Universities in Osaka, Japan
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Osaka
  • 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. Osaka Metropolitan University with highest ranking among universities in Osaka ranked #1201.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: Publication of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. Osaka Metropolitan University ranked #601.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities updated with Osaka Institute of Technology ranked highest among 5 listed universities in Osaka.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business). Includes 14 universities from Osaka.

Rankings of universities in Osaka, Japan 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (124 reviews)
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  • #52 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #21 
  • #845 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #25 
  • #1085 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 17 more rankings of Osaka Metropolitan University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (49 reviews)
  • #109 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #161 
  • #3332 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #178 
  • #151 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
Show 4 more rankings of Osaka Institute of Technology and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#3
Japan

Osaka Jogakuin University

Student satisfaction: 3.3 / 5.0 (39 reviews)
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  • #179 
  • #151 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]


#4
Japan

Osaka University of Economics

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (118 reviews)
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  • #246 
  • #201 
THE Japan University Rankings
[Published 23 March, 2023]
  • #292 
  • #6724 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#5
Japan

Osaka Seikei University

  • #423 
  • #11566 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#6
Japan

Heian Jogakuin University

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (12 reviews)

#7
Japan

Soai University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (32 reviews)

#8
Japan

Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (28 reviews)
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#9
Japan

Tokiwakai Gakuen University

Student satisfaction: 3.4 / 5.0 (10 reviews)

Highest subject rankings of universities in Osaka

Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#501 
Osaka Metropolitan University
Chemical Engineering URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#603 
Osaka Metropolitan University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#801 
Osaka Metropolitan University

Osaka Key Facts for International Students

5 out of 9 Universities in Osaka Ranked in at least one ranking

19 Different Rankings list Universities in Osaka (16 institution and 3 subject rankings)

Population: 2754000

Time: GMT +9

District/province: Ōsaka, Ōsaka-shi

Living costs for students in Osaka:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 97* (3% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 68* (32% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 91* (9% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 429.22 ¥
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 100 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz / 50 Hz
  • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 100 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz / 50 Hz

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FAQ

Osaka Metropolitan University ranks #1 in Osaka in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Osaka Osaka Metropolitan University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 22 rankings where Osaka Metropolitan University is listed.

Osaka Metropolitan University is ranked best in Osaka for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Osaka Metropolitan University.

Osaka Metropolitan University is ranked best in Osaka for Engineering (Chemical Engineering). See all rankings for the Osaka Metropolitan University.

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Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE Japan University Rankings:

Resources 34% Engagement 30% (teaching) Environment 20% (diversity) Outcomes 16% (employability)

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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