Info. for international students

Before enrollment

Information regarding entrance exams

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)

Immigration procedures for coming to Japan

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Living in Japan

First, within 14 days of deciding on your address, you must complete resident registration and procedures for National Health Insurance and National Pension at the city/ward office in the area where your address is located.

After enrollment

Scholarship / Financial support

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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.

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 who plan to complete or withdraw

Please complete the "Post Graduation Career" form and submit it to the Educational Affairs Section via email.
Submit the "Notification of the Accepting Organization" to the immigration office within 14 days after completion/withdrawal. Online application is available.
Visas After Completion or Withdrawal

After you finish you leave the university, you cannot stay in Japan with a "Student Visa." Even if your visa is still valid, you must return to your home country immediately in principle. Staying in Japan with a "Student Visa" after leaving the university is against the law.
It is not allowed to do part-time work using the work permit (permission to engage in an activity other than those permitted by the status of residence previously granted) on a Student Visa after leaving the university. This is considered illegal work and you may be punished.
If you want to continue to stay in Japan, you need to change your visa type. Please read the information below and make sure to complete the required steps before you leave the university.

Those who wish to extend their stay in Japan for a short period to prepare for their return home

You may be able to change your visa status to "Temporary Visitor". However, if your current visa already includes a period for return preparations, you cannot make this change. For details, please contact the Immigration Services Agency.

*You can find more information about return preparations on this page.
*You should request visa cancellation at the airport immigration counter when leaving Japan and have your residence card punched to void it.

Those who will continue job hunting in Japan

You need to change your visa status to "Designated Activities". Please request your supervisor to prepare a recommendation letter for you.

*Please note that having a recommendation letter from the university does not guarantee that you will be granted the "Designated Activities" residence status.

Those who will start a job or whose current visa will expire before joining your prospective employer

Consult with the HR department of your prospective employer.

Those who will enroll in another university

Contact the university where you plan to enroll.