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Osaka Metropolitan University: Urban Science, Quantum Physics & Medicine Guide
Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU - 大阪公立大学), formed in 2022 by integrating Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University, is Japan's largest public metropolitan university, world-renowned for artificial photosynthesis, quantum physics, veterinary medicine, and urban sustainability.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Science in Artificial Photosynthesis & Green Chemistry
Cutting-edge Master of Science program situated at the Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (ReCAP), developing catalysts to produce hydrogen and solar fuels from water and CO2.
Ph.D. in Quantum Information & Solid-State Spintronics Fellowship
Doctoral research program investigating topological quantum materials, silicon-based spin qubits, and diamond NV centers for ultra-sensitive quantum sensing.
Osaka Bay Coastal Resilience & Urban Heat Island Mitigation Project
Interdisciplinary municipal science initiative utilizing high-resolution meteorological sensor networks and GIS microclimate modeling to reduce heat stress across Osaka.
Kansai Bio-Pharma & Regenerative Medicine Laboratory Practicum
Six-month clinical research internship based at OMU Hospital and Kansai pharmaceutical laboratories, screening monoclonal antibodies and testing stem cell therapies.
ReCAP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Solar Fuels & Photocatalysis
Two-year postdoctoral position at the Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis exploring metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and photo-electrochemical water splitting cells.
Associate Professor in Veterinary Infectious Diseases & Zoonosis Control
Permanent faculty appointment in the Graduate School of Veterinary Science (Rinku Campus), leading surveillance research on avian influenza, tick-borne pathogens, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Completion of 16 years of school education and an accredited Bachelor's degree in a corresponding scientific or humanitarian discipline.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Master's degree or professional graduate degree with demonstrated experimental, clinical, or theoretical research output.
- Language proficiency
- English programs: TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0. Japanese-taught programs: JLPT N1 or N2.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Comprehensive research proposal (Kenkyu-Keikaku-sho) in English or Japanese (2,000 words) endorsed by prospective faculty host.
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination application fee.
- Required documentation
- Graduation certificate, academic transcript, research plan, two letters of recommendation, and passport copy.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Annual graduate tuition is ¥535,800 (~$3,550 USD) for all students. Admission fees are ¥282,000 (reduced to ¥141,000 for Osaka residents). Full and half tuition exemption programs exist for international students, with prestigious MEXT and JSPS doctoral research fellowships available.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Osaka Metropolitan University:
Prof. Dr. Yutaka Amao
Director of Research Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (ReCAP) · Artificial Photosynthesis, Biocatalysis, Solar Hydrogen Production, CO2 Fixation
Prof. Dr. Masakazu Anpo
Special Honor Professor & Pioneer in Titanium Oxide Photocatalysis · Titanium Oxide, Photocatalysis, Visible-Light Catalysts, Surface Chemistry
Prof. Dr. Norifumi Kawada
Dean of Graduate School of Medicine & Professor of Hepatology · Hepatic Stellate Cells, Liver Fibrosis, Gastroenterology, Molecular Therapeutics
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Osaka Metropolitan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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