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OPU University at osakafu-u.ac.jp

2023 Ranking and Review

country rank  67
world rank  1703

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Overview

Established in 1949, the Osaka Prefecture University (Osaka Furitsu Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Sakai (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Osaka. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Osaka Prefecture University (OPU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Osaka Prefecture University (OPU) 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 74-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. OPU 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 Prefecture University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Osaka Prefecture University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Osaka Prefecture University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Osaka Prefecture University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) 大阪府立大学
Name (English) Osaka Furitsu Daigaku
Acronym OPU
Founded 1949 Origins date back to 1883
Colours Ultramarine blue

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Campus Location

Address 1-1 Gakuencho, Naka-ku
Sakai
599-8531 Osaka
Japan
Osaka Prefecture University Phone Number +81 (72) 252 1161
Osaka Prefecture University Fax Number +81 (72) 254 9900

Osaka Prefecture University'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 Prefecture University'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 Prefecture University'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 refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Osaka Prefecture University'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 Prefecture University.

Osaka Furitsu Daigaku: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

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 Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Osaka Prefecture University's admission information.

Osaka Prefecture University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Osaka Prefecture University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Osaka Prefecture University's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Osaka Prefecture University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Osaka Prefecture University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

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

Osaka Prefecture University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Osaka Prefecture University has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Osaka Prefecture University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Osaka Prefecture University's Control Type Control Type

Osaka Prefecture University is a public higher education institution.


Osaka Prefecture University's Entity Type Entity Type

Osaka Prefecture University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Osaka Prefecture University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Osaka Prefecture University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Osaka Prefecture University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

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


Osaka Prefecture University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Osaka Prefecture University's Library


Osaka Prefecture University's Housing University Housing

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Osaka Prefecture University'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 Prefecture University's main services:


Osaka Prefecture University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Osaka Prefecture University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Osaka Prefecture University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Osaka Prefecture University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Osaka Prefecture University's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Osaka Prefecture University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

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 Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Osaka Prefecture University '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 Prefecture University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Osaka Prefecture University's Facebook page review Osaka Prefecture University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Osaka Prefecture University's X (formerly Twitter) page review Osaka Prefecture University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Osaka Prefecture University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Video Presentation

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