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- Osaka University Ranking
- Osaka University Course Ranking
- Osaka University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- Osaka University QS Ranking 2026
- Osaka University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- Osaka University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
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Osaka University is one of the top-rated universities in Japan. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the Osaka University ranking for 2025, it stands at #199 globally and #4 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #476 and #5, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #91, in 2026.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of Osaka University ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 86 | 91 |
| THE | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | 162 | Not Ranked |
| US News | Not Ranked | 315 | 314 | Not Ranked |
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#197QS Ranking
#91THE Ranking
#151ARWU Ranking
#201US News Ranking
#314Osaka UniversityOsaka University Course Ranking
Now, let us look at Osaka University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and QS, exemplifying Osaka University and its strengths.
The university ranking for Engineering courses stands at #112 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has improved from its 2024 rank of #267. These courses are also ranked at #122 by QS.
For students interested in Business & Management Studies courses, top courses of the university in this category are ranked at #429 globally by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking. According to Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, listed below are some of the ranked courses at the university-
Here are some of the top Osaka University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Not Ranked | #267 | #112 |
| Business & Management Studies | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #429 |
| Law | Not Ranked | #379 | #387 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | #215 | #101 |
| Science | Not Ranked | #112 | #68 |
Osaka UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 315 | 314 |
Osaka UniversityQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | – / – | 86 | 91 |
| Accounting and Finance | 151 | 201 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 84 | 85 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 109 | 122 | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 201 | – / – | – / – |
| Mathematics | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 142 | 131 | – / – |
| Medicine | 112 | 124 | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 151 | 201 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 45 | 57 | – / – |
| Politics | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Sociology | 101 | 151 | – / – |
Osaka UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| University | 162 | 151 |
| Arts and Humanities | 401 | – / – |
| Clinical and Health | 70 | – / – |
| Engineering | 101 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 61 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 251 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 151 | – / – |
| Psychology | 301 | – / – |
Osaka UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Universities | 201 | 201 |
| Mathematics | 201 | – / – |
| Physics | 101 | – / – |
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