Overview
The University of Osaka is a national research university in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Its official English name changed from Osaka University to The University of Osaka in April 2025.
History
The modern university was established in 1931 as Osaka Imperial University, building on earlier medical and scholarly institutions in the region.
Programs
Its schools and graduate schools cover humanities, law, economics, science, medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, engineering science, human sciences, foreign studies and interdisciplinary fields.
Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees depend on the program, study level, residency or citizenship status, and academic year. Applicants should use the university’s official current tuition or cost-of-attendance page for the exact amount.
Admission
Admission requirements vary by program and applicant category. Applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for prerequisites, language requirements, documents and current deadlines.
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