Inspection and Evaluation

Below you'll find information about evaluation and accreditation of Osaka University.

Certified Evaluation and Accreditation

Osaka University applied for review in accordance with Institutional Certified Evaluation and Accreditation and Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Professional Graduate Schools (i.e., Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Law School) and was certified as meeting the standards for evaluation and accreditation.

Evaluation of National University Corporation

In accordance with the change to National University Corporation Status in April 2004, all national university corporations are now required to be assessed by institutions certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) once every 6 years  in order to assure and enhance the quality of education and research standards. For details, please view the following:

School Achievements

At Osaka University, the Assessment and Evaluation Board evaluates school achievements as an organization to help schools in achieving their mid-term and annual plans.

Osaka University Reports

These reports mainly contain data on education and research activities at Osaka University.

Evaluation Results

This report contains activities and achievements for the first middle-term goal period and outlines of evaluation systems and evaluation results as well as self-inspection and self-evaluation at schools and the implementation status of outside evaluation.

Evaluation by National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (trial evaluation conducted in 2000-2002)

Evaluation conducted in 2000

  • Campus-wide evaluation with regard to "Liberal Education"
  • Campus-wide evaluation with regard to "Social Contribution in terms of Educational Services"
  • Educational evaluation in the field of "Science Courses" (School of Science & Graduate School of Science)

Evaluation conducted in 2001

  • Campus-wide evaluation with regard to "Social Collaboration and Cooperation in terms of Research Activities"
  • Research evaluation in the field of "Legal Courses" (School of Law & Graduate School of Law and Politics)

Evaluation conducted in 2002

  • Campus-wide evaluation with regard to "International Collaboration and Exchange Activities"
  • Educational evaluation in the field of "Cultural Studies Course" (School of Letters & Graduate School of Letters)

Materials regarding university evaluation

Links to institutions certifying evaluation:

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