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, a Designated National University and 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.
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What Is Osaka University Known For?
Osaka University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Education
- Medical
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Business
- Political Science
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Communications
- History
- Law
- Anthropology
- Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
Osaka University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Mathematics
#80
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Number Theory
#17
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#25
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Algebra
#36
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#48
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Geometry
#79
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#88
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Biology
#83
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#105
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Immunology
#2
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Molecular Biology
#43
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#42
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Biochemistry
#53
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#57
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Engineering
#101
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Robotics
#7
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Applied Physics
#15
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Electrical Engineering
#112
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#119
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Computer Science
#97
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Artificial Intelligence
#23
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#24
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Database
#22
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#23
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Machine Learning
#18
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#18
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Physics
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Particle Physics
#133
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#74
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Astronomy
#137
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#166
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Nuclear Physics
#66
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#77
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Education
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Higher Education
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Adult Education
#37
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Pedagogy
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Medical
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Dentistry
#64
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Surgery
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Oncology
#93
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Economics
#101
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Marxian Economics
#3
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Macroeconomics
#103
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Econometrics
#92
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Chemistry
#91
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#115
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Organic Chemistry
#56
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#66
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Nanotechnology
#41
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Physical Chemistry
#65
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#73
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Sales
#165
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Political Science
#271
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Government
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Public Policy
#87
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Political Economy
#96
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Literature
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Writing
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Etymology
#607
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Literary Theory
#197
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Philosophy
#273
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Logic
#127
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Ethics
#285
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Aesthetics
#311
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Communications
#333
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Graphic Design
#36
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#38
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Linguistics
#463
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#479
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Grammar
#505
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#507
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History
#282
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#295
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Economic History
#96
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Environmental History
#28
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European History
#250
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Law
#470
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#479
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Common Law
#254
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International Law
#653
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#679
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Tax Law
#171
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#171
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Anthropology
#106
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#123
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Physical Anthropology
#18
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#18
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Archeology
#197
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#212
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Cultural Anthropology
#145
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#148
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Religious Studies
#326
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#353
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Ministry
#149
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#149
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Buddhism
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Theology
#1300
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#1327
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Psychology
#381
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#403
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Educational Psychology
#172
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#174
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Neuropsychology
#136
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#138
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Cognitive Science
#438
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Sociology
#286
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#305
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Urban Studies
#500
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Ethnic Studies
#714
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#714
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Social Engineering
#364
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Earth Sciences
#406
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#425
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Geography
#636
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#648
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Environmental Science
#250
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Mineralogy
#166
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#175
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Criminal Justice
#2721
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#2724
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Criminology
#478
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#482
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Social Work
#2455
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Empowerment
#1098
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Who Are Osaka University's Most Influential Alumni?
Osaka University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Computer Science, Biology, and Mathematics. Here are some of Osaka University's most famous alumni:
- Osamu Tezuka
- A Japanese cartoonist and animator .
- Akira Yoshino
- A Japanese engineer and researcher , known as an inventor of lithium-ion battery.
- Katsumi Nomizu
- A Japanese-American mathematician.
- Osamu Hayaishi
- A Japanese biochemist.
- Shizuo Kakutani
- A Japanese mathematician.
- Yoshizumi Ishino
- A Japanese molecular biologist.
- Shoichi Sakata
- A Japanese physicist.
- Keiji Inafune
- A Japanese video game designer.
- Kōsaku Yosida
- A Japanese mathematician .
- Hiroshi Ishiguro
- A Japanese roboticist.
- Tadamitsu Kishimoto
- A Japanese immunologist.
- Satoshi Kawata
- A Japanese physicist.
Who Are Osaka University's Most Influential Faculty?
Osaka University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Computer Science, Biology, and Mathematics. Here are some of Osaka University's most famous alumni:
- David Bartel
- An American biochemist.
- Musashi
- A Kickboxer.
- Ron Kikinis
- A Radiologist.
- Minoru Yoshida
- A Researcher.
- Koichiro Tamura
- A Researcher.
- Fumio Matsumura
- A Researcher.
- Hiroki Ueda
- A Japanese life scientist.
- Naoto Chatani
- A Researcher.
- Katsunori Wakabayashi
- A Japanese nanotechnologist.
- Jong Seung Kim
- A South Korean chemist .
- Ullrich Scherf
- A German chemist and professor.
- Toshio Suda
- A Researcher.
