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Osaka Daigaku

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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 (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Osaka Daigaku's Control Typepublic

Entity

Osaka Daigaku's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Osaka Daigaku' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Osaka Daigaku's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Osaka Daigaku
Name (Non Latin) 大阪大学
Acronym
Founded 1931 Origins date back to 1724
Motto Live Locally, Grow Globally
Colours Sky blue
Mascot Macchi the Crocodile
Video Presentation

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(6) 6877 5111
Osaka Daigaku Fax Number +81 (66) 879 7106

Osaka Daigaku's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Osaka Daigaku's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Osaka Daigaku's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Osaka Daigaku's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Osaka Daigaku.

Osaka Daigaku: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Osaka Daigaku's admission information.

Osaka Daigaku's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Osaka Daigaku's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Osaka Daigaku a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Osaka Daigaku's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Osaka Daigaku's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Osaka University has more than 2200 international students.

Osaka Daigaku's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Osaka Daigaku.

Osaka Daigaku's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Osaka Daigaku has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Osaka Daigaku's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Osaka Daigaku's Control Type Control Type

Osaka Daigaku is a public higher education institution.


Osaka Daigaku's Entity Type Entity Type

Osaka Daigaku is a non-profit higher education institution.


Osaka Daigaku's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Osaka Daigaku's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Osaka Daigaku does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Osaka Daigaku's main facilities:


Osaka Daigaku's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Osaka Daigaku's Library


Osaka Daigaku's Housing University Housing

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Osaka Daigaku's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Osaka Daigaku's main services:


Osaka Daigaku's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Osaka Daigaku's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Osaka Daigaku's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Osaka Daigaku's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Osaka Daigaku's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Osaka Daigaku's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Osaka Daigaku is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1952


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Osaka Daigaku's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Osaka Daigaku's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Osaka Daigaku 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Osaka Daigaku's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Osaka Daigaku's Facebook page Osaka Daigaku's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Osaka Daigaku's Twitter page Osaka Daigaku's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Osaka Daigaku's YouTube channel Osaka Daigaku's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Osaka Daigaku's Instagram page Osaka Daigaku's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Osaka Daigaku's main LinkedIn profile

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Free Online Courses

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Osaka Daigaku is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.

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