Osaka University of Foreign Studies

at 8-1-1 Aomadani-higashi, , 562-8558

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Osaka University of Foreign Studies, abbreviated to OUFS or Ōsaka gaidai, Hangaidai, Hangai or Daigaidai is a public coeducational research university in Minoh, Osaka, Japan. It is dedicated to area studies and the study of foreign languages and their related cultures.HistoryOsaka University of Foreign Studies was one of Japan's only two national universities specialized in foreign studies. Initially OUFS offered foreign language education in 9 world languages. The number eventually increased to 25, in accordance with OUFS's development as Japan's major center for foreign language education and research.The history of OUFS dates back to 1921. The foundation of the university was supported financially by Choko Hayashi an Osaka businesswoman, who made a private donation of ¥1,000,000. Based on this donation the Japanese government established the "School of Foreign Affairs " in 8-chome, Uehonmachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City with the aim of nurturing internationally minded personnel in Japan.However its characteristics of the education, specialized in the language and culture of certain society, was commonly understood as a training center of espionage during WWII, the School was obliged to be renamed "Osaka College of Foreign Affairs" in April 1944. It moved to Takatsuki, Osaka for a few years after the war, and went back to its original place in Osaka city.In 1949, when the Law on the Establishment of National Schools came into effect "Osaka University of Foreign Studies " was established, based on the existing "Osaka College of Foreign Affairs". Under law of public university, it was reformed and offered 12 modern languages as majors.

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Osaka University of Foreign Studies is Osaka based place and this enity listed in College & University category. Located at 8-1-1 Aomadani-higashi 562-8558. Contact phone number of Osaka University of Foreign Studies: 072-730-5069