A five-year program for master's and doctor's degrees
Sponsored by the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho)
The Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka University is excited to announce a special degree program for Frontier Biotechnology taught in English. The aim of this program is to expose young scientists to state-of-the-art research skills and indepth knowledge of advanced biology, chemistry and physics to harness the potential of biotechnology. The program encompasses both master and doctor courses, while emphasizing research that directly benefits society and the environment. Students are expected to enroll in these courses sequentially in order to obtain both master's and doctor's degrees.
Scholarship Benefits
1. 170,000 yen per month (160,000 yen from the second year)2. Air ticket (to and from Japan)3. Tuition exempted
Number to be Admitted
Ten for each year
Application Requirements
1. Nationality: must be of the countries whose citizens are eligible for a Monbukagakusho Scholarship (Japanese Government Scholarship).
2. Age: must be less than 35 years as of April 1, 2009 (i.e. born after April 2, 1973).3. Education: Graduated or are expected to graduate by September 30, 2009 from a university or college. 4. Language ability: must have a good command of English.
Application Deadline December 10, 2008
International Students SectionAcademic Affairs Division
Graduate School of EngineeringOsaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871
E-mail: iso-staff@eng.osaka-u.ac.jp
fax +81-6-6879-7229
Website: Department of Biotechnology
http://www.bio.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp
Department of Material and Life Science
http://www.mls.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/
Program Start Date
October 1, 2009
http://www.mls.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/FB_inter_prog/FB_inter_prog.html
http://www.mls.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/FB_inter_prog/2009BF/2009_kokuhi_guide.pdf
Source: Osaka University
Website: www.osaka-u.ac.jp

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