The Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 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 taught entirely in English. Eligible students can now sequentially attain both a Master's and Doctoral degree from Osaka University, 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. Please join us in exploring science and technology in the 21^st century, through the guiding principles of the Graduate School of Engineering Science.

1. Number to be Admitted

Twenty for each year
Note: This application is different from one with Monbukagakusho Scholarship. The applicant is not pre-guaranteed to be supported by any scholarships.

2. Qualifications of Applicants

1. Education:
   1. graduated or are expected to graduate by March 31 (spring course) or September 30 (autumn course), 2012, from a university or college,
   2. completed or are expected to complete 16 years of formal study by March 31 (spring course) or September 30 (autumn course), 2012,
   3. Completed or are expected to complete 15 years of school education in countries outside Japan by March 31 (spring course) or September 30 (autumn course), 2012, or completed or are expected to complete 15 years of correspondence courses in Japan administered by foreign schools. Also must be recognized as having outstanding academic records by the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, or
   4. equivalent to university graduates as recognized by the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University.
2. Language ability: must have good understanding of English.

3. Financial Supports

Students without any scholarship will receive financial support of at least 20,000 JPY (approximately 170 USD) per month from the Graduate School under our specialized regulations.

4. Payment of Fees

1. Examination fee: 30,000 JPY
2. Admission fee: 282,000 JPY (fiscal year 2011)
3. Tuition fees: 535,800 JPY per year (fiscal year 2011)

Note: If the fees are revised by University, the students must pay the revised amount.

5. Screening

The selection will be made on the basis of the application documents and materials.

6. Date of Entrance to the Course

April 1 (spring course) or October 1 (autumn course), 2012