schedule

• Please download and use the application forms for each department and course from the table below.

Issuance of online exam ticket

The admission ticket (PDF format) will be issued from our university's online application site. The admission ticket will not be mailed, so please print it out in portrait orientation on a blank A4 size sheet of paper and be sure to bring it to the exam venue on the day of the exam. Color or black and white is acceptable. The download period for the admission ticket is as shown in the table below, so please print it out during the period using a home printer or a printing service at a convenience store, etc.

• If your application documents are incomplete, we will not be able to issue your admission ticket until they are complete.

Examination hall

Our university

Online application Entrance examination fee

30,000 yen

Application eligibility

Persons who fall under each of the following items

Selection method and scoring

For the Senior High School Graduation Equivalency Examination, the overall academic performance will be calculated as follows: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5.

• However, for Department of Sport and Health Sciences interview-focused AO entrance examination, the total score is 100 points, consisting of 50 points for the interview and 50 points for the oral examination.

test time

10：00～

• Exam start times are subject to change.

Entrance examination information for each faculty

Faculty of International Studies

Department of International Studies

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile		Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
International Research Program AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 4 people	Students who have a strong interest in world languages, cultures, and societies and a positive attitude towards learning After enrolling, students will take recommended courses related to the International Research Program and become capable of playing an active role as international talent both at home and abroad. Students who have demonstrated research and problem-solving skills related to international issues during their high school studies.		Essay (50 points) Interview (50 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points)
Performance type AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 3 people	Students who have a strong interest in world languages, cultures, and societies and a positive attitude towards learning After enrolling, students will take recommended courses in each language program and the Department of Department of International Studies, and become capable of playing an active role as international talent both at home and abroad. Students who can communicate with people from overseas and promote Japanese pop culture and traditional Japanese culture through their hobbies and special skills.		Presentation (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Presentation assignment] Please choose an issue in the world that interests you from among the cultural, economic, and social issues facing countries and regions around the world, and present an explanation of that issue and your own solution. Please give a presentation on any international exchange activities you have undertaken so far. You will be asked to choose either (1) or (2) above, prepare slides or a video in advance, and give a 5-10 minute presentation on the day of the presentation. After that, there will be an oral examination on the content of your presentation.
English-focused AO entrance exam	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 3 people	Students who have a strong interest in the culture, language, and history of English-speaking countries and a positive attitude towards learning		Interview in Japanese (50 points) Mini oral interview in English (50 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points)

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

Department of Sport and Health Sciences

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Department of Sport and Health Sciences AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	Approximately 25 people *2	A bright student with a strong sports mindset A student who wants to help people become healthier and happier by teaching sports and exercise Students who want to acquire practical knowledge about sports and health Students who are able to abstain from smoking during their time at university	Practical Skills (Basic Physical Fitness Test) (25 points) Click here for details Interview based on application form (75 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points)
Department of Sport and Health Sciences Online AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application			Online interview based on the application form (including oral examination) (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points)
Interview-focused AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application		A bright student with a strong sports mindset A student who wants to help people become healthier and happier by teaching sports and exercise Students who want to acquire practical knowledge about sports and health Students who are able to abstain from smoking during their time at university Students with a wide variety of talents and experiences who are interested in the field of sports and health, and whose achievements cannot be evaluated solely on the basis of academic achievement or athletic ability.	Interview based on application form and application report (50 points) Oral examination (50 points)
Athlete AO Entrance Examination *1	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 5 people ※3	A bright student with a strong sports mindset A student who wants to help people become healthier and happier by teaching sports and exercise Students who want to acquire practical knowledge about sports and health Students who are able to abstain from smoking during their time at university Students with a proven track record as athletes Students who intend to join and continue participating in clubs at the university after enrollment.	Interview and oral examination based on the application form and sports activity record (including performance in clubs other than school) *For the Athlete AO Entrance Exam, interviews will be conducted face-to-face at our university, while for the Athlete Online AO Entrance Exam, interviews will be conducted online. Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points)	（「スポーツ活動成績証明書」含む）
Athlete Online AO Entrance Examination *1					（「スポーツ活動成績証明書」含む）

• 1. You will need to submit a "Sports Activity Report." Please download it from our university website.
• 2,3 The available seats will be allocated proportionally based on the number of applicants on the day.

Faculty of Business Management

Department of Business Management

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Business Administration Course AO Entrance Examination	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	Approximately 15 people	A bright and energetic student who is enthusiastic about studying in Department of Business Management and has a clear sense of purpose. Students who have the communication skills to contribute to organizational activities	Presentation based on the application form (including oral examination) (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Presentation assignment] (Questions on the application form) Please explain why you are applying to the Business Administration course Department of Business Management. Please write about your goals after enrollment (especially your study plans). Please write about yourself (student council activities, social activities, club activities, qualifications, special skills, etc.). Corporate bankruptcies due to the spread of COVID-19 have become a social issue, but companies are prone to bankruptcy for various reasons even in everyday life. So, if you were a manager, what do you think is the most important thing to do to prevent your company from going bankrupt and explain it. In the presentation, you will be asked to explain in your own words the answers to all the questions on the application form. The presentation time will be within 10 minutes. After that, there will be an oral examination on the presentation content.
Accounting Specialist Course AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 5 people	Students with a clear goal of obtaining national qualifications such as certified public accountant or tax accountant, and working as professionals in the fields of accounting, auditing, and taxation. Students who are highly motivated to obtain advanced qualifications such as the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bookkeeping Examination Level 1 or the National Accounting Education Association Bookkeeping Proficiency Examination Advanced in order to utilize their advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting in business. Students who are not only motivated to study to obtain qualifications, but also have the communication skills necessary to contribute to organizational and group activities.	Presentation based on the application form (including oral examination) (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Presentation assignment] (Questions on the application form) Please explain why you are applying to the Accounting Specialist course Department of Business Management. Please write about your goals after enrollment (especially your study plans). Please write about yourself (student council activities, social activities, club activities, qualifications, special skills, etc.). The goal of this course is to develop "accounting specialists," including not only accounting professionals such as certified public accountants and tax accountants, but also accounting personnel who can play an active role in companies, etc. So, please explain what you think is important for an accounting specialist. In the presentation, you will be asked to explain in your own words the answers to all the questions on the application form. The presentation time will be within 10 minutes. After that, there will be an oral examination on the presentation content.
Fashion Business Course AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 10 people	Students who are interested in jobs such as merchandiser, buyer, fashion coordinator, sales advisor, etc., and who have a clear sense of purpose and high motivation to work in the fashion industry. Students who aim to learn about the fashion business as well as product knowledge such as clothing materials, design, sewing, and maintenance. Students who have the communication skills to contribute to organizational activities	Presentation based on the application form (including oral examination) (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Presentation assignment] (Questions on the application form) Please write why you are applying to the Fashion Business course Department of Business Management. Please write about your goals after enrollment (especially your study plans). Please write about yourself (student council activities, social activities, club activities, qualifications, special skills, etc.). The current Japanese fashion business is facing major changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Take up some of these changes and problems and explain how they can be addressed and solved, including using your own experiences (you can choose one change or problem or multiple problems). In the presentation, you will be asked to explain in your own words the answers to all the questions on the application form. The presentation time will be within 10 minutes. After that, there will be an oral examination on the presentation content.

Department of Commercial Sciences

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Commerce Course AO Entrance Examination	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 10 people	Students who are interested in business management and its creation, and have a strong desire to study it at university.	Interview based on application form (including oral examination) (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points)
Commerce Course Qualification AO Entrance Exam	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 5 people	Highly motivated students who are considering obtaining various qualifications and developing into future careers	Interview based on application form (including oral examination) (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points)
Sports Career Course AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 10 people	The Sports Career Course (SCC) aims to develop businesspeople who can contribute to society with a wide range of knowledge and skills by studying sports, health and management across the board. We are looking for students who want to demonstrate a strong sports mind in all business situations, including planning and managing sports events, product planning, sales and marketing of sports goods, etc. SCC is not a course for obtaining a license to teach physical education. It is a course that allows students who are interested in sports to earn credits in Department of Sport and Health Sciences.	Interview based on application form (including oral examination) (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points)

Faculty of Economics

Department of Economics, Department of International Economics

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Faculty of Economics AO Entrance Examination	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	Approximately 18 people	Students who are interested in the trends of modern society, the Japanese economy, and business, and who would like to study in Faculty of Economics in detail the direction in which society will move in the 21st century.	Interview based on application form (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) I have a question regarding your current understanding of basic academic ability and your future study plans.
Civil Service Course AO Entrance Exam Click here for details	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	Approximately 15 people	Students who aspire to become public servants (police officers, firefighters, etc.) and would like to learn about not only Japanese society and economy but also the world situation in Faculty of Economics.	Interview based on application form (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) I have a question regarding your current understanding of basic academic ability and your future study plans.
Tourism Business Course AO Entrance Examination Click here for details	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 7 people	Students who want to support Japan's tourism-oriented nation from a "glocal" perspective Students aiming to work in the post-COVID-19 "tourism industry" in areas such as travel, hotels, railways and aviation	Interview based on application form (100 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) I have a question regarding your current understanding of basic academic ability and your future study plans.
Advanced Career Course AO Entrance Exam Click here for details	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 5 people	Students who are serious about getting a job at a good company, becoming a civil servant (at a prefectural or city office), or going on to Osaka Sangyo University Graduate School through taking the Economics Proficiency Test or TOEIC. Students who are good at math and English	Quiz (50 points) Interview based on application form (50 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) Candidates will take a quiz (maximum 50 marks) and an interview (maximum 50 marks). Your grade will be determined based on a total of 150 points, including a short test (50 points), an interview (50 points), and your overall academic performance (50 points). However, regardless of the scores in the interview and overall academic performance, as a general rule, you must score 70% or more on the quiz.

• If you pass and enroll through the AO entrance exams shown in red, you will be given priority in studying in each course.
• Faculty of Economics accepts students for the entire faculty (students choose their department in their third year).
• At the open campus, we will set up an AO entrance exam consultation corner where detailed explanations and consultations will be provided.

Faculty of Design Technology

Department of Information Systems　Engineering

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Department of Information Systems　Engineering AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 4 people	Students who have a deep interest in information technology in general and wish to apply their dreams and passion to contribute to the realization of a smarter society of the next generation using this technology.	Presentation (50 points) Interview (50 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Presentation assignment] "How can we use ICT technology to create a smarter society for the next generation?" You will be asked to give a 10-minute presentation on your current research and a proposal from your own perspective. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session and an interview (total of about 10 minutes). Your presentation will be evaluated primarily on your originality and passion.

Department of Architectural and Environmental Design

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Department of Architectural and Environmental Design AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 3 people	In Department of Architectural and Environmental Design, you can learn a wide range of fields from urban space and landscape to urban environment, architecture, interior, craft, and product design. Therefore, we are looking for the following people with a design mind! Students who are willing to find a design field that suits them and actively work to enrich their expressiveness, creativity, knowledge, and sensibility. Students who can not only express their ideas through design works, but also proactively appeal to others through communication.	Assignment and presentation (50 points) Interview (50 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) On the day of the exam, you will be given a two-hour mock lesson to create the work you have been given. After the lesson, please explain the work you have created and its purpose in the interview.

Department of Environmental Science and Technology

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Department of Environmental Science and Technology AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 3 people	Department of Environmental Science and Technology is looking for students who are interested in academic fields based on science and engineering, and who wish to contribute to society using their flexible thinking, high level of expertise and skills in those fields. Students who are highly interested in various environmental issues, from global to local levels Students who are willing to face various environmental issues, and who are motivated to explore natural sciences and protect the environment. Students who aim to contribute to society by taking practical action in the field and solving environmental problems. Students who wish to obtain a junior high or high school science teaching license and enter the teaching profession.	Presentation (50 points) Interview (50 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Presentation assignment] Why do environmental problems occur, from those close to us to those on a global level, and how can we solve them? (For example, please choose one environmental problem such as biodiversity conservation, coexistence with nature, climate change, the urban heat island effect, energy issues, waste, resource depletion, air pollution, or water pollution.) What is needed for science teachers in the future? (Specialization (skills), thinking, and values (mindset)) You will be asked to choose one of the above (1) or (2) and give a 5-10 minute presentation on that topic, including your past experience*, your specific thoughts on the topic, and your aspirations and expectations after entering university. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session and an interview regarding the content of the presentation. *You may also bring in and explain works or results from high school classes, clubs, or independent activities.
Science clubs and community activities AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 2 people	Department of Environmental Science and Technology seeks students who have a strong interest in science fields and solving problems in the local community, and who have a track record of actively deepening their learning and experience through club activities and volunteer activities. The award is aimed at third-year high school students who have been active in science clubs at their high school (※1) or local volunteer groups, and evaluates the activities, efforts, and enthusiasm of those club members.	Presentation (50 points) Interview (50 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Presentation assignment] You will be asked to give a 5-10 minute presentation about the content and results of your volunteer activities in science clubs and local communities, the role you played, and your aspirations and expectations after entering university. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session and an interview regarding your application materials (※2) and the content of your presentation. 1 Club activities in the cultural departments such as Science Club, Physics and Chemistry Club, Science Club, Horticulture Club, Biology Club, Astronomy Club, Earth Science Club, Natural Science Club, Fishing Club, Bird Watching Club, etc., including circles and hobby groups. 2. Please prepare the documents below for "science club activities" and "volunteer activities" after entering high school. If you participated in a presentation or other event that was part of an experiment or research activity related to a science club activity, please provide a copy of a pamphlet or certificate that proves your participation. If you participated in volunteer activities, please provide proof of your activities (a copy of a participation certificate or certificate, etc.).

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Department of Mechanical Engineering AO Entrance Examination	entry sheet Research Paper Web application	About 7 people	In order to develop talented individuals who can take on the skills to build a healthy and harmonious society between the natural environment and human society, we are seeking students who: Students who have a strong desire to contribute to society through manufacturing Students who are interested in and have the knowledge and skills required for science subjects Students who can make an effort to communicate with each other regardless of nationality, gender, or ability. People who are interested in technology that can contribute to human happiness and want to learn about it professionally Students who want to improve their ability to independently identify and solve problems	Essay assignment (written on the day) (50 points) Interview (50 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Interview based on a short essay (written on the day)] (※Question regarding qualifications as a high school student)

Department of Mechanical Engineering for Transportation

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Department of Mechanical Engineering for Transportation AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Assigned essay Web application	About 7 people	Students who are interested in cars and vehicles and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards manufacturing. Students who have a clear vision for the next generation of transportation and industrial machinery, with an eye to the future from social perspectives such as safety and the environment.	Essay (20 points) Experiential lecture and report writing (50 points) Interview (30 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Issues at the time of application] Summarize your opinion in 800 words or less on how you think transportation will change in the future.	（「課題小論文用紙」含む）
Railway Engineering Course AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Assigned essay Web application	About 5 people	Students who are interested in railway systems, design, and maintenance management, and who are proactive and enthusiastic about manufacturing. Students who have their own ideas about next-generation railways, transportation machinery, and industrial machinery, with an eye to the future from social perspectives such as safety and the environment.	Essay (20 points) Experiential lecture and report writing (50 points) Interview (30 points) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Issues at the time of application] Summarize your opinion in 800 words or less on how you think railways will change in the future.	（「課題小論文用紙」含む）

• The Railway Engineering Course is only available through the AO entrance exam. Students in the Automotive Engineering Course can transfer to the Railway Engineering Course after passing an examination in their second year.

Department of Civil Engineering

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Department of Civil Engineering AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Assigned essay Web application	About 7 people	Students who are interested in the various issues facing cities, such as natural disasters, declining birthrates and aging populations, global warming, and resource depletion, and who actively study the latest technology and knowledge for urban regeneration, including information technology, and the state of cities, with the aim of becoming engineers who will be responsible for creating cities of the future.	Interview based on essay assignment (100 points) (After an explanation of the essay assignment, there will be an interview) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Issues at the time of application] Choose one of the various problems facing cities, such as natural disasters, low birth rates and an aging population, global warming, and resource depletion, and write about how you think cities can contribute to solving that problem in about 1,200 characters. Please write by hand (you may attach easy-to-understand materials such as photographs, diagrams, and illustrations).	（「課題小論文用紙」含む）

Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering

Selection name	At the time of application Documents to be submitted	Capacity	Desired student profile	Selection method (overview)	entry Sheet
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering AO Admissions	entry sheet Research Paper Assigned essay Web application	About 8 people	Students who aim to become experts in science and technology that will support modern society and lead the way. Students who have a good grasp of mathematics and science Students who are interested in electrical and electronic circuits Students interested in the power and energy sector Students who are interested in computers and information Students who want to create new things or systems Students who want to become engineers who contribute to society	Essay (30 points) Interview (70 points) (Based on the application form and essay) Overall academic performance x 10 (50 points) [Issues at the time of application] Please summarize your thoughts about "The knowledge and skills you are aiming to acquire in the Department of Electrical, Electronics and Information Engineering and their contribution to industry" in 800 to 1000 words.	（「課題小論文用紙」含む）