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Osaka University Master of Science in Physics (Special Integrated Science Course - SISC)

Rigorous 2-year English-medium master's program exploring experimental and theoretical physics, condensed matter, subatomic particle physics at RCNP, and laser fusion.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science in Physics or Mathematics with first-class marks.
English language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 80+ or Academic IELTS 6.5+.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Physics GRE score strongly recommended.
Thesis / Research statement: Demonstrated coursework mastery in quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and electromagnetism.
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Supported by JASSO study grants and Graduate School of Science research assistantships
Application fee: ¥30,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: ¥535,800 per year (tuition exemption application available upon matriculation).

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027 (International SISC Autumn admission deadline)
Last source review: 2026-10-14

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