Osaka University in Osaka, Japan
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Osaka University

Osaka, Japan

Undergraduate strengths: Engineering, Medicine, Sciences. Taught primarily in Japanese/English.

Official site Figures are indicative estimates
The decision

Is Osaka University right for you?

Best for students who

  • want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
  • prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
  • enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Osaka
  • are set on Engineering, Medicine, Sciences

Maybe not for you if you

  • are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
  • prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
  • want a subject well outside Engineering or Medicine

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

EJU or English-track app.

Entry requirements last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €3,500 – €5,000
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €3,500–€5,500
  • Living: €10,000 – €15,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate) — always confirm on the official site.

Top employers & salary

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Salary data last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).

Typical graduate salary: 38,000–€60,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

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