Osaka University of Tourism
大阪観光大学
Closes todayApply by 11/4 → exam on 11/14 · International Student Selection (General Type), Schedules A to E
- Exam location
- Campus in Japan · some online ›
- Japanese requirement
- EJU Japanese 200+ ›
- First-year fees
- from ¥950,000 ›
Fees and conditions can change over time. Always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Fees and conditions can change over time.
Homes near campus within 3 km · SALLAE building data
| Campus | Station | Homes | Lowest / month | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka University of Tourism (Kumatori) | Hanwa Line, Hineno Station (about 8 minutes by school bus) | 0 | — | — |
About the school
A private university. It has 911 students, including 730 international students. There are 27 faculty members, 2 of them from outside Japan.
History · 5
- 1921
- Meijo Girls' High School opened (the start of the school corporation)
- 1985
- Osaka Meijo Women's Junior College opened
- 2000
- Osaka Meijo University (Faculty of Tourism, Department of Tourism) opened
- 2006
- Renamed Osaka University of Tourism
- 2013
- Faculty of International Exchange established (recruitment stopped in 2023)
University Portraits · school history · Wikidata
Admission requirements and dates
Osaka University of Tourism admits international students through 2 routes.Pick your situation below to see only the routes that fit · Based on the guidelines for April 2027 entry
EJUThe exam Japanese universities use for international student admission · June and November · also held outside Japan = Examination for Japanese University Admission · JLPTJapanese-Language Proficiency Test · N1 is the highest, then N2 = Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Apply online · in Japanese
Official name: 外国人留学生選抜 海外直接出願（一般型・協定校型）
You don't come to Japan; selection is by documents and an online interview. A recommendation from your previous school or Japanese language institution is required.
Accepting applications now · until 11/4
General type · essay required
Partner school type · partner school recommendation
Apply from a language school in Japan
Official name: 外国人留学生選抜（一般型・指定校型）
Students at Japanese language schools in Japan come to the university for an interview (and a written Japanese exam for the general type). There are 5 sessions from September to March.
Accepting applications now · until 11/4
General type · Schedules A to E
More rounds continue until 3/10
Designated school type · principal's recommendation
More rounds continue until 3/10
Good to know before applying
- If you pass through an exclusive application, the designated-school type, or direct application from abroad, you cannot withdraw from enrollment.
- The general type is limited to those who have graduated (or will graduate) from a Japanese language school or similar with an attendance rate of 80% or more, or who are staying in Japan on a residence status other than "Student."
- You must be able to obtain the "Student" residence status by (the end of) March 2027.
- Schedule E is for exclusive applications only, and JLPT N2 or higher or EJU Japanese 200 points or more is required.
- The tuition reduction for scholarship students N1 and N2 applies to those who have already passed the JLPT, or who pass the JLPT in December 2026 after receiving the acceptance notice (first year only).
大阪観光大学 募集人数 · checked 2026-11-02
Fees
- First-year fees
- ¥950,000 ~ ¥1,280,000
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
Regular first-year tuition and fees are ¥1,280,000. Privately funded international students ("Student" status) who pass international student selection as an exclusive application pay ¥950,000 in the first year (admission fee ¥150,000); with a JLPT N2 pass and an attendance rate of 90% or more, ¥800,000; with N1, ¥700,000 (admission fee waived). First year only. Other costs of about ¥50,000 are separate.
Places and fees by department 1
| Department | Places | First-year fees (¥) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Tourism | |||
| Department of Tourism | 95 | 1,280,000after reduction 950,000 | |
Places are the total across all international student admissions. Fees are for 2027 entry.
For 2027 entry · from the school's guidelines
Graduate outcomes
- Graduates (2025 academic year)
- 168
- Full-time employment
- 98 · 58%
- Went on to graduate school etc.
- 10 · 6%
Employment results for international students alone were not found in official materials.
University Portraits · figures for all students (not international students only)
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Scholarships
- Tuition reduction for international students: available to everyone who passes through an exclusive application (first year only). Scholarship student N2: admission fee waived and tuition reduced, for ¥800,000; scholarship student N1: ¥700,000 (attendance rate 90% or more, exclusive application).
Student life support
A student dormitory for international students, "Gomonhigashi Dormitory" (1.5 km east of the university, 2 people per room, single rooms also available; rent ¥33,000 + common fees, etc.)
Getting there
- Osaka University of Tourism (Kumatori)
- JR Hanwa Line, Hineno Station (about 8 minutes by school bus) · Faculty of Tourism
大阪府泉南郡熊取町大久保南5-3-1
SALLAE compiled this from the school's admission guidelines and official sources (such as University Portraits). Dates and amounts can change, so always check the school's guidelines before you apply.
Photo: Whity · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons