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7 Best Nursing Universities in Japan

Teikyo Heisei University tops our list of 7 Nursing universities in Japan on research impact (1,472,568 citations). It is followed by Toho University (#59 in Japan) and Hiroshima International University (#213 in Japan). Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Teikyo Heisei University has the largest research record in this group, with 1,472,568 citations and an h-index of 345.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Shumei University, founded in 1988. Shumei University is the largest, with 1,544 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 5 bachelor's and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 3–4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake). Wayo Women's University offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Nursing?

Teikyo Heisei University (#56 in Japan), Toho University (#59 in Japan) and Hiroshima International University (#213 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Nursing in Japan?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Nursing course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3–4 years the next most common.

When do Nursing 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 Nursing courses in Japan?

Wayo Women's University, with 1, ahead of Toho University (1).

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