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Osaka University

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The University of Osaka is a national research university in Osaka, one of Japan's largest cities and a major economic hub in the Kansai region. It is a broad, comprehensive institution with strengths across engineering, medicine, the physical and life sciences, and the humanities and social sciences, and it is recognised internationally for its research output, including a record of producing Nobel laureates. The university is known for combining fundamental science with applied and industry-linked research.

Why international students choose it

  • International students can choose from a growing range of English-taught degree programmes alongside Japanese-language courses, making study accessible before reaching full Japanese fluency
  • Beyond the academics, studying here means experiencing life in a lively major Japanese city, with international student offices, Japanese-language support and practical services that help newcomers adapt to studying and living in Japan
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  • International Undergraduate Program in Science (IUPS)

    Undergraduate

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldSciences
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  • Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program (HUS-IUDP)

    Undergraduate

    LevelUndergraduate
    FieldSocial Sciences
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  • MBA

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldBusiness
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  • Information Technology Special Course in English (ITSCE) - Master

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldComputer Science
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  • Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program - Master

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • Engineering Science 21st Century Special Program - Master

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • Global Science and Engineering Course on Electric, Electronic and Information Technology

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • International Priority Graduate Program on Applied and Engineering Physics

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • International Program of Maritime and Urban Engineering

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • International Program of Materials and Manufacturing Science

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • International Program of Mechanical Engineering

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • International Program of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • MEng Engineering

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldEngineering
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  • Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences (FBS) - Master (English option)

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldSciences
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  • International Physics Course (IPC) - Master

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldSciences
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  • MSc Life Sciences

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldSciences
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  • Special Integrated Science Course (SISC) - Master

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldSciences
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  • Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) - Master in International Public Policy

    Master's

    LevelMaster's
    FieldSocial Sciences
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  • Information Technology Special Course in English (ITSCE) - PhD

    Doctoral (PhD)

    LevelDoctoral (PhD)
    FieldComputer Science
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  • Biotechnology Global Human Resource Development Program - Doctoral

    Doctoral (PhD)

    LevelDoctoral (PhD)
    FieldEngineering
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Programme information is indicative only - always verify details and entry requirements directly with the university.