[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.
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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:
- Graduate Students
- International Students
- 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.
Table of Contents
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 | |
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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 | Early September ~ Early October (*For specific dates, please refer to the Application Guidelines) |
Application Types | Enrollment: April | Enrollment: October |
Announcement of Results | Enrollment: End of June (scheduled) | Enrollment: End of November (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 |
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General | Document checklist | ||
Self-supporting students | Document checklist | ||
Unsponsored international students | Document checklist |
FoRM | Use | Japanese | English |
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Application Form for Expected Exemption/Deferred Payment of Enrollment Fee | Applicants should submit this form during the enrollment procedure period | ||
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 | ||
Form 3 | Budget declaration form for self-supporting students | ||
Form 4 | Budget declaration form for unsponsored international students | ||
Form 4 Appendix | Attachment sheet for receipts (Budget declaration form for unsponsored international students) | ||
Form 5 | Attachment sheet for enrollment verification document | ||
Form 6-1 | Expected payment certificate (issued by employer) | ||
Form 6-2 | Certificate of salary payment (with pay statement) | ||
Form 6-3 | Osaka University part-time salary certificate | ||
Form 6-4 | Self-employed salary certificate | ||
Form 7 | Pension income certificate | ||
Form 8 | Statements of reasons for repeating the same grade or remaining in the course | ||
Form 9 | Certificate for medical expenses | ||
Form 10-1 | Other declarations | ||
Form 10-2 | List of part time jobs | ||
Form 10-3 | Record of changes in family members | ||
Form 11 | Report on the application for the Financial Support System for Japanese and Permanent Resident Undergraduates | ||
Form 12 | Statement of room sharing | ||
Attachment sheet | Attachment sheet for documents smaller than A4 size | ||
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 |
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Form 3A |
Budget declaration form for self-supporting students *Exceptional measures | ||
Form 4A | Budget declaration form for unsponsored international students *Exceptional measures | ||
Form 6-1A | Expected payment certificate (issued by employer) *Exceptional measures | ||
Form 6-3A | Certificate of salary payment (with pay statement) *Exceptional measures |
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.