2023 Entrance Examination (for admission in April 2023) (finished)

[Important] The 2023 Entrance Examination has ended.

Laptop rentals (posted March 9, 2023)

At Osaka University, students use online academic information systems for class registration, viewing grades, and correspondence with the university. In addition to the above, students will often be required to use a computer for assignments such as writing reports and graduation theses. Incoming first-year students need to get their own notebook/laptop computer for campus use before the new school year starts. Please refer to the following for information regarding minimum laptop specifications.

• Minimum laptop specifications (file in Japanese)

Osaka University has prepared a rental system for students who have difficulties acquiring a personal laptop computer due to financial circumstances (for rental periods of 6 months or one year) as well as for students who need to temporarily borrow a personal laptop computer for a class due to damages to their device. Please refer to the documents below for more information.

• Regarding laptop rentals (file in Japanese)
• Application form for laptop rentals (for financial circumstances) (file in Japanese)

Regarding Substitute Examinations for the 2023 February Entrance Examinations (posted January 20, 2023) (finished)

1. Regarding handling of substitute examinations for the 2023 February Entrance Examinations
2. Details regarding administration of substitute examinations (selection process for successful applications, etc.)
3. Application form for substitute examinations

2023 Application Materials (Updated: November 28, 2022) (finished)

*The 2023 Application Materials (includes Special Entrance Examinations) can be found in the PDF file posted above. A printed edition of these guidelines is not available.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, screening methods and examination schedules are subject to change, so make sure to check the university's official website for the latest information when submitting your application.

In addition, the university asks that examinees submit a health checklist to enter the testing site, wear a mask (make sure to cover both your mouth and nose), and keep warm as the windows and/or doors of the examination rooms will be open for ventilation.

The university’s response to the examination amid the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to change. Details will be posted to the Osaka University ‘s official website in mid-February 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (link in Japanese)

The Osaka University COOP provides support for those searching for a place to stay when taking their entrance examination as well as in university student life. For more information, click the banner below.

Support for prospective students and new students by Osaka University COOP

Note: Osaka University does not arrange hotel accommodations for students.

2023 Application Guidelines [published July 15, 2022] [revised November 2, 2022] (finished)

*The 2023 Application Guidelines (includes Special Entrance Examinations) can be found in the PDF file posted above.

*The Faculty of Medicine plans to apply to the MEXT to increase the quota for the Department of Medicine from 95 to 97. Thus, the number of quota listed in the Application Guidelines for the February Entrance Examination may change.

Information regarding this change will be posted to this webpage once it is finalized.

*The quota increase (95→97) for the Department of Medicine has been approved. [Updated: November 2, 2022]

[Update: November 2, 2022] Changes were made to the Application Guidelines booklet. For more information click these links (page 2 | page 19 | page 64 | page 69). (Note: This change has been reflected in the Application Guidelines PDF posted above.)

*Methods on how to obtain other materials, such as the Osaka University Handbook and brochures for undergraduate/graduate schools, can be found here.

Examination Schedule (finished)

*If there are any changes to this schedule and/or screening methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be posted here. Make sure to obtain the latest information.

*You can register with the online application system before the application period, but please submit your application forms during the application period.

Regarding changes from 2023-24 in the selection process for successful applications in the School of Science [published February 12, 2021]

This announcement details changes from the 2023 entrance examinations in the selection process for successful applications in the School of Engineering. (file in Japanese)