Look beyond the university name
Tokyo Medical University is a private medical university located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1916, it is one of the medical schools established in Japan before World War II.
| Location | Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 26,926 |
| Total citations | 1,476,750 |
| President | Keisuke Miyazawa (宮澤啓介) |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Tokyo Medical University?
Tokyo Medical University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders, Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes, Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research, Lung Cancer Research Studies.
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Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.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 JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.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 Tokyo Medical University
According to OpenAlex, Tokyo Medical University has 26,926 indexed research works with 1,476,750 total citations.
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Who leads Tokyo Medical University?
The current President is Keisuke Miyazawa (宮澤啓介).
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Campus & student life
Tokyo Medical University is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Tokyo Medical University
Official website: http://www.tokyo-med.ac.jp/english/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Tokyo Medical University founded?
Tokyo Medical University was founded in 1916.
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?
Keisuke Miyazawa (宮澤啓介).