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Osaka University

1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka

  • #91 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 22,330Total Students
  • 2,141Faculty
  • 2,315Int'l Students
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Research Output
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Total Students
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Faculty
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Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

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Osaka University offers two extremely competitive international undergraduate programs: 
  • Human sciences
  • Chemistry and biology 
Every year, only 36 international students are admitted to Osaka University’s international college. For October admissions, make sure you apply with your personal statement, proof of your proficiency in English, letters of recommendations, references, transcripts and high school diploma by January 13. 

About

Osaka University offers two extremely competitive international undergraduate programs: 
  • Human sciences
  • Chemistry and biology 
Every year, only 36 international students are admitted to Osaka University’s international college. For October admissions, make sure you apply with your personal statement, proof of your proficiency in English, letters of recommendations, references, transcripts and high school diploma by January 13. 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #50
  • 2014
    #55
  • 2015
    #=55
  • 2016
    #58
  • 2017
    #=63
  • 2018
    #63
  • 2019
    #67
  • 2020
    #71
  • 2021
    #=72
  • 2022
    #=75
  • 2023
    #68
  • 2024
    #80
  • 2025
    #86
  • 2026
    #91
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Student & Staff

Total students
22,330

36%
64%

International students
2,315

80%
20%

Total faculty staff
2,141

254
1887

Total students
22,330

36%
64%

International students
2,315

80%
20%

Total faculty staff
2,141

1887
254
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Campus locations

Osaka, Japan

Suita,

1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita , Osaka , Japan , 565 - 0871

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