Info. for international students

Before enrollment

Information regarding entrance exams

• Entrance examination
• Admissions Assistance Desk (AAD)

Those who have graduated or are expected to graduate from an overseas university, please apply to AAD before directly contacting your desired supervisor. The application process typically takes around three weeks until results are available.

Application for Student Visa (overseas residents)

Details will be provided to successful candidates individually.

Renewal of residence card (residents in Japan)

Those wishing to renew, please contact the FBS Educational Affairs Section after completing the enrollment procedures. In the case of withdrawal or transfer from the institution to which you were affiliated before enrollment, it is mandatory to report to the Immigration Services Agency within 14 days. Please check the following page and complete the necessary procedures (online procedures are available).

• The Immigration Services Agency (Notification of the Accepting Organization)

Housing information

• Osaka University Support Office (Housing information)

Living in Japan

• Osaka University Support Office (Living in Japan)
• Useful Handbooks
• Consultation Service for Foreign Residents (Youtube)
• National Health Insurance (Youtube)

Regarding the Use of Bicycles

• ATTENTION：Bicycle Safety for You and Others
• Bicycle Traffic Rules and Bicycle Insurance Coverage
• Rules and Regulations for Transportation and Biking
• Osaka Prefecture Bicycle Regulations

After enrollment

Scholarship / Financial support

• Here

Renewal of residence card

Those wishing to renew, please contact the FBS Educational Affairs Section. Please refer to the following page for the required documents.

• Osaka University Support Office (Visa)
• The Immigration Services Agency (Student Visa)

Procedures for overseas travel (including temporary return)

• Here

Career support

• Here

Consultation services (including medical and emergency situations)

• Here

Events for international students

We host welcome parties and day trips for international students during the spring/summer and fall/winter semesters. Check out past event photos here.

For those returning to their home country after completion/withdrawal

1. Within 14 days after completing your studies at Osaka University, please submit the "Notification of the Accepting Organization" to the Immigration Services Agency. This can be done in person, by mail, or online.
2. Return your residence card to the immigration officer at the airport during departure.

• *If your residence permit is set to expire just before your planned return date, you may be eligible to apply for a short-term stay visa to prepare to leave. Please contact the local Immigration Services Agency for further information.
• *Please also refer to the following page for information regarding preparations for your return.
  Osaka University Support Office (Procedures before Leaving Japan)