Special Research Student, Special Auditor, Research Student

Special Research Student

Eligibility: Students enrolled in Master/Doctor’s Course (domestic/overseas).
Period: Maximum 1 year.
Non-credit.
For detailed information, please contact: Office for Graduate School of Science （ri-daigakuin@office.#）
※”#” should be replaced by “osaka-u.ac.jp”.

Special Auditor

Eligibility: Students enrolled in Bachelor/Master/Doctor’s Course
Period: 3 months minimum (The period conforms to the fixed period of lecture for the semester)
Credits granted.
For detailed information, please contact: Office for Graduate School of Science （ri-daigakuin@office.#）
※”#” should be replaced by “osaka-u.ac.jp”.

Research Student (Graduate)

Eligibility: Students who hold a Master’s Degree, or who is expected to complete Master’s Degree before enrollment.  
(Please consult Office for Graduate School of Science for details.)
Period: Basically 1 year, starting from April.
Non-credit.
For detailed information, please contact: Office for Graduate School of Science （ri-daigakuin@office.#）
※”#” should be replaced by “osaka-u.ac.jp”.

Research Student (Undergraduate)

Eligibility: University graduates/Expected university graduates.
(For other prerequisites, please consult “Student Affairs Section”.)
Period: Basically 1 year, starting from April.
Non-credit.
For detailed information, please contact: Students Affairs Section, School of Science （ ri-gakumu@office.#）
※”#” should be replaced by “osaka-u.ac.jp”.

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How to Apply
Find prospective supervising professor of Osaka University
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Contact the professor directly.
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Get approval of acceptance from the professor.
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Submit the required documents offered by the professor.
（Approx. 4 months prior to enrollment.）
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Evaluation→Pass
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Issuance of “Notice of Admission”
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Apply for a student visa
（Approx. 2 months prior to enrollment.）