Which survey evaluated Osaka University of Economics?

The 'University Ranking by Corporate HR' survey published by Nikkei HR.

In which categories did it rank No.1 among Kinki private universities?

Career education, job support system, and industry-academia collaboration.

What are its national rankings?

2nd in career education, 4th in job support, and 18th in industry-academia collaboration among private universities.

Has its job support performance been consistent?

Yes, it has ranked in the top two among Kinki private universities for five consecutive years since 2022.

How credible is this evaluation?

It is based on assessments from HR professionals at listed and major private companies, reflecting real-world employer feedback.

Osaka University of Economics Ranks No.1 Among Kinki Private Universities in 3 Categories of Nikkei HR's 'Universities Whose Graduates Excel' Survey

Published Jun 19, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 20, 2026 12:30 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

In Nikkei HR's June 2026 survey of corporate HR professionals, Osaka University of Economics ranked No.1 among private universities in the Kinki region in three categories: career education, job support, and industry-academia collaboration.

In the 'Survey of Corporate HR on Universities Whose Graduates Excel,' published by Nikkei HR in June 2026, Osaka University of Economics ranked first among private universities in the Kinki region in three categories.

This ranking is based on evaluations from HR professionals at listed and select major unlisted companies, who assessed employees at their organizations by alma mater across various criteria, compiled into a comprehensive ranking.

'University Talent Development Power Ranking 2026-2027' by Initiative Category:

Universities Actively Engaged in Career Education: 2nd among private universities nationwide (1st in Kinki / 2nd nationwide)

Universities with Robust Job Support Systems: 4th among private universities nationwide (1st in Kinki / 4th nationwide)

Universities Actively Promoting Industry-Academia Collaboration: 7th among private universities nationwide (1st in Kinki / 18th nationwide)

*Excerpted from Nikkei Career Magazine Special Edition 'Valuable Universities 2026-2027: Employment Power Rankings' (Nikkei HR, published June 2026)

Compared to the previous survey (2025-2026 edition), the university improved its rankings: 'Universities Actively Engaged in Career Education' rose from 3rd to 2nd nationwide among private universities, 'Universities with Robust Job Support Systems' from 7th to 4th, and 'Universities Actively Promoting Industry-Academia Collaboration' from 10th to 7th. This reflects growing recognition from companies regarding the university's talent development, career support, and industry-academia collaboration initiatives.

[Only in Kinki] Ranked in Top 2 Among Kinki Private Universities for Job Support for 5 Consecutive Years

Notably, in the field of job support, the university has ranked in the top 2 among Kinki private universities for five consecutive years since the 2022-2023 edition, securing first place in the Kinki region (4th nationwide) in this year's survey.

*Based on Nikkei Career Magazine Special Editions: 'Valuable Universities Employment Power Rankings 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027'

Osaka University of Economics' job support stands out through its 'power of being by your side.'

For more details: https://www.osaka-ue.ac.jp/recruit/support.html

Osaka University of Economics

▼Inquiries regarding this announcement Public Relations Office, Planning and General Affairs Department Osaka University of Economics Address: 2-2-8 Osumi, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture TEL: 06-6328-2431 E-mail: kouhou@osaka-ue.ac.jp

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