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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.

How to apply

Direct via university

Admission tests

EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students)SAT / IB Diploma / GCE A-Levels (for English-taught degree programs)TOEFL / IELTS (English proficiency)JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test, for Japanese-taught programs)

Popular fields of study

MedicineEngineeringScienceEngineering ScienceHuman SciencesLaw and Economics
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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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