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2 Best Master's Life Sciences Universities in Japan

University of Tokyo leads the 2 Master's Life Sciences universities in Japan at #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Konan University (#156 in Japan) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 2 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Tokyo at #36 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Tokyo has the largest research record in this group, with 47,950,867 citations and an h-index of 1,407.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Kantō (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Tokyo, founded in 1877. University of Tokyo is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Konan University offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Master's Life Sciences?

University of Tokyo (QS World #36) and Konan University (#156 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Life Sciences in Japan?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Life Sciences course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Life Sciences courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Life Sciences courses in Japan?

Konan University, with 1, ahead of University of Tokyo (1).

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