4. HOW DO I APPLY TO OUSSEP?

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for OUSSEP, the applicant must:

1.	Be enrolled in one of the universities and colleges that have concluded Inter-University (or Inter-Faculty) Student Exchange Agreements with Osaka University, including the provisions for mutual tuition waiver.
2.	Normally, be a junior or senior (3rd or 4th year) student in an undergraduate course at his/her home institution during the term of OUSSEP.
3.	Pay tuition fees to his/her home institution during the term of OUSSEP.
4.	Be recommended by the academic staff of his/her home institution.
5.	Return to his/her home institution upon completion of OUSSEP.

Knowledge of the Japanese language is not an essential requirement for an OUSSEP student. Applicants must, however, be proficient in English. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or more on the paper based test, or 213 or more on the computer based examination, is a prerequisite for students from non-English speaking countries.

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Application Process

Students interested in OUSSEP should first consult their academic adviser and student exchange officer. On approval by the adviser, applicants should obtain the necessary forms from their university or college office. These should be completed and submitted, through the same office, to Osaka University together with supporting documents. The following documents are required:

1.	A completed OUSSEP application form (refer to Form: Appl)
2.	At least two letters of recommendation written by faculty members of the home institution. Only one letter from a language instructor is acceptable. These letters should be written in either Japanese or English on the home institution's letterhead.
3.	Academic transcripts
4.	*A short essay of approximately 500 words in total (refer to Form: Essay)*
5.	*Independent Study Form (refer to Form: Ind. Study-1) (All applicants)*
6.	A proposed topic for the Independent Study Course of approximately 500 words in total (refer to Form: Ind. Study-2) (Applicants who elect to take the Independent Study Course)
7.	TOEFL score record (Applicants from non-English speaking countries)
Those who wish to apply for the financial aid offered by the Japanese government should also include the following documents in the application package.
8.	A completed Certificate of Enrollment of the Applicant for JASSO Short-term Student Exchange Promotion Program (Inbound) Scholarship* (refer to Form: 2-3) (Applicants who wish to apply for the JASSO Scholarship) ^* Refer to the next chapter.

All forms can be downloaded on the following web page
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Important!!!

Individual students should refrain from sending inquiries directly to Osaka University. OUSSEP is an inter-institutional exchange program. Students should direct inquiries to the pertinent office of their home institution. Applications for OUSSEP 2005-2006 should reach Osaka University by March 20, 2005. The application should be sent as a complete package containing all the above documents. All the documents for application to OUSSEP should be addressed and sent to:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DIVISION,
OSAKA UNIVERSITY
1-1 YAMADAOKA, SUITA,
OSAKA 565-0871 JAPAN
Email: oussep@ex.isc.osaka-u.ac.jp

Selection Process

The International Affairs Committee of Osaka University will be responsible for selecting the students to be admitted to OUSSEP.

By the early May, Osaka University will unofficially notify the applicants and their home universities of results of the preliminary selection. At this point we will request each of those selected to submit a written confirmation of his/her intention to come to OUSSEP. Based on their response the International Affairs Committee will decide its final selection by the middle of May. Withdrawal from OUSSEP of any applicant after this point will be highly detrimental to the program.

In the middle of May, upon approval by the committee, Osaka University will immediately file JASSO applications for those applicants selected, except for those who do not need the scholarship (Refer to next page). At the same time, Osaka University will officially notify the applicants and their home universities of the decision regarding admission to OUSSEP.

We will notify those admitted and their home universities of the official decisions concerning JASSO Scholarships by the end of June 2005.

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