Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century”-Master's (English)

Entry requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following:

• Hold (or expect to obtain) a Bachelor’s degree from a Japanese university/college before enrollment
• Have completed 16 years of formal education outside Japan and obtained (or expect to obtain) a Bachelor’s degree
• Have obtained a Bachelor’s-equivalent degree through a program requiring ≥3 years of study at an overseas institution
• Be recognized as academically equivalent to a university graduate by the University of Osaka and be at least 22 years old before enrollment

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency with one of the following minimum scores:

• TOEFL iBT: 79+
• TOEFL CBT: 213+
• TOEFL PBT: 550+
• IELTS: 6.0+
• Or equivalent proof, such as certification that prior education was conducted in English

Supervisor Approval

Applicants must:

• Identify and contact a prospective supervisor in advance
• Obtain the professor’s permission to apply

For applicants from overseas universities:

It is strongly recommended to first apply through the Admissions Assistance Desk (AAD) before contacting the supervisor

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Application form
• Proposed study plan (~2000 words)
• Abstract of Bachelor’s thesis
• Official academic transcripts and graduation certificate
• Proof of English proficiency (or exemption documentation)
• Recommendation letter (from academic supervisor or equivalent)
• Copy of passport (or citizenship proof)
• Application fee payment (30,000 JPY)
• Photograph meeting specified criteria

Other Requirements

Must be a non-Japanese applicant who:

• Holds (or will obtain) a Student visa status permitting graduate study in Japan

Ineligible applicants include:

• Those who will not obtain a student visa
• Members of the armed forces

Some applicants (those under special academic equivalency) must undergo pre-application screening

Must pass the selection process, which may include:

• Document screening
• Interview and/or oral/written examination (depending on application type: overseas or domestic)

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

Course content

The Graduate School of Engineering Science, The University of Osaka, seeks to achieve a more prominent international reputation through their increased involvement in the exchange of students and researchers as well as joint research projects. Our program now offers interdisciplinary courses in which lectures, instruction, seminars and research-related supervision are given entirely in English. Eligible students can now sequentially attain both a Master's and Doctoral degree from The University of Osaka, a leading Japanese University, while having minimal to no experience in the Japanese language.

These highly qualified and globally recognized graduate students will not only participate in cutting edge research, but also gain a sophisticated understanding of advanced engineering science topics. In this course, globally recognized and highly qualified graduates are expected to be educated under the guiding principles of the Graduate School of Engineering Science, which strives to integrate science and technology. Please join us in exploring science and technology in the 21st century, at the Graduate School of Engineering Science.