Osaka University has a robust focus on research, with a broad range of research fields spanning from basic sciences to applied sciences, humanities, social sciences, and engineering. Some of the major research areas of Osaka University include nanotechnology, biotechnology, environmental science, and advanced materials.
Osaka University is constantly ranked among the leading universities in Japan and Asia. According to the QS World University Rankings, Osaka University ranked at 74th position across the world, 4th position in Japan, and 15th in Asia.
Osaka University is strongly dedicated to interdisciplinary research and collaboration with other universities and research institutes in Japan and worldwide. Osaka University fosters comprehensive knowledge for scientific and technological advancement and a deeper comprehension of humankind and society to make a brighter future.
Address: 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
Phone: +81 6-6877-5111
Email: ki-kyomu@office.osaka-u.ac.jp
Website: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
• Master of Engineering in Information Science and Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science and Technology
• Master of Engineering in Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering
• Master of Science in Systems Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Science
• Master of Engineering in Intelligence Science and Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Intelligence Science and Technology
• Algorithm Engineering
• Software Design
• Software Engineering
• Supercomputing Engineering
• Intelligent Media Systems
• Intelligence and Sensing
• Computer Architecture
• Bioinformatics
• Computer Networks and Multimedia Information Systems
Algorithm Engineering:
• Optimization of graph algorithms for efficient processing
• Development of efficient algorithms for big data analysis
Software Design:
• Development of design methodologies for software systems
• Investigation of software modeling techniques for system design
Software Engineering:
• Study of software reuse and component-based software development
• Development of software engineering tools and environments
Supercomputing Engineering:
• Development of parallel computing systems and algorithms
• Optimization of high-performance computing applications
Intelligent Media Systems:
• Development of intelligent multimedia content analysis and retrieval systems
• Study of intelligent human-computer interaction techniques
• Investigation of machine learning algorithms for multimedia data analysis
Intelligence and Sensing:
• Study of intelligent sensor networks and IoT systems
• Development of intelligent robotics and autonomous systems
• Design and analysis of intelligent sensing systems for healthcare and environment monitoring
Computer Architecture:
• Investigation of high-performance computer architecture design
• Study of energy-efficient computer architecture design
• Development of reconfigurable computing systems and architectures
Bioinformatics:
• Development of bioinformatics algorithms and tools for data analysis
• Investigation of machine learning techniques for genomic data analysis
• Development of computational methods for drug discovery and personalized medicine
Computer Networks and Multimedia Information Systems:
• Study of network protocols and architectures for multimedia data transmission
• Investigation of network security and privacy protection techniques
• Development of multimedia content delivery and streaming systems
• Panasonic Science Research Alliance Laboratories
• Hitz Research Alliance Laboratory
• Daikin Research Alliance Laboratories
• Nippon Shokubai Research Alliance Laboratories
• NTN Next Generation Research Alliance Laboratory
• ULVAC-Osaka University Joint Research Laboratory for Future Technology
• Omics Innovation Research Laboratories
• Industrial Human Resources Research Alliance Laboratory
• Research Center for Ultra-Precision Science and Technology
• Center for Atomic and Molecular Technologies
• On-site Research center for Sustainability Design
• Education and Research Center for Advanced Structural and Functional Materials
• Center for Future Innovation
• Photonics Center
• Masuzawa Laboratory
• Kusumoto Laboratory
• Higo Laboratory
• Ino Laboratory
• Yagi Laboratory
• The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research
• Nagahara Laboratory
• Institute for Datability Science
• Japan IMF Scholarship Program
• Fully Funded CSEAS Japan Fellowships
• Fully Funded MEXT Japan Scholarships
• Matsumae International Foundation Scholarships
• Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship
• The Nippon Foundation Nikkei Scholarship
• Osaka University Scholarship
• Osaka University International College of Engineering (OICE) Scholarship
• JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists
• JASSO Scholarship for Short-Term Study in Japan
• Monbukagakusho Scholarship
To apply for a Ph.D. program in Computer Science at Osaka University in Japan, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
• Applicants must have a master-s degree in computer science or a relevant field from an authorized institution
• International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English or Japanese. For English proficiency, applicants should submit a TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum score of 79 or 6.0. For Japanese proficiency, applicants should submit a score from the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
• Applicants must submit a research proposal that describes their research interests and proposed project for their Ph.D. studies
• Applicants must provide at least two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
• Applicants must submit an official transcript from all universities attended
• Applicants must take an entrance examination
