Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) Summary
Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) is the newest and one of the largest public universities in Japan, which was established through the merger of Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University in 2022. The institution is new but inherits more than a century of academic excellence, research achievements and educational traditions from its predecessor universities. Today, Osaka Metropolitan University is one of Japan’s leading public research universities, providing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education in the fields of humanities, business, economics, law, science, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, agriculture, life sciences, informatics, rehabilitation sciences, and urban development. Osaka University was established to foster higher education and research in Osaka and to create a competitive university in the world, capable of solving the current social, technological, medical and environmental challenges. Leveraging the strengths of its two predecessor universities, OMU now has one of the most diverse academic portfolios among Japanese public universities. Osaka Metropolitan University has campuses in Osaka Prefecture, such as Sugimoto Campus, Nakamozu Campus, Abeno Campus, Habikino Campus, and Rinku Campus. Each campus specializes in different academic fields. The Sugimoto Campus focuses on the humanities, economics, law, business and education. Nakamozu Campus focuses on engineering, agriculture, life sciences, and environmental studies. The Abeno Campus is for medicine and healthcare, while the Habikino Campus is for nursing and rehabilitation sciences. The university is renowned for its scientific research, engineering innovation, healthcare education, veterinary medicine, environmental sustainability, urban policy, smart city research and advanced technology. Students get access to modern laboratories, research institutes, teaching hospitals, innovation centers, libraries and sports facilities and student support services. Internationalization is an important institutional goal. International students are invited to join Osaka Metropolitan University through exchange programs, graduate research, courses in English in select fields, Japanese language education, scholarship counseling, and partnerships with universities worldwide. Graduate and doctoral students benefit from collaborative research with industry, hospitals, research institutes and government organizations. Another big plus is the university is located in Osaka. Osaka is a major center for business, healthcare, manufacturing, biotechnology, information technology, finance and international trade – and the second largest metropolitan region in Japan. Students can find internships, research collaborations, employment, startup ecosystems and cultural experiences in the Kansai region. Osaka Metropolitan University graduates go on to work in engineering, medicine, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, veterinary medicine, government, finance, business, architecture, environmental consulting, education, information technology, research institutions, multinational corporations, and academia. The university's increasing international reputation and a comprehensive research environment make it attractive for both Japanese and international students. Overall, Osaka Metropolitan University is a great option for students interested in a modern public research university with diverse academic programs, excellent research facilities, affordable public university tuition fees, and excellent career prospects in one of Japan’s largest economic hubs.”
