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Osaka International University

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Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

Osaka International University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Osaka International University is a university in Japan with campuses in Moriguchi and Hirakata, in Osaka. It suits students who want to study at a Japanese university and are checking options in Osaka.

  2. What you can study

    Osaka International University has campuses in Moriguchi, Osaka and Hirakata, Osaka. A programme catalogue is still being compiled, so check the official website for the current list of subjects and degrees.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements, deadlines, and document list on the website. The university’s application route for overseas students is not detailed here, so confirm the procedure directly with admissions.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Osaka depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so check the official website before applying. Also confirm visa requirements, whether your chosen programme is open to international students, and what documents the university needs from applicants abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Osaka International University sits within a very large higher-education system. Its two Osaka-area campuses make it a practical option for students focused on studying in that region rather than comparing institutions across multiple cities.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Osaka International University

Where is Osaka International University located?

It has campuses in Moriguchi, Osaka and Hirakata, Osaka, Japan.

Is Osaka International University public or private?

It is listed as a public university.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.oiu.oiu.ac.jp/

When was the university chartered?

It was chartered as a university in 1988.

Overview

Osaka International University is a private university with campuses in Moriguchi, Osaka and Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1929, and it was chartered as a university in 1988.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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