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Kitasato University

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Kitasato University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Kitasato University is a university in Japan with a medical focus and a headquarters in Shirokane, Minato, Tokyo. It suits students who want to study in Japan and are specifically looking for a university connected to medical education and research.

  2. What you can study

    Kitasato University is described as a medical university. The available information does not list individual programmes or subject areas, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should confirm entry requirements, application deadlines, required documents, and whether their chosen programme has any additional screening. The university’s official website is the place to check current admissions instructions and programme-specific requirements.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Tokyo should also be budgeted for separately, including housing, food, transport, and insurance.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Japan, and the language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, check the teaching language, entry requirements for foreign qualifications, visa steps, and whether your programme has any language test requirement.

  6. How it compares

    Among 571 universities in Japan, Kitasato University stands out for its medical identity and its Tokyo location in Shirokane, Minato. If you want a university in Japan with a clear health and medical orientation rather than a broad general profile, it is worth comparing closely.

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 Kitasato University

Where is Kitasato University located?

It is headquartered in Shirokane, Minato, Tokyo, Japan.

What kind of university is Kitasato University?

It is a university in Japan with a medical focus.

What is the official website?

http://www.kitasato-u.ac.jp/

How many universities are there in Japan in this comparison set?

571 universities.

Overview

Kitasato University is a private medical university headquartered in Shirokane, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The head of the university is on the Shirokane campus, neighboring the original Kitasato Institute, the first private medical research facility in Japan which was the starting point for the existing university.

Programs at Kitasato University

1 programs across 1 study levels.

Other

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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