International Exposure
Osaka University
was founded in 1931 as the sixth imperial university of Japan through strong demand from the business and government sectors of Osaka, as well as the people of Osaka City and Prefecture. Under the motto “Live Locally, Grow Globally,” Osaka University grapples with the challenges of education and research. The university has shown that it will continue to develop as one of Japan’s leading comprehensive research universities. This university is suitable for students to study Education Policy, Healthcare Policy, Global Studies, Development Studies.
Program: | Student Exchange | |
Duration: 1 Semester | Minimum GPA: 3.00 | Tuition fee: Waived |
Quota: Depends on OIA | Minimum IELTS: 6.5 overall, no band under 5.5 | Living cost: 119.800 – 147.500 yen/month |
Deadline nomination: Last day of February (Fall) Last day of September (Spring) | Departure: Mid-September (Fall) Late March (Spring) | Jasso Scholarship and OU Scholarship: 80.000 yen/ month |
Required Documents:
Internal Selection | Application in OIA |
Application form | Official Academic Transcript |
Curriculum Vitae | Scanned the personal page of the passport |
IELTS Certificate | IELTS Certificate |
Academic Transcript | Curriculum Vitae |
Motivation Letter | |
Letter of Enrollment from Faculty | |
Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM) | |
Letter of Recommendation from Academic Advisor | |
Completed Online Application Form (after nominated) | |
Statement of Purpose (after nominated | available at the final online application system) | |
Career goal essay (after nominated | available at the final online application system) | |
School affiliation request (after nominated | available at the final online application system) | |
Intended list of courses or research application (after nominated | available at the final online application system) | |
Health Certificate Form (after nominated | available at the final online application system) |
Fee
Japan Visa : 3000 yen
Flight ticket (return) : 89.400 yen
Tuition fee : Waived by host university
Student insurance (NHI) : 2000 – 3000 yen/ month
College insurance : 3000 yen/ month
Living cost : 119.800 – 147.500 yen/ month
Details
Accommodation on campus : 37.400 – 40.500 yen/ month
Mandatory rental fees : 8910 yen/ month (AC, desk, bed frame, and bookcase, etc)
Common Charge : 9000 yen/ month (utilities e.g. electricity, gas, water)
Move-in Fee : 9900 yen (pay once upon move in)
Accommodation off campus : 35.000 – 60.000 yen/ month
Meals : 25.000 – 35.0000 yen/ month
Public Transport : 9000 – 15.000 yen/ month
Miscellaneous : 20.000 – 25.000 yen/ month
Communication : 8000 – 12.000 yen/ month
Osaka University | Grade | IUP-PPM | Grade |
A+ | 100 – 90 | A | 4,0 |
A | 89 – 80 | A | 4,0 |
B | 79 – 70 | B | 3,0 |
C | 69 – 60 | C | 2,0 (Pass) |
F | ≤ 59 | E | 0 (Fail) |
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/inbound/exchange_program/iexpo/iExPOapp or Application Guidelines for Exchange Students
Link for complete course offered:
Classes taught in English - Osaka University
2 Credits = 4 SKS at UGM (transferred to 1 course).
Students need to take minimum 10 – 14 Credits (5-7 courses).
Fall Semester Course | Spring Semester Course |
Sociology of Migration | Health Service and Medical Care in Japan |
Media and Communications in Japan | Managing Innovation and Change |
Social Innovation and Social Design | Internationalization of Higher Education in Japan |
Diversity and Human Rights in Japan | Gender Studies |
Industry and development in the modernization of Japan: university-industry collaboration | SDGs and Asia-Pacific Region Ⅰ |
Social development in the modernization of Japan: modernization of health and university | SDGs and Asia-Pacific Region Ⅰ |
Introduction to gender / sexuality studies | Japan in the World |
International Collaboration and Development Studies II | Japanese Society and Culture |
Media and Communications in Japan | Political Economy |
Introduction to International Education | Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Education |
Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion Studies | International Organizations and Global Governance |
Contemporary Educational Issues in Japan | Gender and Education |
Global Issues in Education | Gender and Development |
Global Environment-Development Balance | Economic Development |
World Affairs and the Media | Comparative Education |
East Asian Politics | Globalization Studies |
International EconomicsⅠ |