More information can be found here: Academic Calendar for 2025 ~ 2026 － The University of Osaka
Application information and availability are e-mailed to the registered exchange coordinator/study-abroad office of our partner 8 months before enrolment. Application guides and information are not put on university web page.
Application deadline: Late March
The University of Osaka Factsheet: Osaka University Factsheet 2024-25
1. Osaka University Short-term Student Exchange Progam (OUSSEP)
This programme has been designed for students in the 3rd or 4th year of an institution that has a student exchange agreement with Osaka University. An OUSSEP student is enrolled as a Special Auditor for 1 or 2 semesters (approximately one full year) while retaining their enrollment status at his/her home university. Participants take special academic lectures taught in English referred to as International Exchange Subjects. Japanese students are also encouraged to take the International Exchange Subjects, so taking these classes provides good opportunities to nurture friendship.
More information can be found here: OUSSEP -- Outline － The University of Osaka
2. Maple Program
The Maple Program is an intensive Japanese language and culture program for exchange students designed by the University of Osaka's Center for Japanese Language and Culture (CJLC). The program officially starts in September (classes start in October) and comes to an end in August of the following year. A Certificate of Program Completion will be issued to students who earned 30 or more credits during the course of the year.
More information can be found here: Maple Program
Requirements/Restrictions:
Available modules/schools below:
It is recommended that non-MLAC students have a basic level of Japanese. English language classes are available, however students who do not have English as a first language are asked to provide evidence of proficiency.
*Students applying to the Maple Program (Japanese) must have a JLPT N4 certificate.
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Degree-seeking student on continuous full-time status at home university, successful credit accumulation of at least one academic year in the degree program of home university (by the time of application), good academic standings (equivalent to GPA 3.0+/4.0, upper second class in undergraduate honours grading system, B+ in ECTS grading).
The Health and Counseling Center is divided into 2 divisions, the Health Care Center and the Counseling and Support Division, to provide health and counseling services to help students solve their problems and also provides support for their extra-curricular social activities.
Individuals who are incoming from a partner institution are guaranteed on-campus housing, however off-campus options are also available for those who wish to take them. Accommodation does not contain dining facilities. The cost is approximately 30,000~40,000 yen/month (£200-270) from on-site accommodation or around 35,000 - 65,000 yen/month (£240-442).
More information is provided in the Osaka Application Guide as well as on the Osaka webpage for International Exchanges.
Japanese cuisine, "washoku," been recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Along with its climate, culture and people, Osaka and the Kansai region is known for its food scene.
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