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Osaka vs UTokyo

Osaka University and University of Tokyo are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Osaka: ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
  • UTokyo: ₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh
  • Osaka cheaper by ≈ ₹4.5 lakh
  • 3 shared programs

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Osaka or UTokyo: which is better for Indian students?

Osaka costs less: about ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh in total versus ₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh for UTokyo — a difference of roughly ₹4.5 lakh. Osaka is known for major national research university; UTokyo for Japan's top-ranked university. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: Osaka University — official website · University of Tokyo — official website

Osaka vs UTokyo

Total cost
Osaka: ₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh · UTokyo: ₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh
Location
Osaka: Osaka · UTokyo: Tokyo
Type
Osaka: Public · UTokyo: Public

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Osaka vs UTokyo: the numbers

Osaka vs UTokyo: the numbers
ItemOsakaUTokyo
CityOsakaTokyo
TypePublicPublic
Known forMajor national research universityJapan's top-ranked university
Tuition¥535,800 a year¥535,800 – ¥642,960 a year
Living costs used¥1,200,000 a year¥1,500,000 a year
Total in ₹₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh
Programs we coverComputer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringComputer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Official websiteosaka-u.ac.jpu-tokyo.ac.jp

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Osaka if…

You want major national research university and life in Kyoto, Osaka & Nagoya.

Pick UTokyo if…

You want Japan's top-ranked university and life in Tokyo.

Cost

Osaka saves about ₹4.5 lakh over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.

Living costs

Living costs in each city

Living costs in each city
CityRoom a monthYearly budget
Kyoto, Osaka & Nagoya¥40,000 – ¥65,000¥1,360,000 – ¥1,660,000
Tokyo¥60,000 – ¥90,000¥1,600,000 – ¥1,960,000

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Osaka, by about ₹4.5 lakh in total on our figures (₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh vs ₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh).

Neither is better for everyone. Osaka is known for major national research university; UTokyo for Japan's top-ranked university. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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