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Method of application at the RUG | Online application form: rug.nl/law/lep |
Application deadline RUG | 01 February |
Available places | 1 semester place |
Level of courses available for exchange students |
Bachelor
Master |
Main Language | Japanese |
Language of instruction |
English
Japanese |
Language test results needed | Yes: see extra requirements for more information |
Language courses available | Yes |
Extra requirements |
Average mark of 7.0 (GPA).
To study at the Osaka University, you will need a TOEFL score of at least 80, an IELTS score of at least a 6.0 or a Cambridge test (CPE or CEA). Only valid TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge tests can be accepted. These tests are valid for 2 years only. You are a Dutch Bachelor student or a Master student* *Please note that there is a very limited amount of Graduate courses taught in English at this university. As a Master student you have to obtain at least 15 ECTS from Master level courses (only grades from the Master courses will be added to your RUG diploma). If you fail to meet this requirement, you will have to pay back the grant. |
Important information |
This programme is not suitable for the LLB students due to insufficient amount of law courses in the programme.
Exchange students to this university will be enrolled in the OUSSEP programme. OUSSEP , O saka U niversity S hort-term S tudent E xchange Program, has been designed for students in the 3rd or 4th year of an institution that has a student exchange agreement with Osaka University. An OUSSEP student is enrolled as a Special Auditor for 1 or 2 semesters (approximately half-year or full year) while retaining his/her enrollment status at his/her home university. Participants take special academic lectures taught in English referred to as International Exchange Subjects. List of all subjects taught in English: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/inbound/exchange_program/eng_course If you have a high Japanese proficiency, you might follow the iExPO programme instead! More information here: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/inbound/exchange_program/iexpo/iExPOguide Students applying to this university will be expected to follow a short Japanese language course. It is very important that you have a genuine interest in the Japanese culture, society, language etc. The academic year in Osaka runs from April to March, and is divided into two semesters. There is a short introductory course prior to the start of each semester. The semesters are as follows: Spring semester: April - September Autumn semester: October - mid-February/March Credit conversion (please keep in mind that credit conversion may always be subject to change): 1 Osaka credit = 2 ECTS |
Link (law faculty) university | View university website |
Link International office | View international office website |
Housing arranged | Institution |
Visa needed | Yes |
Vaccination needed | Yes |
Financial support / Grants |
More information on study and placement grants for law students is available at the website rug.nl/law/lep.
For studying in countries outside Europe students can apply for a grant from the Marco Polo Fund, which comprises of both faculty and university resources. Marco Polo grants do not cover travel and residential expenses completely; they are merely a contribution towards the extra costs involved in studying abroad. At the moment the Marco Polo grant has been set at € 210 - € 330 per calendar month, depending on the country of your host university. This may change per academic year. Your application for an exchange period at one of the Faculty's partner universities also counts as your application for a grant. When you receive notification of a place for study abroad, you will also learn more about the Marco Polo grant. |
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Level of courses available |
Bachelor
Master |
Link available courses | View courses site |
Last update (16 Jan 2025) |