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About Osaka University
Osaka University — public non-profit university. It is located in Osaka, Japan. As an active member of Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), Osaka University is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university is ranked number 86 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
Osaka University does research in different fields of study and offers master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Osaka, Japan
- Establishment year
- 1931
- Students
- 22,485
- International students
- 2,259
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2025#86
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Natural Sciences | 93 |
Engineering & Technology | 109 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 113 |
Accounting & Finance | 151-200 |
Arts & Humanities | 195 |
Social Sciences & Management | 199 |
Osaka University tuition fees
The academic calendar at Osaka University is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at Osaka University are equal for locals and foreigners, and start from 3,572 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- 3,573USD/year
- Master
- 3,572USD/year
- Doctorate
- 3,572USD/year
Study programs at Osaka University
Economics & Business Management
Economics
- Study form
- Full-time
Materials and Manufacturing Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Chemistry
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Applied Chemistry
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Materials and Manufacturing Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Arts and Media
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Materials and Manufacturing Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Earth and Space Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Intelligent Systems Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Software Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering Physics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Advanced Electronics and Optical Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Chemistry
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Physics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Biotechnology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at Osaka University
Undergraduate studies at Osaka University are eligible if you pass the entrance exams.
Master's degree at Osaka University
To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 72. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
Doctorate degree at Osaka University
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For the TOEFL exam, the result must be at least 88.
- TOEFL iBT
- 88
- TOEFL PBT
- 570
Osaka University campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. It combines the features of a rural and urban campus. Students live separately from the city and create a close-knit community. At the same time, they are not very far from the city and have access not only to urban entertainment, such as cinemas and restaurants, but also to outdoor activities. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Osaka University accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of Osaka University find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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