History
In 1949, Osaka Technical College (founded in 1925) merged with Osaka Science and Engineering University (founded in 1943) to establish Kindai University. Over the past 90 years, we have created a comprehensive educational organization with a growing reputation.
Education
Faculty of Informatics
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Literature, Arts and Cultural Studies
Faculty of Applied Sociology
Faculty of International Studies
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Humanity-Oriented Science and Engineering
Research
- Aquaculture Research Institute
- Experimental Farm
- Atomic Energy Research Institute
- Science and Technology Research Institute
- Bio-Coke Research Institute
- Advanced Technology Research Institute
- Fundamental Technology for Next Generation Research Institute
- Agricultural Technology and Innovation Research Institute
- Cyber Informatics Research Institute
Career
The mission of the Career Center is to help enable students to achieve their individual career goals. We offer a wide range of support services, including assistance in drafting cover letters, organizing resumes, and relevant job-search advice. We can also provide career guidance to international students on a regular basis.
PhD Programmes
Kindai University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Kindai University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
701
2022
701
2021
701
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
1001 -200
2023
801
2022
801
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1201
2023
1201
2022
1201
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
1163 24
2022
1187
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.
Housing services
There are no dormitories, but there are many rental housing near the university. Please contact the Global Education Center and the Student Affairs Division of the Student Affairs Department for information.
Library services
The Central Library provides the latest in library services, and boasts approximately 1.5 million books, 13,000 journals/magazines, 50,000 electronic journals and e-books, and a database to support our 650,000 annual users. The Central Library is located at the Higashiosaka Campus, and we have libraries at other campuses as well.
Medical services
- KINDAI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine
- Nara Hospital, KINDAI University Faculty of Medicine
- Kansai International Airport Clinic
Campus life
Kindai University has campuses across Japan, from Hokkaido in the north to Kagoshima in the south. Higashiosaka City, in Osaka Prefecture, is home to our main campus. Each of the university’s campuses is strongly involved with local communities, with research facilities opening in regions appropriate to the specific area of research.
Sports facilities
- Sumo
- Karate
- Sado
- Archery
- Boxing
- Baseball
- Swimming
Student clubs
Kindai University has nearly 300 clubs and interest groups (known as “circles”) to enhance students’ overall university experience.They range from varsity athletic teams ranked amongst the highest in Japan, to circles that let students pursue various cultural interests.Introduced here are sports clubs that have achieved outstanding results and clubs that focus on traditional Japanese culture.
All of the university’s academic programs are fully accredited by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as well as by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation.