PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

STRUCTURE OFTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
Departments and Courses○…Course provided in cooperation with other departments of Osaka University●…Course provided in partnership with research institutes outside the university

Dept. of MATHEMATICS

Dept. of BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

AlgebraGeometry
Analysis
Global Geometry & Analysis
Experimental Mathematics
Mathematical Science●Integrative Mathematical Sciences

Molecular Cell Biology
Animal Development and Evolution
Plant Science
Neurobiology
Protein Function◯Signal Transduction Biology◯Protein Structure◯●Chemical Biology◯Life Science

Dept. of PHYSICSDept. of MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE

Condensed Matter Physics
Particle and Nuclear Physics
Fundamental Physics
Quantum Physics
Interdisciplinary Physics◯Particle and Nuclear Reactions◯Quark Nuclear Physics◯Accelerator Physics◯Science under Extreme Conditions◯Advanced Photophysics●Advanced Physics

Macromolecular Synthesis and Reactions
Macromolecular Structure, Properties andFunctions
Macromolecular Assemblies◯Informative Polymer Science

Dept. of CHEMISTRY

Dept. of EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Interdisciplinary Chemistry◯Functional Material Synthetic Chemistry◯Inorganic Compound Function◯Biomolecular Structure◯Complex Molecular Chemistry◯Computational Biology●Highly Functional Material Properties●Functional Peptides●Structural Biomolecular Chemistry●Chemical Biology for Medical and Health Sciences

Astrophysics and Planetary Science
Earth and Planetary Material Sciences
Extreme Material Science

Attached Facilities
Research Center for
Thermal and Entropic Science
Division of Entropic Science of Molecular Systems
Division of Non-Equilibrium Thermal Science and Soft Matter
Science
Division of Extremely Small Scale Thermal Science and NanoCalorimetry
Division of Micro Biological Thermodynamics
Division of International Collaborations

Office of Research
Administration
Planning and Evaluation
Educational PlanningResearch Planning
International Affairs
University-Industry Collaboration
Public Relations
Risk Management
Safety and Hygiene Management
Common Equipment Management
Research Administration Support

Forefront Research Center
Challenging Exploratory Research Division
Cross-Disciplinary Project Research Division
Forefront Research Division

Technical Support
Division
Analytical Instrument Facility
Promotion Office for Safety and Hygiene
Support Office for Education and Research
Promotion Office for Public Relations and Information

Center for Advanced
High Magnetic Field Science
Research Division of PhysicsⅠ
Research Division of PhysicsⅡ
Research Division of Chemistry and Biology
Research Division of Cooperation
Support Division for Joint-research

Administrative OfficeGeneral Affairs Section
Personnel SectionAcademic Affairs Section
Graduate Students Section
Accounting Section
Contract Section
Research Support Section

EDUCATIONAL GOAL AND POLICY
OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

Graduate School of Science- “Originality and Inspiration”
Inheriting the founding spirit and tradition of the School of Science, which
was established at the same time as Osaka Imperial University, theGraduate School of Science has adhered to its “research-first” mission. The
Graduate School of Science has about 200 full-time academic staff and 820
graduate students across six departments: mathematics, physics, chemistry,
biological sciences, macromolecular science, and earth and space science.
Many of the students and faculty are carrying out original and leading-edge
research and trying to expand the fields of research and education. Inspiredby watching their teachers pursue their research, students are following suitand developing into world-class researchers and scientifically literate publicleaders. The activities of the Graduate School of Science cover the entire
gamut from fundamental to applied science, thereby promoting thedevelopment of new fields and the accumulation of knowledge for the future.

Graduate Degree Programs in English
Special Integrated Science Course (SISC)
SISC was developed with the aim of training creative and independent researchers who have the capability to work in a broad rangeof fields and can work in new interdisciplinary areas. SISC offers a full range of lecture courses from high-level basic knowledge tocutting-edge topics, and students in the departments of chemistry, biological sciences, and macromolecular science can takeclasses that cross the boundaries of their disciplines.

International Physics Course (IPC)
IPC aims to cultivate open-minded researchers and company employees with a wide range of knowledge and who will proactivelyengage in international research and rise to the challenge of new subjects for research. IPC offers a curriculum composed oflecture-style learning and research activities in the department of physics and related research institutes.

Requirements for Completion of the Graduate Degree Programs

Osaka University awards a master’s degree or doctoral degree (PhD) to students who have completed all credit requirements and passed therespective degree examinations. The students must have learned the essence of natural science through their efforts to pursue the truth andmust have fully honed their research skills through the education provided by the Graduate School of Science.

Master’s Program

The master’s program lasts two academic years and requires a thesis for completion. Students spend the first three semesters earning credits
through lectures and research work and then write a master’s thesis during the last semester.

Doctoral Program

Doctoral students spend the majority of their three years conducting research for their doctoral thesis/dissertation under the supervision of anexperienced faculty member.
*When their thesis is completed, both master’s and doctoral students give an oral presentation about it.
*The department of chemistry has a four-year integrated program for students who enroll in the Master's program, enabling them to acquire aMaster's Degree and a Ph.D. degree in four years at the earliest. The requirements for completion of this program are different from the above.

Note: We also accept international students who understand and speak Japanese sufficiently well into the graduate
degree programs in Japanese across six departments: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences,macromolecular science, and earth and space science.

Graduate Educational Programs for All Graduate Students
The following educational programs aim to produce graduates capable of serving as international leaders in the wide range of academia,
business, and government. Students are required to attend assigned lectures and complete special activities. Financial aid is also available.
For more information, please visit the website of each program.
Doctoral Program for World-leading
Innovative & Smart Education
Multidisciplinary PhD Program forPioneering Quantum Beam
Application

Program for Leading Graduate Schools
Cross-Boundary
Interactive Materials
Innovation Program Science Cadet Program

Honors Program for Graduate Schoolsin Science, Engineering and Informatics

Special Integrated Science Course (SISC)

Department ofChemistry

International Physics Course (IPC)

Center for
Advanced High
Magnetic FieldScience

Department of
BiologicalSciences
Institute for Protein
ResearchSISC

TheInstitute of
Scientific andIndustrial
ResearchResearch Institute forMicrobial Diseases
Graduate School of
Frontier Biosciences

Institute of
Laser
Engineering

SANKEN (The Instituteof Scientific andIndustrial Research)

Department ofMacromolecular Science：Other Departments of Osaka
University

ResearchCenter for
NuclearPhysics

IPC

Department ofPhysics

Center for
Education in
Liberal Arts andSciences

Forefront
ResearchCenter

Cybermedia
CenterGraduate
School of
Frontier
Biosciences：Other Departments of Osaka
University

CurriculumCurriculum

The SISC curriculum is designed to introduce graduate students tothe latest skills used for research and help them gain in-depth
knowledge of advanced topics in chemistry, biology, andmacromolecular science.

The IPC curriculum is composed of classroom learning and research
activity under the supervisor of the research group into which thestudent has been accepted.

Master’s Program

Master’s Program

Basic Biology I & II
Science Core
Introductory Biology
Biological Science
Bio/Chemoinformatics
Basic Macromolecular Science
Advanced Macromolecular
Science I & II
Genome ChemistryProtein Chemistry
Quantum ChemistryThermal and Entropic Science

Analytical Chemistry for Interface
Complex Molecular Chemistry
Natural Product Chemistry
Organic Biochemistry
Structural Organic Chemistry
Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Chemical Experiment
Radiation Science in theEnvironment
Current Topics
Interactive SeminarSemestral Seminar

Electrodynamics andQuantum Mechanics
Quantum Field Theory I & II
Theoretical Particle Physics
Introduction to Theoretical
Nuclear Physics
Quantum Many-Body Systems
Condensed Matter Theory
Solid State Theory
High Energy Physics
Nuclear Physics in the Universe
Optical Properties of Matter

Synchrotron Radiation Spectroscopy
Computational PhysicsCosmology
High Energy Astrophysics
Radiation Science in theEnvironment
Semestral Seminar

Doctoral Program

Doctoral Program

Current Topics
Interactive Seminar for Advanced ResearchSeminar for Advanced Researches

Topical Seminar
Seminar for Advanced Researches

Find more information about SISC
https://sisc.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/global30/SISC/index.html

Find more information about IPC
http://www.rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp/~ipc/

Application
Contact a Professor
Applicants should contact the head of the research lab to which they intend to apply. In order to apply for a program, the applicant must submit a“Letter of Conditional Acceptance” from the prospective supervisor at Osaka University. For more information on our research labs, please go
through the researchers’ database athttps://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/outline/researchers/

Admission Procedure
New graduate students will be selected through the screening of documents, a written
examination, and an interview.
For more details, please visit our website. If you are unsure about eligibility or haveany other query about your application, please contact the Graduate Students,
Administrative Office at ri-daigakuin@office.osaka-u.ac.jp

Academic Fees (as of 2024)
Tuition fee per half year

267,900 yen

Matriculation fee

282,000 yen

Entrance examination fee

30,000 yen

To be paid in May and November
No examination fees are required for IPC and SISC admission* These fees are subject to change.
* Full-time privately funded students enrolled in Osaka University are eligible to apply for a tuition and/or enrollment fee
exemption or deferred payment. Applications will be screened based on a student’s academic achievements and financial status.

Financial Support
There are some financial supports for international students at Graduate School of Science, Osaka University. For moreinformation, please visit our website (https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/overseas-study/financial_support/).
■ Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) scholarship■ JASSO Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students(JASSO: Japan Student Services Organization)■ Osaka University Graduate School of Science Scholarship■ Support by Graduate Educational Programs■ Research Assistants (RA) or Teaching Assistants (TA)etc.

Housing and Living Costs
Accommodation offered by Osaka University and public organizations is limited. Many new students live in privately
owned accommodation near Osaka University. The average monthly living cost in Osaka is estimated at approximately
120,000 yen, including the rent. Detailed information is available at the Support Office.
https://iss-intl.osaka-u.ac.jp/supportoffice/Health and Counseling
Osaka University offers many personal counseling resources, including department faculty advisors, international
student advisors, and professional counselors at the Health and Counseling Center.
https://hacc.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/

Career Support
The Graduate School of Science and the Center for International Education and Exchange (CIEE) of Osaka
University provide assistance for international students who are seeking employment in Japan.
https://ciee.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/

FAQ
Q: Do I have a chance to learn Japanese?
A: Yes, we offer an elective Japanese language program for non-Japanese students. For more details, pleasecontact the Center for International Education and Exchange (CIEE) of Osaka University.
Q: How do I contact the professor I would like to work with in the graduate program?
A: Please visit the research pages of the departments in which you are interested. There you will see the names
and research interests of our faculty who can supervise MSc and PhD students. The best way is to email a brief
overview of your research interests to those who match them. At this stage, it is advisable to cc one of ouroffices, either gssadmis@sci.osaka-u.ac.jp (for SISC) or ipc-office@ipc.phys.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp (for IPC).

Double Degree Programs
Double Degree Programs are offered in partnership with distinguished universities worldwide. These programs enable students
enrolled in the master’s program or the doctoral program to obtain a degree at both universities after completing the coordinatedcurriculum.
For more information, please visit our website (https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/overseas-study/double_degree_program/).

Short-Term Non-Degree Programs
Osaka University offers a wide variety of short-term non-degree programs (one year or less) for international students from the foreign
universities with whom there are student exchange agreements (these students are known as “short-term exchange students” ). Withinthese programs, there are a number of classes in which Japanese students may also participate. Through these classes, a closeinterchange with Japanese students can be achieved. For more details, please refer to the following websites:
FrontierLab@OsakaU: for Engineering and Science Majors
OUSSEP: Osaka University Short-Term Student Exchange ProgramiExPO: Immersion Exchange Program OsakaIn addition to above programs, the Graduate School of Science also accepts a variety of short-term international students.
For more information, please visit our website.

Campus Locations and Transportation
Kyoto - Osaka Univ.
1 hourKobe - Osaka Univ.
1 hourOsaka – Tokyo
1 hour
Paciﬁc Ocean

Nara - Osaka Univ.
1.5 hours
Osaka – Tokyo
2.5 hours

TOYONAKA Campus

MINOH Campus

for Takarazuka

Minoh-kayano
Minoh-semba
handai-mae
Kita-senri

Ishibashi handai-maeShibaharahandai-mae

YamadaIbarakiBampaku-kinen-koen

Ibaraki-shi

Minami-ibaraki

for Kyoto

Esaka
for Kobe

SUITA Campus
Handai-byoin-mae

Senri-chuo

Hotarugaike
Osaka(Itami)
Airport(ITM)

Saito-nishi

Shin-Osaka
Awaji

Juso

Kadoma-shi
Tenjimbashisuji-rokuchome

Hanshin Line

Osaka(Umeda)
Nishi-umeda
Nakanoshima
Yodoyabashi
NAKANOSHIMA

CenterOsaka University Overseas
Centers

KyobashiTemmabashi
Kitahama

Morinomiya

HommachiOsaka Metro(Subway)(Sakaisuji)

Osaka Metro(Subway)(Yotsubashi)

Osaka Metro(Subway)(Chuo)

Namba

Tsuruhashi

Kintetsu Linefor Nara
TennojiKyuhoji

Dobutsuen-mae
Tengachaya

JR Shinkansen
JR Lines
Osaka Metro(Subway)
Midosuji Line/Kita-Osaka kyuko Line

North American Center for
Academic Initiatives (Berkeley)email: info.sf@overseas.osaka-u.ac.jp
URL:https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/overseas/sf
European Center for
Academic Initiatives (Groningen)email: info.groningen@overseas.osaka-u.ac.jp
URL: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/overseas/nl
ASEAN Center for
Academic Initiatives (Bangkok)
email: info.bangkok@overseas.osaka-u.ac.jp
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/overseas/bkk

Osaka Metro(Subway)

KansaiInternational
Airport(KIX)

Hankyu Lines
Keihan Lines
Nankai Line

Osaka Monorail
Other Private Lines
Bus Lines

Graduate School of Science, Osaka University

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Graduate School of Science

East Asian Center for
Academic Initiatives (Shanghai)email: shanghai-ina@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp
URL: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/overseas/sha