Japan, Osaka: Osaka Metropolitan University
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Application
Students of all disciplines at Bachelor's and Master's level (at least 3rd Bachelor's semester) can apply. The programme is taught in English or Japanese. The subject focus of the exchange is on education and special education, but students of other subjects can also apply for an exchange. Proof of language skills in English is required. Proof of language skills in Japanese is also required and must not be below N2 level. Proof must be provided in the form of a JPTL test. Tests for this are offered twice throughout Germany (in November and July | please note the registration deadlines!). Please include the preparation for the mandatory proof of language skills in your individual planning. The OMU academic calendar generally follows the national university calendar, starting in October and ending in March or April to August.
Study
Osaka Metropolitan University is located in the city of Osaka, one of the largest cities in Japan, and is an important economic and cultural hub. It was founded in 2007 when Osaka Prefecture University and Osaka City University merged. This created a larger and more diverse institution for higher education.
OMU offers a wide range of degree programmes in various disciplines, including humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, economics and social sciences. The university is divided into various Schools and Graduate Schools to provide a comprehensive academic experience. Osaka Metropolitan University's campus offers modern facilities including libraries, laboratories, lecture theatres and sports facilities. There are currently approximately 17,000 students studying at OMU.
Everyday life
Osaka is part of the larger Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan region, also known as the Kansai region. It is home to over three million people.
The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene and has a rich history and tradition in kabuki theatre, bunraku puppet theatre and rakugo (comedic storytelling). There are also numerous modern entertainment options such as shopping centres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Excitingly, Osaka is often referred to as "Japan's cuisine" and is famous for its street food culture. The city is particularly known for dishes such as okonomiyaki (a type of savoury pancake), takoyaki (fried squid balls) and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers). There are countless restaurants and food stalls where you can sample these delicacies.
Formalities & interesting facts
A visa is required to enter Japan. This can be applied for at the Japanese embassy. At Narita, Haneda, Chubu and Kansai, New Chitose, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Tokyo airports, a residence card is issued upon entry into Japan.
Health insurance (NHI), which all students who stay in Japan for more than 3 months must take out, costs around 13 euros per month. In the case of doctors or hospitalisation, 70% of the costs are covered.
Transferring relevant credits for your studies in Germany is easy via the Academic Examinations Office of the University of Oldenburg. Information on credit transfer for studying in Oldenburg