Public university in Suita, Japan, founded 1931

The University of Osaka Scholarships 2027 for International Students

The University of Osaka, known for most of its history as Osaka University, is a major national university formed in 1931 and enlarged in 2007 by its merger with Osaka University of Foreign Studies. It runs several English-taught undergraduate tracks through its International College, including a long-running Human Sciences programme, alongside standard-rate national tuition.

Last verified 7 September 2026. Sources · Official site
Next deadline
5 Jan 2027
October 2027, Bachelor, regular, 120 days left
Tuition
¥535,800
per year
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 85, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
¥17,000
23,234 students

The University of Osaka participates in the Japanese government's MEXT scholarship and runs its own enrollment and tuition fee exemption programmes, including a scheme aimed at graduate and international students and a separate honours-based tuition exemption. Students can also apply for JASSO and other external scholarships through the university's international office once enrolled.

No verified scholarships tied to The University of Osaka yet. See scholarships for Japan.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/
  2. https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/campus/tuition/tuition.html
  3. https://iudp.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/
  4. https://iudp.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/admissions/
  5. https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/admissions/intl-students/application_guidelines