Tuition Fee Exemption for International Honors Students
Osaka University has a tuition fee exemption system (Tuition Fee Exemption for International Honors Students) for privately-funded international students who are of excellent academic standing in the graduate school entrance examinations. The aim of this system is to further strengthen research capabilities and promote the acceptance of international students.
Those who pass an entrance examination which is subject to this system qualify for the tuition fee exemption under this system.
1. Eligible Persons
Students who fall under all of the following:
(i) Those whose status of residence is "Student"
(ii) Those who are not receiving financial aid for tuition fees, such as Japanese Government Scholarship Students (MEXT students) or foreign government-sponsored students, etc.
(iii) Those who are not receiving financial aid equivalent to the amount of tuition fees to cover such fees from scholarship foundations, etc.
2. Exemption Details
Full tuition exemption
* Annual amount of tuition: 535,800 JPY (as of FY2023)
3. Exemption Period
The exemption period will be the standard period of study for the completion of the enrolled program/course.
Please note that the period of a leave of absence shall be included in the exemption period and the exemption period shall not be extended after reenrollment. Students who have been enrolled longer than the standard period of study from their enrollment in the program/course will become ineligible for the exemption.
Please make an inquiry to the graduate school with regards to the entrance examination this system can be applied to and for the details.
Note 1: This system is separate from the “Osaka University Tuition Fee Exemption Program” which is mainly for students with financial difficulties.
Note 2: This system only provides financial support for tuition fees. If you wish to claim exemption and deferred payment for enrollment fees, check the link below and apply.