School of Letters/ Graduate School of Letter, Osaka University | ||
Group | ||
Japanese | ||
Introduction | ||
Osaka University (also called the University of Osaka or Handai), is a public research university located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was one of Imperial Universities in Japan, one of the Designated National University and selected as a Top Type university of Top Global University Project by the Japanese government. It is usually ranked among the top three public universities in Japan, along with the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University. It is ranked third overall among Japanese universities and 71st worldwide in the 2020 QS World University Rankings. Osaka University was the sixth modern university in Japan at its founding in 1931. Osaka University is organized into 11 faculties for undergraduate programs and 16 graduate schools. The Letters in Osaka University can be traced back to Kaitokudo in the Edo period. The school of Letters was established in 1948, with 3 departments (Philosophy, History, and Literature) and 14 lectures, which currently has 20 programs. At present, the school of Letters preserves the precious collection books, valuable materials, and electronic databases of the Kaitokudo Library, which is the precious materials of Osaka’s academic development and business ethics during the 140 years in the Edo period. | ||
Calendar | ||
| Fall & Winter | Spring & Summer |
Nomination deadline | Last day of February | Last day of September |
Application deadline | End-March | End-October |
Arrival/dormitory check-in | Mid/late September | Beginning of April |
Orientation | End-September | Early April |
Class Begins | Late September | April |
Course registration periods | Early to mid-October | Mid to late April |
Term-end exam periods | End-January to Early February | Early to Mid-August |
Regular Short-term Exchange Student Program | ||
Language requirements
| JLPT N1 or N2 for iExPO Japanese-based program | |
Exchange terms | Fall & Winter: Late September to February | |
Study type | □ Special Auditor (S.A., course work, credit-based) | |
Course information | ||
Method of Application Submission | Online (student’s log-in required, web form & PDF upload) | |
Application Materials | Online application form, statement of purpose, career goal essay, school affiliation request form, intended list of courses or research application, latest official academic transcripts, academic reference letter, official language test score report, photocopy of passport | |
University Accommodation | Apply for university accommodation via online application before enrolment (on- or off-campus). Due to the capacity limit for exchange students, some students may not be assigned to one of university accommodation. In the event that university accommodation is not available, we will assist in finding a private accommodation. | |
Fees | College insurance (c.12,000JPY/semester, c.16,000JPY/year) National Health Insurance (2,000-3,000JPY/month) Accommodation： Rates of residence hall/apartment c.20,000 – 40,000JPY/month | |
Office in charge of university- wide student | ||
Maple Program | ||
Language requirements | JLPT N3-N4 | |
Exchange period | September intake, Full-year only | |
How to apply | Online | |
Application document | Statement of purpose, Career goal, Latest academic transcripts, Academic reference letter, Official language test report, Photocopy of passport | |
University Accommodation | Assignment to one of the university accommodation is basically guaranteed. | |
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