Applicants must meet all of the requirements from 1) to 4) below. Please note that the Special Selection for International Students is only open to applicants for the Field of Nursing Practice Science.
1) Foreign nationals who do not hold permanent residence status in Japan
2) Applicants who have obtained (or are expected to obtain) a nursing license issued in a foreign country.
3) Applicants who meet any one of the following conditions①, ②, or ③.
① Applicants who have completed 16 years of formal school education in a foreign country.
② Applicants who have completed the 16-year educational curriculum of a foreign country by taking correspondence courses offered by an educational institution of that country while in Japan.
③ Applicants other than those described in ① and ② who are recognized by this graduate school, through an individual admission eligibility screening, as having academic ability equivalent to or higher than that of a university graduate, and who are at least 22 years of age.(An individual eligibility screening is required prior to application. Please check the application period on the website, and download and submit the required forms for the screening.)
4) Applicants who possess sufficient language proficiency (in Japanese or English) to understand graduate-level lectures.
① Applicants wishing to study in Japanese must have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or possess an equivalent level of Japanese language proficiency.
② Applicants wishing to study in English must have a TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 80 (iBT), or an IELTS overall band score of approximately 6.0.
[Important] Prior Consultation Regarding the Research Field
Before applying, applicants are required to meet with an academic supervisor in their intended field of study to consult about research, academic guidance, and related matters after admission.
For information on how to arrange a prior consultation, please refer to "Areas of Specialization and Contact Information for Academic Supervisors" in the Admission Guidelines for the Graduate School of Global Nursing Science, and submit your consultation request accordingly.
(1) Application Period
July 6, 2026 (Mon.) – July 17, 2026 (Fri.) (Application documents must arrive within this period.)
(2) Selection Date (Online Interview Date for the Special Selection for International Students)
The interview will be held on an individually arranged date between September 5 (Sat.) and September 7 (Mon.), 2026.
Applicants must assemble the following documents, place them in the university's designated envelope, and submit them either by mail or in person.
(1) Application Documents and Examination Fee
| Required Items | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
| ① | Application Form | Must be submitted using the designated form. |
| ② |
Examination Admission Card and Photo Card |
Must be submitted using the designated form. A passport-size photograph (4 cm × 3 cm) taken within the past three months must be affixed to each form. |
| ③ |
Certificate of Graduation (or Expected Graduation) |
A certificate from the applicant's highest level of education. (If only a photocopy of a certificate issued by a foreign institution can be submitted, please submit a certified true copy issued by a public institution.) |
| ④ |
Official Academic Transcript |
An official transcript prepared by the president or dean of the applicant’s previous university and submitted in a sealed envelope. (If only a photocopy of a certificate issued by a foreign institution can be submitted, please submit a certified true copy issued by a public institution.) |
| ⑤ |
One Letter of Recommendation |
A letter of recommendation prepared and sealed by a recommender capable of evaluating the applicant’s professional abilities. |
| ⑥ | Statement of Purpose | Must be submitted using the designated form. |
| ⑦ |
Copy of License (excluding applicants who are expected to obtain the license) |
A copy of the applicantʼs nursing license must be submitted. |
| ⑧ |
Certificates of Language Proficiency |
1. For applicants wishing to study in Japanese: Documents certifying that the applicant has passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or possesses equivalent Japanese language proficiency. 2. For applicants wishing to study in English: Documents certifying a TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 80 (iBT), or an IELTS overall band score of approximately 6.0. Applicants who have obtained a degree from an educational institution where the medium of instruction is English are not required to submit English language proficiency documents. If the institution is located in a non-English-speaking country or region, please submit documents certifying that the program was taught primarily in English. |
| ⑨ |
Examination Fee: 30,000 yen |
The examination fee must be paid "by telegraphic transfer" to the designated bank account within the application period. The transfer must be made in the name of the applicant. All transfer fees must be borne by the applicant. After payment, proof of payment must be enclosed with the application documents. Payments made after the application period will not be accepted under any circumstances. Methods of payment The fee must be paid using one of the following methods: 1. At a bank counter 2. ATM (Automated Teller Machine) 3. Internet banking Bank Account Information Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Nishinomiya Branch Ordinary Deposit Account No. 8129591 Otemae Educational Corporation (Bank transfer name: ガク）オオテマエガクエン) |
| ⑩ | Copy of Residence Card |
A copy of the Residence Card showing the status of residence and period of stay. Applicants who reside overseas must submit copies of all pages containing entries in their passport. In addition, by the time of enrollment procedures, applicants must obtain a status of residence that does not prevent enrollment in a graduate program, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. |
※Applicants with disabilities (visual, hearing, or mobility impairments) who require special examination accommodations must consult in advance and submit a "Request for Special Examination Accommodations" (no specified format) at the time of application. In addition, applicants who have sustained injuries due to unforeseen accidents after submitting their application and wish to request special examination accommodations should contact the Graduate School Admissions Section, Academic Affairs Division (Tel: 06-6941-7063) promptly.
※Applicants applying under Eligibility Requirement 3)③ who have already submitted items ③, ④, and ⑦ at the time of application for individual admission eligibility screening are not required to resubmit them.
※If the name on the submitted certificates differs from the applicant's current name, please submit a document certifying the change of name.
※Once submitted, application documents will not be returned under any circumstances.
(2) Application Procedure
① If submitting by mail, please send the application documents to the address below by registered express mail within the application period (must arrive within the application period).
② If submitting in person, please submit the application documents to the address below on weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. within the application period. (Please check separately for the days on which in-person submission is accepted around the New Year holidays.).
(3) Submission Address for Application Documents
Academic Affairs Division, Osaka-jo Campus
Graduate School of Global Nursing Science, Otemae University
2-1-88 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0008, Japan
Tel. 06-6941-7063
Email: okyoumu@otemae.ac.jp
Admission decisions will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of application documents, Statement of Purpose, and the results of an individual interview. The interview will be conducted online (in either English or Japanese) by multiple faculty members.
September 14, 2026 (Mon.)
Applicants will be notified of the results by email. (Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.)
Applicants who have received notification of acceptance must pay the prescribed fees by the deadlines listed below.
|
Deadline for Payment of the Admission Fee |
Deadline for Payment of the Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 (Wed.) | October 7, 2026 (Wed.) |
Field of Nursing Practice Science
|
Fees Payable at Enrollment |
Fees Payable for the Fall Semester |
|
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 200,000 yen | |
| Tuition Fee | 350,000 yen | 350,000 yen |
|
Facilities and Equipment Fee |
25,000 yen | 25,000 yen |
|
Clinical Training Fee |
||
| Total | 575,000 yen | 375,000 yen |
※ Fees paid at the time of enrollment procedures (admission fee and tuition fee) are non-refundable.
However, if the applicant notifies the Academic Affairs Division in writing of their withdrawal from enrollment by March 19, 2027 (Fri.) [must arrive by this date] and completes the prescribed procedures, the tuition fee will be refunded, excluding the admission fee.
※ In the final academic year, a separate lifetime alumni association fee of 10,000 yen will be charged, together with tuition and other fees. Graduates of Otemae University or Otemae Women's University are exempt from this fee.
※ In addition to the above, approximately 70,000 yen will be required in the first year for comprehensive insurance for nursing students, infection control expenses, a student ID lanyard, locker keys, and other items.
(Items and amounts are subject to change.) Travel expenses and other costs associated with off-campus clinical training must be borne by the student.
※ Upon enrollment, students are asked to prepare a laptop computer. (If students already own a device that meets the university's specifications and performance standards, a new purchase is not necessary.) Detailed information regarding preparation will be provided separately prior to enrollment.
※ In addition, expenses for textbooks, reference books, and other materials will be required.
(1) Purpose of Use
Personal information provided in the application and enrollment procedures will be used for the administration of entrance examinations, notification of results, enrollment procedures, and related administrative operations.
(2) Handling Policy
① All personal information provided will be strictly handled. Furthermore, it will not be used for any purposes other than those stated under "Purpose of Use" above.
②The handling of personal information provided may be entrusted to external contractors. In such cases, contractors recognized as appropriately handling personal information will be selected, and appropriate supervision and management will be ensured.
Academic Affairs Division,
Osaka-jo Campus, Otemae University
2-1-88 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0008, Japan
Tel: 06-6941-7063
Email: okyoumu@otemae.ac.jp
Website: https://www.otemae.ac.jp/special/nurse/graduateschool/