Osaka School of International Public Policy

Information for International Students

This page is to assist international students (ryugakusei) currently at OSIPP, or those simply interested in our graduate school, with information related to study at Osaka University.

OSIPP: One of the Most Internationalized Graduate Schools at Osaka University

As of May 2023, Osaka University has around 2,800 international students from 110 countries.

Osaka University’s Toyonaka Campus. Home of Osaka School of International Public Policy, one of the University’s 16 graduate schools.

Life & Study at OSIPP

Research |Life and Study | OSIPP | Osaka University

Please see this page about Making the Most of Life & Study at OSIPP | Osaka University  for information on Osaka University’s Campuses; OU’s Health and Counseling Center; the Center for International Exchange (CIEE); Osaka University International Student Association; and dealing with problems and emergencies as a student at Osaka University. 

OSIPP | Global Community Office

Osaka School of International Public Policy has a Global Community Office  located in room 205 of the OSIPP building. The Office is there to support both our International and Japanese students. The Office arranges social event and support services for students, including an International Café at lunchtimes; General Drop-In Advice; English Advice from a qualified native speaker; Internships and Study Abroad Advice; and help and advice with general Student Life and Emergencies. The Global Community Office is there to help students make the most out of life and study at OSIPP, Osaka University.

 

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International Food Party organized by the Global Community Office

 

Visit the OSIPP’s Global Community Office website

Osaka University International Students Association (OUISA)

To make a better community of International Students

 

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OUISA is a volunteer organization and the moment you register as a foreign student at Osaka University you become a member of OUISA. But if you are interested in playing an active role in OUISA please feel free to talk to us or visit.

At OUISA, this is what we do. As OUISA, we provide the platform for students to meet each other, share experiences and take part in different events.
OUISA is all about sharing, learning and networking among the students of Osaka University. We focus on strengthening the friendship, understanding and sharing of experiences among the students from different ethnic communities coming from different parts of the world.

You may be a short-term exchange student, or an undergraduate or graduate student who will be studying at Osaka University for a longer period. Yet you may want to meet other likeminded students and share experiences, organize and participate in events and most importantly make friends.

Join OUISA on Facebook

BSP (Brothers and Sisters Program), Osaka University

Making the most of international exchange

 

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The BSP (Brothers and Sisters Program) is an international-exchange circle which supports international students in Osaka University.

In this circle, international students can get help and have the chance to communicate with local students. In addition, BSB does campus tours for the new exchange students, and holds international parties and lunchtime gatherings for those Osaka University students who are interested in international exchange.

BSP offices can be found in all three campuses.

All Osaka University students can join the BSP events or lunchtime gatherings. BSP is there to nurture and support OU’s international exchange.