Dept. of Foundational Japanese Studies

Admission Policy of the Graduate School of Humanities (Master’s Degree Program)

Desired Applicants

In accordance with the admission policy of Osaka University and the human resources development policy set forth in the Educational Objectives, the Graduate School of Humanities admits individuals who are highly motivated to acquire traditional and cutting-edge insights on the humanities, advanced specialized knowledge and outstanding academic expertise in language and culture, and broad-based knowledge, design prowess, and an international mindset to identify and address issues independently.

Basic Policies for Student Selection

In order to appropriately select students who meet the criteria for desired applicants, the Graduate School of Humanities adopts a diverse range of selection methods for each recruitment unit of its five divisions (each department in the case of the Division of Japanese Studies). The Graduate School of Humanities also welcomes applications from students with a major in social sciences and natural sciences, as well as international students and working members of society.

Details of Selection Method, Relationship with Qualities and Abilities

In accordance with the admission policy of Osaka University and in consideration of the specific features of the Graduate School of Humanities, each division (each department in the case of the Division of Japanese Studies) examines the abilities and aptitude related to learning and research in the selection process.

■Admission Policy of Division of Japanese Studies (Master’s Degree Program)

< Department of Foundational Japanese Studies >

In accordance with the admission policy of Osaka University and the Graduate School of Humanities and the human resources development policy set forth in the Educational Objectives, the Degree Program in Foundational Japanese Studies has established the following admission policy and admits individuals accordingly.

Desired Applicants

The Degree Program in Foundational Japanese Studies admits individuals who are highly motivated to acquire a solid academic foundation, sufficient knowledge in the majors of Contemporary Japanese Studies, Japanese History, Archaeology, Japanese Literature and Japanese Historical Linguistics, and Foundational Japanese Linguistics, and an attitude of active learning through studying in an undergraduate or graduate program, as well as identify and address issues independently.

Basic Policies for Student Selection

In order to appropriately select such students, the Degree Program in Foundational Japanese Studies conducts the General Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination for Working Members of Society, and Entrance Examination for International Students.

Details of Selection Method, Relationship with Qualities and Abilities

1. In the General Entrance Examination, selection is conducted by a written examination in which applicants are tested on the specialized knowledge, foreign language proficiency, thinking skills, and writing skills required for conducting research in the majors of Contemporary Japanese Studies, Japanese History, Archaeology, Japanese Literature and Japanese Historical Linguistics, and Foundational Japanese Linguistics, and an oral examination in which applicants’ research skills, motivation, aptitude, and other aspects are evaluated.
2. In the Entrance Examination for Working Members of Society, applicants are selected on the basis of evaluation of their specialized knowledge, research skills, and aptitude, taking into consideration their experience as a working member of society as well as academic achievements.
3. In the Entrance Examination for International Students, applicants are selected on the basis of evaluation of Japanese proficiency, specialized knowledge, research skills, and aptitude required for studying and conducting research at the university.

Admission Policy of the Graduate School of Humanities (Doctoral-Degree Program)

Desired Applicants

In accordance with the admission policy of Osaka University and the human resources development policy set forth in the Educational Objectives, the Graduate School of Humanities admits individuals who are highly motivated to acquire traditional and cutting-edge insights on the humanities, advanced specialized knowledge and outstanding academic expertise in language and culture, and broad-based knowledge, design prowess, and an international mindset to identify and address issues independently.

Basic Policies for Student Selection

In order to appropriately select students who meet the criteria for desired applicants, the Graduate School of Humanities adopts a diverse range of selection methods for each recruitment unit of its five divisions (each department in the case of the Division of Japanese Studies). The Graduate School of Humanities also welcomes applications from students with a major in social sciences and natural sciences, as well as international students and working members of society.

Details of Selection Method, Relationship with Qualities and Abilities

In accordance with the admission policy of Osaka University and in consideration of the specific features of the Graduate School of Humanities, each division (each department in the case of the Division of Japanese Studies) examines the abilities and aptitude related to learning and research in the selection process.

■Admission Policy of Division of Japanese Studies (Doctoral-Degree Program)

< Department of Foundational Japanese Studies >

In accordance with the admission policy of Osaka University and the Graduate School of Humanities and the human resources development policy set forth in the Educational Objectives, the Degree Program in Foundational Japanese Studies has established the following admission policy and admits individuals accordingly.

Desired Applicants

The Degree Program in Foundational Japanese Studies admits individuals who are highly motivated to acquire a solid academic foundation, sufficient knowledge in the majors of Contemporary Japanese Studies, Japanese History, Archaeology, Japanese Literature and Japanese Historical Linguistics, and Foundational Japanese Linguistics, and an attitude of active learning through studying in an undergraduate or graduate program, as well as identify and address issues independently.

Basic Policies for Student Selection

In order to appropriately select such students, the Degree Program in Foundational Japanese Studies conducts the General Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination for Working Members of Society, and Entrance Examination for International Students.

Details of Selection Method, Relationship with Qualities and Abilities

1. In the General Entrance Examination, selection is conducted by a written examination in which applicants are tested on the specialized knowledge, foreign language proficiency, thinking skills, and writing skills required for aspiring to earn a doctor’s degree (Ph.D.), and an oral examination in which applicants’ research skills, motivation, aptitude, research achievements, and other aspects are evaluated.
2. In the Entrance Examination for Working Members of Society, applicants are selected on the basis of evaluation of their specialized knowledge, research skills, and aptitude, taking into consideration their experience as a working member of society as well as academic achievements.
3. In the Entrance Examination for International Students, applicants are selected on the basis of evaluation of Japanese proficiency, specialized knowledge, research skills, and aptitude required for studying and conducting research at the university.