Top 50 UNIVERSITIES in the World – No.49/Osaka University

Osaka University

Location: Osaka University, 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871 Japan

History

Osaka University was founded in 1931 as the sixth imperial university, starting with two faculties: Medicine and Science.

In 1933, Osaka University merged with Osaka University of Engineering, thereby establishing the School of Engineering. It changed its name from Osaka Imperial University to Osaka University in 1947. Comprised of the five schools of Science, Medicine, Engineering, Letters, and Law, Osaka University made a fresh start under the educational reform conducted by the government in 1949. Concurrently, the Department of Liberal Arts was also established.

Following the semi-privatisation of what were known as Japan's national universities, Osaka University again made a fresh start on April 1, 2004. Semi-privatisation was the most momentous change since its founding and, after this change, the administrative structure of the university changed drastically.

Osaka University established a Diversity Promotion Committee in April 2006 to promote the quality of research and education at the university by empowering diverse personnel, particularly women, who may have been prevented from realising their full potential due to social factors.

Courses offered

The university has a number of undergraduate and graduate schools as well as research facilities offering a huge variety of courses.

Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)

The admission process at Osaka University is elaborate, and best accessed directly from the official website.

Tentative cost of courses:

Refer to the official website for updates and details.

Scholarships offered

Osaka University General Education Curriculum Scholarships may be awarded to second-year students who have achieved an excellent record in the liberal arts during their first through third semester. Regarding financial aid for international students and for Japanese students studying outside Japan, contact the Department of Research Promotion and International Affairs (contact details provided at the official website).