a range of academic penalties,
including being awarded a failing grade for the entire course. In addition, lateattendance for scheduled classes may result in penalties.

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Policy on Cancellation of Classes in the Event of Suspension of Transport
Services and Storm Warnings
 Policy in the event of suspension of transport services
The following applies to the Hankyu rail service used by students commuting to the Toyonaka
area. Should transport services be suspended due to strike action, accidents, and natural
disasters or for other reasons, the policy on cancellation is as set out below.
Time of resumption of transport services

Class cancellation

If transport services are resumed before 06:00

Classes will be held as scheduled.

If transport services have been resumed by
09:00

Morning classes will be cancelled.

If transport services have not been resumed by
09:00

All classes will be cancelled.

 Policy on class cancellation in the event of a storm warning
If a storm warning is issued for Toyonaka, Suita, Ibaraki or Mino, or for the area includingthese cities, classes will be cancelled. If the warning is lifted, the following will apply.
For the entire University
Storm warning

Class cancellation

If the warning is lifted before 06:00

Classes will be held as scheduled.

If the warning is lifted between 06:00 and 09:00

Morning classes will be cancelled.

If the warning remains in force after 09:00

All classes will be cancelled.

Note!

Check the Internet or other sources to see whether the warning is lifted or if it
remains. The Japan Meteorological Agency advisories can be found at this
URL: http://www.jma.go.jp/en/warn/331_table.html

We try our best to make-up any cancelled classes, but this is not always possible.

Assessments and Misconduct
Assessments, Grades, Examinations and Feedback
Written examinations, essays, oral examinations, practical reports or other assessment
procedures will be undertaken each semester to assess students’ subject grades. Note alsothat these conditions will also be applied, as a general rule, ad-hoc and other forms of
examinations. For rules on taking exams, please follow the instructions of the supervisor.
The HUS Program recognizes the importance of giving feedback on a student’s work as it isa valuable tool for ensuring improvement in future work or activity. In general, professors
offer feedback on exam papers or coursework assignments using rubrics with marking
criteria explained. These are related to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria forthe task so that students are aware of what is expected of them and the points they need tofurther improve over the course of the semester. In special cases, a professor may provide
additional feedback. Should you require additional feedback, please arrange an appointment
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during Office Hours. Beware that properly understanding what is expected of you andaccordingly integrating the professor’s feedback in your next written/presentation work is of
crucial importance for your academic progress.

Grades(1)Your grades will be determined based on the grading policy made clear in thesyllabus for any particular course.
(2)
Grades are assessed according to the following table:

(3)

Grade
S

Mark
90 ~ 100A

80 ~ 89B

70 ~ 79C

60 ~ 69

F

0 ~ 59Evaluation
Exceeds
expectations
Meets allexpectations
Meets some
expectations
Falls below
expectations
Fails to meet
expectations

Description
Pass

Fail

For subjects for which you have passed, you will be assigned the prescribed credits,and the relevant subject name, number of credits, the academic year in which thecredits were obtained, and the grade, will be entered in the school register. Once
credits have been acquired in a given subject, they cannot be withdrawn or alteredby being re-acquired.

Grade Point Average (GPA) System
The GPA system is a common method used to evaluate academic grades. Students receive
grade evaluations after course completion, which are converted into Grade Points (GP), withthe student’s overall average computed as the GPA.
Grade
S
A
B
C
F

Grade Point
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0

Evaluation
Exceeds expectations
Meets all expectations
Meets some expectations
Falls below expectations
Fails to meet expectations

GPA calculation will include all courses in the Liberal Arts, Academic Major Subjects, Global
Literacy, and Free Electives, courses evaluated by examination performance based on the
Osaka University Undergraduate Regulations Article 10, Chapter 7, Section 2 and which arerequired for graduation as determined by each school, faculty and/or department.
However, courses corresponding to any of the following criteria will not be included in the
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GPA calculation:(1)
Courses taken at other universities (including junior colleges) or in universities
abroad (including junior colleges), while enrolled as a student at Osaka University.
(2)
Courses taken at other universities (including junior colleges) or in universities
abroad (including junior colleges) prior to enrolment at Osaka University (including
courses taken as a credited auditor).
(3)
Studies undertaken at non-university educational facilities (non-degree courses atjunior or technical colleges, or any other studies recognized by the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) that count towards credit andare considered registered courses at Osaka University.
(4)
According to the Osaka University Undergraduate Regulations, Articles 14-15
concerning transfer students, courses that are recognized as having equivalent or
greater scholastic value to courses offered at Osaka University.
(5)
In addition to the criteria listed above, courses designated by the School of Human
Sciences (as exempted from GPA calculation).
‘Semester GPA’ is calculated for the current semester and ‘Cumulative GPA’ is calculated forthe entire duration of enrolment in the University. Both Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA
are calculated as follows (the GPA will be rounded off to two decimal places):

Each GP is assigned the corresponding grade evaluation.

* Calculating your GPA:The number of grade point S credits x 4+ the number of grade point A credits x 3 + thenumber of grade point B credits x 2 + the number of grade point C credits x 1 + the numberof grade point F credits x 0 / divided by the total number of credits for the previous academic
year/semester.
Your Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA can be verified on KOAN in the “Grades” section
under “Check Credit Record.” GPA will be calculated based on the official grades submitted
immediately prior to the public posting of grades by each respective school/faculty. Your GPA
will not be recorded on your transcript.
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Supplementary Examinations
If you are unable (or have been unable) to sit all or part of an examination due to illness orother unavoidable circumstances, you must submit a notification of absence fromlectures/examination promptly. If your absence is due to illness, please append a medical
certificate. In other cases, please append a written explanation with an appropriate certificate.
A supplementary examination may be arranged if deemed appropriate by the instructor
responsible for that subject.
Submission of Reports (e.g., Essays, Portfolios, Reviews and Other NonExamination Forms of Assessment)
With regard to the method, location and deadline for the submission of reports, please follow
the instructions of the instructor responsible for that course. Once the submission period andthe acceptance period have passed, no reports can be accepted unless the instructor
explicitly agrees to a reasonable extension (see below for further information).
Note!

Some instructors require that written reports be submitted with a completed
Assignment Cover Sheet (see sample on p. 37). This can be done with printed
or electronic copies. Please consult your instructor for further details.

Failure to Complete Course Assessment Requirements
If you are enrolled in a course you are expected to submit all required assessment items, tomeet the minimum course attendance requirements, and to complete all other work as
directed by the instructor. While late submission of course assessment items may bepermitted in special circumstances, the general policy is that marks awarded for suchassessments will be “capped” (i.e., a limit will be imposed on the maximum marks that canbe awarded for such assessments). It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware ofcourse requirements and you should speak with your instructor if you have any questions orconcerns regarding course requirements. If you are experiencing difficulties with time
management or other areas that may significantly affect your ability to submit coursework
you should contact your instructor, cohort advisor, or programme directors as soon as
possible so you can be provided with study support.
Note!

You are expected to submit all assessments required by a course by the
specified due date. Failure to do so may result in you receiving a failing grade
for the entire course. Students will NOT be permitted to withdraw from a course
in order to avoid receiving a failing grade due to non-submission of course
assessments.
If you have not officially withdrawn from a course and have not completed all
course requirements, you will be awarded an F grade with a GP = 0.0. This will
be counted towards your GPA.

Please note that if you retake a course that you have previously failed (and received a GP
= 0.0), the previous result will still be counted towards your GPA.
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Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct is defined as any case of cheating, plagiarism or falsification of
information in an attempt to deceive and gain an unfair advantage in assessment.
“Assessment” covers all forms of written work including end-of-term, mid-term or routine
examinations, submission of reports, practical reports, submission of handiwork, and lab
tests, as well as oral examinations, presentations, demonstrations, and research designs.
Note!

Academic misconduct in written requirements or examinations will be dealt withseverely. Students are called upon to uphold the honour of Osaka University in
examinations and writing requirements, as at other times.

All alleged cases of academic impropriety will be investigated thoroughly by theInternational College Academic Affairs Committee. The course instructor is required to submit
a full report outlining when, where and how the academic misconduct took place. In the caseof plagiarism, the instructor will submit copies of the text from which the student has copied
without acknowledging his or her source(s).
All programme instructors have access to software to check for plagiarism and thiswill show what percentage, if any, of a text has been copied from another digital source.
The Committee will then study this report and make a judgment about the case. Should theCommittee find evidence of academic misconduct, appropriate action will be takenthat can range from being given a zero grade for the relevant course to zero grades
for all classes taken that semester.
Grade invalidation due to academic misconduct will be replaced with a grade F (GP =0.0), and will be counted towards the GPA. If grades are found to be invalid afterSemester GPA calculations have been conducted, both the Semester GPA andCumulative GPA will be recalculated and amended to reflect such changes.
For scholarship students, evidence of academic misconduct could lead to withdrawal of
support by the University or outside funding body. Repeated academic misconduct would
lead to expulsion from the programme. Proven cases of academic misconduct will remain on
the student’s record and have a negative impact on any references that are later requestedby the student.

Note!

Osaka University takes all forms of academic misconduct very seriously. If you
need further advice on this matter, please speak to a course instructor or your
Cohort Advisor.

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Email etiquette
Students can, where necessary, send emails to professors to get clarification on anassignment, to request a meeting and ask for a letter of recommendation. Do not send emails
to ask questions that are answered on the syllabus or can be found in course materials. For
classes with a teaching assistant (TA) it may be appropriate to first direct questions to the TA
to avoid overloading the course instructor.
1. Allow the proper amount of response time. Osaka University is a research university
and all professors undertake research work while teaching. Give professors enoughtime to respond to emails. Remember they receive many emails a day, so give themat least 72 hours to respond before following up. Students who intend to email theirprofessors over the weekend or on holidays should wait until school is back insession.
2. Do not send multiple emails. Email is not the place for venting frustrations or forcomplaining. When students have concerns about a class or other important matters,
they should only use email to make an appointment to discuss them.
3. Style: Emails should be formal. Avoid text speak and other slang terms, and skip
using all caps. Emoticons should also be avoided.
4. When requesting a letter of recommendation, please ask well in advance of any
deadlines.

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Cyber Media Service
Osaka University provides a wide range of IT services that will assist you in your study, andthere are numerous computer rooms on campus.

Your Personal Osaka University ID and Password
To access and use the various IT services that Osaka University provides you will need your
Osaka University ID and password.
Note!

The information concerning your personal ID and Password will be provided toyou in a sealed envelope upon arrival and enrolment in the programme.

The Wireless LAN Service
The wireless LAN service, ODINS, is available in a number of locations, including the Human
School of Science, the Toyonaka Branch of the Centre for International Education andExchange, the areas surrounding the benches in the corridors in the Lecture Building of theInstitute for Higher Education Research and Practice, the Student Commons, and the Life
Sciences Library. You will need your Osaka University personal ID and password to log in.
The Osaka University Portal System（My Handai マイハンダイ）
The Osaka University Portal System provides useful information on the latest developments
at the University. The Portal System also contains links to a variety of Electronic Journals
and databases. You can access this system from the following website:
http://web.auth.osaka-u.ac.jp/portal/en/

Use your University ID and password to log in.

KOAN
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The online registration system used in Osaka University is called KOAN. You can access thissystem from the following website: https://koan.osaka-u.ac.jp/

Course Registration

Computer (Information Education) Rooms on Campus
The closest IT facilities to the International College (Toyonaka campus) and the Human
Sciences Building (Suita campus) can be found here:
CampusDepartment

Terminal RoomToyonaka

University Library

Learning Commons, 2F

12

Terminal Zone, 3F

38

Toyonaka Branch

3

School of Human Sciences

Computer Room, 1F, Main Building

10

Life Sciences Library

Terminal Corner5

Center for International

2F, Information Room for

6

Education and ExchangeInternational Students

CampusCenter for International

Terminal

Education and Exchange
Suita Campus

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Free Printing Locations
 Mino Campus: Computer room in the General Research Building. The free printing
service is only available on Mino campus.
 About the output limit：To confirm the number of sheets printed, please login to"MyHandai" and check "list number of sheets printed." However, the listed number ofsheets is the count up to the previous day, so please be careful. For further information,please visit here: http://www.cmc.osaka-u.ac.jp/edu/users/printer.php

CLE
CLE is the online virtual learning environment system that is used in Osaka University for elearning. By logging onto CLE students can access lecture notes online, submit assignments,
and participate in online discussions with other students and with the instructor. If you aretaking a course that utilizes CLE, please access the page devoted to the course from thefollowing website: https://cle.koan.osaka-u.ac.jp.

You will need your Osaka University ID and password to log in.

Data Backup
It is your responsibility to ensure that all your assignments and work relating to youracademic studies are adequately protected from inadvertent destruction and loss. You
should ensure that your computer files (e.g., essays, notes, project data, and bibliographicdata) are backed up on a regular basis. Failure to submit assessable work due to data
destruction or loss will not be accepted as providing grounds for extensions or special
consideration in marking your coursework!

Academic Writing and Style Conventions
You have been provided with a Writing and Style Guide designed for all students in the
Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Programme. The guide specifies theconventions that you should adhere to when submitting academic work for courses in the
HUS International Programme. You are expected to follow the guidelines as outlined in theguide for all of your courses.

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The guide contains essential information relating to how you should undertake essays,
projects and dissertations and how to appropriately format and cite any reference materials
you have utilized. In addition, there are a number of useful sections relating to how youracademic work will be graded, a reference for correct grammar and punctuation and achecklist for important writing and research skills.

Student
Life Matters
Matters
Concerning
Student Life: The Student Centre

General Student Administration Matters
As previously outlined, student administration procedures are to be carried out at theInternational College Office in the first three semesters. However, from semester 4 onwards,
students on the Human Sciences Programme will carry out such procedures through theInternational Programme Office for all matters detailed on the table.
General Student Administration Procedures
Item
Notification of absencefrom classes/examination

Application

This is required if you are absent from class or unable tosit examinations due to illness, injury or any otherunavoidable circumstances. (In the case of illness or injury,
a medical certificate will be required.)

Registration form forsurname change

You will need to submit documents certifying the change,such as your Certificate of Residence. (If you are a foreign
national, a copy of your Foreign Residence Certificate will
be required.)

Registration form foraddress change

Note: This should be registered on KOAN by yourself.

Registration form forchange of guardian

Note: This should be registered on KOAN by yourself.

Registration form forchange of guardian’s
address

Note: This should be registered on KOAN by yourself.

Certificate of university
commuteYou can purchase a commuter pass using your student I.D.
and the commutation fare discount certificate. If an
additional certificate is needed for a specific transport body,please make a request at the time.

Student registration
certificate

This is issued using an automatic certificate issuing

Grade transcript

This is issued using an automatic certificate issuingmachine (see pp. 30-31).
machine.

Reissuance of student I.D.

This is issued by the Student Centre, Toyonaka or Suita.

Provisional examination
admission card

You need to acquire one of these if you have forgotten yourstudent I.D. at an examination.

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Request for leave ofabsenceThis is required if you are absent for more than 3 months.
(In the case of illness or injury, a medical certificate will be
required.) Please complete the procedure at least one
month before the first day of your planned absence.

Registration form forreinstatement

Please submit this form when the period of leave ofRequest for reinstatement

When the reason for your leave of absence is resolved, andabsence is over.
you wish to resume your studies, please complete theprocedure at least one month before the first day on which
you wish to be reinstated.

Request for withdrawal

You will not be permitted to withdraw from the program
unless payment has been made in full for the tuition fees
for the term in which you wish to withdraw. Please complete
the procedure at least one month before the day on which
you wish to withdraw.

Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and ResearchThis insurance plan covers injuries (this term is used here to mean sudden and accidental
physical injuries resulting from external causes) incurred while engaged in educational or
research activities (i.e. while engaged in regular curricular activities, school functions orofficial extra-curricular activities), or while commuting to and from the University (thisincludes travel between campus facilities). All students are required to enrol in this insurance
plan. In addition, students who own a bicycle must carry bicycle insurance.
In the event that you incur an injury while insured under this insurance plan, please carry out
the appropriate notification procedure promptly at the Osaka University COOP. This
insurance plan applies under the following conditions: if the injury was incurred while
engaged in regular curricular activities or school functions, and has been followed by at least
4-days medical treatment; if the injury was incurred while engaged in official extra-curricular
activities, and has been followed by at least 14-days medical treatment; if the injury was
incurred while engaged in commuting to or from the University, and has been followed by atleast 7-days’ medical treatment.
Note also that not all injuries, even those incurred while engaged in educational or research
activities or while commuting to or from the University, will necessarily be covered by thisinsurance policy. In addition, this insurance does not cover normal travel so when returninghome or travelling in Japan or elsewhere generally please ensure you have travel
insurance to cover you for the trip. We strongly recommend that you enrol in acomprehensive insurance plan.
For inquiries concerning the insurance: Email: inves@osaka-univ.coop
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Student Manual Toyonaka Campus COOP (4th floor in the COOP Building)Tel: 06-6841-3326
 Suita Campus COOP (COOP Welfare Building in Engineering Faculty or Honbumaeten)
Tel: 06-6877-6509 / 06-6878-7953
 Mino Campus (2nd floor in the COOP Building)Tel: 072-730-2743

Osaka University Health Care Centre
Students have an access to on-campus health care centre. Their service includes regular
medical check-ups, physical issues (e.g., sickness and injury), and emotional/mental healthissues (e.g., depression). Prior booking is required.
 Three ways to make an appointment
1. Send an email to:
gakusou@wellness.hss.osaka-u.ac.jp
2. Visit them directly to Toyonaka health care centre(9:30am-12:00pm / 1:00pm-4:00pm)
3. Make a phone call:
06-6850-6014 (9:30am-12:00pm / 1:00pm-4:00pm)
Health Care Centre on Toyonaka Campus

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Health Care Centre on Suita Campus

Health Care Centre on Mino Campus

For more information about the health care centre, please visit:
http://www.healthcarecenter.osaka-u.ac.jp/english.html

Student Fare Discount Certificates
These certificates are provided in order to reduce the economic burden of pursuing
university studies, and to help encourage the take-up of further education.
If you wish to use student fare discount certificates, you may obtain a maximum of 10
certificates from automatic certificate issuing machines in the course of one year. If you
genuinely need more than 10 of these certificates, please apply at the International College
Office. Student fare discount certificates are valid for three months from the date of issue.
Note!

The illicit use of student fare discount certificates is absolutely forbidden. In
particular, please note that, in addition to a financial penalty, illicit use may resultin the imposition of other measures such as suspending the issuance of thesecertificates not only to the offender but to all students.

Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines
Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines will be in service from Monday to Friday, excepting
public holidays and end-of-year and New Year’s holidays. The machine can issue thefollowing types of certificates;
・Fare discount certificates for student travel (3 copies a day, up to 10 copies a year).
Students needing additional copies should contact the Educational Affairs Division of
their school or graduate school.
・Student registration certificates (*excepting certificates for students of the United
Graduate School of Child Development)
・Grades Certificates (excepting certificates for students of Dentistry and the United
Graduate School of Child Development)
・Certificates of expected graduation (for undergraduate students) and certificates of
expected completion (for students in the last year of graduate school).
・Health certificates In certain cases, students will have to contact the Health Centre
on their campus for a health certificate.

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Locations equipped with automatic certificate issuing machines, please see the following
CampusSuita
CampusLocation and hours

Certificates issued

Lobby, 1st floor, Suita Student
Centre, IC Hall

• Student farediscount certificates(up to 3 per person
per day, and up to
10 per person per
year)

Main entrance, 1st floor,
Administration Building, Facultyof Medicine
Beside the counter of
Educational Affairs Division, 1stfloor, Administration Building
U1M, School of Engineering
ToyonakaCampusLobby, 2nd floor, Student
Union, Toyonaka Student
Centre08:30 –
17:00

South entrance, 1st floor,
Building A, Graduate School of
Language and Culture, Schoolof Foreign Studies• Grades certificates(except for the
School of Dentistry)• Certificates of
expected graduation(for final-year
students only)

In front of the Educational
Affairs Section, 2nd floor,
Building A, Centre for
Education in Liberal Arts andScience
Mino
Campus• Student registration
certificate

08:30 –
19:00

• Certificates inEnglish can also be
issued, except for
student farediscount certificatesand healthcertificates• Health certificates

Note!

These machines will be in service from Monday to Friday, excepting public
holidays and end-of-year and New Year’s holidays. During long holiday periods
they will be in service until 17:00. Certain individuals may be unable to obtainhealth certificates from the automatic certificate issuing machines. If this applies
to you, please apply to the campus Health Care Centre.

Handling of Lost Property
Property is frequently lost, so please be sure to mark your belongings with your name anduniversity registration number. If you find lost property on the University premises, please
inform the International College Office promptly. Notification of lost property will be carriedout via a bulletin board (check outside the International College Office) or owners of lost
property will be contacted directly (via email or telephone) if the items have been labelled.
Regrettably, incidents of theft occur frequently on University premises, and new students are
particularly prone to having their property stolen. We therefore ask all students to take goodcare of their personal property.

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Parking for Students Commuting by Bicycle
If you commute by bicycle, please park your bicycle in the specified location on arrival. In
order to avoid accidents, please do not use your bicycle to get around campus, but walk.
Note!

Illegally-parked or abandoned bicycles may be removed by campus authorities.

Prohibition of entering campus (commuting) by car, motorcycle, & motorbike
Osaka University regulates the entrance of vehicles, except for vehicles permitted forphysically challenged students, to prevent traffic accidents while commuting to school or on
campuses and secure quiet environment for education and research. Therefore, please use
public transport such as trains and buses for commuting.
The University has received many complaints from local residents, police, and the Toyonaka
City Office about students who have illegally parked their cars and motorcycles in theneighbourhood of the University. We have been asked to advise students to pay attention torules regards parking. We expect all students to conduct themselves in a way that brings
credit to themselves and the University.

Academic Resources and Library Service
Course Reading Material
All of your classes will require you to do a significant amount of reading. Students in the HUS
International Programme generally do not need to buy textbooks for courses. With a few
possible exceptions, reading material is provided to the students in each course free ofcharge through the use of photocopies or PDFs. Digital copies of readings are provided
through the course CLE site, email, or other means using the Internet. Readings are provided
to the extent that copyright is not infringed upon.
Libraries
Students enrolled in the HUS International Undergraduate Degree Programme will haveaccess to a wide range of facilities at the School of Human Sciences and across Osaka
University. The University has numerous on-campus libraries and reference rooms featuringextensive collections of books and periodicals. The University’s electronic databases andonline collections, including e-journals and other electronic resources, are also available toall students. It is possible to search for the materials available at all of the University’s libraries
online: http://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/index_eng.php

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Overview of Library Facilities Available at Osaka University
Library

WebsiteCampusThe Library of the

http://www.hus.osaka-

Suita

Graduate School ofu.ac.jp/ja/huslibrary.html

Human Sciences
Osaka University Main

http://www.library.osaka-

Libraryu.ac.jp/index_eng.php

Science and Engineering

http://www.library.osaka-

Libraryu.ac.jp/rikou_eng.php

Life Sciences Library

http://www.library.osaka-

Toyonaka

Suita

Suita

u.ac.jp/seimei_eng.php
International Studies Library

http://www.library.osaka-Minou.ac.jp/gaikoku_eng.php

Scholarships
Students enrolled in the HUS International Undergraduate Degree Programme are eligible
to apply for a variety of financial aid schemes. Two types of financial support are available toour students on a competitive basis: tuition reduction and bursaries. Bursaries that thestudents enrolled in our programme may wish to apply for include scholarships provided by
the University, scholarships provided by the Japanese government, and scholarships madeavailable by various private and public organizations. This section provides basic informationon the various funding opportunities available to our students.
Note!

In general, the academic requirements for scholarships require that you maintainat a minimum a GPA of 2.8 (out of a 4-point scale), which is assessed at theconclusion of each full academic year of study. In addition, we would encourage
all scholarship holders to undertake their studies with a high degree of integrity
and with the recognition that being awarded a scholarship to attend a world
leading university is a privilege.

Scholarships Offered by the Japanese Government•
Scholarships Offered by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) provides a limited number ofscholarships that are available on a competitive basis to students enrolled in Osaka
University. The JASSO Scholarship for Privately Financed Students is a monthly stipend(48,000 yen) available for 6 months for successful applicants. The International College
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Office will contact scholarship candidates should they be eligible to be recommended.
Scholarships Offered by Osaka University•
Honours Scholarships
Osaka University provides a number of Honours Scholarships to outstanding students both academically and in terms of extracurricular achievements - who need financial
support in order to be able to continue their study. The International College Office willcontact scholarship candidates should they be eligible to be recommended.
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Tuition Fee Exemption
Students who are having difficulty paying tuition fees may apply for tuition fee exemption.
The deadlines for submitting an application for tuition fee exemption are late March andlate September. For additional information, please refer to the following website:
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/student/tuition/remission

Scholarships Offered by Private Foundations and Organizations
Please refer to the Scholarships section of the website of the Office of International Exchange
and the Scholarship support in the Message Board on your KOAN site for the latest
information on the scholarships available and the relevant deadlines.

Work-Life Balance
Besides having a busy study life, why not treat yourself to something good? Having a cup ofcoffee and chatting with other Japanese and international students or even just sitting,relaxing and reading the magazines/newspapers you are familiar with might be a start!
Remember, a balanced school life can make your time in Osaka more enjoyable. Here area few suggestions for you:

English Lounge
The Office of International Exchange (OIE) in the School of Human Sciences is hosting an
English Lounge. This lounge will provide you with a great opportunity to learn Japaneseculture and customs in English together with students/faculty from inside/outside Japan.
Please come and join in the fun!
http://oie.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/
Information Room for International Students (IRIS)
The Information Room for International Students (IRIS) is located in the Centre forInternational Education and Exchange on Suita Campus. IRIS is the place whereinternational students can visit for consultation, or seek information on various matters. IRIS
is also the place where international students, Japanese students, faculty and administrative
staff of Osaka University as well as host families and volunteers of local communities visit
for many kinds of international exchange activities. The room is open from Monday to Friday(8:30 – 18:00). The room allows you to enjoy the multi-video system, computers, and34

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newspapers from abroad, and magazines, among other things.
English Café, Toyonaka
English Café is held every Friday evening during the semester in the Student Cafeteria in
the School of Engineering (Famille). It’s a place to make friends around the world. Come forfun, games and chat! Free for international students.
https://www.celas.osaka-u.ac.jp/students/international/cafe/application/

Osaka International House Foundation
Osaka International House Foundation is a public-service corporation founded by Osaka city,with the purpose of contributing to the internationalization of Japan. They offer consultation,interpretation services and Japanese learning to foreign residents. You can also get thelatest information on cultural activities happening in Osaka.
http://www.ih-osaka.or.jp/english/
International Café
The international café provides a space for international and International Programme
students to work and relax and is located in Human Sciences Building on Suita campus.
Despite its name, it does not provide food or beverages. The café area is located near themain entrance to the Human Sciences building and is clearly signposted. There is an indoor
area with an outdoor deck area available for you to use.
Learning Commons Room
These are rooms located in the North building of Human Sciences on the 2nd floor next to
the HUS library. Eating and drinking are prohibited here. You can study in the room except
for the day an event is held here. Please check the white board at the door.
The International Programme Student Common RoomThe International Programme Student Common Room (E521, Human Sciences – Suita
Campus) is a space provided for Human Sciences International Programme students. Thereis an external monitor provided for your use. Please note that administrative staff are also
working there Wednesday to Friday. Please come to the International Programme office toborrow the room key during office hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30 to 17:15).

Office of International Exchange (OIE)The Office of International Exchange (OIE) in the Graduate School of Human
Sciences/School of Human Sciences has been established to promote overseas study andinternational exchange. It provides support for daily living, education and research mattersfor international students an also provides information and consultation for Osaka University
students seeking to study abroad. You should feel free to draw upon the many academic andpersonal services and resources that OIE provides to students

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http://oie.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/english/index.html

Note!

Students who wish to undertake Study Abroad in their 3rd year must begin theapplication process in July of their 1st year in the programme.

This section discusses the procedures that you may be required to undertake after
Immigration
Procedures
commencing
yourstudies at Osaka University.
The Osaka University Support Office, assisting international students regarding the visa. For
necessary immigration procedures during your stay, please check the Support Officewebsite: https://iss-intl.osaka-u.ac.jp/supportoffice/Details on updating, reissuing, and extending your visa are available from the Support Officewebsite at the following link:
https://iss-intl.osaka-u.ac.jp/supportoffice/eng/visa/change/

Residence Card
A residence card will be issued to mid- and long-term residents when granted permission toland in Japan. All or part of the information printed on the residence card will be recorded on
an IC chip embedded in the card for the purpose of preventing the residence cards frombeing forged or altered. Residence card must be carried at all times while you are in Japan.
So please do not forget to carry your card.
Residence card is not issued to persons granted permission to stay for less than 3 months.
Notification and/or application procedures will be necessary in the following cases:
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Notification of a change of name, date of birth, gender, or nationality/region
Application for updating the validity period of the residence card
Application for extension of the period of stay
Application for change of resident status
Application for re-issuance of a residence card
Notification of an affiliated organization
Notification about one’s spouse

Extending Period of Stay
If you wish to extend your permitted term of residence, you must apply for an extension at
the immigration office prior to your expiration date. You are allowed to apply starting 3 months
prior to the expiration date. Make sure to apply well in advance since the immigration officeis very busy – especially in March, April, September and October. After you submit the36

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outside of the aforementioned busy months. After you receive the notice, you visit theRegional Immigration Office with the notice, passport and the fee. Then a new residence cardwith the new expiration date will be issued.

Work Permit for Part-time Job
Those with “Student”, “Cultural Activities” or “Dependent” status of residence are notpermitted to work without a work permit. Only those who need to supplement school andliving expenses will be able to obtain a work permit, which is a “permission to engage inactivity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted.” A work
permit allows the holder to work part-time. Those who work without this permission will be
subject to punishment or deportation from Japan.
Even if you obtain this work permit, working hours are limited. Those with “Student” and“Dependent” status will be allowed to work up to 28 hours per week. Those with “Student”
visa can work up to 8 hours a day only during winter/spring and summer vacations. It is
forbidden to work more than the restricted working hours. Those with “Cultural Activities”
status need to apply for the work permit for each job. So after you find the job, you need toapply for the work permit. It is illegal to start working before you obtain the work permit.
Please be sure to obtain the work permit before starting to work.

Immigration Bureau of Japan
Please check the Immigration Bureau of Japan website for updated information:
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/index.html

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You can download the form from the link below.
http://g30.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/useful-links/

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Access Maps

AccessMap

Public Transport Connections for Osaka University Campuses

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Shuttle Bus Service

Main Library – Toyonaka

Bus stop (arrives and departs)

Human Sciences – Suita

Bus stop (going to Toyonaka)

Bus stop (coming from Toyonaka)

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