Student Numbers | Entrance Examination | Exam Dates | Credited Auditor | Research Students | Fees
Admission
| Type of Course | Master's Course | Doctoral Course |
|---|---|---|
| International Public Policy | 19 | 11 |
| Comparative Public Policy | 16 | 10 |
| TOTAL | 35 | 21 |
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.
For the 2021/2022 School Year: 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)
Course Application Period Exam Date
Doctoral Course
Enrollment in October 2021July 19-21, 2021 August 29, 2021
Doctoral Course
Enrollment in April 2022July 19-21, 2021
January 4-6, 2022August 29, 2021
February 5, 2022
Master's Course
Enrollment in April 2022July 19-21, 2021
January 4-6, 2022August 29, 2021
February 5, 2022
Applying to OSIPP
Application guidelines (in Japanese only)
[Doctoral program]
Application guidelines and forms for enrollment in October 2021
Application guidelines and forms for enrollment in April 2022
[Master’s program]
Application guidelines and forms for enrollment in April 2022
Credited Auditor (non-degree student)
Credited Auditors provide the best preparation for students who wish to pursue a master’s degree at OSIPP. In particular, for many applicants from overseas, the Credited Auditors System allows them to make effective use of the time between graduation in fall and the start of OSIPP classes in April to prepare for graduate school.
The following are some of the advantages of being a credited auditor
(1) Many of our classes are now offered online, and for those who live abroad, the Credited Auditors System allows them to take classes and prepare for graduate school without having to come to Japan.
(2) Students can take classes for as little as one credit, so they can prepare for the master’s program while keeping costs low by taking only the classes they need.
(3) Up to 10 credits of Credited Auditors can be transferred to Master’s credits after passing the Master’s exam, so students can work on their Master’s thesis with relatively more time to spare after entering the Master’s program. Moreover, early completion system, which shortens the time required to complete a regular course of study (usually two years) to one or one and a half years, can also be used more easily by earning some credits before enrolling.
If you are interested in the Credited Auditors Program, please read the following explanation carefully before applying.
This is a system that allows students to take specific classes in the Master’s Course of the Graduate School. If you pass the examinations for the classes you have taken, you will be able to earn credits.
This system is intended for students who intend to enroll in a regular course of OSIPP in the future.
(For foreign nationals)
The status of “Student(Ryugaku) Visa” requires that you study for at least 10 hours per week(In other words, take at least 7.5 classes.). However, since the number of classes allowed for credited auditor is limited to five per semester (six months), it is not possible to meet the “Student” visa requirement of 10 hours or more per week. For this reason, you cannot acquire “Student” status by enrolling as a credited auditor. If you wish to enroll in the Graduate School with a “Student” visa status, please apply as a research student or in a regular course (Master’s course or Doctoral course).
(To take classes online)
There are two types of classes: face-to-face classes conducted in lecture rooms and online classes conducted via the Internet. Online classes at OSIPP are basically offered in real time.
If you take online classes, please be sure to check the 「オンライン授業の受講に必要な環境について」(Required Environment for Online Classes) in the application guideline.
Foreign nationals those who will not be coming to Japan to take classes offerd online, please pay the entrance fee and tuition through a representative residing in Japan.
▼Click here for application guidelines and application documents for AY2021 [Credited Auditor] (in Japanese only)
▼Click here for class schedule of AY2021 [Credited Auditor](in Japanese only)
*When applying, be sure to obtain the approval of the instructor in charge of the class you wish to take in advance and attach a document (e-mail, etc.) confirming the acceptance.
- For students taking classes full-year, in the spring and summer semester/term: April
For students taking classes in fall and winter semester/term: October
- (Admission in April) Monday, February 8, 2021 – Friday, February 12, 2021
- (Admission in October) Monday, July 26, 2021 – Friday, July 30, 2021
*If you wish to apply for classes offered in the spring and summer semester, as well as classes offered in the fall and winter semester, please apply for both during the April application period as much as possible.
1-31 Taikaneyamacho, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka 560-0043, Japan
Graduate School of International Public Policy, Osaka University
If you have any questions about application procedures, please refer to the application guidelines above and contact us by e-mail.
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.
The full process of applying to OSIPP as a research student can be seen below.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Student Information sheet (designated form: PDF & Word).
- Research Plan (Research Plan should be typed in A4 size paper.About 2,000 characters in Japanese)
- A copy of Academic Transcript(s) and University Graduation Certificate(s), or Certificate of Expected Graduation
- 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.
- 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)
- A copy of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate (Optional）
- A copy of Certificate of Residence (“Juminhyo no Utsushi” issued by city)
- 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）
Fees
| Application Fee | Enrollment Fee | Tuition Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Course, Master's Course | 30,000JPY | 282,000JPY | 535,800JPY/year |
| Research Student | 9,800JPY | 84,600JPY | 28,900JPY/month |
| Credited Auditor | 9,800JPY | 28,200JPY | 14,400JPY/credit |
