Founded in 1931, Osaka University is one of Japan's most prestigious national research universities and the sixth imperial university of Japan. Located across three main campuses in Suita, Toyonaka, and Minoh, the university has evolved into a leading global institution known for its research excellence and innovation. With 16 graduate schools and 11 undergraduate schools, Osaka University offers comprehensive education across various disciplines, with particular strengths in sciences, engineering, and medicine
22,274
Total enrollment
2,294
International students
2,135
Academic staff
Japanese Ministry of Education
Imperial University
Osaka University's Career Center provides comprehensive support to help students design meaningful careers and achieve their professional goals. The center offers various services including career development guidance, job hunting support, and information about recruitment examinations for civil servants and school teachers. Through the Osaka University Career Support System, students have access to job offers from up to 7,000 companies. The university's strong industry connections and high employment rates demonstrate the effectiveness of its career services. For engineering students specifically, about 88% proceed to graduate studies, while those entering the workforce benefit from the university's extensive network of corporate partnerships. The Career Center maintains a dedicated website providing resources, tips, and updates on career-related events and opportunities
88%
Engineering graduate school advancement rate
98%
Master's course employment rate
7,000
Company connections through Career Support System
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Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
Professor Ayumi Shintani is an esteemed academic in the field of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, currently serving as an Endowed Professor and Chair at Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine. She has a strong focus on observational studies, health services research, and statistical education.With over 190 peer-reviewed publications to her name, Professor Shintani has made significant contributions to medical research. During her tenure at Vanderbilt University, she was recognized as an award-winning lecturer, teaching the Master of Science in Clinical Research course for a decade to aspiring physician scientists. Additionally, she played a vital role in securing more than 60 NIH grant awards while at Vanderbilt.
Guest Professor at Osaka University
Dr. Masayuki Miyasaka, M.D., Ph.D., serves as a Guest Professor at the Immunology Frontier Research Center at Osaka University and is also a FiDiPro Professor at the Academy of Finland. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying lymphocyte trafficking into various tissues and tumor metastasis in vivo. Key areas of his work include the physiological recruitment of lymphocytes and dendritic cells to secondary lymphoid tissues and the functions and regulation of intercellular adhesion molecules and chemokines. Dr. Miyasaka's findings are expected to contribute to the development of novel treatments for immune-related diseases, including cancer.
