Center for Evidence based Policy
About Application CEPO
For those who wish to be supervised by CEPO members
Those who wish to enter the graduate school of OSIPP
You can apply directly to the master and doctoral programs at OSIPP
We will conduct a selection process and an interview based on the submitted documents Online interviews are possible if you have a stable internet connection
Check application details
https://www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/admission/admission-information/About OSIPP entrance examination briefing and open campus
https://www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/admission/open-campus/Those who wish to enter OSIPP as credited auditors
For those who wish to experience OSIPP lectures in advance and prepare for entering the master or doctoral programs we recommend applying for the credited auditor system
Especially since OSIPP classes start in April this system allows those who graduate in autumn to make effective use of the period between graduation and the start of classes
Many classes are conducted online allowing you to attend from home Utilizing the credited auditor system as preparation for a master degree has the following benefits
Since you can take from one credit you can select only the necessary classes and keep costs down
After passing the master program entrance examination up to 10 credits earned as a credited auditor can be transferred to the credits required for completion of the master program Therefore after entering the regular program you can work on your master thesis with relative ease In some cases it is possible to obtain a master degree and graduate in one year reducing the cost of the master program
List of available classes
https://www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021kamokutourisyusei_time-table-1.pdfDetails of registration method
https://www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/admission/admission-informationThose who wish to enter OSIPP as research students
The research student system allows you to enter OSIPP to further your research in a field of your interest before becoming a regular graduate student If you are interested in the research student system please see here
Notes for those who wish to become research students under the supervision of CEPO members
For those applying as research students of CEPO members the following documents will also be subject to screening Please submit the following data on AAD when requesting informal consent along with the data required for requesting informal consent for OSIPP research students
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/international/inbound/dragongate- ・ Copy of official score of Quantitative Reasoning of GRE or GMAT scores of Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing are considered for reference
- ・ Copy of official score of TOEFL IELTS or TOEIC
- ・ Two letters of recommendation
Please note that being a research student during the preparation period for the master program does not guarantee passing the university entrance examination In addition we do not provide admission support for students from other graduate schools who fail to pass the OSIPP master program entrance examination
