Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences
Osaka University

Guidelines for Applicants[5-year Doctoral Program]
October 2024 Admission

This entrance examination is intended for individuals residing overseas (outside ofJapan), including both foreign nationals and Japanese citizens who have graduatedfrom or are expected to graduate from universities outside of Japan. However, it also
includes foreign students who are already residing in Japan and have graduated fromor are expected to graduate from universities outside of Japan or within Japan.

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 witha strong 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 leadersacross diverse 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 and English proficiency score.
During the oral examination, applicants will be required to present their graduation researchor research in the field they wish to pursue within FBS. The assessment will focus on
evaluating the depth of their understanding of fundamental and specialized knowledge, as
well as their commitment, creativity, and judgment in relation to the desired research area asa researcher. This aims to determine if they possess the qualities necessary for conducting
research, rather than assessing the comprehensive quantity of knowledge typically requiredin 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
understanding of 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 ofsubstances; rather, it should be understood as a system where these life elements are dynamicallyand 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 thatshould evolve as the forefront of future life sciences. To achieve this, we have established a newresearch framework 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 environments of universities and research institutions. Additionally, we strive to nurtureindividuals 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,1

engineering technology, and theory. Our staff, who play leading roles domestically andinternationally, will impart cutting-edge knowledge and technology. At the same time, we will
provide education that aims to merge academic disciplines. Through such an educational
system, we aim to nurture individuals capable of pioneering the next-generation leading fieldin life sciences on a global scale. These individuals will also be equipped to contribute theoutcomes of life function research back to 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, inorder to give back our achievements to society through diverse means, it is beneficial toengage in a wide 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 5 years. It is not possible to exceed a total enrollment periodof 7 years. The enrollment period does not include periods of leave of absence (maximum of
5 years).

 Requirements for completion
To be conferred with a doctoral degree, a student must be enrolled for a minimum of 5 years(within a maximum period of 7 years), accumulate 40 or more credits through the completionof required courses, receive necessary research guidance, and pass the final dissertation
defense. Those who demonstrate outstanding research achievements may have theopportunity to obtain a doctoral degree at an earlier stage. Additionally, individuals who meetthe specified requirements and pass the interim examination will be awarded a master's
degree.
You may select the title of the master’s and doctoral degree in Japanese from “⽣命機能学”,“⼯学”, “理学” and “学術”. The title of degrees in English is “Master of Science” and “Doctor ofPhilosophy” only.

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Application Guidelines
1. Number to be admitted (5-Year Doctoral Program)
Major areas

Frontier
Biosciences

Field of research

Number to be admitted

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

A few

2. Application criteria
Those who fulfill one of the following criteria may apply:(1) Those who have graduated (or expect to graduate by September 30, 2024) from a university
or professional training college in Japan.
(2) Those who have been awarded (or expect to be awarded by September 30, 2024) a bachelor’s
degree from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher
Education according to Article 104, Clause 7 in the School Education Act.
(3) Those who have completed (or expect to complete by September 30, 2024) a 16-year school
education overseas.
(4) Those who have completed (or expect to complete by September 30, 2024) a 16-year school
education program by undertaking correspondence education from an overseas school while
in Japan.
(5) Those who have completed (or expect to complete by September 30, 2024) a program*1 of aforeign university*2 at an educational institution*3 in Japan designated separately by the
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
*1 Limited to those programs which are deemed equivalent to a 16-year school education curriculum inthe respective country's education system.
*2 Including overseas universities equivalent to professional universities; the same applies hereafter*3 Limited to institutions recognized by the education system of the respective country as having acurriculum equivalent to that of an overseas university.

(6) Those who have completed a program*4 at a foreign university or another overseas school*5,with a duration of study of three years or more and have been awarded (or expect to beawarded by September 30, 2024) the equivalent of a bachelor's degree.
*4

Including completing the curriculum through distance education offered by the relevant overseas
school in Japan, and by completing the program at an educational institution designated under theeducation system of the said overseas school as specified in the preceding clause.
*5
Limited to educational institutions evaluated by individuals accredited by the government or relevant
agencies of the respective country for educational research activities, or equivalent institutions as
designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

(7) Those who have completed (or expect to complete by September 30, 2024) a postsecondary
course (limited to those that meet criteria set by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology, including a minimum duration of study of 4 years) at a specialized
training college on or after the day determined by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology.
(8) Those specified (or expect to be specified by September 30, 2024) by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Ministry of Education Notification No. 5
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dated 7 February 1953).
(9) Those who have enrolled in a graduate school under Article 102, Paragraph 2 of the School
Education Act and have been recognized as possessing the academic ability suitable forreceiving education at FBS.
(10) Those who have been enrolled in a university or professional university for three years or moreby September 30, 2024, and who have been deemed to have acquired the designated credits
with outstanding grades by FBS (including individuals who have been recognized as
possessing abilities and qualifications equal to or exceeding those based on the acquisition
status of the relevant credits and the results of examinations to determine basic academic
knowledge at a law school.).
(11) Those who have completed (or expect to complete by September 30, 2024) a 15-year
education program in a school overseas; those who have completed (or expect to completeby September 30, 2024) a 15-year curriculum of the education system overseas by taking
distance education offered by an overseas school while in Japan; and those who havecompleted (or expect to complete by September 30, 2024) a program (limited to programs
recognized as equivalent to completing a 15-year curriculum in the respective overseas school
education system) at an educational institution in Japan (must be designated by the Ministerof Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology), recognized by the respective
overseas school education system as having a curriculum equivalent to that of an overseas
university and who have been deemed to have acquired the designated credits withoutstanding grades by FBS.
(12) Those determined to have an equal or higher level of education by graduating from a university
or vocational school by means of a separate admissions qualification exam in regard to thisgraduate course, and who will be at least 22 years old by September 30, 2024.

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3. Qualifying review (mandatory only for applicable candidates)(1) For individuals meeting the criteria of "2. Application criteria, (9) to (12)," 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 notificationof 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 your certificatesare printed on security paper, enclosing them in a sealed
envelope is unnecessary.
 If you transferred to a university from another academic
institution, please also provide an academic transcript from that
academic institution. (This includes those who have withdrawn
from the previous school.) If you are currently enrolled in a university, etc., you must
submit a certificate of enrollment, too.
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.

4. Application procedures(1) Application period

Application period

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 (5-year PhD) enclosed” on the front of an 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, Japan6

(2) Application Materials* Documents marked with “*” are NOT necessary for applicants who passed a qualifying
review.
Application materials
Application Form

Instructions
Fill out the form with your name and other details.

Proof of Entrance
Examination Fee Payment

Pay the 30,000JPY examination fee following the instructions under
5. Examination fee payment. (a system fee will be charged
separately). After the payment, a proof of payment (pdf) will be
provided. Please print it on A4 paper and submit it.
*Those who enroll as MEXT scholarship recipients are exemptedfrom this fee.
*Regarding examination fee exemptions for victims of a large-scaledisaster, please refer to 5. Examination fee payment.

 Form for Oral Examination
 4 copies of the handout ofvisual aids

When preparing the following documents, please make sure
to refer to “(2) Oral examination method” in “6. Selection
process” on the later page.
 Form for Oral Examination
Fill out the form with your name, etc. following the instructions.
 4 copies of the handout of visual aids.
Prepare following the instructions.

* Statement of purpose

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

Supervisor request form

Fill out the form with your name as well as the name of your first andsecond choices for supervisors from the faculty list on the later page.
 Submit your official academic transcript(s) issued by youracademic 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 transferred to a university from another academic* Transcript(s)institution, please also provide an academic transcript from that
academic institution. (This includes those who havewithdrawn from the previous school.) Those who have graduated from a National Institute ofTechnology, etc should provide academic records for both themain curriculum (honka) and specialized curriculum (senkōka).
 Issued and sealed in the name of the head of the educational
institution. If the certificate is printed on security paper, enclosing it* Certificate of (expected)
graduation

in a 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 aseparate certificate detailing your degree title.

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Certificate of Conferral for
Undergraduate Degree

Only those applying under “2. Application Criteria, (2)” should
submit this. Also, those who intend to apply to the National Institution
for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher
Education should submit a Certificate of Intent to Apply for
Graduation with an Undergraduate Degree prepared by the head ofthe educational institution in which they are enrolled.
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 yourexamination admission card. However, when you submit theoriginal 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.

Certificate of English ability<<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 theoriginal official certificate. To ensure we can verify theauthenticity of your 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 acountry 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 the main 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

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.

Examination admission card
Examination photo card

Please remember to fill in your name on the form. Attach a phototaken 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
express delivery.

MEXT scholarship students only
MEXT Scholarship Recipient
Certificate

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

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 bottomof the reverse side of the application form and submit an essay on
the theme:“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 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 theapplication 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 suchas 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).

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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 the 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
note that there may be a case where the email goes to a 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 the application (including the application date).
Note: If payment is not made before the deadline, your application will be automatically canceled. 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 payment】
VISA, Master, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MUFG, DC, UFJ, NICOS
2. Paying by internet banking The payment can be completed online.
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3.

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“Proof of Entrance Examination Fee Payment” to FBS by post by the due date. Application is notcompleted 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
make your 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.
136. Selection process
Selection will be conducted comprehensively based on the following oral examination, English
proficiency (Scores of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC Listening & Reading Test, or IELTS Academic Module),
and the submitted application documents.
(1) Dates and times for oral examinations
Date

Time

Exam subject

July 30, 2024 (Tue)9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.
(tentative)

Oral examination*Postponement of the summer exam due to inclement weather or other factors
If any of the following warnings are in effect for Suita City as of 6:00 a.m. on July 30, 2024 (Tue), thesummer examination will be rescheduled to July 31, 2024 (Wed).
 Storm Warning (暴風警報)
 All categories of Emergency Warning (特別警報)(2) Oral examination method
The oral examination aims to assess the applicant's commitment, imagination, judgment, andoverall qualifications as a researcher in the field of their graduation research or the area theywish to pursue research at FBS. It evaluates the depth of understanding of fundamental andspecialized knowledge, essential for conducting research as a researcher. It is not intended totest the exhaustive quantity of knowledge typically required in general written examinations.


The oral examination consists of 7 minutes presentation and 13 minutes Q&A.



Write the details of ① or ② below on the “Oral Examination Form”.
*It is also acceptable to print and affix your answer within the designated frame.

① Describe your graduation research theme, including objectives, significance,experimental methods, principles, potential applications, and societal implications. If theresearch is not interesting, explain why.
② Describe as specific details as possible regarding your thoughts on the theme you wish
to research and the laboratory you hope to join at FBS, including the purpose,importance, experimental methods and their principles, potential applications, andsocietal significance. Also, please elaborate as specifically as possible on experiments
you would like to pursue, including the methods, significance, applications, etc.
Separately prepare 4 copies of the handout of visual aids (charts, graphs, photographs, etc.).
You will give a presentation using this handout.
Should be adjusted to fit one A4 page (vertical)

One side only

Print with margins of 2 cm or more (top, bottom, left, and right)Should be printed in black and white.



Do NOT include any explanations. Only the title of each visual aid can be included.

This handout will be enlarged to A1 size (59.4×84.1 cm) for the oral examination. Please
pay attention to the size of the font or images (not to be too small).

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(3) Examination Venue

Osaka University Convention Center (Suita Campus)<<Note>>Instructions about the examination and an access map will be enclosed on your examination
admission card which will be sent out to you around mid-July 2024.
If you have not received your examination admission card by July 24, 2024 (Wed), pleasecontact 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 (excluding
individuals temporarily returning to their home country while residing in Japan), you may takethe exam online (Zoom, etc.). In this case, check the "Yes, I wish to take the exam online." atthe bottom of the reverse side of the application form. In this case, the Examination admission
card and important notes about the examination will be sent by email.

(4) Scoring and Pass/Fail Determination
The scoring system consists of an oral examination (out of 60 points) and English proficiency(converted to 40 points based on TOEFL iBT, TOEIC Listening & Reading Test, or IELTS
Academic Module scores), resulting in a total of 100 points.
Pass/Fail determination will be based on the total scores, with successful candidates selectedfrom those with the highest scores.

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 accept 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 their 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.
(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
essay on 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 (combined scores for English proficiency andoral examination). Please contact the FBS Educational Affairs Section (seimeidaigakuin@office.osaka-u.ac.jp ) between September 2 (Mon) and 13 (Fri), 2024 if you wish toreceive this information.
※ Examination rankings will not be disclosed.
※ Disclosure will be made only to the examinees. Disclosure to proxies is not permitted.

16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 caremanagement, scholarship applications, 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 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 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 ofinfectious 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 theexamination 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 be announced in the 'NEWS & TOPICS' section on the FBS website. Please
ensure to check in advance 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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Suita campus map

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Convention Center

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.
○ Kintetsu Bus
Get on the bus bound for Handai-Honbu-Mae from Ibaraki-Shi station, Hankyu Kyoto Line.

- 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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