[Intended for Graduate Students and International Students] Osaka University Enrollment/Tuition Fee Exemption Program

Starting from the Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for the First Semester (Apr.-Sep.) of Academic Year 2025-26, the application period for Tuition Fee Exemption at the University will be moved forward. (This change is only for current students; it does not apply for students entering the university in April 2025.)

New students refer to those who will enroll in Osaka University in April 2025.

*New students include those who go from a MS to a PhD program at Osaka University.

Current students refer to those who enrolled in Osaka University in 2024 or previous years as of April 1, 2025.


Before you Apply...

As a general rule, the Osaka University Enrollment/Tuition Fee Exemption Program is intended for students who are not eligible for financial aid in the Financial Support Program for Japanese and Permanent Resident Undergraduates.

Individuals ineligible for the Financial Support Program for Japanese and Permanent Resident Undergraduates include:

  1. Graduate Students
  2. International Students
  3. Undergraduate students who do not meet the applications requirements of the Financial Support Program for Japanese and Permanent Resident Undergraduates, specifically "requirements regarding enrollment period" and "requirements regarding residence status"

*Note: Individuals eligible to receive financial aid in the Financial Support Program for Japanese and Permanent Resident Undergraduates should apply to that program.

1. Overview of the Osaka University Enrollment/Tuition Fee Exemption Program

Osaka University maintains the Exemption/Deferred Payment of Enrollment Fee and Exemption/Deferred/Installment Payment of Tuition Fee Program (hereinafter the “Enrollment/Tuition fee Exemption Program”) to support regular undergraduate and graduate students who have difficulty in paying these fees.

In this program, eligible students can apply for exemption from paying all or part of enrollment/tuition fees as well as deferred payment of enrollment/tuition fees based on screening of applications within the limits of the university’s budget.

For details, peruse the Application Guidelines for the Enrollment/Tuition fee Exemption Program. Those who wish to apply to this program should complete the necessary procedures by the designated deadline.

OU strives to increase its budget to enhance economic support for doctoral applicants (including students in their 3rd year or later in the Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences) who are expected to become innovative human resources capable of creating new social worth.

 

First Semester

second semester

Availability Period for Application Guidelines for the Enrollment/Tuition Fee Exemption Program NEW

End of January (scheduled)

End of August (scheduled)

Application Period NEW

New students*1: Early March ~ Early April
Current Students*2: Early February ~ Early March
(*For specific dates, please refer to the Application Guidelines)

Early September ~ Early October (*For specific dates, please refer to the Application Guidelines)

Application Types

Enrollment: April
Tuition: First Semester Only/Full Year

Enrollment: October
Tuition: Second Semester Only/Application for Changes

Announcement of Results

Enrollment: End of June (scheduled)
Tuition: End of July (scheduled)

Enrollment: End of November (scheduled)
Tuition: End of January (scheduled)

*1 New Students: Students entering the university during the period which they plan to receive exemption/deferred payment/payment in installments for tuition fees.

*2 Current Students: Students to which *1 does not apply.

2. How to Apply

Applicants must complete registration through the Application System and submit all necessary documents before the specified deadlines.

Applicants need to complete all procedures for Application Form for Expected Exemption/Deferred Payment of Enrollment Fee (only for those applying for exemption/deferred payment of enrollment fee), registration to the Enrollment and Tuition Fee Exemption Application System, and submission of the required documents to the Student Center.
Registrations/documents will not be accepted past their respective deadlines for any reason.

Applications will NOT be accepted after the deadline. Please carefully peruse the Instructions below and the System Manual posted to the Enrollment and Tuition Fee Exemption Application System when applying.

A. Instructions

B. Apply to the Online Enrollment System and Submit the Form for Expected Exemption/Deferred Payment of Enrollment Fee (only for those applying for exemption/deferred payment of enrollment fee)

*Note that procedures differ depending on the entrance examination. For details, refer to the instructions regarding entrance procedures that will be sent to you.

C. Register to the Enrollment and Tuition Fee Exemption Application System

*1. New students require an"initial password for new students" for their first log in (which is described in the Instructions).

*2. Please complete procedures after reading the System Manual to be found in the top right corner of the Application System page.

D. Submit the Necessary Documents

Carefully peruse the application guidelines, prepare the necessary documents, and submit them by the deadline. Documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for any reason.

3. Forms / Documents Checklists

Download and fill out the necessary forms from the list below.

Confirmation Sheet Type

Intended USE

Japanese

English

General

Document checklist

PDF

 

Self-supporting students

Document checklist

PDF

 

Unsponsored international students

Document checklist

PDF

PDF

FoRM

Use

Japanese

English

Application Form for Expected Exemption/Deferred Payment of Enrollment Fee

Applicants should submit this form during the enrollment procedure period                   

Download

Download

Form 1-1, Form 1-2

Application forms for Enrollment/Tuition Fee Exemption Program

Available through the Application System

Available through the Application System

Form 2

Financial Aid Record

PDF

PDF

Form 3

Budget declaration form for self-supporting students

PDF

 

Form 4

Budget declaration form for unsponsored international students

PDF

PDF

Form 4 Appendix

Attachment sheet for receipts (Budget declaration form for unsponsored international students)

PDF

PDF

Form 5

Attachment sheet for enrollment verification document

PDF

 

Form 6-1

Expected payment certificate (issued by employer)

PDF

 

Form 6-2

Certificate of salary payment (with pay statement)

PDF

PDF

Form 6-3

Osaka University part-time salary certificate

PDF

PDF

Form 6-4

Self-employed salary certificate

PDF

PDF

Form 7

Pension income certificate

PDF

 

Form 8

Statements of reasons for repeating the same grade or remaining in the course

PDF | Word

PDF | Word

Form 9

Certificate for medical expenses

PDF

 

Form 10-1

Other declarations

PDF | Word

PDF | Word

Form 10-2

List of part time jobs

PDF

PDF

Form 10-3

Record of changes in family members

PDF

 

Form 11

Report on the application for the Financial Support System for Japanese and Permanent Resident Undergraduates

PDF

 

Form 12

Statement of room sharing

PDF

PDF

Attachment sheet

Attachment sheet for documents smaller than A4 size

PDF

 

Sending slip

To be affixed to your envelope (240 mm × 332 mm) when submiting your documents

Available through the Application System

Available through the Application System

4. Exceptional measures

If you don't meet the entry requirements, you can apply using the following forms.

Form

Intended Use

Japanese

Englidh

Form 3A

Budget declaration form for self-supporting students

*Exceptional measures

PDF

 

Form 4A

Budget declaration form for unsponsored international students

*Exceptional measures

PDF

PDF

Form 6-1A

Expected payment certificate (issued by employer)

*Exceptional measures

PDF

 

Form 6-3A

Certificate of salary payment (with pay statement)

*Exceptional measures

PDF

PDF

If you have any questions, please contact:

Tuition Fees Exemption Staff, Suita Student Center
Email: gakusei-sien-en1(at)office.osaka-u.ac.jp
*Please replace (at) with @ when contacting this address.
*Note that it may take up to 5 business days to receive a response to your inquiry.

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