International Student Programs in School and Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University

1. International Student Programs in School and Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University Kentaro Doi Graduate School of Engineering Science Osaka University doi@me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp http://www.me.es.osaka-u.ac.jp

2. Contents • Introduction of Osaka University • International students in Osaka University • International Programs • OUSSEP • FrontierLab@OsakaU • Regular Short-term Exchange Program • Engineering Science 21st Century • Regular Course • Scholarships • JASSO Scholarship • OU Scholarship • MEXT Scholarship

3. Introduction of Osaka University Osaka Kyoto 4,200 Km 500 Km Tokyo Bangkok Osaka

4. Introduction of Osaka University

5. Introduction of Osaka University

6. Introduction of Osaka University Toyonaka Campus

7. Introduction of Osaka University Where is Osaka University located? (World University Rankings) * The Times Higher Education Supplement ** Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University *** The ranking is based on the analysis of Essential Science Indications on 2006 (1995-2005), 2007 (1996-2006) and 2008 (1997-2007)

8. International Students in Osaka University Number of International Students in Osaka Univ. 34 (2.3 %) 31(2.1 %) 37 (2.5 %) 16 (1.1 %) 47 (3.2 %) 167 (11.5 %) 1122 (77.1 %) As of May 1, 2009 Total: 1455 students

9. International Students in Osaka University Students from Asia Among 1455 Asian students, 93 students are from Thailand! Many Thai students won Japanese government scholarship!!

10. School & Graduate School of Engineering Science • The school and Graduate School of Engineering Science are unique in name and character in Japan. Their purpose is to develop scientists with a keen interest in practical technology and engineers with a firm grasp of the basic sciences, who may use their experience to develop new technology. • The School of Engineering Science was established in April 1961. In April 1997, the School of Engineering Science was recognized to develop engineering science based on a new concept. The School of Engineering Science is characterized as an institution, which undertakes not only the exploration of novel aspects of engineering that directly reflect modern developments in basic sciences, but the cultivation of new types of engineers and scientists with a creative sense of technology.

11. Graduate School of Engineering Science Dept. Division Area Materials Engineering Science Materials Physics Electron Correlation Physics Quantum Physics of Nanoscale Materials Chemistry Synthetic Chemistry Molecular Organization Chemistry Chemical Engineering Chemical Reaction Engineering Environment and Energy System Bioprocess Engineering Frontier Materials Frontier Materials Science Dynamics of Nanoscale Materials Mechanical Science and Bioengineering Nonlinear Mechanics Mechanics of Fluids and Thermo-Fluids Mechanics of Solid Materials Mechanical Engineering Propulsion Engineering Mechano-informatics Biomechanical Engineering Bioengineering Biophysical Engineering Biomedical and Biophysical Measurements Systems Innovation Advanced Electronics and Optical Science Solid State Electronics Advanced Quantum Devices and Electronics Optical Electronics System Theory Systems Science and Applied Informatics Intelligent Systems Mathematical Modelling Mathematical Science Statistical Science Mathematical and Statistical Finance Mathematical Science for Social Systems Theoretical Systems Science

12. Academic Exchange Agreements • Osaka University has university-to-university exchange agreements with 73 universities • Chiang Mai University* (2007) • Kasetsart University* (2006) • Thammasat University* (2006) • King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi* (2006) • Department of Medical Sciences (2005) • Chulalongkorn University* (1998) • Mahidol University* (1997) Exchange agreements which permit students to attend the overseas institution without paying tuition are indicated with a * mark.

13. International Programs • Short-term Non-Degree Programs • Osaka University Short-term Student Exchange Program (OUSSEP) • FrontierLab@OsakaU • Regular Short-term Exchange Program • Degree Program taught in English • Engineering Science 21st Century • Degree Program taught in Japanese • Regular Course

14. OUSSEP • The Osaka University Short-term Student Exchange Program (OUSSEP) provides liberal arts subjects to international students in English. • Students have the choice of participating in the program for two semesters (Full-year OUSSEP) or one semester only (Half year OUSSEP). • OUSSEP is open to students from institutions that have concluded an Inter-University (or Inter-Faculty) Student Exchange Agreement with Osaka University that include provisions for a mutual tuition waiver.

15. OUSSEP Illustration of OUSSEP

16. OUSSEP • Credits earned at Osaka University can be transferred to the student’s home university. • Prospective OUSSEP students are eligible to apply for the scholarship offered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) (a monthly supplied of about 80,000 JPY and relocation allowance of 80,000 JPY upon arrival) , 1JPY=0.3B • Further information: http://ex.isc.osaka-u.ac.jp/oussep/eindex.html

17. OUSSEP Subjects in 2009 Fall semester • Creating New World History from Asian and Japanese Perspectives • An Introduction to the Japanese Economy • Gender Studies in Theory and Practice • Current Topics in Earth and Space Science • Introduction of Molecular Science -Chemistry and Human Life- Introduction of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Science • Neural Basis of Visual Perception and Cognition • Japanese Literature, Modern and Contemporary • Japan and the Afro-Asian countries • Approaches to Understanding Cultures • Media and Communications in Japan

18. OUSSEP Application for OUSSEP • Application deadline for 2009 Fall enrollment March 20, 2009 • Application deadline for 2010 Spring enrollment November 01, 2009 JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) Scholarship • Applicants must satisfy JASSO’s GPA markings of 2.30 • A monthly stipend of about 80,000 JPY (1JPY=0.3B) • A settling-in allowance of 80,000 JPY upon arrival OU Scholarship • A monthly stipend of about 80,000 JPY

19. FrontierLab@OsakaU • FrontierLab@OsakaU offers students an opportunity to study with scientists who are top in their field and with them push the frontier of scientific advancement in the following research areas within the Schools of Science, Engineering Science and Engineering. Further information: http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/jp/international/lab/e/FrontierLab.html • Participants select two research areas from the follows: • Nanotechnology & Molecular Science • Life Science & Biotechnology • Systems & Robotics • Computing & Information Science • Advanced Material Science • Photon Science • Other Emerging Fields

20. FrontierLab@OsakaU • Applicants are required to have the certificate of either English or Japanese language proficiency. • Both undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering or other relevant fields who are registered at universities that share a student exchange agreement with Osaka University. • Students from institutions that have concluded a mutual tuition waiver contract with Osaka University will not be required to pay tuition fees.

21. FrontierLab@OsakaU • Students will be graded on the basis of laboratory work, participation in seminars, oral presentations and reports. • In addition to the courses provided as part of the FrontierLab@OsakaU Program students will also be eligible to participate International Exchange Subjects and Japanese language classes. • A limited number of rooms will be made available at JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Osaka International Center. The monthly fee is around 40,000 JPY with a daily breakfast. The daily rate is 1,330 JPY for stays in excess of 14 nights but 2,681 JPY for stays up to 14 nights. Both of these rates include a daily breakfast. (1JPY=0.3B)

22. FrontierLab@OsakaU Application for FrontierLab@OsakaU • Application deadline for 2009 Fall enrollment March 20, 2009 • Application deadline for 2010 Spring enrollment November 01, 2009 JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) Scholarship • Applicants must satisfy JASSO’s GPA markings of 2.30 • A monthly stipend of about 80,000 JPY (1JPY=0.3B) • A settling-in allowance of 80,000 JPY upon arrival OU Scholarship • A monthly stipend of about 80,000 JPY

23. Regular Short-term Exchange Programs • This program is a short-term study program designed for undergraduate and graduate students from institutions that have concluded an inter-university (for inter-faculty) Student Exchange Agreement with Osaka University including provisions for a mutual tuition waiver. • Only students approved by the office responsible for student exchange at the applicant’s home institution can apply for this program. • Applicants based on the inter-university agreement with Osaka University are required to submit “Regular Student Exchange Course Inter-University Applicant Package” to International Student Affairs Division of Osaka University. This application package is to be sent to the partner universities every February.

24. Regular Short-term Exchange Programs • In the Regular Class Course, overseas students enroll as special auditors in regular courses taught in Japanese in one of the schools or graduate schools of the University. • In the Regular Research Course, students usually enroll as special research students in one of the graduate schools of the University. • Language requirements depend on the level of the student and the host department or laboratory.  • Prospective students are eligible to apply for the scholarship offered by JASSO and OU.

25. Engineering Science 21st Century • “Engineering Science 21st Century” is a special program taught in English for Master’s and/or Doctoral Courses. • Graduate School of Engineering Science aims to acquire a good international reputation through increased involvement in the exchange of students and/or researchers and in joint research projects. • All the lectures as well as all the research-related activities and seminars are taught in English. • There is a special program supported by MEXT (Monbukagakusho), Japanese government. • Further information: http://www.es.osaka-u.ac.jp/eng/gradadm/index.html

26. Engineering Science 21st Century

27. Engineering Science 21st Century Master’s and Doctoral Courses for Foreign Students Sponsored by Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship • Number to be admitted: 5 for each year • Scholarship benefits: • Allowance: 157,000 JPY per month for the Master’s course • Fees for entrance examination and admission, and tuition: exempted • Screening: The selection will be made on the basis of the application documents and materials. • Date of Entrance to the Course: October 1, 2010 • Application period: Dec. 1, 2009 to Dec. 18, 2009

28. Engineering Science 21st Century Master’s and Doctoral Courses for Non-Sponsored Students • Number to be admitted: 20 for each year • Financial Supports: Students without any scholarship will receive financial support of at least 20,000 JPY (1JPY=0.3B) per month. • Payment of Fees: • Examination fee: 30,000 JPY • Admission fee: 282,000 JPY (FY2009) • Tuition fees: 535,800 JPY per year (FY2009) • Screening: The selection will be made on the basis of the application documents and materials. • Date of Entrance to the Course: April 1 or October 1, 2010 • Application period: December 1-18, 2009 or July 5-30, 2010

29. Regular Course • Overseas s students can apply for regular master’s and doctoral courses in Graduate School of Engineering Science. • Applicants can choose one of eight examination subjects: • Advanced Electronics and Optical Science • Material Physics • Chemistry • Chemical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Computer and System Science • Bioengineering and Mechanical Science • The admission examination is held around every August according to the policy of each department. • In both courses, applicants are required to have the certificate of Japanese language proficiency.

30. Scholarships JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) Scholarship Amount of Support Monthly stipend: 80,000 JPY per month (up to 12 month) Relation allowance: 80,000 JPY (upon arrival only) Notes Applicants who receive financial aid from other Japanese sources equivalent to 80,000 JPY per month or more in Japanese yen are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. http://www.jasso.go.jp/scholarship/short_term_e.html OU (Osaka University) Scholarship Amount of Support Monthly stipend: 80,000 JPY per month (up to 12 month) Notes Applicants who receive financial aid from other Japanese sources equivalent to 50,000 JPY per month or more in Japanese yen are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

31. Scholarships MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship 5 students who enroll in “Engineering Science 21st Century” on October 1st can have a Monbukagakusho Scholarship (about 157,000 JPY per month for the master’s course and about 158,000 JPY per month for the doctoral course), and their fees for entrance examination, admission and tuition are exempted.