Osaka University
Osaka
Osaka University (officially The University of Osaka) is a national research university in Osaka, Japan, established in 1931. It offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across fields such as medicine, engineering, science, and the humanities, with campuses in Suita, Toyonaka, and Minoh. The university admits international students through both Japanese-taught pathways and a selection of English-taught degree programs.
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Location
Osaka
Established
1931
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
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Region
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Source: Osaka University official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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