Osaka University

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Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan

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About Osaka University

According to Wikipedia, Osaka University, abbreviated as Handai, is a public research university located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is one of Japan's former Imperial Universities and a Designated National University listed as a "Top Type" university in the Top Global University Project. The university is often ranked among the top three public universities in Japan, along with the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University. It is ranked third overall among Japanese universities and 75th worldwide in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

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What Is Osaka University Known For?

Osaka University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

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Who Are Osaka University's Most Influential Alumni?

Osaka University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Here are some of Osaka University's most famous alumni:

Osamu Tezuka
Osamu Tezuka
A Japanese cartoonist and animator .
Katsumi Nomizu
A Japanese-American mathematician.
Akira Yoshino
Akira Yoshino
A Japanese engineer and researcher , known as an inventor of lithium-ion battery.
Osamu Hayaishi
A Japanese biochemist.
Shizuo Kakutani
Shizuo Kakutani
A Japanese mathematician.
Kōsaku Yosida
Kōsaku Yosida
A Japanese mathematician .
Yoshizumi Ishino
A Japanese molecular biologist.
Shizuo Akira
A Japanese immunologist.
Shoichi Sakata
Shoichi Sakata
A Japanese physicist.
Tadamitsu Kishimoto
Tadamitsu Kishimoto
A Japanese immunologist.
Satoshi Kawata
A Japanese physicist.
Tadao Kasami
A Japanese information theorist.

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