{"id":29247,"date":"2025-10-08T17:19:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.ntnu.edu.tw\/?p=29247"},"modified":"2025-10-08T17:27:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:27:21","slug":"202510082","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.ntnu.edu.tw\/index.php\/en\/2025\/10\/08\/202510082\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Announcement\u3011Doctoral Double Degree Program (DDP) with the Graduate School of Science, Osaka University (Enrollment in April or October 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The College of Science, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), has signed a Double Degree Program (DDP) agreement with the Graduate School of Science, Osaka University. Doctoral students of the College are welcome to consult with their academic advisors and evaluate their eligibility before applying.<\/p>\n

\u3010Eligibility Requirements\u3011<\/p>\n

Applicants must have obtained, or be expected to obtain, a master\u2019s degree prior to enrollment, or hold a bachelor\u2019s degree with at least two years of research experience equivalent to the master\u2019s level.<\/p>\n

Applicants must be regular doctoral students of the NTNU College of Science and possess sufficient English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.<\/p>\n

\u3010Program Overview\u3011<\/p>\n

Up to five students may be admitted each year.<\/p>\n

The minimum research period is one year.<\/p>\n

Students are required to pay tuition only at their home institution (NTNU); tuition at the host institution (Osaka University) will be waived.<\/p>\n

Supervisors from both universities will jointly guide the student\u2019s research.<\/p>\n

Students must submit one English dissertation to each university and pass the respective oral defenses (in accordance with the bilateral agreement).<\/p>\n

Applicants are subject to Osaka University\u2019s admission regulations and Japan\u2019s security export control review procedures.<\/p>\n

\u3010Important Dates\u3011<\/p>\n

By 16:00, Friday, October 31, 2025:
Submit the application to the Office of the Dean, College of Science, and confirm supervisors at both NTNU and Osaka University.<\/p>\n

By Wednesday, November 5, 2025:
Results of the internal review will be notified by email.<\/p>\n

By 15:00 (JST), Wednesday, November 12, 2025:
Application deadline for the International Physics Course (IPC) at Osaka University.<\/p>\n

November 10\u201314, 2025:
Application period for the Special Integrated Science Course (SISC) at Osaka University.<\/p>\n

February\u2013March 2026: Interviews and admission results for April enrollment.<\/p>\n

August\u2013September 2026: Interviews and admission results for October enrollment.<\/p>\n

\u3010Document Format for NTNU Internal Review\u3011<\/p>\n

At the internal NTNU application stage, applicants should compile all required documents in order (the degree certificate may be omitted) into a single PDF file.
File name format: \u201cOsakaU-DDP-StudentID-Department-Name\u201d.
The completed file should be submitted by email to the College of Science contact before the internal deadline.<\/p>\n

\u3010Application Documents\u3011<\/p>\n

Application form (download from Osaka University\u2019s official website)<\/p>\n

Official transcripts<\/p>\n

Research proposal<\/p>\n

Two recommendation letters<\/p>\n

Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, or IELTS)<\/p>\n

Master\u2019s thesis<\/p>\n

Certificate of current Ph.D. enrollment or admission letter<\/p>\n

For detailed requirements, please refer to the latest application guidelines on Osaka University\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n

\u3010Useful Links\u3011<\/p>\n

Graduate Admissions, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University:
https:\/\/www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp\/en\/admissions\/graduate-admissions\/<\/p>\n

International Physics Course (IPC):
http:\/\/www.rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp\/~ipc\/<\/p>\n

Special Integrated Science Course (SISC):
https:\/\/sisc.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp\/global30\/SISC\/<\/p>\n

\u3010Contact Information\u3011<\/p>\n

Office of the Dean, College of Science
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
International Affairs Officer: Mr. Chen
Tel: +886-2-7749-6518
Email: ptm105_9467@ntnu.edu.tw<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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