For Current Students
在学生の方
Academic and Research Support
Office Hours
Office Hours (Core and Affiliated Faculty)
At OSIPP, all faculty members designate specific Office Hours to ensure that students can easily access academic guidance and advice. As a general rule, students are welcome to visit faculty offices during these hours without a prior appointment to receive research supervision or academic consultation. For information regarding each faculty member’s office hours, office location, and contact email address, please refer to the file below. Important Note on University Access Restrictions: In the event that student access to campus is prohibited or restricted due to infectious disease prevention measures (based on the the University of Osaka COVID-19 Response Levels / Activity Guidelines), please follow these procedures during the restricted period:
1.First, contact the faculty member via email.
2.Follow the instructor’s specific directions regarding meetings (e.g., online consultations).
Theses and Dissertations
Degree Applications and Thesis Submission for Current Students
Thesis and Dissertation Review Schedule: Master’s and Doctoral Programs (For Current Students)
Please carefully read the instructions provided by the Academic Affairs Section and submit your “Notice of Thesis Title” and other required documents by the specified deadline.
Registration Form of Thesis Title
Notes on Changing the Thesis Title
Note: If you change your thesis title, you must submit a “Notice of Change of Thesis Title.” Please be aware that no changes can be made after the final thesis submission deadline. The “Notice of Thesis Title” and “Notice of Change of Thesis Title” must be submitted as digital data via your academic advisor. (Consequently, the advisor’s physical seal/stamp is not required.)
Application Forms for Master’s Thesis Submission
Current students are required to submit a “Pledge” and a “Consent for Thesis Reproduction” at the time of thesis submission, in accordance with the Thesis and Dissertation Review Schedule. Please ensure that your name is signed by hand (handwritten signature).
Important Notice
Various forms are available for download below. Please ensure that you review the “Sample Entries” before filling out the documents. The Academic Affairs Section will review your completed application forms (Forms 2–4). You must prepare these in advance and have them checked by the office. (Drafts for review may be submitted via email.)
- Sample Application Form
- Sample Application Form
- Application for Degree (Form 1)※1 original copy required
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Application for Degree (Form1)
Application for Degree (Form1)
（学位の種類が国際公共政策でない場合） - List of Publications (Form 2)）※1 original copy required
- List of Publications (Form2)
- Abstract of Dissertation(Form3)※1 original copy required
- Abstract of Dissertation (Form 3)
- Curriculum Vitae (Form4)※1 original copy required
- Curriculum Vitae (Form4)
- Pledge ※1 original copy required
- Pledge
- Confirmation of Internet Publication (Form 10) ※1 original copy required
- Confirmation of Internet Publication (Form 10)
- Report on Reasons for Postponing Internet Publication (Form 11)If necessary, submit Form 11.
- Report on Reasons for Postponing Internet Publication (Form 11)
- Notes for Recipients of Doctoral Degrees from University of Osaka※When completing Form 10 and Form 11, please refer to [Annex 2] “Important Matters for Doctoral Degree Recipients from University of Osaka.”
- [Annex 2] Important Matters for Doctoral Degree Recipients from University of Osaka
Interdisciplinary Graduate Education
Graduate Minor Programs and Advanced Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs
University of Osaka promotes interdisciplinary education that transcends the boundaries of traditional departments and graduate schools. As part of this initiative, we offer two types of educational programs—Graduate Minor Programs and Advanced Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs—designed primarily for graduate students. These programs allow students to explore subjects outside their primary major or to study related fields that enhance their specialized expertise.
Each program consists of a structured curriculum of courses aligned with specific educational goals. By meeting the requirements set by a program, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion upon finishing their graduate studies (this includes those completing Master’s degrees, as well as those withdrawing from Doctoral programs after completing the required credits).
For the 2022 academic year, 19 Graduate Minor Programs and 40 Advanced Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs are available.
Furthermore, some Advanced Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs are also open to 5th and 6th-year undergraduate students in 6-year programs (Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences).
Honors Graduate Program in Humanities and Social Sciences
The Honors Graduate Program in Humanities and Social Sciences (HGP-HSS) at University of Osaka was established in April 2024. Operated through the collaboration of various departments within the humanities and social sciences, it is one of the university’s “Knowledge Gymnastics” programs. Alongside specialized studies in their primary graduate schools, students are provided with a curriculum that offers insights into diverse humanities and social science fields, as well as opportunities for practical learning in various real-world settings. The program also features cross-departmental exchange among honors students and courses that provide travel support for fieldwork and other activities.
In the 2024 academic year, the program accepted its first cohort within two tracks: the Global Japan Studies Unit and the Socially Engaged Research Unit. Starting in the 2025 academic year, four new units will be added: Arts-Based Research, Philosophy of Science and Technology, Language Sciences, and DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Design. The Honors Graduate Program in Humanities and Social Sciences is designed to complement the existing Honors Graduate Program in Science, Engineering, and Informatics. However, it differs in several aspects, such as being exclusively available to students in Doctoral programs (Doctoral Late Phase).
Global Leadership Program
Nurturing Leaders Who Drive Global Change
The Program for Leading Graduate Schools
An integrated, quality-assured degree program that transcends the boundaries of specialized fields.
Multilingual Expert Program (MLE)
Equipping individuals with specialized knowledge to address urgent issues in modern society and nurturing global leaders who can contribute on an international scale.
Student Support Services
Consultation Regarding Harassment
Please feel free to reach out for a consultation if you encounter any difficulties in your student life.
University of Osaka is sincerely committed to preventing harassment and resolving issues to maintain an optimal educational, research, and working environment.
In accordance with the amendments to the Labor Policy Comprehensive Promotion Act and other relevant laws effective June 1, 2020, measures to prevent harassment in the workplace have been strengthened.
Reflecting these changes, the University adheres to three core principles: “We will not overlook harassment,” “We will not tolerate it,” and “We will deal with it strictly.” We are dedicated to eradicating all forms of harassment on campus and aim to foster and maintain a healthy and comfortable campus environment.
At the Harassment Counseling Office, specialized counselors and University-wide consultants (faculty and staff) are available to listen and provide support from your perspective.
Consultation with the OSIPP Human Rights Committee
The university-wide consultant appointed from OSIPP is: Professor Masako Ikefuji
OSIPP has established a Human Rights Committee to serve as a consultation point for all faculty, staff, and students regarding human rights issues. In addition to the activities listed below, our consultants are available to provide support and guidance. If you encounter any difficulties, please refer to the following website or reach out to the counseling office or a designated consultant.
OSIPP Human Rights Committee (As of October 1, 2025)
- Chair: Professor Kunihiko Ohkubo ohkubo@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp
- Member: Professor Shigeyuki Maruyama maruyama@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp
- Member: Associate Professor Wakako Maekawa maekawa@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp
On August 8, 2007, OSIPP became a pioneer within the university by establishing its own Guidelines on Academic Harassment. Following the establishment of university-wide guidelines on December 21, 2010, the OSIPP guidelines now apply specifically to matters not covered by the university-wide regulations.
Activities of the Human Rights Committee
The Human Rights Committee is tasked with preventing sexual harassment and other human rights violations among faculty, staff, students, and related parties. Its mission is to conduct awareness-raising activities, provide consultations for victim support, and handle investigations and redress. The Human Rights Committee responds as follows:
- Deliberates on cases received through consultations or formal complaints. Depending on the nature of the case, the committee investigates the facts, determines the response, recommends redress measures, or prepares reports as necessary.
- Any committee member with a conflict of interest in a case is excluded from deliberations. To ensure neutrality and promptness, an investigative panel may be established under the committee.
- Human Rights Committee members serve as a contact point for complaints and provide consultations for faculty, staff, students, and related parties. Strict confidentiality is maintained, and no information will be disclosed during or after their term of office. In the event of a consultation, the following actions will be taken according to the nature of the case:
- Provide individual consultation as a departmental consultant. Depending on the case, advise on filing a formal complaint to the Human Rights Committee. Provide referrals to external consultation agencies if necessary.
- Request action as the Human Rights Committee. Consult on redress measures and other matters in cooperation with the the University of Osaka Human Rights Committee and the Harassment Counseling Office.
- 大阪大学人権問題委員会及びハラスメント相談室と協力し、救済措置等に関して協議する。
Health and Counseling Center
To ensure that the University of Osaka students and faculty can enjoy a fulfilling campus life, the Health and Counseling Center provides daily support in various areas, including health, mental health, and disability support. Our team of doctors, counselors, coordinators, and medical staff work together, leveraging their respective expertise to assist the university community.
The center is composed of the Health Care Division (Toyonaka Main Office, Suita Branch, and Minoh Branch) and the Counseling and Support Division (Student Counseling Room, Accessibility Support Office, and Peer Counseling Room).
For inquiries or consultations with a specific division, please refer to the “Contact Information” section. If you are unsure which office to contact, please reach out to the “Nandemo” (General) Counseling Office.