Overview
Founded in 1931, the Osaka University (Osaka Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Suita (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Osaka.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Osaka University is a large-sized coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Osaka University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 92-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Osaka University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Geographic and contact information for Osaka University is listed below.
Academic Details
Osaka University's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.
Academic Structures
The academic units of Osaka University are listed below.
Unit 25 items
- Faculty of Medicine
- Graduate School of Dentistry
- Graduate School of Economics
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Engineering Science
- Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences
- Graduate School of Human Sciences
- Graduate School of Humanities
- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology
- Graduate School of Law and Politics
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Science
- Osaka School of International Public Policy
- Osaka University Law School
- School of Dentistry
- School of Economics
- School of Engineering
- School of Engineering Science
- School of Foreign Studies
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Law
- School of Letters
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- School of Science
Degrees
Also Homu Hakase (Juris Doctor), 3 yrs
Other 2 programs
- Dentistry
- Medicine
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
Office for University-Industry Collaboration (Bureau) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Advanced Medical Engineering and Informatics (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Medical Technology
Biotechnology (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
Cybermedia (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Media Studies
Education and Research (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bangkok
- Gröningen
- San Francisco and Shanghai Overseas Centres
Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Science Education
Environmental Innovation Design for Sustainability (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
- Environmental Studies
Global Collaboration (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Health Care (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Public Health
Information and Neural Networks (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Sciences
- Neurosciences
Intellectual Property (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Law
Interdisciplinary Research and Education (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
International Education and Exchange (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- International Studies
Japanese Language and Culture (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Japanese
Laser Engineering (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Laser Engineering
Low Temperature (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Physics
Nakanoshima (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Quantum Science and Technology under Extreme Conditions (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Renovation of Instruments for Science and Technology (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Instrument Making
Study of Communication-Design (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
- Mass Communication
Study of Finance and Insurance (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Finance
- Insurance
Tekijuku Commemoration (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Kaitokudo for the 21st Century (Course/Programme) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Environment and Energy Management (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Management
Safety and Hygiene (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hygiene
- Safety Engineering
Medicine (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Dentistry (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
Economics (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Management
- Political Sciences
Engineering (Graduate School) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Architecture
- Biotechnology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Information Technology
- Machine Building
- Materials Engineering
- Measurement and Precision Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
Engineering Science (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bioengineering
- Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Frontier Biosciences (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
Human Sciences (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences
Information Sciences and Technology (Graduate School) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Multimedia
- Physics
International Public Policy (Graduate School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Comparative Politics
- International Studies
- Political Sciences
Language and Culture (Graduate School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Japanese
- Modern Languages
- Social Studies
Law (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Law and Politics (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
- Political Sciences
Letters (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Cultural Studies
Medicine (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
Science (Graduate School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
United Child Development (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Child Care and Development
Academic Initiatives (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- IAI
NanoScience Design (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nanotechnology
Environmental Preservation (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
Joining and Welding (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Metal Techniques
Microbial Disease (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Microbiology
Nuclear Physics (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nuclear Physics
Protein Research (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
Radioisotope Research (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nuclear Engineering
Scientific and Industrial Research (Research Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Natural Sciences
Social and Economic Research (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Solar Energy Chemistry (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Chemistry
Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
WPI Immunology Frontier (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Immunology
Dentistry (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
Economics (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Management
Engineering (School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
Engineering Science (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Materials Engineering
Foreign Studies (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- International Studies
Human Sciences (School) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Chinese
- Comparative Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- Hindi
- History
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Modern Languages
- Musicology
- Philosophy
- Theatre
Law (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- International Studies
- Law
- Political Sciences
Letters (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
Medicine (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Pharmaceutical Sciences (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
Science (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Programs Offered
Below are Osaka University's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.
26 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Japan
Bachelor's Degree 11 programmes
Showing 10 of 11.
Master's Degree 14 programmes
Showing 10 of 14.
Professional Doctorate 1 programme
How to apply to Osaka University
A short guide to applying to Osaka University — five steps.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Use the programme finder to browse Osaka University's 26 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Programme-level requirements at Osaka University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Get your documents ready
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Apply through the official channel
Osaka University processes applications through www.osaka-u.ac.jp. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Reach out and track your application
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +81 (6) 6877 5111. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Osaka University
Frequently asked questions about Osaka University.
In what year was Osaka University established?
Osaka University was founded in 1931 (approximately 95 years ago).
In which city is Osaka University?
Osaka University is based in Suita, Japan.
Is Osaka University a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at Osaka University?
Osaka University has approximately 20,000-24,999 students.
How is Osaka University ranked?
It ranks QS 2026 #91.
How many faculties does Osaka University have?
Osaka University has 25 academic units.
Is Osaka University officially recognised?
Yes, Osaka University is recognised by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
How do I find Osaka University online?
Osaka University's official website is www.osaka-u.ac.jp.
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