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6 Best PhD Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Japan

Of the 6 PhD Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Japan, Kobe University ranks highest at #482 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Kumamoto University (#20 in Japan) and Fujita Health University (#65 in Japan). Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Kobe University has the largest research record in this group, with 7,062,570 citations and an h-index of 609.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Kyushu Dental College, founded in 1914.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Kyushu Dental College offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences?

Kobe University (QS World #482), Kumamoto University (#20 in Japan) and Fujita Health University (#65 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Medicine & Health Sciences in Japan?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Japan?

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

Which university has the most PhD Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Japan?

Kyushu Dental College, with 1, ahead of Nishikyushu University (1).

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