Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Osaka-shi, Japan
Disciplines
Materials Science
Overview
By learning basic physics such as quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical physics, students will be able to elucidate "new phenomena in the materials" and develop "new functional materials."
Features
- Materials Physics at Osaka University is one of the two major field of phisics: i.e. "space and elementary particle physics" and "materials physics."
- Examples include research for the realization of room temperature superconductivity.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants who meet any of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Doctoral Program:
- Those who have earned, or expect to earn a master’s degree or an equivalent professional degree.
- Those who have earned, or expect to earn a master’s degree or an equivalent professional degree in a country other than Japan
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 4,846 AUD / year (≈ 535,800 JPY / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 4,846 AUD / year (≈ 535,800 JPY / year)
Living costs
Osaka-shi, Japan
957-1,433 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Materials Physics.
- Japanese Government Scholarship Students — Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based — Osaka University, Osaka-shi, Japan
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 2026-10-07 — U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-30 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-15 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-10-31, Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-03-01 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-13, Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 2026-12-31, Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-11 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme