Admissions Assistance Desk (AAD)
For Prospective Graduate Students from Overseas
Admissions Assistance Desk (AAD) supports prospective international graduate students and researchers during the initial stage of application by working as a liaison between them and their prospective supervisors.
Most faculties at The University of Osaka require prospective research or graduate students to receive an approval from their prospective supervisors before they apply to the programs of their interest.
AAD assists applicants to efficiently prepare and deliver their documents to their prospective supervisors, but AAD is not involved in the admission process.
Notice to All AAD Applicants Seeking Pre-Approval for Admission
Recently, there has been a surge in applications to AAD, which may result in longer processing time than usual. Please note that after your application is received, it must go through several steps, including an interview and review by the prospective supervisor, in order to grant the pre-approval. If you submit your AAD application less than one month before the application deadline of your desired graduate school or program, there is a significant risk that you will not receive pre-approval in time. Even if your AAD application is accepted, we are unable to accommodate requests to expedite the processing time. Therefore, we strongly advise all applicants to submit their applications well in advance, allowing sufficient time for the full process.
How to apply to AAD
Please read the following “Guideline” carefully before you proceed with AAD online application.
The University of Osaka AAD Online Application System
*Applicants need to submit their “Statement of Purpose and Research Plan.” Please download the template and write your purpose and research plan.
*Those who wish to enter the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) should check the following link for application.
Those who passed the first screening of the Japanese embassy in their home country for Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship
*We are no longer accepting applications for 2025.
Applicants who passed the primary screening of the Japanese embassy for Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship and wish to obtain a "Letter of Acceptance" from The University of Osaka should apply to AAD.
Application to AAD is meant to inform applicants as to whether or not they can contact with their prospective supervisor and does not mean that the applicants will be accepted to the program of their choice.
For documents required to apply, please visit the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Students.
*Please note that the documents required for applicants who passed the primary screening of the Japanese embassy for Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship when applying to AAD to receive a "Letter of Acceptance" differ from those required for a standard AAD application.
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- Be sure to apply by yourself. Applying on behalf of another person is prohibited.
- Processing time for online application through AAD typically takes about 3 weeks. Even if you are allowed to communicate with your prospective supervisor, it does not mean that you will be accepted to the program of your choice. Your acceptance to the program will be decided through communication with your prospective supervisor. Thus, you should give yourself a lot of time when applying to ADD.
- AAD does not make an admissions decision.
- For questions regarding acceptance of researchers, application programs, and graduate school entrance examinations, please contact the school/research institute of your choice. Check the application deadline for your chosen courses on the website of the school/research institute.
Contact Information
Admissions Assistance Desk (AAD)
Email: aad@office.osaka-u.ac.jp