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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 and credit transfer. |
| 2. | Normally, be a junior or senior (3rd or 4th year) full-time student in an undergraduate course at his/her home institution during his/her study duration as an OUSSEP student. |
| 3. | Pay tuition fees to his/her home institution during his/her study duration as an OUSSEP student. |
| 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 students of Full- or Half-year OUSSEP program. Applicants of these English speaking courses 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 test, is a prerequisite for students from non-English speaking countries.
The OUSSEP for Advanced Japanese Learners applicants should demonstrate Level 2 or above of the eJapanese Language Proficiency Testf.
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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. |
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| 8. | A completed Certificate of Enrollment
of the Applicant for the 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. |
| 9. | A Financial Resources Confirmation Form and Bank Statement |
| 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) (All OUSSEP-AJLs applicants) |
| 6. | A proposed topic for the Independent
Study Course of approximately 500 words in total (refer to Form: Ind.
Study) (All OUSSEP-AJLs applicants) |
| 7. | Japanese Language Proficiency
Test Record |
| Those who wish to apply for the financial aid offered by the Japanese government should also include the following documents in the application package. |
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| 8. | A completed Certificate of Enrollment of the Applicant for the JASSO Short-term Student Exchange Promotion Program (Inbound) Scholarship* (refer to Form: 2-3) (Applicants who wish to apply for the JASSO Scholarship) |
| 9. | A Financial Resources Confirmation Form and Bank Statement |
The International Affairs Committee of Osaka University will be responsible for selecting the students to be admitted to OUSSEP.
By 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 or end of May. Understand that withdrawal from OUSSEP (Full-, Half-OUSSEP and OUSSEP-AJLs) 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 2006.
All forms can be downloaded on the following web page
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