Including Osaka City, there are a total of 211 institutions of higher education in Kansai (152 universities, 53 junior colleges, and 6 technical colleges), with approximately 630,000 students enrolled and over 130,000 graduates annually.
In Osaka Prefecture, approximately 60,000 students graduate and enter the workforce each year from 58 universities, 21 junior colleges, 1 technical college, and 108 medical-related vocational colleges.
| University | Junior College | Technical College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai | 152 | 53 | 6 |
| Osaka | 58 | 22 | 1 |
| Kyoto | 34 | 9 | 1 |
| Hyogo | 35 | 15 | 2 |
| Shiga | 9 | 3 | - |
| Nara | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Wakayama | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FY2022 Basic Report on Schools
The Kansai region is an industrial cluster composed of numerous universities, some of the world’s leading research institutes, and various support organizations for business and industry. Particularly in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, the environment and new energy, industries, universities, and government bodies have partnered together in actively advancing the practical application of cutting-edge technologies and creating and cultivating the human resources that support future innovation.
Examples of Academic Institutes and Industrial Clusters in Kansai Area
