Osaka Biomedical College
A private vocational college in Chuo-ku, Osaka, run by the Sato Academy Educational Foundation since it opened in 2004. Its campus sits in Shimanouchi, about a one-minute walk from Nagahoribashi Station, and offers five tracks: a Japanese Language Course, a Japanese Culture Course, Biology & Biotechnology, Medical Office Administration, and IT Programming.
The Japanese Language Course starts every April (1-2 years, minimum JLPT N5 or 150 study hours) and October (1 year 6 months, minimum N4-N3 at registration), while the Japanese Culture Course runs 3 months. Biology & Biotechnology (2-3 years), Medical Office Administration (2 years) and IT Programming (3 years) all begin each April. Experienced instructors here have guided more than 2,000 international students through small-group classes with a dedicated homeroom teacher.
Location
Shimanouchi, Osaka
Osaka Biomedical College's campus is in Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku — central Osaka close to Shinsaibashi and Namba, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and shopping centers.
Campus Access: Nagahoribashi Station (Sakaisuji / Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line) – about 1 minute on foot
Shinsaibashi Station (Midosuji Line) – about 8 minutes on foot
Nippombashi Station (Kintetsu Namba / Sennichimae Line) – about 10 minutes on foot
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