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The University of Osaka

Osaka, Japan — International Undergraduate Program in ScienceReviewed 22 October 2026

Osaka's science pathway includes six months of Japanese preparation followed by a four-year bachelor's.

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Osaka's science pathway includes six months of Japanese preparation followed by a four-year bachelor's. Initial teaching combines English and Japanese; specialist study later moves mainly into Japanese. It is not an English-only degree.

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  1. International Undergraduate Program in Science — Chemistry example; six-month preparation plus four-year bachelor's
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Academic eligibility

  • Complete an accepted 12-year school qualification or listed equivalent by 30 September 2027.
  • Chemistry selection assesses appropriate science and mathematics results, recommendations and an essay.
  • Indian Class XII results are among the listed examples; SAT scores are not accepted for this route.

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Language requirements

  • The Chemistry route requires Japanese at JLPT N3 or accepted equivalent.
  • English options include IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the revised scale / 85 for tests taken by 20 January 2026.
  • English-medium high-school graduates can submit the language declaration instead.
  • Test evidence must be within two years.

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Study intakes

  • Japanese preparation runs 1 October 2027–31 March 2028.
  • The four-year science degree begins 1 April 2028.
  • Later Japanese-language study is an essential part of progression.

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Application deadlines

  • Register and pay between 1 December 2026 and 6 January 2027.
  • Application documents must arrive by 8 January 2027, not merely be posted then.
  • Assessment runs February–April, with results scheduled for 19 April 2027.

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International tuition

  • The 2026 reference tariff is JPY 173,400 tuition for six-month preparation plus JPY 84,600 preparatory enrolment.
  • Degree tuition is JPY 535,800 per year, with a separate JPY 282,000 degree-entry charge.
  • Application costs JPY 26,800.
  • These are not confirmed 2028 prices; accommodation and living costs are extra.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Students can apply for tuition exemptions and relevant science-school, foundation or local scholarships.
  • Some are direct applications and others require university recommendation.
  • Announcements and conditions follow enrolment; funding is not automatically included with the offer.

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What can international students study at The University of Osaka?

Selected programme options include International Undergraduate Program in Science — Chemistry example; six-month preparation plus four-year bachelor's. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for The University of Osaka?

Complete an accepted 12-year school qualification or listed equivalent by 30 September 2027. Chemistry selection assesses appropriate science and mathematics results, recommendations and an essay. Indian Class XII results are among the listed examples; SAT scores are not accepted for this route. The Chemistry route requires Japanese at JLPT N3 or accepted equivalent. English options include IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the revised scale / 85 for tests taken by 20 January 2026. English-medium high-school graduates can submit the language declaration instead. Test evidence must be within two years.

How much are international tuition fees at The University of Osaka?

The 2026 reference tariff is JPY 173,400 tuition for six-month preparation plus JPY 84,600 preparatory enrolment. Degree tuition is JPY 535,800 per year, with a separate JPY 282,000 degree-entry charge. Application costs JPY 26,800. These are not confirmed 2028 prices; accommodation and living costs are extra. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for The University of Osaka?

Register and pay between 1 December 2026 and 6 January 2027. Application documents must arrive by 8 January 2027, not merely be posted then. Assessment runs February–April, with results scheduled for 19 April 2027. Japanese preparation runs 1 October 2027–31 March 2028. The four-year science degree begins 1 April 2028. Later Japanese-language study is an essential part of progression. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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