The University of Osaka

“Application Guidelines for the Special Entrance Examination for the International Undergraduate Program in Science”

“Students will be enrolled in the program for 4.5 years in total (half a year as a research student and 4 years as an undergraduate student), culminating in the award of a bachelor's degree.”

“Students can be admitted to one of the following four departments: ▪ Department of Mathematics, School of Science ▪ Department of Physics, School of Science ▪ Department of Chemistry, School of Science ▪ Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science”

“Apr 1, 2028 Enrollment in the School of Science”

“Undergraduate School (as an Undergraduate Student of the School of Science): From April 1, 2028, to March 31, 2032”

“1) Application Fee: 17,000 JPY”

“The application fee must be paid by 23:59, January 5, 2027(JST)”

“entrance examination fee ¥17,000”

“An application fee of 26,800 JPY (Japanese yen) will be required for all applicants applying for admission to the International Undergraduate Program in Science.”

“Application Fee: 26,800 JPY”

“In this process, we may need additional information or to clarify certain points. In such a case, we will invite the applicant to be interviewed via an internet conferencing system.”

“Some applicants may be asked to attend an interview if we feel we want more information or clarification.”

“Applicants need to provide proof of English proficiency either through school transcripts or one of the following exams or tests.”

“Submit a copy of your passport.”

“Provide a personal statement in which you explain, in concrete terms, how the experience of studying in our program would contribute to your professional goals and personal development.”

“We require that you submit a recommendation letter from two recommenders (teachers, career counsellors, or the headteacher.).”

“Submit official scores of any standardized academic test for university entrance that you have taken.”

“A copy of a standardized academic test (e.g. SAT, ACT, AP, IB, A-level)”

“Additional documentations that will be required are as follows: Secondary school transcripts and certificates”

“(1) Application Form (2) Documents Certifying Eligibility for Application (3) Letter(s) of Recommendation (4) Results of Standardized Test(s) for University Admission (5) Essay (6) Application Fee Payment Certificate (7) A Copy of the Applicant's Passport (8) Certification of English Language Proficiency (9) Certification of Japanese Language Proficiency (10) Other relevant materials”

“Other applicants need to take one of the English proficiency examinations listed below and send their official score reports, which need to be no more than two years old at the time of submission.”

“Applicants should submit a photocopy of the page of (at least one of) their passport(s) showing the photo, name and passport number.”

“Applicants should submit an essay on the following topic: “Why you wish to study in the International Undergraduate Program in Science”.”

“Applicants must have at least one letter of recommendation submitted from the principal and/or a senior science teacher of the last secondary school they attended.”

“(1) Application Form (2) Documents Certifying Eligibility for Application (3) Letter(s) of Recommendation (4) Results of Standardized Test(s) for University Admission (5) Essay (6) Application Fee Payment Certificate (7) A Copy of the Applicant's Passport (8) Certification of English Language Proficiency (9) Certification of Japanese Language Proficiency (10) Other relevant materials”

“(1) Application Form (2) Documents Certifying Eligibility for Application (3) Letter(s) of Recommendation (4) Results of Standardized Test(s) for University Admission (5) Essay (6) Application Fee Payment Certificate (7) A Copy of the Applicant's Passport (8) Certification of English Language Proficiency (9) Certification of Japanese Language Proficiency (10) Other relevant materials”

“Academic transcript from the last school attended.”

“Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to on-campus dormitories for the first year on a preferential basis.”

“Students in this program are given priority for places in the university dormitory for the first year.”

“Apply for "permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted" at the nearest Regional Immigration Services Bureau.”

“Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)”

“Within 28 hours a week (up to eight hours a day during the long school holidays)”

“Even if your job is not decided until graduation, you may continue finding full-time employment for one year by changing your status of residence from Student to Designated Activities.”