Doctor Course for October 2014 (for International Student Admissions) Master and Doctor Courses for April 2015 (for International Student Admissions)

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1 International Program of Frontier Biotechnology for Master s and Doctor s Degrees [Enrollment in October 2014] for Privately Financed International Students Doctor Course for October 2014 (for International Student Admissions) Master and Doctor Courses for April 2015 (for International Student Admissions) International Program of Frontier Biotechnology for Master s and Doctor s Degrees, October 2013 (for Japanese Government Scholarship Students) International Program of Frontier Biotechnology for Master s and Doctor s Degrees, October 2014 (for Privately Financed International Students) International Course of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering for Master s and Doctor s Degrees, October 2013 (for Japanese Government Scholarship Students) International Course of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering for Master s and Doctor s Degrees, October 2014 (for Privately Financed International Students) International Priority Graduate Program of Quantum Engineering Design Course for Master s and Doctor s Degrees, October 2013 (for Japanese Government Scholarship Students) International Priority Graduate Program of Quantum Engineering Design Course for Master s and Doctor s Degrees, October 2014 (for Privately Financed International Students) The Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka , JAPAN Telephone: Facsimile: iso-staff@eng.osaka-u.ac.jp /

2 The Graduate School of Engineering (GSE), Osaka University is excited to announce an International Program of Frontier Biotechnology taught in English. The aim of this program is to expose young scientists to state-of-the-art research skills and in-depth knowledge of advanced biology, chemistry and physics to harness the potential of biotechnology. The program encompasses both master and doctor courses, while emphasizing research that directly benefits society and the environment. Students are expected to enroll in these courses sequentially in order to obtain both master s and doctor s degrees. Note: This application is different from the one sponsored by Japanese Government Scholarship. And the applicant is not guaranteed to be supported by any scholarships. 1. Number to be Admitted TBD 2. Application Requirements (1) This entrance examination is for those with Student residence status: Those with other residence status are not eligible to apply for the entrance examination. However, those changing their residence status to Student prior to enrollment may apply. (2) Education: Applicant must fulfill one of the followings: 1 Have graduated, or be expected to graduate from a Japanese university by September 30, Have completed or be expected to complete 16 years of formal study in a foreign country by September 30, Be at least 22 years of age by September 30, 2014 and have a degree equivalent to a university graduate and can be recognized as having academic abilities equivalent to university graduates if they pass the Examination of Applicant s Qualifications conducted by GSE, Osaka University. (3) In above-mentioned Qualifications for Applicants, those who fall under 3, must have taken the Examination of Applicant s Qualification by the application period. Such applicants must enquire at International Students Section (ISS) in the Academic Affairs Division approximately one month prior to the beginning of application period. The applicants will be informed of the result of the Examination of Applicant s Qualification by the dean of GSE. Only those who pass the Examination of Applicant s Qualification may apply for admission (Please enquire about the documents required for this procedure to ISS at the Academic Affairs Division.) (4) Language ability: Applicant must have good command of English. Those whose formal education has been conducted in a language other than English must submit a certificate of English proficiency. Acceptable certificates include TOEFL, TOEIC and CPE official test scores. (5) Health: Applicant must be mentally and physically fit, and free of infectious diseases. Note: Admission will be revoked if a matriculate is not able to arrive in Japan by the designated date

3 3. Application, Admission and Tuition Fees (1) Application fee : 30,000 JPY (2) Admission fee : 282,000 JPY (3) Tuition fee : 535,800 JPY / year Notes: (1) Bank transfer fee is to be paid by applicants. (2) The amount of application, admission and tuition fees are subject to change. If the amount is amended, the new amount will be applied from that time forth. (3) Application fee must be paid upon submitting application documents. For more detailed information, contact his/her academic advisor of this program. 4. Selection and Result Announcement (1) GSE, Osaka University, will select matriculants from the applicants who do not reside in Japan by reviewing the application materials and documents submitted by the applicants, and from the applicants who reside in Japan by conducting an interview and academic examination in early June, (2) The successful applicants will be notified by post to the address as listed in the application form by the beginning of July, Semester Start Date October 1, 2014 The course may start at a later date. 6. Important Program Features (1) English will be used in all lectures, other instructions and research related activities. Through the Basic course, the students will acquire solid background in frontier biotechnology. Through the Project-based Training Course they build up critical ability to design and execute research. Through the Frontier Research Proposal Course they build up an ability to propose an original research plan independently as a scientist. Through immersion in Special Research students will have ample time during the remaining four years to attain the Degrees of Master and Doctor of Engineering. (2) Basic course in the first semester of master course will deal with a wide range of subjects; frontier biotechnology fundamentals and applications in the fields of Biotechnology", "Life Science", and "Material Science". (3) In the second semester of master course, students will take Project-based Training Course. The course is designed to prepare students to be research engineers with the ability to conceive innovative ideas by synthesizing knowledge from different disciplines and the skills of devising research plans of realizing the ideas. In this course, each student chooses one different laboratory from his/her own and makes a short-term research work under supervision of the professor of that lab. (4) All students will conduct their Special Research in the second, third and fourth semester of master course under the supervision and instruction of his/her professor

4 (5) In the first semester of doctor course, students will take Frontier Research Proposal Course. The course is designed to prepare students to be a research scientist with the ability to propose an original research plan independently, so that they can complete their doctoral theses. In the course, each student proposes a research plan in a different field from his/her own, makes a presentation, and discusses with professors, associated professors, assistant professors, and doctor course students of the related field from diversified/multiple perspectives. During the period of doctor course, the student will devote to the Special Research while also expanding their knowledge by taking the courses of Frontier Biotechnology Exercise and Frontier Biotechnology Seminar. (6) For Special Research in master and doctor courses, each student chooses one laboratory from those of Bioenvironmental Science (Watanabe Lab.), Cell Technology (Muranaka Lab.), Bioprocess Systems Engineering (Kino-oka Lab.), Bioresource Engineering (Fukusaki Lab.), Molecular Microbiology (Nihira Lab.), Applied Microbiology (Fujiyama Lab.). The student can change the laboratory after completion of master course, if he/she desires. 7. Requirements for Completion of the Program and Obtaining the Degree (1) Master Course 1 Requirements for completion of the course: completion of two compulsory courses, Courses of Project-based Training and Safety Education with no less than 30 total credits; Completion of Special Research, and acceptance of the thesis for master s degree by the faculty and successfully passing the final examination of the course. 2 Degree : Master of Engineering (2) Doctor Course 1 Requirements for completion of the course: completion of one compulsory course, Frontier Research Proposal Course, with no less than six total credits, as well as the Special Research; satisfactory performance in the mid-term review of Special Research; passing the review of the thesis for doctor s degree by the faculty and the final examination of the course. 2 Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering 8. Application Procedures (1) Approval from the applicant s academic advisor of this program Before making application, the applicant has to get the approval from one of the members of this program to act as academic advisor and also obtain information how to make a payment for the application fee. (2) Date and Application Address The following application form and other materials must be submitted to ISS, the Academic Affairs Division, GSE, Osaka University by post or by hand between May 1 and 28, (3) Submission of the Forms and Certificates 1 A completed form of Application for Admission to the International Programs of Frontier Biotechnology for Master s and Doctor s Degrees for October

5 2 A Statement of Purpose from the applicant (No more than three, double-spaced, typed pages on A4 paper), including research proposal. 3 A copy of the Diploma of Bachelor s Degree or official certificate issued by the university the applicant attended. 4 If the applicant has master s degree, the copy of the Diploma of Master s Degree or official certificate issued by the university the applicant attended. 5 A transcript of academic record of undergraduate program that indicates GPA or its equivalent and its full score as well, and is certified by the university the applicant attended. 6 If the applicant has a master s degree, a transcript of academic record of master course certified by the university the applicant attended. 7 If the applicant is expected to graduate by September 30, 2014, a certificate that defines the expected date of his/her graduation issued by the university the applicant attends. 8 A certificate of English proficiency (only for those whose previous education was conducted in a language other than English). Attaching a TOEFL, TOEIC or CPE official test scores as the certificate is strongly recommended. 9 A recommendation letter. It should be addressed to the President of Osaka University from the direct supervisor of the university he/she attended, the employer if the applicant works, or the current supervisor. 10 A certificate of the citizenship or a copy of the applicant s passport (A4 size paper) 11 A copy of the Certificate of Residence Juminhyo-no-Utsushi (issued by the local government office), which mentions the status of residence and period of stay, is required for those who reside in Japan. It is not the card named Residence Card (or Alien Registration Card). 12 A photo of the applicant (4.5cm 3.5cm) taken within the past 6 months prior to the application date. Attach the photo to the application form 1. Write the name and nationality in BLOCK letters on the back of the photos. 13 The abstract of the applicant s graduation thesis or its equivalent, including figures etc. Notes on submission: (1) Each applicant has to get approval and the detailed information on how to make a payment for the application fee from his/her academic advisor of this program before making application. (2) Application documents should be typed or handwritten in BLOCK letters on A4 size paper in English. For documents in a language other than English, an English translation must be attached. (3) Once application documents have been received, they will not be returned. 9. Notes (1) The application will be rejected and/or the admission will be revoked, even after matriculation, if any information or materials in the application is found to be fraudulent. (2) Matriculates must follow university rules. (3) Successful applicants are strongly advised to learn about Japan (the people, society, culture and geography) as well as the university prior to his/her arrival in Japan

6 10. For Further Information and Enquiries All enquiries to: The International Students Section The Academic Affairs Division The Graduate School of Engineering Osaka University 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita Osaka , JAPAN Telephone: Facsimile: