Look beyond the university name
Fukushima Medical University is a public university, located in the city of Fukushima, Japan.
| Location | Fukushima, Japan |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 24,060 |
| Total citations | 1,263,355 |
| President | Shin-ichi Kikuchi |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Fukushima Medical University?
Fukushima Medical University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Radioactive contamination and transfer, Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes, Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, Complement system in diseases, Vasculitis and related conditions.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Fukushima Medical University
According to OpenAlex, Fukushima Medical University has 24,060 indexed research works with 1,263,355 total citations.
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Who leads Fukushima Medical University?
The current President is Shin-ichi Kikuchi.
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Campus & student life
Fukushima Medical University is located in Fukushima, Japan.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Fukushima Medical University
Official website: https://www.fmu.ac.jp ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Fukushima Medical University founded?
Fukushima Medical University was founded in 1950.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Shin-ichi Kikuchi.