Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences
Osaka University

Guidelines for Applicants[3rd year Transfer]October 2024 Admission

This Guideline for Applicants is a translation from the original and shall not be
regarded as official documentation. The English text has been provided merely
as a reference. Please note that any official rules are based solely on theJapanese text.

Students desired
1. Admission policy
The Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences (hereinafter called “FBS”) is seeking individuals with astrong ambition to integrate cutting-edge experimental and theoretical research in life sciences,medicine, science, and engineering, aiming to pioneer new academic fields. We are looking forindividuals with a strong commitment to learning and critical thinking, aiming to become leaders acrossdiverse fields in the future, regardless of their academic background or past experiences.

2.

Basic policies for student selection
Applicants will be selected based on an oral examination on the master's thesis or alternative
research paper, or on research in the desired field to be pursued in the Graduate School of Frontier
Biosciences, along with an English proficiency assessment.

 The oral examination evaluates specialized knowledge, understanding, and related factors. It
does not require the comprehensive quantity of knowledge typically required in general written
exams.
 English proficiency will be assessed using TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS scores. Please be awarethat if your score does not meet the following criteria, your application will not be accepted.
The types of English proficiency tests
TOEFL iBT

Score
Total score: 57

TOEIC Listening & Reading Test

Total score: 550

IELTS Academic Module

Overall band score: 6

Overview of the Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences
1. Education policy
Building on rapid advancements in fields such as genetic engineering, molecular cell biology,
biophysics, and genomics, 20th-century life sciences have brought about a remarkable understandingof the material foundation of elements constituting living organisms, such as genes and proteins.
However, we believe that life is not simply constituted by the aggregation of substances; rather, it should
be understood as a system where these life elements are dynamically and organically integrated.
We perceive that elucidating how life elements are integrated and constructing life systems is asignificant challenge in 21st-century life sciences. Our goal is to create new fields of study that should
evolve as the forefront of future life sciences. To achieve this, we have established a new researchframework by integrating disciplines from medicine, engineering, and the science. Through the
integrated five-year doctoral program, we aim to cultivate individuals who will excel as advanced
specialists and researchers spearheading cutting-edge studies in the forefront research environmentsof universities and research institutions. Additionally, we strive to nurture individuals who will emerge
as leaders in broader fields in society.

2.

Education Program

Education in cutting-edge knowledge and technology
At FBS, we aim to create new fields through the integration of medicine, life sciences, engineering
technology, and theory. Our staff, who play leading roles domestically and internationally, will
impart cutting-edge knowledge and technology. At the same time, we will provide education thataims to merge academic disciplines. Through such an educational system, we aim to nurture1

individuals capable of pioneering the next-generation leading field in life sciences on a global scale.
These individuals will also be equipped to contribute the outcomes of life function research backto society.
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Education that embraces individuality
We welcome applicants not only from Osaka University but also from other universities, withbackgrounds in the science departments such as medicine, dentistry, human sciences, psychology,
engineering, engineering science, pharmaceutical sciences, science, agriculture, etc. Additionally,
we extend our scope to include individuals from humanities departments who possess aptitude
and a clear sense of purpose.
We provide foundational education in unexplored fields for students with diverse backgrounds.
Additionally, we conduct education that allows students to leverage their previously acquired
knowledge and skills (individuality) without wasting them.

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Broad education
The creation of new technologies and fields requires diverse experiences. Furthermore, in orderto give back our achievements to society through diverse means, it is beneficial to engage in awide range of experiences.
We offer education that goes beyond imparting cutting-edge knowledge and technology. Our
approach includes experiential learning in diverse fields, instruction from industry experts, andeducation that addresses societal needs, including research experiences in corporate settings.

3. Standard period of study and Requirements for Completion
 Standard period of study
The standard period of study is 3 years. It is not possible to exceed a total enrollment period of 5
years. The enrollment period does not include periods of leave of absence (maximum of 3 years).

 Requirements for completion
To be conferred with a doctoral degree, a student must be enrolled for a minimum of 3 years (withina maximum period of 5 years), accumulate 10 or more credits through the completion of required
courses, receive necessary research guidance, and pass the final dissertation defense. Those who
demonstrate outstanding research achievements may have the opportunity to obtain a doctoral
degree at an earlier stage.
You may select the title of the doctoral degree in Japanese from “⽣命機能学”, “⼯学”, “理学” and“学術”. The title of the degree in English is “Doctor of Philosophy” only.

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Application Guidelines
1. Number to be admitted (Transfer to the 3rd year of the Doctoral Program)
Major areas

Frontier Biosciences

Field of research
Nanobiology
Biomolecular Networks
Integrated Biology
Organismal Biosystems
Neuroscience
Biophysical Dynamics
Biomedical Engineering

Number to be admitted

A few

2. Application Criteria
Those who fulfill one of the following criteria may apply:(1) Those who have been awarded (or expect to be awarded by September 30, 2024) a master’s
degree or professional qualification within Japan.
(2) Those who have been awarded (or expect to be awarded by September 30, 2024) a master’s
degree or a degree equivalent to a professional qualification outside of Japan.
(3) Those who have taken a course from an international school via distance learning while in Japanand awarded (or expect to be awarded by September 30, 2024) a master's degree or a degree
equivalent to a professional qualification.
(4) Those who have been awarded (or expect to be awarded by September 30, 2024) a master’s
degree or a degree equivalent to a professional qualification from an overseas academic
institution while in Japan. This foreign academic institution must be recognized by the education
system of the said foreign country as one that has a graduate program and has been approvedby the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(5) Those who have completed at the United Nations University and have been awarded (or expect
to be awarded by September 30, 2024) a qualification equivalent to a master's degree.
(6) Those who have academic skills equivalent to a master's degree (or expect to reach such a levelby September 30, 2024) as a result of having completed a course at a recognized overseas
academic institution, a recognized academic institution (as outlined in (4) above) or the United
Nations University. Such applicants must also have passed an examination and screening thatmeet the standards set out in Article 16.2 of the Graduate School Establishment Criteria.
(7) Those approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Ministryof Education Notice 118, 1 September 1989)① Those who have engaged in research for at least two years at a university or research instituteor those who are expected to be engaged in research for at least two years by September 30,
2024, after graduating from a Japanese university and whose achievements in this field ofstudy indicate that they have achieved an academic level equivalent to a master’s degree.
② Those who have completed sixteen years of school education overseas, or completed sixteen
years of school education offered under an overseas education system after taking classes
at an international school via distance education while in Japan, before proceeding to engage
in research for at least two years by September 30, 2024 at a university or research institution
and whose achievements in their field of study indicate that they have achieved an academic
level equivalent to a master’s degree.
(8) Those who, having been screened individually by this Graduate School, are assessed to haveachieved an academic level commensurate with a master’s degree or a professional qualification3

and are at least twenty-four years of age as of September 30, 2024.
*Those who have graduated from a six-year course in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, orveterinary science fall under category (8).

3. Qualifying Review (mandatory only for applicable candidates)(1) For individuals meeting the criteria of “2. Application criteria, (7) or (8),” a separate qualifying
review will be conducted prior to application. Only those deemed eligible through this review areallowed to proceed with the application.
Qualifying review
Application period

May 20, 2024 (Mon)~May 24, 2024 (Fri)Results announcement*

June 7, 2024 (Fri)*Results will be notified by express registered post. We cannot accept inquiries by telephone.

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How to apply:
Application from Japan
Write “Application for Qualifying Review Enclosed” on the front of a Kakugata 2 Gou(240mm×332mm) envelope. Use simple registered mail to ensure that it arrives within theapplication period.
Application from overseas
Use a delivery service with tracking such as EMS or DHL and ensure that it arrives by May
24, 2024 (Fri), 5:00 p.m.

Submit to:
FBS Educational Affairs Section
Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences (Seimeikinou), Osaka University
1-3 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan(2) Documents required for an application for qualifying review
Application materials

Instructions

Application for Qualifying
ReviewCurriculum Vitae for
Qualifying Review
Fill out all details on the forms provided.
Record of Research
Achievements

Statement of Purpose

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
Certificate of Graduation /Completion
Academic Transcript(s)Envelope for notification of
results*Only for residents in Japan

Certificate of (expected) graduation and transcripts from thelast school attended.
Official academic transcript issued by your academic
institution in a sealed envelope (English or Japanese). If yourcertificates are printed on security paper, enclosing them in asealed envelope is unnecessary.
If you have graduated or expect to graduate from multiple
universities/graduate schools, please provide an academictranscript from each.
If you transferred to a university from another academic
institution, please also provide an academic transcriptfrom that academic institution. (This includes those whohave withdrawn from the previous school.)

Write your name, address, and postal code on a Nagagata 3
Gou (120mm×235mm) envelope and affix stamps worth
674JPY for express simple registered postal delivery.

*Those who wish to apply using “2. Application criteria, (7)” must submit a separate
certificate showing that the applicant has been or expect to be engaged in research for atleast two years at a university or research institute.

4. Application Procedures(1) Application period
Application period

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Examination fee payment period

June 17, 2024 (Mon)~

June 10, 2024 (Mon) ~June 21, 2024 (Fri), 5:00 p.m.

June 21, 2024 (Fri), 3:00 p.m.

How to apply:
Application from Japan
Write “Application (3rd-year transfer) enclosed” on the front of a Kakugata 2 Gou(240mm×332mm) envelope. Use simple registered mail to ensure that it arrives within theapplication period. However, even if it arrives after the deadline, if it is sent by express
simple registered mail with a Japanese postmark on or before June 19, 2024 (Wed), we
will still accept it. If you wish to apply directly, please submit all required documents to the
FBS Educational Affairs Section during the application period between 9:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m. (noon) and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national
holidays).
Application from overseas
Please use a delivery service with tracking such as EMS or DHL and ensure that it arrivesby 5:00 p.m. on June 21, 2024.

Submit to:
FBS Educational Affairs Section
Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University
1-3 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan5

(2) Application Materials*Documents marked with “*” are NOT necessary for applicants who passed a qualifying
review.
Application materials
Instructions
Application form
Fill out the form with your name and other details.
Pay the 30,000JPY examination fee following the instructions under 5.
Examination fee payment (a system fee will be charged separately).
After the payment, proof of payment (pdf) will be provided. Please print
it on A4 paper and submit it.
Proof of entrance*Those who will enroll as MEXT Scholarship students and those expected to
examination fee payment
complete their master's degree at Osaka University by September 2024 are exempt
from examination fees.
*Regarding examination fee exemptions for victims of a large-scale disaster, pleaserefer to 5. Examination fee payment.

* Record of researchachievements

Fill out the form with your name and other details.

* Statement of purpose

Fill out the form with your name and purpose for applying.

*Academic Transcript(s)(Undergraduate andgraduate) Submit your official academic transcript(s) issued by your academic
institution(s) in a sealed envelope (English or Japanese). If a transcript
is printed on security paper, enclosing it in a sealed envelope is
unnecessary.
 If you have graduated or expect to graduate from multiple
universities/graduate schools, please provide an academic transcriptfrom each.
 If you transferred to the university from another academic institution,please also provide an academic transcript from that academic
institution (This includes those who have withdrawn from theprevious school).
 Those who have graduated from a technical junior college should
provide academic records for both the main curriculum (honka) andspecialized curriculum (senkōka).

*Certificate of completion(or expected completion)

 Issued and sealed in the name of the head of the educational
institution. If the certificate is printed on security paper, enclosing it ina sealed envelope is unnecessary.
 If you have graduated from a course at an overseas university andyour degree title is not on the certificate, you must submit a separate
certificate detailing your degree title.

Master’s thesis (orequivalent)
Abstract (one A4 page)

Submit one copy of a master’s thesis to be presented in the oral
examination, and its abstract (one A4 page).
 If you have no master’s thesis but have an equivalent thesis, submitthat with its abstract (one A4 page) If the thesis is written in a language other than Japanese or English,
submit a summary in English (about 5 pages of A4).
 If your thesis is incomplete, submit a summary of your work so far(within one A4 page) with its abstract.
 If you have no master’s thesis, submit a research proposal outlining
what you would like to research at FBS (within one page of A4).
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Submit a certificate of English ability (a TOEIC Listening & Reading
Test Official Score Certificate, a TOEFL Test Taker Score Report, or
an IELTS Test Report Form).
Please note that only scores from public tests conducted within thespecified periods (June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2024) will be accepted.
Plan your test-taking accordingly and make sure to allocate enoughtime for application preparation.
Application from Japan
Submit the original certificate and its copy (printed on A4 paper).
After verifying the submitted original and copy, we will return theoriginal certificate to you by postal mail together with your examination
admission card. However, when you submit the original certificate
only, we will not return it to you.
Application from overseas
Submit the original certificate. In principle, we will not return it to you.
<<Important Notes>> Those who have taken the TOEIC (Listening & Reading Test) after
April 2023 may submit a printed copy of the "Digital Official Score
Certificate" with a QR code on A4 paper instead of the original
official certificate. To ensure we can verify the authenticity of yourCertificate of English ability

certification, please print and submit it in a way that allows for
accurate scanning of the QR code.
 The following certificate ① to ③ CANNOT be accepted.
① TOEIC: TOEIC-IP, TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test, TOEIC
Speaking Test, TOEIC Bridge Test
② TOEFL: ITP Test
③ IELTS: General Training Module When submitting a TOEFL score, do not submit the “TOEFL Official
Score Report”, but submit the “Test Taker Score Report” or“Examinee Score Report”. Those who took the TOEFL in a country
or region where the Test Taker Score Report or Examinee Score
Report is not issued and wish to use the score, please contact the
FBS Educational Affairs Section by June 10, 2024. “MyBest
scores” cannot be accepted.
 If you are applying from an educational institution where English is themain language, in some circumstances, you may be exempt from
submitting a certificate of English ability. In case this may be applied,
please get in touch with the FBS Educational Affairs Section by June
10, 2024.

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International applicants only
Copy of residence card
(Submit a passport if you do
not possess one)Japanese residents only
Contact details seal
Examination admission

Those who do not hold Japanese nationality are required to submit a
copy of their residence card (both the front and back), which includes
information on residence status, period of stay, and current address.
Those who do not possess a residence card should submit a copy of
their passport.
Fill out the form with your name and other details.

card
Examination photo card

Please remember to fill in your name on the form. Attach a photo taken
within the last three months, showing your upper body, facing forward,
without a hat. (Photo size: 4cm vertical x 3cm horizontal).

Japanese residents only
An envelope for sending theexamination admission card

Write your name, address, and postal code on a Nagagata 3 Gou(120mm×235mm) envelope and affix stamps worth 354 JPY for expressdelivery.

MEXT scholarship students only
MEXT Scholarship
Recipient Certificate

Submit this if you are a MEXT scholarship recipient. You are exempt
from the examination fee.

Research plan for current
employees

Submit this if you are applying to enroll while remaining employed by acompany etc.

Applicants for " Tuition Fee
Exemption for International
Honors Students " only
Essay

Those applying for “10. Tuition Fee Exemption for International Honors
Students” should check “Yes, I wish to apply” at the bottom of thereverse side of the application form and submit an essay on thetheme: “What do you consider ‘fascinating science?’” Your essay
should be written in either English or Japanese and must fit within one
A4 page, single-spaced.

(3) Important notes about the application① Contact your prospective supervisor and obtain informal acceptance before applying.
(Faculty members may retire or be transferred. Please confirm with the prospective supervisor whether it
is possible to continue receiving guidance during your enrollment period.)

To (expected) graduates of overseas universities*
Before directly contacting a prospective supervisor, it is mandatory to apply to the Admissions
Assistance Desk (hereinafter referred to as "AAD"). AAD serves as the intermediary between
prospective international students from overseas and their prospective supervisors during theinitial stage of the application process.
Only those who have applied to AAD and received approval are permitted to directly contact theirprospective supervisor to seek informal acceptance. Please note that applications submitted
without applying to AAD will NOT be accepted.

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STEP 1. Apply to AAD online (https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/inbound/dragongate ) Download the “Guidelines to AAD Online Application (English)” and “Frequently Asked Questions”
from the provided link. Carefully review the documents before initiating the application process.
 The AAD process typically takes approximately three weeks, so please allocate sufficient
time to prepare your application to FBS accordingly.

STEP 2. Result notification from AAD
 AAD will inform you whether your prospective supervisor approves the “direct contact” or not.
 Proceed to STEP 3 only when the “direct contact” has been approved.

STEP 3. Contact your prospective supervisor via email to obtain informal acceptance.
 Proceed to STEP 4 only after receiving informal acceptance.

STEP 4. Apply for admission to the FBS doctoral program Following this guideline, proceed with the preparations for your application to FBS.
 Fill in the specified section of the Application Form with the date you applied to AAD.

*Those already enrolled in Osaka University as research students, etc. do not need to apply to AAD*For any inquiries about AAD, contact the AAD office (contact@ryumon.osaka-u.ac.jp )② If you wish to enroll while still employed, discuss your research plan with your prospective
supervisor well in advance. Also, when enrolling, submit a separate “permission to enroll” form
filled out by the head of the company or organization where you are employed. Please
understand in advance that you must study/research under the same conditions as the otherstudents and that the doctoral degree cannot be awarded based on the results from joint
research, etc. conducted at companies, etc (A letter of confirmation on this matter must be
submitted at the time of the enrollment procedure.)③ If the name on any of your certificates is different from your current name for reasons such as
marriage, attach official documentation of your change of name.
④ Fill in all materials using a black ballpoint pen. Please do not use pencil or erasable ink.
⑤ If any application materials are not fully completed, we may refuse your application.
⑥ After accepting your application, we will not allow you to replace any documents or change
anything written on them. Furthermore, we will not return any documents. The examination fee
is non-refundable except in the following cases:the application documents are not submitted or are not accepted
a double payment of the examination fee was submitted/received by mistake⑦ If you have a disability or would like to make a special request regarding examinations or study,
please contact the FBS Educational Affairs Section by June 10, 2024 (Mon).

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

STEP1. Preparation
Prepare a computer and printer connected to internet.
STEP2. Access the Examination Fee Payment System
Please access the following URL to visit the website of the Examination Fee Payment System.
(URL) http://e-apply.jp/n/osaka-u-payment
STEP3. Register Applicant's Information
Make sure to confirm procedures and notes on the above site and enter the 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 Online banking
 Credit cards⑤ The Receipt of Examination fee Payment
 Residents living overseas can only make payments using credit cards and available online banking.
Payments at convenience stores outside of Japan are not accepted.
 Please note that if you choose to pay via credit card, payment will be completed at the same time
you register your personal information.
 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). Please notethat 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 thatyour application contents are all correct. However, if you have not yet paid, you may makecorrections by re-registering with the correct information.
 If you select "Convenience store" or " ATMs of Post offices or Banks " as the payment method, anumber (the number of digits will vary from store to store; some stores may provide both acustomer number and a confirmation number) will be displayed after making your selection.
This(ese) number(s) is(are) required for payment, so be sure to write them down. Please pay at aconvenience store or a post office/bank ATM within the payment deadline.
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 The payment can be completed during the online application.
You can select and pay during the online application.
【Credit cards available for the payment】
VISA, Master, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MUFG, DC, UFJ, NICOS
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2.

3.

Paying by internet banking The payment can be completed online.
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.
Paying at convenience stores
Write down the number displayed after your online application is registered and pay at any oneof the following convenience stores:
Seven Eleven

1. Please tell the cashier, "make an Internet payment."
2. Please 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)".
4. You may keep "the receipt", and it is not necessary to submit it to us.

Lawson, Mini
Stop
(Loppi)

1. Click "those who have a specified number"
2. Enter the "customer number (11 digits)" and click "next"
3. Click "multi-payment service" (payment)
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
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
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.

4.

Daily Yamazaki

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

Paying at ATMs with a Pay-easy option
Write down the number displayed after your online application is registered and pay at any oneof 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.

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Paying at ATMs 1. Click "Pay tax/charge"of post
2. Enter the "receiving company number (58021)," then click "checked".
offices/banks
3. Enter the "customer number (11 digits)", then click "checked".
4. Enter the "confirmation number (6 digits)", 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.
*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 a convenience store, you can pay up to 300,000 yen in cash. Enter allnecessary information as instructed on the screen of the terminal or ATM. Please verify all information
before finalizing the payment.

STEP5. Print out the Receipt of Application Fee Payment
After the payment is completed, print the documents on A4 size paper and send the Receipt of Application
Fee Payment with your 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 the delivery status by yourself by checking the website of the mail service company, etc.
Payment completed
Caution regarding application and payment
 To complete your application, you must send the required application documents along with the “Proofof Entrance Examination Fee Payment” to FBS by post by the due date. Application is not completed
only by registering your information on the system.
 Payments can be made at any time of day. Business hours may vary depending on where you makeyour payment (convenience store, ATM, etc.).
 Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to prepare and send in your application.
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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 website of Osaka University (https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/admissions/information)
for more details. In this case, the Application Fee Payment System cannot be used. Please contact
FBS Educational Affairs Section and follow the instruction.

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Refund of Examination 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 regarding the payment system>
Learning and Education Application Service Support Center (Operating company: Disco Inc.)email: cvs-web@disc.co.jp* They cannot answer questions regarding entrance exams and/or universities.
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Successful applicants will be selected based on the oral examination described below and theirapplication materials.
(1) Dates and times for oral examinations
Date

Time

August 5, 2024 (Mon)

From 10:00 onwards (TBA)(2) Oral examination method
You will give a presentation on your master’s thesis or equivalent thesis/research results, using
Microsoft PowerPoint, or similar presentation software. This will be followed by a Q&A session
and an interview.
 The examination consists of 7 minutes presentation and 13 minutes Q&A.
 If you have no written thesis or research results, we will ask you to explain, as specificallyas possible, the research you hope to carry out in FBS, including its purpose, importance,
methodology and principles, potential application, value to society and experiments which
you would like to conduct (methodology, value, applications, etc.).
(3) Examination Venue
2F, BioSystems Building, Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University (Suita Campus)<<Note>>Important notes about the examination and a simple campus map will be enclosed to yourexamination admission card which will be sent out to you by the middle of July 2024. If you have
not received your card by July 29, 2024 (Mon), please contact the FBS Educational Affairs
Section (seimei-daigakuin@office.osaka-u.ac.jp ).
Applicants from overseas
If you are not able to attend the examination on-site due to living outside of Japan, you may takethe exam online (Zoom, etc.). In this case, circle "Yes" at the bottom of the reverse side of theapplication form. In this case, the examination admission card and important notes about theexamination will be sent by email.

7. Announcement of successful applicantsExaminee numbers of successful applicants will be published on the FBS website(https://www.fbs.osaka-u.ac.jp) at 10:00 a.m. on August 9, 2024 (Fri). Successful applicants will
also be sent a Notification of Acceptance by mail. We will NOT take inquiries about examination
results by email, phone, etc.
(We may cancel or delay posting examinee numbers of successful applicants on our website incases of system failure or other unavoidable circumstances. Please note that posting examinee
numbers of successful applications on the website is for informational purposes only. For official
acceptance, please refer to the notification of acceptance to be mailed to each successful
applicant.)

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8. Enrollment procedure
Enrollment Procedure Guide will be enclosed to the above Notification of Acceptance. Please
complete the enrollment procedure following the guide. (a more detailed explanation will be givenin the guide).
Those who do not complete the enrollment procedure within the period specified below, you will
be assumed to have withdrawn your enrollment.
(1) Enrollment procedure period: August 26 (Mon) to August 30, 2024 (Fri)(2) Fees to be paid (as of March 1, 2024)
Enrollment fee: 282,000JPY
Tuition fee: 267,900JPY per semester (535,800JPY per year)*The above fees are tentative, and you may be charged a revised fee while enrolled.
*An enrollment fee is not required for those who expect to complete the master’s Course at
Osaka University in September 2024 and will continue studying at the Doctoral level.
(3) Enrollment date: October 1, 2024
(4) Start of classes: Early October 2024 (Guidance for newly enrolled students is planned)

9. About the Admissions Assistance Desk
Please refer to the “4 (3) Important information about application”.

10. Tuition Fee Exemption for International Honors Students
Osaka University has a tuition fee exemption system (Tuition Fee Exemption for International
Honors Students) for privately funded international students who are of excellent academic
standing in the graduate school entrance examinations. This system aims to further strengthen
research capabilities and promote the acceptance of international students. The entrance
examination outlined in this guideline is eligible for the Tuition Fee Exemption for International
Honors Students. International students who pass this entrance examination and are recognizedas outstanding will be considered "candidates" for tuition fee exemption under this program.
Privately funded international students who wish to apply for this program (individuals whose
residence status is "student" at the start of exemption) should indicate their desire to apply bychecking “Yes, I wish to apply” on the back of the application form and submit one copy of an essayon the theme: “What do you consider ‘fascinating science?’.
Please note that individuals receiving support equivalent to tuition fees through private
scholarships or other means, as well as MEXT scholarship students and students dispatched byforeign governments, are excluded from this program. It should be written in Japanese or English,
within one A4 page, based on your personal opinions, thoughts, and experiences. After screened
within FBS, successful candidates will be notified individually.

11. Disclosure of Entrance Examination Results
It is possible to disclose individual total scores (oral examination). Please contact the FBS
Educational Affairs Section (seimei-daigakuin@office.osaka-u.ac.jp ) between September 2(Mon) and 13 (Fri), 2024 if you wish to receive this information.
※ Examination rankings will not be disclosed.
※ Disclosure will be made only to the examinees. Disclosure to proxies is not permitted.

1412. Personal Information Protection Policy(1) Names, addresses, and other personal information provided through the application
procedure will be used in the screening (application and examination), announcement of thesuccessful applicants, and admission procedures. For those admitted to 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 care management,
scholarship, career support, etc.), and in tuition fee management.
(2) Personal data such as test scores, etc. are used for compiling and analyzing data about
examination results, researching and studying methods for screening and supporting students(scholarship, etc.).
(3) Personal information obtained through (1) and (2) can be also used for improving the screening
process and education or for university administration (surveys and analyzing or projectplanning). However, the achievement will not be disclosed in a manner in which an individual
can be distinguished.
(4) When carrying out (1), (2), and (3) above, part of the procedure may be entrusted to third
parties. In such a case, after concluding a contract with the third party to ensure that personal
information is handled properly, we will provide the party with all or part of the personal
information submitted to us.

13. Other(1) If any false information regarding background, qualifications, etc. on an application is discovered,approval for enrollment may be revoked.
(2) Due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters or widespread outbreaks of infectious
diseases, there may be changes to the implementation of entrance examinations. In the event of
any changes, we will notify you through the FBS website or when sending the examination
admission card. Depending on the situation, the entrance exams may be postponed. Please be
sure to check the website for updates.
(3) In the event of a postal rate revision in the fiscal year 2024, there is a possibility that the postage
fees mentioned in this guideline may change. If there is any alteration in postage fees, it will beannounced in the 'NEWS & TOPICS' section on the FBS website. Please ensure to check inadvance before proceeding with application procedures.

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Laboratories currently accepting graduate students at theGraduate School of Frontier Biosciences (FBS)【This list is based on information at the time of application guidelines creation and is subject to change】

1. Full-time/Specially appointed Faculties
Research field
Nanobiology

Biomolecular Networks(Categorized by field/As of April 1, 2024)

Name of faculty

Laboratory

Professor:
ISHIJIMA Akihiko*

Laboratory of Nano-Biophysics

UEDA Masahiro

Laboratory of Single Molecule Biology

Professor:
TAKASHIMA Seiji*

Laboratory of Medical Biochemistry

FUKAGAWA Tatsuro

Laboratory of Chromosome Biology

TACHIBANA Makoto

Laboratory of Epigenome Dynamics

HIROSE Tetsuro

RNA Biofunction Laboratory

Associate Professor:
OKAMOTO Koji
Integrated Biology

Laboratory of Mitochondrial Dynamics

Professor:
KAI Toshie

Germline Biology Group

IKEDA Fumiyo

Ubiquitin Biology Laboratory

INOUE Daichi

Laboratory of Cancer Pathology

Associate Professor:
MORITA Ritsuko
Organismal Biosystems

Neuroscience

Biophysical Dynamics

Biomedical Engineering(Affiliated Laboratory)

Laboratory for Stem Cell Homeostasis

Professor:
ISHII Masaru

Laboratory of Immunology and Cell Biology

SASAKI Hiroshi*
NAGASAWA Takashi*Laboratory for Embryogenesis
Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology and Developmental
Immunology

TSUMAKI Noriyuki

Laboratory of Tissue Biochemistry

Professor:
YAGI Takeshi*

KOKORO-Biology GroupKITAZAWA Shigeru*

Dynamic Brain Network Laboratory

NISHIMOTO Shinji

Perceptual and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory

HORIE Takeo

Laboratory for Single-cell Neurobiology

Professor:
KURAHASHI Takashi*

Physiological Laboratory

INOUYE Yasushi

Nano-Biophotonics Group

KIMURA Shin-ichi

Photophysics Laboratory

Professor:
TAKAKURA Nobuyuki*
HARA Eiji

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Laboratory of Tissue Regeneration, RIMD (ResearchInstitute for Microbial Diseases)
Laboratory of Cancer Biology, RIMD (ResearchInstitute for Microbial Diseases)

Laboratory of Supramolecular Crystallography, IPR(Institute for Protein Research)
Department of Biomolecular Science and Reaction,
SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial
Research)

NAKAGAWA Atsushi*
KURODA Shun'ichi*

2. Adjunct Faculties
Affiliation

Name of Faculty

Department

Graduate School of Human Professor:
Sciences

YASOSHIMA Yasunobu

Graduate School ofProfessor:

Science

MATSUNO Kenji*

Laboratory of Cell Biology

IMADA Katsumi

Laboratory of Macromolecular Structure

OBUSE Chikashi

Laboratory of Genome Structure and Function

Behavioral Physiology Laboratory

Graduate School ofProfessor:

Medicine

HARADA Akihiro

Cell Biology

YAMASHITA Toshihide

Molecular Neurosciences

OKAMURA Yasushi*

Integrative Physiology

MORO Kazuyo

Innate Immune

KAWAHARA Yukio

RNA Biology and Neuroscience

SHIMOMURA Iichiro*

Metabolic Medicine

HAYASHI KatsuhikoGermline Genetics

TAKEBE Takanori

Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine

OSANAI Makoto

Physiological Functional Imaging

Graduate School of
Dentistry
Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical Science
Graduate School ofEngineering Science

Professor:
NODA Takeshi

Center for Frontier Oral Science

Professor:
Structure and Function Analysis of Biomolecules

INOUE Tsuyoshi
Professor:

Biochemical Materials Engineering GroupSAKAI Shinji

United Graduate School of Professor:
Child Development

Molecular Brain Science

SATO Makoto*

RIMD (Research Institute

Professor:

for Microbial Diseases)

HORIGUCHI Yasuhiko*Department of Molecular Bacteriology

YAMAMOTO Masahiro

Department of Immunoparasitology

YAMASAKI Sho

Department of Molecular Immunology

ISHITANI Tohru

Department of Homeostatic Regulation

IIDA Tetsuya*

Department of Bacterial Infections

IWANAGA Shiroh

Department of Molecular Protozoology

KOBAYASHI Takeshi

Department of Virology

WATANABE Tokiko

Department of Molecular Virology

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CiDER (Center for Infectious Disease Professor:

Regulation of Host Defense Team

Education and Research)

ISE Wataru

SANKEN (The Institute ofProfessor:

Scientific and Industrial

NAGAI Takeharu

Department of Biomolecular Science and Engineering

Research)

TANIGUCHI Masateru

Department of Bio-Nanotechnology

IPR (Institute for Protein Professor:
Research)

TAKAGI Junichi*

Laboratory for Protein Synthesis and Expression

KATO Takayuki

Laboratory for CryoEM Structural Biology

FURUKAWA Takahisa*

Laboratory for Molecular and Developmental Biology

CAMaD (Center for Advanced

Specially Appointed Professor:

Modalities and DDS)AKIRA Shizuo*

IFReC (Immunology

Specially Appointed Professor:

Research Frontier Center)

KISHIMOTO Tadamitsu*

Immune Regulation

SAKAGUCHI Shimon*

Experimental Immunology

NAGATA Shigekazu*

Biochemistry & Immunology

Professor:
Immune Response Dynamics

SUZUKI Kazuhiro
Center for Education in

Professor:

Liberal Arts and Science

SHIMEGI Satoshi

Institute for Advanced Co-

Specially Designated Professor:

Creation Studies

SUZUKI Keiichiro*

Graduate School of Information

Professor:

Science and Technology

NAKANO TamamiSports and Health Education Division

Genome Engineering/Genome Editing
Cognitive Neuroinformatics

3. Faculties at the Cooperated Institutes
Affiliation

Name of Faculty

Laboratory

NIBIOHN(NationalInstitutesofBiomedical

Guest Professor:

Innovation,HealthandNutrition)

KATAGIRI Toyomasa

RIKEN BDR

Guest Professor:(Center for Biosystems

TAIJI Makoto

Systems Science of Biological Dynamics

Dynamics Research)

OKADA Yasushi

Systems Science of Biological Dynamics

WANG Yu-Chiun

Developmental Biology

SHIBATA Tatsuo

Developmental Biology

Protein Function and Bioinformatics

CiNet (Center for

Guest Professor:

Information and Neural

SUZUKI Takafumi

Information and Neural Networks

Networks)

HARUNO Masahiko

Information and Neural Networks* Faculty members whose names are followed by "*" are either scheduled for retirement within five years fromyour enrollment or are approaching the end of their employment term. Continuous guidance may not be
available from enrollment to completion. Therefore, please be sure to confirm this directly with your prospective
supervisor.

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Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences

TRAIN
MONORAILBUS

ACCESS
30 min. east on foot from Kita-Senri station (the last station), Hankyu Senri Line.
5 min. on foot from Monorail Handai-Byoin-Mae station
2 min. on foot from Handai-Igakubu-Mae.
○ Hankyu Bus
Get on the bus bound for Handai-Honbu-Mae or Ibaraki-Mihogaoka at Senri-Chuo station.
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- ContactEducational Affairs Section, Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University
1-3 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
E-mail: seimei-daigakuin@office.osaka-u.ac.jp
Phone: +81-6-6879-4421
Reception hours: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM(Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays.)
URL: https://www.fbs.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/
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