Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting April 2027 — Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before Jun 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Osaka-shi, Japan
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine
Overview
The educational philosophy of the Veterinary Science programme from Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) is to cultivate human resources who can play an active role as leaders in Asia and the international community by combining knowledge, insight, and skills in the fields of veterinary and animal life sciences.
Key Facts
Therefore, the Graduate School of Veterinary Science is looking for students and professionals from Japan and abroad who have:
- Sufficient basic academic ability to learn a specialized field of veterinary science;
- Broad knowledge in the field of natural sciences, logical thinking abilities, and an inquisitive spirit to learn on their own;
- The strong will to take up an instructive position in veterinary science and a willingness to exercise leadership both at home and abroad in the future;
- An abundance of humanity, cooperativeness, internationalism, and a sense of ethics necessary as a person engaged in the field of veterinary science;
- The English-language and communication skills necessary for research activities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Livestock health
- Food safety
- Zoonosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention for Animals with Diseases
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
- Certificate of Graduation (Completion) or Prospective Certificate (Documents Certifying Qualification for Admission)
- Academic Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation
- Applicant’s Background and Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of the residence card
- Score certificate of one of TOEIC L&R, TOEFL-iBT, or IELTS
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 4,846 AUD / year ≈ 535,800 JPY / year
- Domestic — 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.
