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24 Best Master's Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Japan

Kobe University leads the 24 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Japan at #482 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Juntendo University (#25 in Japan) and Yokohama City University (#28 in Japan) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 31 matching courses between them.

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Teikyo Heisei University

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Kobe University at #482 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Kobe University is cited most (7,062,570 citations).

Public, private and where they are

24 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Kobe Jogakuin University, founded in 1875.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years. 97% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Teikyo Heisei University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Medicine & Health Sciences in Japan?

Kobe University (QS World #482), Juntendo University (#25 in Japan) and Yokohama City University (#28 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Medicine & Health Sciences in Japan?

24 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Medicine & Health 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.

Can I study Master's Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in Japan?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Japan?

Teikyo Heisei University, with 5, ahead of Gunma University (3).

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