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Osaka / Public
| Postal code | 599-8531 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka |
| Department to contact | Admissions Office |
| Phone | 072-254-8319(中百舌鳥キャンパス) |
| Fax | 072-254-9902(中百舌鳥キャンパス) |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., Development of experts in their fields of specialization. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Drug Discovery Sciences |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy Available by mail Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Applicants who have completed 15 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 382,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Please check the "Student Application Guidelines" for details, such as the content of the examination. |
| Entry | Autumn entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Fall Admission) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 4, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 22, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | June 30, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 12, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | July 24, 2026 - July 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | Spring entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students: Spring Enrollment (First Round of Applications) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 4, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 3, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 16, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 26, 2026 , August 27, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 4, 2026 - September 10, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | Spring entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students: Spring Enrollment (Second Round of Applications) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 6, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 9, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 9, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 19, 2027 - February 25, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | 創薬科学専攻 |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 382,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Please check the "Student Application Guidelines" for details, such as the content of the examination. |
| Entry | Autumn entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students (Fall Admission) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 4, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | June 22, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | June 30, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | July 12, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | July 24, 2026 - July 30, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | Spring entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students: Spring Enrollment (First Round of Applications) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | June 4, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | July 3, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | July 16, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | August 27, 2026 |
| Notification of examination result | September 4, 2026 - September 10, 2026 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
| Entry | Spring entry |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students: Spring Enrollment (Second Round of Applications) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November 6, 2026 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 1, 2026 |
| Deadline of application | December 9, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 9, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | February 19, 2027 - February 25, 2027 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects, Oral examination |
Last update: Aug. 02, 2026