History
Osaka Institute of Technology (OIT) is a private university in Osaka, Japan. It started as “Kansai Engineering Technical School” in 1922, and it gained a 4-year university status and changed its name to “Osaka Institute of Technology” in 1949.
Education
Graduate Schools and Faculties:
- Graduate School and Faculty of Engineering
- Graduate School and Faculty of Robotics and Design
- Graduate School and Faculty of Information Science and Technology
- Graduate School and Faculty of Intellectual Property
Research
Omiya Campus:
- Center for Monodzukuri Management
- Monodzukuri Center (MONOLAB.)
- Nanomaterials Microdevices Research Center
- Robotics & Design Center
- Xport
- Digital Archives Center
- Human Robotics R&D Center
- Virtual Reality Laboratory
- Visualization Software Developing Center
- Structural Research Center
Osaka Institute of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 49 Scholarships
- 292 Academic Staff
- 8,084 Students
- 57 Students (int'l)
- Private Institution Type
Osaka Institute of Technology Overview
Osaka Institute of Technology Scholarships
Osaka Institute of Technology Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
145000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Osaka Institute of Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 30.7% Japan
Top 79.7% Worldwide
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World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
For students' comfortable lives, each room is fully furnished with a bathroom (with a toilet), an air conditioner, a sink, a bed, a desk, and a refrigerator. Shared facilities include a laundry room and a lounge for resident students to interact. A janitor is stationed in the House to support students in their daily lives. Regarding room rates, there is a financial assistance program available for international students.
Campus life
The university has three campuses: the Omiya Campus is a main campus located in Asahi-ku, Osaka; the Umeda Campus is a new campus opened in 2017 in Downtown Osaka; and the Hirakata Campus is in Hirakata City on the foothill between Osaka and Kyoto.
Student clubs
There are about a hundred student clubs and organizations, including numerous athletic clubs and culture clubs.
Osaka Institute of Technology Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Osaka-shi City