Exchange ProgramsOsaka University
Within the framework of the cooperation agreement with Osaka University, it is possible for students from Heidelberg to apply for a place at this university.
The study places are open to students from all faculties. Studying the same subject as at Heidelberg University depends on the courses the partner university offers and is therefore not guaranteed.
Students majoring in Japanese Studies please note:
An application for an exchange place at Osaka University must be made through the exchange programs of the Institute of Japanese Studies. Please enquire there about deadlines and application modalities. Students with a minor in Japanese Studies can still apply for a place according to the deadlines and application modalities gave below.
Students of medicine please note:
Unfortunately, the exchange agreements with the partner universities do not apply to the medical faculties. This means that you would be forced to attend courses at other faculties. Should this not be a problem for you, we look forward to receiving your applications.
Table
Duration | one semester or one academic year - start: September or October of the following year. It is also possible to start in the following summer semester for one semester (Exception: MAPLE Program). |
Scholarship benefits | Waiver of tuition fees. |
Requirements
Students should be at least in their 3rd semester at the time of application.
Good academic performance and good command of English. Basic knowledge of the Japanese language is an advantage. Students who wish to participate in programs taught exclusively in Japanese must have a JLPT N1 or N2 certificate, depending on the faculty. Japanese language skills of N4 are expected for the MAPLE program and N2 for the FrontierLab program if it is to be conducted entirely in Japanese (English is also possible).
For the first application phase, language certificates obtained at the Central Language Laboratory (ZSL) or corresponding institutes of Heidelberg University are sufficient.
Application
You can apply for the exchange programs via an online platform. You can find information on the required documents on our pages and in the FAQs. If you have any questions about the application process, the International Relations Department's Study Abroad Infocentre will be happy to help.
Only complete applications can be considered.
Application deadline
14. November 2024
Documents to be submitted
in the English language
- Online application form
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form
- Letter of motivation/study project/statement of purpose (approx. 1-2 pages)
- Two letters of recommendation from university teachers*
- Transcript of records
- Intermediate examination/preliminary diploma/bachelor's degree certificate, if applicable
- English language certificate
- Abitur certificate
The letters of recommendation should be sent directly to auslandsstudium@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de by the lecturers!