Osaka University is a research-focused and modern university in Japan that offers a comprehensive education in technology, science, and the humanities. With its strong academic infrastructure, English-taught programs, and the opportunity to live in a major city like Osaka, it is an attractive choice for international students.
🏫 General Information
Founded: 1931 (with origins dating back to 1724)
Location: Osaka
Type: Public
World Ranking: Ranked within the top 100 globally according to QS 2024.
📚 Academic Strengths
· Engineering and Computer Science
· Medicine and Life Sciences
· Natural Sciences and Chemistry
· Law, International Relations, and Social Sciences
· Linguistics, Culture, and Literature
Osaka University stands out for its multidisciplinary research and strong industry collaboration in Japan. It is also recognized for its strengths in medicine and artificial intelligence.
🌍 For International Students
· The university offers English-taught undergraduate programs under the Global 30 (G30) initiative and its own initiatives, including:
o Human Sciences International Undergraduate Program (HSIUP): Focused on social sciences and humanities
o Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation: A unique program blending natural and social sciences
· For graduate studies, many English-taught master’s and doctoral programs are available in fields such as Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and International Public Health.
💸 Scholarships
MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)
JASSO Scholarships
University scholarships (full or partial tuition waivers plus living allowances)
Students applying to English programs are often given scholarship priority.
🏡 Campus and Student Life
Suita Campus: Main campus – Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering
Toyonaka Campus: Literature, Foreign Languages, Law
Minoh Campus: International cultural studies
All campuses provide dormitories and have international offices to support students.
📝 Application Process
For detailed information on application requirements and tuition fees, please contact us!