Support for International Students

IRIS (Information Room for International Students)
A social space for international students including consultation services, information, and an event space.

Advising & Counseling
Campus consultation services and support resources for international students

Career Support
Information on career advising and support for international students
Information for International Students
Useful information for international students on daily life, academic matters, and disaster preparedness
UOsaka Support Office
Support for procedures related to visa status, housing arrangements, and other administrative matters
Intercultural Exchange & Engagement
Osaka University Host Family Program (OHP)
Opportunities for international students to meet local Japanese families and participate in exchange activities such as home visits
School Visit Program
Programs connecting international students with local elementary and high school students as part of international understanding education
Student Organizations
On- and off-campus international student exchange groups, organizations connecting international and Japanese students, international student associations organized by country or region, and international alumni associations.
Global Student Ambassador Program
Represent the University of Osaka and inspire others around the world.
Extracurricular language learning opportunities
The University of Osaka offers several services to support multilingual learning outside of the classroom.
Courses
International Exchange Subjects
We offer courses designed for international and Japanese students to learn together and deepen their mutual understanding.
CIEE Japanese Language Programs
Various Japanese language courses are available to meet your proficiency level and specific needs. Please check which courses you are eligible to take.