Osaka University
Japan | Suita, Osaka City Japan
Japan | Suita, Osaka City Japan
Osaka University, founded in 1931 as Osaka Imperial University following the merger of the Osaka Prefecture Medical School, is one of Japan’s leading national universities. Initially established with two schools—Medicine and Science—it quickly expanded, adding Engineering in 1933 and later, after World War II, the School of Letters and the School of Economics, renaming itself Osaka University. Today, it encompasses 11 undergraduate schools, 16 graduate schools, and five research institutes, alongside two university hospitals and several advanced research centers.
Spanning four campuses—Suita, Toyonaka, Minoh, and Nakanoshima—Osaka University serves over 25,000 students, including 2,000 international students. Among its notable alumni are Nobel Laureate Hideki Yukawa, Akira Yoshino (the inventor of the lithium-ion battery), and Sony founder Akio Morita.
The university's diverse academic and research programs, particularly in international public policy and frontier biosciences, contribute significantly to global innovation and are supported by a strong faculty and cutting-edge facilities .
As of 2025, Osaka University is ranked 86th globally according to the QS World University Rankings. The university consistently ranks among the top universities in Japan and has a strong presence in various academic fields, particularly in engineering, natural sciences, and life sciences. Additionally, Osaka University ranks within the top 25 in Asia and is recognized for its cutting-edge research and high academic standards.
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