Special Program of “Engineering Science 21st Century”-PhD (English)

Entry requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following:

• Hold (or expect to obtain) a Master’s degree before enrollment
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (Japan or ≥16 years of education abroad) plus at least 2 years of research experience, with achievements deemed equivalent to Master’s level by the University of Osaka
• Be recognized as academically equivalent to a Master’s graduate level by the University of Osaka and be at least 24 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 certification (e.g., prior education 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 institutions:

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 Master’s thesis
• Official academic transcripts and degree certificates
• 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) (waived for the University of Osaka Master’s graduates continuing to Ph.D.)
• 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 unable to obtain a student visa
• Members of the armed forces

Some applicants (e.g., those using research-experience or equivalency routes) must complete pre-application screening

Must pass the selection process, which may include:

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

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.