Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Steps for making application for exchange programs
- How can I know whether my university has an agreement with Osaka University that will permit me to take classes without paying additional fees for an entrance exam, enrollment, or tuition?
- How can I make application?
- How can I get a password for online application?
- When are application deadlines?
- I have received approval for participating in an exchange program from a faculty member at Osaka University. How do I make application?
Classes and subjects
- What classes are offered at Osaka University?
- How long are classes, how often do they meet, and how many credits do you receive (per semester)?
- Can participants in exchange programs earn credits?
- How many credits must a participant earn?
- Can I transfer credits earned at Osaka University to my home university?
After being chosen to participate in an exchange program.
Living Expenses & Life Style
- Can I cook for myself in a university dorm?
- I will use public transportation when campus shuttle busses are not running. Can I get a student discount on a bus pass?
- What's the situation on internet access?
- What procedures do I have to complete after arriving in Japan?
- At City Hall they told me I didn't have to participate in the National Health Insurance because I was from a country with a social security agreement with Japan. Osaka University told me I had to join it. What do I do?
