International Physics Course-Master's (English)
Entry requirements
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
- Graduate (or expect to graduate) from a Japanese university/college before enrollment
- Obtain (or expect to obtain) a Bachelor’s degree from a ≥3-year program at a non-Japanese university
- Graduate from a university in a system with ≥16 years of formal education
- Graduate from a system with ≥15 years of education and receive special approval from the University of Osaka based on outstanding academic performance
Language Requirements
Must be able to speak and understand English enough to:
- Attend lectures
- Conduct laboratory work
(Instruction, exams, and interviews are conducted in English.)
Supervisor Approval
Applicants must:
- Contact a prospective supervisor in advance
- Obtain a “Letter of Conditional Acceptance” stating the supervisor will accept them if they pass the entrance exam
- Early communication (at least several weeks before the deadline) is strongly required
Application Requirements
- Letter of conditional acceptance
- Applicants need to prepare and submit:
- Application form
- Official academic transcripts (undergraduate level)
- Certificate of graduation (or expected completion)
- Statement of purpose (motivation + research plans)
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC, unless exempt)
- At least two evaluation letters from academic referees
Other Requirements
Must pass the selection process, which includes:
- Written examination in physics (or GRE Physics subject test)
- Interview (conducted in English, typically online)
Applicants must ensure all documents are submitted by the deadline
For full eligibility criteria, program-specific requirements, and detailed application procedures, applicants should refer to the official application guidelines for their chosen program and admission scheme.
Months of entry
April
Course content
The International Physics Course (IPC) is a degree program conducted in English inside the Department of Physics and the Department of Earth and Space Science of the Graduate School of Science of the University of Osaka. It offers Master and Ph.D. degrees, completed usually in 2 and 3 years respectively. In the IPC, we provide graduate students with an education and research environment where English is the standard language. See our curriculum, syllabi, and advanced seminars.
Students in the IPC can work from the beginning as active members of international collaborations in theory or experiment. The University of Osaka is rather unique among universities because we have our own large-scale facilities on campus, including a high-power laser and a high-energy accelerator. Students interested in condensed matter physics and other fields of physics are also encouraged to join the IPC program.
Students will belong to the Department of Physics or the Department of Earth and Space Science, and will receive a Master of Science or Ph.D. degree from the Department of Physics or the Department of Earth and Space Science of Graduate School of Science.
As for the career paths of our graduates, approximately one-third remain in academia in Japan, one-fourth go to industry in Japan and most of the others return to their home countries. Most of the graduates who remain in academia stay initially at the University of Osaka (about three quarters), but some went to the Institute of Applied Materials Science and the National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology. Some of the companies where our graduates have found a job are (in alphabetical order): Fujimoto Sangyo, Denso Ten, Horiba, NTT, ONS, Pars Auto, Shimadzu, Skydisc, SNK.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- Masters
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Global Admissions Support Office
- study.ou1@office.osaka-u.ac.jp