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Admission & Application

Student Numbers | Entrance Examination | Exam Dates | Research Students | Fees

Admission

Number of Students to be Admitted per Year
Type of CourseMaster's CourseDoctoral Course
International Public Policy1911
Comparative Public Policy1610
TOTAL3521
Entrance Examination

Students are required to submit a written research proposal and the official score of an English test, and then be interviewed by faculty members. Admission to OSIPP is unlikely if the student does not demonstrate a clear sense of purpose during the interview.

Enrollment for the Master’s and Doctoral courses is held in April, although Doctoral students are also permitted to enter in October as well.

Application and Exam Dates

For the 2020/2021 School Year:

CourseApplication PeriodExam Date
Doctoral Course
Enrollment in October 2020
July 20-22, 2020 August 30, 2020
Doctoral Course
Enrollment in April 2021
July 20-22, 2020
January 4-6, 2021
August 30, 2020
February 6, 2021
Master's Course
Enrollment in April 2021
July 20-22, 2020
January 4-6, 2021
August 30, 2020
February 6, 2021
Application Fee

30,000 JPY

Entrance Payment

Entrance fee : 282,000 JPY

Tuition :267,900 JPY (Half Year) / 535,800JPY (Annual)

Information

Educational Affairs Section (Kyomu-Kakari)

Address: Osaka School of International Public Policy Osaka University, 1-31 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka City, Osaka, 560-0043 Japan

Tel: 06-6850-5612

FAX: 06-6850-5600

E-mail: kyomu@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp

Opening Hour : 9:00-17:00 (Lunch Time: 11:30-12:30)


Applying to OSIPP

Application guidelines [in Japanese only]

[Doctoral program]

      Application guidelines and forms for enrollment in October 2020
      Application guidelines and forms for enrollment in April 2021

[Master’s program]

       Application guidelines and forms for enrollment in April 2021

 

 

Toyonaka-Campus-Ishibashi-Entrance
This Ishibashi Entrance of Osaka University’s Toyonaka Campus. Home to OSIPP.

Research Student (non-degree student)

The research student system enables students to attend OSIPP in order to conduct further study in their field of interest prior to becoming a regular graduate student. Students do not receive a degree, but based on consultation with their advisor, may be allowed to attend classes and participate in OSIPP activities.

 

Applying to OSIPP as a Research Student (Kenkyusei)

The full process of applying to OSIPP as a research student can be seen below.

Application Flow for OSIPP Research Student

 

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements
  1. Applicants who have graduated (earned a Bachelor’s degree) or expect to graduate from a university (earn a Bachelor’s degree) before the date of enrollment.
  2. Applicants must have been recognized by OSIPP as possessing academic abilities equal or superior to those of university graduates through an individual entrance screening.

※Applicants who are fulfilling the application requirement (2) must undergo ‘Screening of Qualification for Application’ prior to application. Please mention that you are applying for the screening when you send us an email described below to obtain approval from a supervisor.


Applicants must obtain approval from a supervisor at OSIPP prior to application

In order to get approval, you are required to provide us with the documents and information listed below by email to OSIPP Kyomu kakari during the following period. (kyomu@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp)

– For Enrollment in April 2021: From January 4, 2021 to January 15, 17:00, 2021
(Applicants who live abroad: From November 2, 2020 to November 13, 17:00, 2020)

– For Enrollment in October 2021: From July 1, 2021 to July 15, 17:00, 2021
(Applicants who live abroad: From May 6, 2021 to May 14, 17:00, 2021)

Applicants will be informed from Kyomu kakari whether the approval is given or not.

Documents we require from applicants
  1. Student Information sheet (designated form: PDF & Word).
  2. Research Plan (Research Plan should be typed in A4 size paper.About 2,000 characters in Japanese)
  3. A copy of Academic Transcript(s) and University Graduation Certificate(s), or Certificate of Expected Graduation
  4. Name(s) of Academic Supervisor(s). Please choose up to two supervisors from our website and write the name(s) in the email text. Please make clear the first choice and the second choice.
  5. Method of support to meet the expenses while in Japan (designated form: PDF & Word –only for foreigners). Please remember to submit evidential documents. (Ex. Certification of Deposit/Annual income)
  6. A copy of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate (Optional)
  7. A copy of Certificate of Residence (“Juminhyo no Utsushi” issued by city)
  8. A copy of proof that you engage in activity that is permitted under your status of residence (Only for foreigners who are residing in Japan at the time of application).
    (Ex. Student Registration Certificate of Japanese-language school)

Application Guide for Research Students in 2021(written in Japanese)

 

Matriculation Fee (as of 2020)

 

Application FeeEnrollment FeeTuition Fee
Doctoral Course, Master's Course30,000JPY282,000JPY 535,800JPY/year
Research Student9,800JPY84,600JPY 28,900JPY/month

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