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The University of Osaka (commonly known as Osaka University or “Handai”) is one of Japan’s leading national research universities, consistently ranked among the top institutions in Asia. Founded in 1931 as the sixth imperial university, it traces its roots back even further to 18th-century schools of medicine and Western studies. Located primarily in Suita, Toyonaka, and Minoh in Osaka Prefecture, the university is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and innovation across fields such as science, engineering, medicine, and the humanities. Osaka University has played a major role in advancing cutting-edge research in areas like immunology, robotics, and materials science, and maintains extensive international collaborations, attracting students and researchers from around the world.