The University of Osaka is a national university in Japan that traces its academic root to the “Tekijuku” and “Kaitokudo” and originated from Osaka Medical University and the Shiomi Institute of Physical and Chemical Research. Inheriting the civic spirit of Osaka and guided by the motto “Live Local Glow Globally.” The university has fostered a culture that values freedom and practical learning. In 2007, the university merged with Osaka University of Foreign Studies and currently comprises 11 faculties and 15 graduate schools across three campuses in Toyonaka, Suita, and Minoh.