Osaka U Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar and Important Dates for Osaka U

The academic year at Osaka University is divided into two semesters:

• Spring Semester: Starts in early April and ends in late July.
• Fall Semester: Begins in late September and concludes in late January.

Key dates include:

• Entrance Ceremony: Early April.
• Summer Break: Late July to late September.
• Winter Break: Late December to early January.
• Exam Periods: Late July and late January.
• Faculty Application Deadlines: Vary by faculty, typically in late fall for the following academic year.
• Sabbatical Dates: Determined individually, often aligned with academic breaks.

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the official academic calendar.