Osaka University

Osaka University, also known as Handai, is a public research university located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1931, it is one of Japan's former Imperial Universities and is listed as a "Top Type" university in the Top Global University Project. The university is frequently ranked among the top three public universities in Japan, alongside the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, it is ranked third overall among Japanese universities and 75th worldwide.

Osaka University has a long history, with older predecessors in Osaka such as the Kaitokud?, founded in 1724, and the Tekijuku, founded in 1838. The university has a reputation for being one of the most productive research institutions in Japan, and many notable scholars and scientists have attended or worked at the university, including Nobel Laureate in Physics Hideki Yukawa, manga artist Osamu Tezuka, Lasker Award winner Hidesabur? Hanafusa, author Ry?tar? Shiba, and discoverer of regulatory T cells Shimon Sakaguchi.

In 2007, Osaka University merged with Osaka University of Foreign Studies, becoming the largest national university in Japan. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including science, engineering, medicine, law, social sciences, humanities, and more.

Osaka University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Japan. Its roots can be traced back to the Kaitokudo (a private school for the common people) and Tekijuku (a private school for the elite) that were founded in the 18th and 19th centuries, respectively. These schools were instrumental in the promotion of Western learning and scholarship in Japan, and they attracted many students who would later become prominent figures in Japanese society.

In 1869, following the Meiji Restoration, Japan began to modernize its education system, and the Kaitokudo and Tekijuku were integrated into the newly established Osaka Imperial University. This institution later became Osaka University in 1931, following the establishment of the Japanese Imperial University system. The new university was a merger of four existing institutions: the Osaka Prefectural Medical College, the Osaka Prefectural Engineering College, the Osaka Prefectural Normal School, and the Osaka Municipal Commercial College.

During World War II, the university suffered significant damage due to air raids, but it was rebuilt and expanded in the postwar period. In 2007, it merged with the Osaka University of Foreign Studies to become the largest national university in Japan.

Today, Osaka University is known for its excellence in education and research, particularly in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine. It has produced numerous prominent scholars, scientists, and public figures, including Nobel Laureate in Physics Hideki Yukawa, manga artist Osamu Tezuka, Lasker Award winner Hidesabur? Hanafusa, author Ry?tar? Shiba, and discoverer of regulatory T cells Shimon Sakaguchi.

Osaka University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. Some of the major faculties and schools at the university are:

- Faculty of Letters: Offers programs in the fields of history, philosophy, literature, and linguistics.

- Faculty of Human Sciences: Offers programs in the fields of education, psychology, and human sciences.

- School of Foreign Studies: Offers programs in various languages and cultures such as English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.

- Faculty of Law: Offers programs in law and politics.

- Faculty of Economics: Offers programs in economics and management.

- Faculty of Science: Offers programs in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and earth and environmental sciences.

- Faculty of Medicine: Offers programs in medicine, dentistry, and pharmaceutical sciences.

- Graduate School of Engineering: Offers programs in various fields of engineering such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and information science.

- Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences: Offers programs in biosciences and biotechnology.

- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology: Offers programs in information science and technology.

- Graduate School of Law and Politics: Offers programs in law and politics.

- Graduate School of Medicine: Offers programs in medicine, dentistry, and pharmaceutical sciences.

The university also offers various interdisciplinary programs, joint degree programs, and exchange programs with other universities around the world.

Osaka University is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Japan and the world. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, it is ranked 75th worldwide, making it the third-highest-ranked university in Japan after the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University. The university is also ranked 44th in the world for citations per faculty member, indicating its strong research output.

In addition, Osaka University is designated as a "Top Type" university in the Top Global University Project launched by the Japanese government. This project aims to enhance the global competitiveness of Japanese universities by providing funding and support for internationalization efforts.

Osaka University is particularly well-regarded in the fields of science and technology, with its programs in physics, materials science, and engineering ranked among the best in the world. It is also recognized for its research in the life sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Osaka University is known to have a strong reputation in research and education, which attracts many students and researchers from around the world. Many of its graduates have gone on to successful careers in various fields, including academia, industry, government, and non-profit organizations. The university also has a career center that provides career counselling, job placement, and other support services to its students and graduates.

Osaka University

https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/

Campus: Suita/Toyonaka/Minoh, Osaka, 

Japan