Osaka University

Osaka University (大阪大学, Ōsaka daigaku), commonly known asHandai (阪大), stands as Japan's premier innovation university and one of the world's leading research institutions, established in 1931 with over 93 years of continuous academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and educational innovation that has fundamentally shaped modern Japanese industry, technological advancement, and scientific discovery while maintaining its position as Japan's third most prestigious university and consistently ranking among the world's top 100 institutions for research quality, innovation impact, and international collaboration. Located in Osaka, Japan's economic powerhouse and innovation capital known for its entrepreneurial spirit, vibrant business environment, cutting-edge technology companies, exceptional industry connections, dynamic startup ecosystem, and modern urban lifestyle with rich cultural traditions, Osaka University has evolved into one of the world's most influential comprehensive research universities, serving 23,000+ students including over 2,900 international students from more than 110 countries who benefit from exceptional academic programs, world-class research opportunities, distinguished faculty including Nobel Prize winners and internationally acclaimed scholars, and the extraordinary advantages of studying in Osaka, Japan's most business-oriented and innovation-driven city that offers unparalleled opportunities for academic growth, industrial collaboration, research commercialization, and career development while experiencing the perfect combination of Japanese innovation excellence, business acumen, technological leadership, and international connectivity that creates an ideal environment for higher education and entrepreneurial pursuits in the heart of Japan's industrial and technological powerhouse region that continues to drive global economic development, innovation leadership, and academic-industry collaboration throughout Asia and beyond.

Distinguished for its world-renowned research programs and innovation leadership that have produced numerous groundbreaking discoveries and technological breakthroughs throughout the medical, engineering, and scientific communities with particular strength in applied research and practical application, exceptional faculty including Nobel Prize winners and internationally recognized industry leaders who continue to drive technological advancement across multiple disciplines from immunology and medicine to engineering and materials science, comprehensive academic offerings spanning 11 schools with strong emphasis on industry collaboration and practical application, and strategic partnerships with leading multinational corporations, research institutions, and technology companies worldwide, Osaka University maintains its position as Japan's innovation powerhouse and one of the world's premier centers for comprehensive education and applied research while serving as a vital bridge between Japanese industrial excellence and global technological advancement, Eastern business practices and Western innovation methods, traditional knowledge and cutting-edge technology throughout Asia's most dynamic economic region. The university's unique location in Osaka provides students with exceptional access to major corporations, technology companies, research facilities, and government agencies while its emphasis on practical application and innovation ensures that students receive comprehensive education grounded in rigorous scholarship, creative problem-solving, applied research, industry collaboration, and global business understanding. Handai's distinctive approach emphasizes excellence in applied research, innovation commercialization, international collaboration, and industry partnership, creating graduates who are exceptionally well-prepared for leadership roles in technology, business, medicine, engineering, and international organizations while contributing meaningfully to technological advancement, industrial innovation, and global economic progress through practical application of knowledge, original research, and commitment to solving real-world challenges in the tradition of Japanese innovation excellence, business acumen, and international technological cooperation that has made Osaka University a cornerstone of modern applied research and innovation-driven higher education in Japan, Asia, and throughout the world's most technologically advanced regions and economically dynamic markets.