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Kansai Medical University

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Kansai Medical University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kansai Medical University is a university in Japan, based in Hirakata, Osaka. It suits applicants who want to study at a medical university in Japan and are comfortable confirming programme and admissions details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Kansai Medical University is a medical university. A detailed programme catalogue is not available in the information provided, so confirm the current list of degree programmes and subject areas on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for the current application route, entry requirements, required documents, and deadlines. Because specific admissions rules are not published in the available information, confirm any language, academic, or visa-related requirements with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Hirakata and the Osaka area will depend on housing, transport, and daily spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check the programme language, admission tests, document translation rules, visa support, and whether the university can guide you on housing and arrival steps.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so Kansai Medical University is one option within a large national system. Its main distinguishing feature in the available information is that it is a medical university in Hirakata, Osaka, so it is most relevant to applicants looking for a Japan-based medical study environment rather than a broad general university.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Kansai Medical University

Where is Kansai Medical University located?

It is in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan.

What type of institution is Kansai Medical University?

It is a public university.

What is the official website?

http://www.kmu.ac.jp/

How many universities are there in Japan?

There are 571 universities in Japan.

Overview

Kansai Medical University is a private university in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1928, and it was chartered as a women's medical college in 1947. In 1954 it became coeducational.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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