MEXT Certified Educational Program for Promoting Employment of International Students
Overview
This program is designed for international students who wish to build careers in Japan. It provides courses and seminars in Japanese and English across three categories: Japanese language education, career education, and internships. Participants can choose activities that match their Japanese language level and career goals. By earning the required program points, participants will receive a certificate of completion and a digital open badge from The University of Osaka. These credentials will help participants showcase skills and achievements to prospective employers and strengthen career opportunities in Japan.
Benefits of Enrollment
- Build business-level Japanese proficiency and practical skills essential for job-hunting in Japan
- Access comprehensive career support
- Earn a certificate of completion and an open badge to strengthen your job applications
- Opportunity to receive MEXT/ JASSO scholarships (subject to selection)
- Receive preferential consideration in employment-related visa applications
Scholoarship eligibility
Regular international students of The University of Osaka who fall under one of the following categories.
・Undergraduate students: Second or third year
・Master’s students: First year
・Doctoral students: First or second year (For four-year doctoral programs (e.g., the Graduate School of Medicine), students in their second and third doctoral years (D2 and D3) are eligible to apply).
For full details, please attend the MANDATORY information session.
* Regular international students who are not eligible for the scholarship are still allowed to enroll in this program.
Upon earning the required points, they will receive a certificate of completion and an open badge, which can be utilized in job searches and immigration (residence status) procedures.
Enrollment Capacity
30 students
Completion Requirements
This program adopts a point-based system. Participants must earn at least 3 points each in Japanese Language Education and Career Education, and at least 2 points in the Internship component.
Completion of the program will be certified when a total of 8 points or more has been obtained.
Program Duration
Max 2 years
Participants are expected to complete the program approximately six months before their anticipated graduation or degree completion date.
Information Session
Attendance at one of the information sessions is mandatory for applicants intending to apply for a scholarship.
| Suita | 2026-04-13 (Mon.) 12:15 ~ 13:15 | Japanese：Room 5, 2F, IC Hall English： Room 6, 2F, IC Hall |
| Toyonaka | 2026-04-15 (Wed.) 12:15 ~ 13:15 | Japanese：B107, CELAS Bldg. B English：B108, CELAS Bldg. |
Registration deadline: 11:00 AM on the day of each session
Register here: https://my.osaka-u.ac.jp/forms/ez5riy/cdsp
Please note that the application deadline for the program is 24:00 on April 16.
Information session attendees will be informed of the application process during the session.
Inquiry
career@ciee.osaka-u.ac.jp
Division of International Student Support, Center for International Education and Exchange