Special Integrated Science 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 due to outstanding academic performance

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency in all skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), and meet one of the following minimum scores:

• TOEIC: 700 or higher
• TOEFL iBT: 60+ (tests before Jan 21, 2026) / 3.5+ (tests on/after Jan 21, 2026)
• IELTS: Overall 5.0+ (with at least 5.0 in each component)

Supervisor Approval

Applicants must:

• Contact a prospective supervisor in advance
• Obtain a “Letter of Conditional Acceptance” confirming the supervisor’s willingness to accept them if they pass the entrance exam
• Early contact (at least several weeks before the deadline) is strongly required

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Application form
• Official undergraduate transcripts
• Certificate of graduation (or expected completion of Bachelor’s degree)
• Statement of purpose (motivation, research plans, and program fit)
• Letter of conditional acceptance
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC, unless exempt)
• At least two evaluation letters from academic referees

Other Requirements

Must pass the selection process, including:

• Document screening
• Written examinations (chemistry and/or biology)
• Interview (conducted in English)

Exams are typically held in designated international venues or Japan, with some flexibility depending on arrangements

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

June, November

Course content

This program combines aspects of three academic disciplines - Chemistry, Biology, and Macromolecular Science - and involves research and education in fields where chemistry merges with biology, aiming to have a broad vision. This program cultivates the capabilities, such as the ability to conduct research using advanced analytical skills, to become a leader in natural science fields and also places strong emphasis on cultivating interdisciplinary knowledge and international communication skills. Here aim is to train creative and independent researchers who have the capability to work in a broad range of fields and can work in new interdisciplinary fields.