Introduction to Osaka Kyoiku University

Overview

Osaka Kyoiku University (Osaka Kyoiku University, Japanese: Osaka Kyoiku University, abbreviated as: Daikyodai/おおきょうだい) is a national university located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1874. The history of the school can be traced back to the Osaka Normal School established in 1874, which is one of the oldest normal education institutions in Japan. Osaka Kyoiku University is the only university in Japan that has night training for teachers, and is famous for its excellent education quality and reputation in the education community.

Campus

Osaka Kyoiku University has two main campuses:

Kashiwara Campus: Located in Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture, it is the main campus with most of the faculties and graduate schools.

Tennoji Campus: Located in Tennoji District, Osaka City, it mainly has some faculties and graduate schools, as well as some research institutions and laboratories.

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of Osaka Kyoiku University is to cultivate excellent teachers and educators with international vision, innovation ability and social responsibility. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to the all-round development of students, and encourages students to actively participate in social activities and international exchanges. The school is committed to contributing to the progress of society and mankind through high-level education and research.

Disciplines and Faculties

Osaka Kyoiku University has several faculties and research departments, mainly focusing on the field of education:

Faculty of Education: including education, psychology, special education, early childhood education, etc.

Teaching courses: provide professional courses in the fields of elementary education, secondary education, and high school education.

Research departments include:

Research Department of Education: provides master's and doctoral degree courses in the fields of education, psychology, special education, and early childhood education.

Teaching Course Research Department: provides professional courses in the fields of elementary education, secondary education, and high school education.

Features

Nighttime teacher training: Osaka Kyoiku University is the only university in Japan that has nighttime teacher training, providing flexible learning opportunities for in-service teachers and those who want to become teachers.

International Cooperation: The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions to provide students with rich international exchange and internship opportunities.

Educational practice: The school cooperates with many primary and secondary schools to provide rich educational internship opportunities to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical teaching.

Ranking

Although Osaka Kyoiku University may not be as well ranked as some comprehensive universities in the international rankings, it enjoys a high reputation in the Japanese education community. The difficulty of its Faculty of Education exams is rated four stars, and the teaching quality is widely recognized.

Cost

The tuition fees at Osaka Kyoiku University are relatively reasonable because it is a national university. Generally speaking, the annual tuition fees for undergraduates are around 535,800 yen, while graduate students may be slightly higher. In addition, there are other fees such as admission fees and facility fees.

Campus life

The campus environment of Osaka Kyoiku University is beautiful and the facilities are modern. The school offers a variety of club activities and academic research opportunities to help students develop in an all-round way. The school has also established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with a wealth of international exchange and internship opportunities.

Internationalization

Osaka Kyoiku University attaches great importance to international education and offers a variety of international exchange programs and English-taught courses. The school has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions to provide students with a wealth of overseas study and internship opportunities. The school enrolls a certain number of international students every year, and the proportion of international students increases year by year, creating a multicultural and international learning environment.

Contact information

Address: 〒586-8502 Osaka Prefecture Kashiwara City Hongocho 1-1

Tel: +81-72-251-1111