Osaka University of Economics and Law
大阪経済法科大学
77 days leftApply by 1/20 · International Student Exam (Late Round A)
- Exam location
- Campus in Japan · some online ›
- Japanese requirement
- EJU Japanese 200+ ›
- First-year fees
- from ¥1,256,000 ›
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanaoka Campus | About 15 minutes by free school bus from Kintetsu-Yao Station | 0 | — | — |
| Yao-eki-mae Campus | Kintetsu-Yao Station (Kintetsu Osaka Line), 5 min walk | 1 | ¥43,800 | ¥43,800 |
About the school
A private university founded in 1971. It has 4,103 students. There are 101 faculty members, 23 of them from outside Japan. It has exchange agreements with 79 universities in 29 countries and regions. It has 2 campuses (Hanaoka, Yao-eki-mae); which one you attend depends on your department.
History · 5
- 1971
- Osaka University of Economics and Law opened
- 2000
- Opened the international student dormitory "I.S.D. Hanazono"
- 2012
- Opened the Yao-eki-mae Campus
- 2016
- Established the Faculty of International Studies
- 2019
- Established the Faculty of Business Administration
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Osaka University of Economics and Law admits international students through 3 routes.Pick your situation below to see only the routes that fit · Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply with documents only · EJU scores
Official name: 留学生試験〈前期A・後期A〉
There is no exam at the university; selection is by EJU scores and documents. The early round, with applications in September and October, also accepts applicants from outside Japan.
Accepting applications now · until 1/20
Early Round A · applications in September-October (also from outside Japan)
- Apply 9/28~10/9
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- Results 11/2
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- Enroll ~12/1036 days left
Late Round A · applications in December-January (from within Japan only)
- Apply 12/25~1/20opens in 51 days
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- Results 2/12
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- Enroll ~2/26
Apply with documents only · JLPT N2
Official name: 留学生試験〈前期B・後期B〉
There is no exam at the university; selection is by JLPT results and documents. The early round, with applications in September and October, also accepts applicants from outside Japan.
Accepting applications now · until 2/24
Early Round B · applications in September-October (also from outside Japan)
- Apply 9/28~10/9
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- Results 11/2
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- Enroll ~12/1036 days left
Late Round B · applications in February (from within Japan only)
- Apply 2/8~2/24opens in 96 days
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- Results 3/11
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- Enroll ~3/19
Apply with a Japanese language school recommendation
Official name: 留学生推薦試験
You are recommended by a Japanese language school designated by the university and apply to this university only (exclusive application). Selection is by a statement of purpose and an interview.
Accepting applications now · until 1/20
Early Round · interview in October
- Apply 9/24~10/2
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- Exam 10/11
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- Results 11/2
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- Enroll ~1/2279 days left
Late Round · interview in February
- Apply 12/25~1/20opens in 51 days
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- Exam 2/1
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- Results 2/12
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- Enroll ~2/26
Good to know before applying
- Applicants from outside Japan must mail their application documents by DHL, EMS or similar so they arrive at the university by the deadline. Also send photos or PDFs of the documents to the Admissions Office by email
- Applications from outside Japan are not accepted for the International Student Exam (Late Round A and Late Round B)
- Applications are not accepted if documents do not arrive by the deadline or are incomplete. Submitted documents and the application screening fee are not refunded
- In principle, attendance at your current school must be 80% or higher. If below 80%, you need a written explanation of a reasonable cause and supporting documents (for the recommendation exam, in principle 90% or higher)
- Fill out documents in black ballpoint pen or fountain pen. Pencil, FriXion pens and the like are not accepted
大阪経済法科大学 2027年度 留学生試験・留学生編入学試験 入学試験要項 · checked 2026-11-03
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥1,256,000
- Paid at enrollment
- from ¥643,000
- Application fee
- ¥20,000
Common to all faculties. All international students get a flat ¥200,000 reduction of first-year tuition, so the first year costs ¥1,056,000 (for those with the "Student" residence status). In addition, ¥19,000 in fees collected on behalf of other organizations (annual)
Places and fees by department 9
| Department | Places | First-year fees (¥) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of International Studies, Department of International Studies | |||
| English Communication Major | 5 | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
| Global Studies Major | 50 | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
| Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics | |||
| Economics Major | 10 | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
| Contemporary Society Major | 10 | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
| Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Business Administration | |||
| Business Administration Major | 25 | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
| Business DX Major | A few students | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
| Accounting Major | A few students | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
| Faculty of Law, Department of Law | |||
| Legal Professions Major | A few students | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
| Business Major | 10 | 1,256,000after reduction 1,056,000 | |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Documents to prepare
Resume (university form), high school graduation certificate and transcript (original, notarized copy, or certified copy) with Japanese translation, grade and attendance certificate from your current school, copies of passport and residence card, copy of EJU or JLPT score report, external English test score (optional, only for those applying to the Faculty of International Studies)
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 912 · All graduates, including those who completed graduate school (employed graduates include regular employees and similar positions)
- Full-time employment
- 750 · 82%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 44 · 5%
No employment results for international students alone were found in official materials
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- International Student Scholarship, tuition reduction at enrollment - first-year tuition is reduced by ¥200,000 per year (for those who can obtain and renew the "Student" residence status)
- Tuition reduction from the second year - ¥150,000-¥200,000 per year reduction for earned credits and passing JLPT N1 (or N2)
Student life support
The university introduces a dormitory exclusively for international students, which it manages and operates. It also offers a boarding house referral service (no referral fee)
Getting there
- Hanaoka Campus
- About 15 minutes by free school bus from Kintetsu-Yao Station
大阪府八尾市楽音寺6-10 - Yao-eki-mae Campus
- Kintetsu-Yao Station (Kintetsu Osaka Line), 5 min walk
大阪府八尾市北本町2丁目10-45
SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: T-sanada · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons