Osaka University

International Student Programs in School International Student Programs in School and Graduate School of Engineering Science, and Graduate School of Engineering Science,

Osaka UniversityOsaka University

Kentaro Doi

Graduate School of Engineering ScienceOsaka University

doi@me.es.osaka-u.ac.jphttp://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

Osaka University

I. Introduction of Osaka UniversityII. International students in Osaka UniversityIII. International Programs

OUSSEP FrontierLab@OsakaU Regular Short-term Exchange Program Engineering Science 21st Century Regular Course

IV. Scholarships JASSO Scholarship OU Scholarship MEXT Scholarship

ContentsContents

Osaka University

Introduction of Osaka UniversityIntroduction of Osaka University

Osaka

Bangkok

4,200 Km

Osaka

Kyoto

Tokyo

500 Km

Area (km2) People (million)

Thailand 514,000 63

Japan 377,835 127

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Introduction of Osaka UniversityIntroduction of Osaka University

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Introduction of Osaka UniversityIntroduction of Osaka University

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Introduction of Osaka UniversityIntroduction of Osaka University

Toyonaka Campus

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Where is Osaka University located? (World University Rankings)

Introduction of Osaka UniversityIntroduction of Osaka University

* The Times Higher Education Supplement** Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University*** The ranking is based on the analysis of Essential Science Indications on 2006 (1995-2005), 2007 (1996-2006) and 2008 (1997-2007)

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Number of International Students in Osaka Univ.

International Students in Osaka UniversityInternational Students in Osaka University

1122 (77.1 %)

167 (11.5 %)

47 (3.2 %)

37 (2.5 %)

34 (2.3 %)

16 (1.1 %)

31(2.1 %)

Total: 1455 students

As of May 1, 2009

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Students from Asia

International Students in Osaka UniversityInternational Students in Osaka University

Among 1455 Asian students, 93 students are from Thailand!Many Thai students won Japanese government scholarship!!

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• The school and Graduate School of Engineering Science are unique in name and character in Japan. Their purpose is to develop scientists with a keen interest in practical technology and engineers with a firm grasp of the basic sciences, who may use their experience to develop new technology.

• The School of Engineering Science was established in April 1961. In April 1997, the School of Engineering Science was recognized to develop engineering science based on a new concept. The School of Engineering Science is characterized as an institution, which undertakes not only the exploration of novel aspects of engineering that directly reflect modern developments in basic sciences, but the cultivation of new types of engineers and scientists with a creative sense of technology.

School & Graduate School of Engineering ScienceSchool & Graduate School of Engineering Science

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Graduate School of Engineering ScienceGraduate School of Engineering Science

Materials Materials Engineering Engineering

ScienceScience

Mechanical Mechanical Science and Science and

BioengineeringBioengineering

Systems Systems InnovationInnovation

Materials PhysicsMaterials Physics

ChemistryChemistry

Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering

Frontier Materials ScienceFrontier Materials Science

Electron Correlation PhysicsQuantum Physics of Nanoscale MaterialsSynthetic ChemistryMolecular Organization ChemistryChemical Reaction EngineeringEnvironment and Energy SystemBioprocess EngineeringFrontier MaterialsDynamics of Nanoscale Materials

Mechanics of Fluids and Thermo-FluidsMechanics of Solid MaterialsPropulsion EngineeringMechano-informaticsBiomechanical EngineeringBiophysical EngineeringBiomedical and Biophysical Measurements

Solid State ElectronicsAdvanced Quantum Devices and ElectronicsOptical ElectronicsSystem TheoryIntelligent SystemsMathematical Modelling

Theoretical Systems Science

Nonlinear MechanicsNonlinear Mechanics

Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

BioengineeringBioengineering

Advanced Electronics and Advanced Electronics and Optical ScienceOptical Science

Systems Science and Applied Systems Science and Applied InformaticsInformatics

Mathematical ScienceMathematical ScienceMathematical Science for Social Mathematical Science for Social

SystemsSystems

Statistical ScienceMathematical and Statistical Finance

Dept. Division Area

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• Osaka University has university-to-university exchange agreements with 73 universities

– Chiang Mai University* (2007)– Kasetsart University* (2006)– Thammasat University* (2006)– King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi* (2006)– Department of Medical Sciences (2005)– Chulalongkorn University* (1998)– Mahidol University* (1997)

Exchange agreements which permit students to attend the overseas institution without paying tuition are indicated with a * mark.

Academic Exchange AgreementsAcademic Exchange Agreements

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I. Short-term Non-Degree Programs Osaka University Short-term Student Exchange Program

(OUSSEP) FrontierLab@OsakaU Regular Short-term Exchange Program

II. Degree Program taught in English Engineering Science 21st Century

III. Degree Program taught in Japanese Regular Course

International ProgramsInternational Programs

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• The Osaka University Short-term Student Exchange Program (OUSSEP) provides liberal arts subjects to international students in English.

• Students have the choice of participating in the program for two semesters (Full-year OUSSEP) or one semester only (Half year OUSSEP).

• OUSSEP is open to students from institutions that have concluded an Inter-University (or Inter-Faculty) Student Exchange Agreement with Osaka University that include provisions for a mutual tuition waiver.

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Illustration of OUSSEP

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• Credits earned at Osaka University can be transferred to the student’s home university.

• Prospective OUSSEP students are eligible to apply for the scholarship offered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) (a monthly supplied of about 80,000 JPY and relocation allowance of 80,000 JPY upon arrival) , 1JPY=0.3B

• Further information:http://ex.isc.osaka-u.ac.jp/oussep/eindex.html

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Subjects in 2009 Fall semester

•Creating New World History from Asian and Japanese Perspectives •An Introduction to the Japanese Economy •Gender Studies in Theory and Practice •Current Topics in Earth and Space Science •Introduction of Molecular Science -Chemistry and Human Life- Introduction of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Science •Neural Basis of Visual Perception and Cognition •Japanese Literature, Modern and Contemporary •Japan and the Afro-Asian countries •Approaches to Understanding Cultures •Media and Communications in Japan

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Application for OUSSEP – Application deadline for 2009 Fall enrollment

March 20, 2009– Application deadline for 2010 Spring enrollment

November 01, 2009JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) Scholarship– Applicants must satisfy JASSO’s GPA markings of 2.30– A monthly stipend of about 80,000 JPY (1JPY=0.3B)– A settling-in allowance of 80,000 JPY upon arrival

OU Scholarship– A monthly stipend of about 80,000 JPY

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• FrontierLab@OsakaU offers students an opportunity to study with scientists who are top in their field and with them push the frontier of scientific advancement in the following research areas within the Schools of Science, Engineering Science and Engineering. Further information: http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/jp/international/lab/e/FrontierLab.html

• Participants select two research areas from the follows:– Nanotechnology & Molecular Science– Life Science & Biotechnology– Systems & Robotics– Computing & Information Science– Advanced Material Science– Photon Science– Other Emerging Fields

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• Applicants are required to have the certificate of either English or Japanese language proficiency.

• Both undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering or other relevant fields who are registered at universities that share a student exchange agreement with Osaka University.

• Students from institutions that have concluded a mutual tuition waiver contract with Osaka University will not be required to pay tuition fees.

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• Students will be graded on the basis of laboratory work, participation in seminars, oral presentations and reports.

• In addition to the courses provided as part of the FrontierLab@OsakaU Program students will also be eligible to participate International Exchange Subjects and Japanese language classes.

• A limited number of rooms will be made available at JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Osaka International Center. The monthly fee is around 40,000 JPY with a daily breakfast. The daily rate is 1,330 JPY for stays in excess of 14 nights but 2,681 JPY for stays up to 14 nights. Both of these rates include a daily breakfast. (1JPY=0.3B)

FrontierLab@OsakaUFrontierLab@OsakaU

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Application for FrontierLab@OsakaU – Application deadline for 2009 Fall enrollment

March 20, 2009– Application deadline for 2010 Spring enrollment

November 01, 2009JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) Scholarship– Applicants must satisfy JASSO’s GPA markings of 2.30– A monthly stipend of about 80,000 JPY (1JPY=0.3B)– A settling-in allowance of 80,000 JPY upon arrival

OU Scholarship– A monthly stipend of about 80,000 JPY

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• This program is a short-term study program designed for undergraduate and graduate students from institutions that have concluded an inter-university (for inter-faculty) Student Exchange Agreement with Osaka University including provisions for a mutual tuition waiver.

• Only students approved by the office responsible for student exchange at the applicant’s home institution can apply for this program.

• Applicants based on the inter-university agreement with Osaka University are required to submit “Regular Student Exchange Course Inter-University Applicant Package” to International Student Affairs Division of Osaka University. This application package is to be sent to the partner universities every February.

Regular Short-term Exchange ProgramsRegular Short-term Exchange Programs

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• In the Regular Class Course, overseas students enroll as special auditors in regular courses taught in Japanese in one of the schools or graduate schools of the University.

• In the Regular Research Course, students usually enroll as special research students in one of the graduate schools of the University.

• Language requirements depend on the level of the student and the host department or laboratory.

• Prospective students are eligible to apply for the scholarship offered by JASSO and OU.

Regular Short-term Exchange Programs Regular Short-term Exchange Programs

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• “Engineering Science 21st Century” is a special program taught in English for Master’s and/or Doctoral Courses.

• Graduate School of Engineering Science aims to acquire a good international reputation through increased involvement in the exchange of students and/or researchers and in joint research projects.

• All the lectures as well as all the research-related activities and seminars are taught in English.

• There is a special program supported by MEXT (Monbukagakusho), Japanese government.

• Further information:http://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/eng/gradadm/index.html

Engineering Science 21Engineering Science 21stst Century Century

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Master’s and Doctoral Courses for Foreign Students Sponsored by Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

•Number to be admitted: 5 for each year

•Scholarship benefits:–Allowance: 157,000 JPY per month for the Master’s course –Fees for entrance examination and admission, and tuition: exempted

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

•Date of Entrance to the Course: October 1, 2010

•Application period: Dec. 1, 2009 to Dec. 18, 2009

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Master’s and Doctoral Courses for Non-Sponsored Students

•Number to be admitted: 20 for each year

•Financial Supports: Students without any scholarship will receive financial support of at least 20,000 JPY (1JPY=0.3B) per month.

•Payment of Fees:–Examination fee: 30,000 JPY–Admission fee: 282,000 JPY (FY2009)–Tuition fees: 535,800 JPY per year (FY2009)

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

•Date of Entrance to the Course: April 1 or October 1, 2010

•Application period: December 1-18, 2009 or July 5-30, 2010

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• Overseas s students can apply for regular master’s and doctoral courses in Graduate School of Engineering Science.

• Applicants can choose one of eight examination subjects:– Advanced Electronics and Optical Science– Material Physics– Chemistry– Chemical Engineering– Mechanical Engineering– Computer and System Science– Bioengineering and Mechanical Science

• The admission examination is held around every August according to the policy of each department.

• In both courses, applicants are required to have the certificate of Japanese language proficiency.

Regular Course Regular Course

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JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) ScholarshipAmount of Support

Monthly stipend: 80,000 JPY per month (up to 12 month)Relation allowance: 80,000 JPY (upon arrival only)

NotesApplicants who receive financial aid from other Japanese sources equivalent to 80,000 JPY per month or more in Japanese yen are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.http://www.jasso.go.jp/scholarship/short_term_e.html

OU (Osaka University) ScholarshipAmount of Support

Monthly stipend: 80,000 JPY per month (up to 12 month) Notes

Applicants who receive financial aid from other Japanese sources equivalent to 50,000 JPY per month or more in Japanese yen are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

ScholarshipsScholarships

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MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship5 students who enroll in “Engineering Science 21st Century” on October 1st can have a Monbukagakusho Scholarship (about 157,000 JPY per month for the master’s course and about 158,000 JPY per month for the doctoral course), and their fees for entrance examination, admission and tuition are exempted.

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