International Student Programs in School and Graduate School

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 Σ Engineering Science Osaka University

Contents I. Introduction of Osaka University II. International students in Osaka University III. International Programs Ø OUSSEP Ø Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U Ø Regular Short-term Exchange Program Ø Engineering Science 21 st Century Ø Regular Course IV. Scholarships Ø JASSO Scholarship Ø OU Scholarship Ø MEXT Scholarship Osaka University Σ Engineering Science

Σ Engineering Science Introduction of Osaka University Osaka 4, 2 Km 0 0 Kyoto Km 500 Bangkok Osaka Area (km 2) People (million) Thailand 514, 000 63 Japan 377, 835 127 Osaka University Tokyo

Introduction of Osaka University Σ Engineering Science

Introduction of Osaka University Σ Engineering Science

Introduction of Osaka University Toyonaka Campus Osaka University Σ Engineering Science

Σ Engineering Science Introduction of Osaka University Where is Osaka University located? (World University Rankings) IHE, Shanghai Jiao Tong University** THES* Thomson Scientific*** News week ’ 05 ’ 06 ’ 07 ’ 08 ’ 06 Osaka Univ. 105 70 46 61 67 68 35 34 33 57 The Univ. of Tokyo 16 19 17 19 20 19 14 13 12 14 Kyoto Univ. 31 29 25 22 22 23 31 30 28 25 Tohoku Univ. 136 168 102 76 76 79 76 70 65 69 * 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 (19952005), 2007 (1996 -2006) and 2008 (1997 -2007) Osaka University

Σ Engineering Science International Students in Osaka University Number of International Students in Osaka Univ. 34 (2. 3 %) 37 (2. 5 %) 31(2. 1 %) 16 (1. 1 %) 47 (3. 2 %) 167 (11. 5 %) 1122 (77. 1 %) As of May 1, 2009 Total: 1455 students Osaka University

Σ Engineering Science International Students in Osaka University Students from Asia Number of Students MEXT Scholarship Private China 443 (39 %) 61 382 South Korea 215 (19 %) 48 167 Thailand 93 (8 %) 52 41 Vietnam 79 (7 %) 43 36 Indonesia 64 (6 %) 46 18 Country Among 1455 Asian students, 93 students are from Thailand! Many Thai students won Japanese government scholarship!! Osaka University

Engineering Science School & Graduate School of EngineeringΣScience • 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. Osaka University

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

Academic Exchange Agreements Σ Engineering Science • 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. Osaka University

International Programs I. Σ Engineering Science Short-term Non-Degree Programs Ø Osaka University Short-term Student Exchange Program (OUSSEP) Ø Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U Ø Regular Short-term Exchange Program II. Degree Program taught in English Ø Engineering Science 21 st Century III. Degree Program taught in Japanese Ø Regular Course Osaka University

OUSSEP Σ Engineering Science • 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. Osaka University

OUSSEP Illustration of OUSSEP Osaka University Σ Engineering Science

OUSSEP Σ Engineering Science • 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) , 1 JPY=0. 3 B • Further information: http: //ex. isc. osaka-u. ac. jp/oussep/eindex. html Osaka University

OUSSEP Σ Engineering Science 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 Osaka University

OUSSEP Σ Engineering Science 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 (1 JPY=0. 3 B) – A settling-in allowance of 80, 000 JPY upon arrival OU Scholarship – A monthly stipend of about 80, 000 JPY Osaka University

Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U Σ Engineering Science • Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U 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/Frontier. Lab. 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 Osaka University

Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U Σ Engineering Science • 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. Osaka University

Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U Σ Engineering Science • 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 Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U 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. (1 JPY=0. 3 B) Osaka University

Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U Σ Engineering Science Application for Frontier. Lab@Osaka. U – 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 (1 JPY=0. 3 B) – A settling-in allowance of 80, 000 JPY upon arrival OU Scholarship – A monthly stipend of about 80, 000 JPY Osaka University

Regular Short-term Exchange Programs Σ Engineering Science • 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. Osaka University

Regular Short-term Exchange Programs Σ Engineering Science • 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. Osaka University

Engineering Science 21 st Century Σ Engineering Science • “Engineering Science 21 st 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 Osaka University

Engineering Science 21 st Century Osaka University Σ Engineering Science

Engineering Science 21 st Century Σ Engineering Science 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 Osaka University

Engineering Science 21 st Century Σ Engineering Science 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 (1 JPY=0. 3 B) per month. • Payment of Fees: –Examination fee: 30, 000 JPY –Admission fee: 282, 000 JPY (FY 2009) –Tuition fees: 535, 800 JPY per year (FY 2009) • 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 Osaka University

Regular Course Σ Engineering Science • 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. Osaka University

Scholarships Σ Engineering Science 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. Osaka University

Scholarships Σ Engineering Science MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship 5 students who enroll in “Engineering Science 21 st Century” on October 1 st 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. Osaka University