All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
Osaka Metropolitan University
Osaka, Japan
"A public university formed in 2022 by merging Osaka City and Osaka Prefecture Universities"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#901 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About Osaka Metropolitan University
Osaka Metropolitan University is a public university in Osaka, formed in April 2022 by merging Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University. It ranked 18th in Japan in the QS World University Rankings 2027, in the 901-950 band worldwide. Its faculties include letters, law, economics, business, science, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine and nursing.
Rankings & Recognition
#901
Ranked in the 901-950 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public university (local government)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Osaka Metropolitan University's global standing for that metric.
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
2022
Founded
901-950
QS 2027 Rank
Public university (local government)
Type
Osaka
Location
Popular Programs
Engineering
Science
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Business
Application Details
Intakes
April
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
9%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Osaka Metropolitan University has campuses in Sugimoto (Sumiyoshi-ku), Nakamozu (Sakai) and Rinku in Osaka Prefecture.
Campus Details
Osaka
campus
Campus Forecast
Osaka: hot humid summers
mild winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Check the university site for dormitory and housing options
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
5,000 – 15,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Osaka Metropolitan University admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.
Scholarships at Osaka Metropolitan University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Language proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the university admissions site.
2
Apply online
Register on the university admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
Osaka Metropolitan University has campuses in Sugimoto (Sumiyoshi-ku), Nakamozu (Sakai) and Rinku in Osaka Prefecture.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Letters
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📍 Osaka
Bachelor's
Law
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📍 Osaka
Bachelor's
Economics
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📍 Osaka
Bachelor's
Business
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📍 Osaka
Bachelor's
Science
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📍 Osaka
Bachelor's
Engineering
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📍 Osaka
Bachelor's
Medicine
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📍 Osaka
Bachelor's
Veterinary Medicine
Master's
2
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📍 Osaka
Master's
Engineering (Master's)
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📍 Osaka
Master's
Science (Master's)
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