Osaka University | University Info | 35 PhDs in English

PhD Programmes

Engineering & Technology (14)

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
Ph.D. Civil Engineering
Ph.D. Communication Engineering
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
Ph.D. Electronics
Ph.D. Environmental Engineering
Ph.D. Materials Physics
Ph.D. Materials Science
Ph.D. Materials and Manufacturing Science
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. Mechanical Science and Bioengineering
Ph.D. Nonlinear Mechanics
Ph.D. Quantum Energy Engineering
Ph.D. Quantum Information Electronics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (14)

Ph.D. Advanced Electronics and Optical Science
Ph.D. Applied Chemistry
Ph.D. Applied Physics
Ph.D. Biological Sciences
Ph.D. Biotechnology
Ph.D. Biotechnology
Ph.D. Chemistry
Ph.D. Engineering Physics
Ph.D. Macromolecular Science
Ph.D. Mathematical Science
Ph.D. Mathematical Science for Social Systems
Ph.D. Mathematics
Ph.D. Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Ph.D. Physics

Computer Science & IT (5)

Ph.D. Computer Science
Ph.D. Information Systems Engineering
Ph.D. Intelligent Systems Science
Ph.D. Software Science
Ph.D. Systems Science and Applied Informatics

Arts, Design & Architecture (1)

Ph.D. Architectural Engineering

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)

Ph.D. Earth and Space Science

Social Sciences (1)

Ph.D. Mathematical Science for Social Systems

About

History

Osaka University was founded in 1931 as the sixth imperial university of Japan through strong demand from the business and government sectors of Osaka, as well as the people of Osaka City and Prefecture. The roots of Osaka University can be found in Kaitokudo and Tekijuku of the Edo period.

Education

The academic culture and spirit of these two places of scholarship are inherited even today, and the spirit of innovation and a restless spirit of challenge serve as the cornerstone for our endeavors in education and research. And after a huge undertaking merging Osaka University with Osaka University of Foreign Studies in 2007, the university has shown that it will continue to develop as one of Japan’s leading comprehensive research universities.

Research

Osaka University will further promote the globalization of research, the development of young researchers and increase diversity, a source of development of scholarship, by employing more female faculty and international faculty members.

Furthermore, under the leadership of the president, the university will create a research environment where researchers from all over the world will gather and further improve the university's excellence in research.

Career

At these Student Centers, graduate and undergraduate students of Osaka University can be provided with services such as: applications and procedures for financial aid, applications and procedures for exemption from enrollment and tuition fees, procedures for extracurricular activities, and information about employment. The centers also provide consultations on campus life

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

80 -12

2023

68 7

2022

75

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2023

151

2022

151

2021

151

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2024

175 76

2023

251 50

2022

301

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

286 -23

2022

263

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

More rankings and student reviews

Services

Student services

Regardless of which school or graduate school a student belongs to, he/she can receive assistance at any of the Student Centers--Toyonaka, Suita, or Minoh.

Please feel free to visit any of the centers at your convenience and request assistance on a variety of matters.

Information about procedures, including deadlines, is posted on bulletin boards at each faculty/graduate school and Student Center as well as on the KOAN bulletin board. Students should make a habit of regularly viewing such bulletin boards and be sure to file any necessary documents during the designated periods.

Suita Student Center
Toyonaka Student Center
Toyonaka Student Center
Minoh Student Center

Housing services

Student life can often be simplified by living in a dormitory. Osaka University has five dormitories: Toneyama, Seimei, Niina, Koyo, and Momiji. All rooms are Western-style and, in order to provide students with some privacy, single rooms. Rooms are furnished with a bookcase (only in Toneyama, Seimei, and Niina), a bed, a locker or closet.

Joint-use facilities include bathrooms, rest rooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. Boarding students have a cleaning rota for these facilities. There are no restaurants in dormitories, but residents can cook in public kitchens. Internet access is available throughout the dormitories. The internet service fee is charged.

Accreditation

Osaka University is officially accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan.

Osaka University Scholarships

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Below you will find scholarships for Osaka University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

PhD Programmes

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History

Education

Research

Career

University Ranking

Services

Student services

Housing services

Accreditation

Osaka University Scholarships

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