introduction to the different possibilities to study at OCU

Quick guide for OCU's 8 undergraduate faculties and 10 graduate schools ...

Undergraduate courses consist of 4 consecutive university years and lead to a Bachelor degree (学士/gakushi). Because lectures at Osaka City University (OCU) are primarily delivered in the national language, students wishing to enroll at the university are required to be reasonably proficient in spoken and written Japanese.

Duration and diploma The graduate schools of the university offer courses of specialized study for graduate students leading to Master's Degrees (修士/ ...

Step-by-Step Admission Guide for privately financed international students

Osaka City University (OCU) has academic exchange agreements with the following universities and institutes:Academic exchange agreements

University entrance procedure for students who passed the first selection of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho, MEXT) Scholarship.

Osaka City University (OCU) has concluded various academic exchange agreements with universities and research institutes abroad. Under these agreements, a number of mutual exchange programs for both researchers and students have been established. Within these agreements, OCU has made significant contributions to exchange and cooperative progress in a wide variety of academic fields. The University expects to extend this program through further agreements on academic exchanges with other overseas universities.

Information on tuition fees, financial support (tuition fee exemption, scholarships) and cost of living

Academic Year Calendar for year 2021/2022

The Osaka City University Career Center offers career guidance to its students to help them on their way to reach their full potential during their career. We do not only supply information and know-how on job searching, but also provide training in skills that will be of use in society and at work.

Information on accommodation, visa, health and medical care, tutor system, Japanese language and Japanese Situation courses and supplemental Japanese language course.

Guidebook for International Students

The Global Exchange Office is the front-office for Osaka City University (OCU)'s international activities.

Osaka City University welcomes enquiries from international students for further information regarding acceptable qualifications, application procedures, entrance examinations, tuition fees, grants/scholarships, accommodation, etc.