AY2026-27 Special Screening for Privately-funded International Students

1. Outline of the Entrance Examination

〇 Application Materials for the 2026-2027 Special Screening for Privately-funded International Students [published in September 2025]

[Important] Certificates, original certificates and translated certificates that cannot be accepted (link in Japanese)

You must complete all the following steps by the application document deadline.

- Registration on the online application system
- Payment of the examination fee
- Sending application documents by post (must arrive at the University of Osaka)

Please note that registration on the online application system alone does not complete the application process.

〇 Example of how to fill in and submit on the online application system (registering personal information and additional information)

You can complete the “online application system registration” from a computer, smartphone, or tablet device with internet access.
Please read application materials carefully and complete the registration on the online application system.
*Please enter your educational history in the "Academic Background Form" on the final page of the "Application Form and Required Documents Checklist."

〇 Example of how to fill in the Academic Background Form

〇 FAQ regarding special screenings [updated July 2025]

〇 For information on examination fee refunds, click here .
Examination fee refund request forms ( Excel | PDF )

2. How to request materials such as the University Handbook, screening guidelines, and application forms