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[11-15 May] 2026 OSIPP Open Campus / Briefing Session （We welcome visitors to professor’s offices.）
Doctoral Program Admissions
後期（博士）課程入試情報
Topics
For Society
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Support Systems and Initiatives for Working Professionals
Long-term Study System, Course Offerings, Online Instruction
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Testimonies from Alumni
The Path to Obtaining a Doctoral Degree, Post-Graduation Career Planning, Research Activities During Enrollment, Balancing Studies and Career
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Testimonies from Current Students
Coursework, Research Activities During Enrollment, Balancing Studies and Career
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Statistics
Number of working professional alumni to date, etc.
Application Guidelines and Application Forms
Doctoral Program
2026 Academic Year Entrance Examination (Enrollment in October 2026) / 2027 Academic Year Entrance Examination (Enrollment in April 2027)
In this entrance examination, evaluation will be based on a document review and an online oral examination. Furthermore, if there are any changes to the information or implementation methods after the publication of this Graduate School’s application guidelines, they will be announced on this page. Please check this page regularly before submitting your application.
Application Guidelines and Application Form Files
[Other application forms] *Only those who need should submit in the specified period.
Selection Process and Examination Schedule
Selection Process
In order to assess your sense of purpose, basic knowledge, logical thinking, and presentation skills, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your research plan, an oral examination based on that plan, and your English proficiency (applicants for the Doctoral program are required to have English proficiency equivalent to that of a Master’s program graduate).
For details regarding application eligibility and examination methods, please refer to the “Application Guidelines” file above.
Examination Schedule
| Summer (Enrollment in October 2026 or April 2027) | |
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| Application Period | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 |
| Examination Date | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| Winter (Enrollment in April 2027) | |
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| Application Period | Thursday, November 19, 2026 – Tuesday, November 26, 2026 |
| Examination Date | Saturday, January 30, 2027 |
※The entrance examination briefings for the 2026 academic year were held on May 15 for the spring session. The autumn session is scheduled for Friday, November 6.
Programs and Admissions Capacity
| Department of International Public Policy | 11 Students |
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| Department of Comparative Public Policy | 10 students |
| Total | 21 students |
Matriculation Fee
(as of 2026)
| Application Fee | 30,000 yen |
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| Admission Fee (As of April 1, 2026) |
Enrollment Fee: 282,000 yen Tuition Fee 267,900 yen (First Semester) (Annual amount: 535,800 yen) |
Policy
Educational Objectives, Diploma Policy, Curriculum Policy
Contact Us
Educational Affairs Section, Osaka School of International Public Policy, University of Osaka
- Address
- 1-31 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-0043
- kyomu@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp
- Office Hours
- 9:00-11:30／12:30-17:00