noun
Osaka University (abbreviation)
Common abbreviation used in casual conversation, university contexts, and sports. The full name is 大阪大学 (おおさかだいがく).
彼は阪大の医学部を卒業した。
He graduated from Osaka University's medical school.
阪大は大阪府吹田市に本部がある。
Osaka University has its main campus in Suita City, Osaka.
Full formal name; 阪大 is the common abbreviation.
Abbreviation formed from the first kanji of 大阪 (Osaka) and 大学 (university).