Osaka University
Location:
Osaka,
Japan
Language of instruction:
English, Japanese
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Osaka Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
When applying to Go Global:
- Commerce students (UBC-V): Select 'Osaka University-COMM'
- Law students (UBC-V): Select Osaka University-Law
- All other students: Select 'Osaka University-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (OsakaU Fall semester): Late September to Late February
- UBC Term 2 (OsakaU Spring semester): Early April to Late August
Areas of study available:
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Most Students Participate in the Osaka University Short-term Student Exchange Program (OUSSEP) (see here)
- If a student wants to take regular university courses (non-OUSSEP) then they must be proficient in Japanese (in the Regular Class Course, overseas students enroll as special auditor students in regular courses taught in Japanese)
- Sauder students take courses from the School of Economics at Osaka University and may take courses from the OUSSEP Program, but may not be able to participate in OUSSEP activities. Activities are available through the School of Economics.
- When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
Course equivalency Formula
- Same as UBC credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Students with sufficient Japanese fluency can take regular Osaka courses
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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