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Doctoral Program Admissions

後期(博士)課程入試情報

Application Guidelines and Application Forms

For those who wish to enroll in the Doctoral Program

2026 Academic Year Entrance Examination (April 2026 Admission) / 2025 Academic Year Entrance Examination

In this entrance examination, evaluation will be based on a document review and an online oral examination. Furthermore, if there are any changes to the information or implementation methods after the publication of this Graduate School’s application guidelines, they will be announced on this page. Please check this page regularly before submitting your application.

Examination Schedule
Summer (October or April Enrollment)
Application Period Friday, June 6, 2025 – Monday, June 9, 2025
Examination Date Saturday, July 5, 2025
Programs and Admissions Capacity
Department of International Public Policy 11 Students
Department of Comparative Public Policy 10 students
Total 21 students
Selection Process and Examination Schedule
Selection Process

In order to assess your sense of purpose, basic knowledge, logical thinking, and presentation skills, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your research plan, an oral examination based on that plan, and your English proficiency (applicants for the Doctoral program are required to have English proficiency equivalent to that of a Master’s program graduate).

For details regarding application eligibility and examination methods, please refer to the “Application Guidelines” file above.

Examination Schedule
Winter Schedule (April Admission)
Application Period Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Examination Date
Examination Date Saturday, January 31, 2026

※The entrance examination briefings for the 2025 academic year were held on May 16 for the spring session. The autumn session is scheduled for Friday, November 7.。

Matriculation Fee
(as of 2025)
Application Fee 30,000 yen
Admission Fee
(As of April 1, 2025)
Enrollment Fee: 282,000 yen
Tuition Fee 267,900 yen (First Semester)
(Annual amount: 535,800 yen)

Policy

Admission Policy


Educational Objectives, Diploma Policy, Curriculum Policy


Contact Us

Educational Affairs Section, Osaka School of International Public Policy, University of Osaka

Address
1-31 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-0043
E-mail
kyomu@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp
Office Hours
9:00-11:30/12:30-17:00
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