34 English-taught medicine programs at 13Japanese universities — Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD options for international students.
🎓 Filter Medicine Programs →English-taught medical programs in Japan are rare and highly competitive. Graduate programs in public health, global health, and medical sciences are more accessible than clinical MD tracks, which require Japanese proficiency and separate licensing exams. Universities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya offer research-focused MD-PhD paths for international students with strong academic backgrounds. Expect rigorous screening and interviews; MEXT medical scholarships are extremely limited but cover full costs when awarded.
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October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission
April, October · ¥900,000/yr for international students on a 「留学」 (Student) residence status entering April 2027 or later. ¥535,800/yr for students enrolled by AY2026, and for those not on Student residence status (e.g. permanent resident, spouse/dependent). Admission fee ¥282,000. From AY2027 Tohoku offers a merit scholarship covering full or half tuition to roughly the top one-third of admitted international students (undergraduate and Master's). The old need-based exemption ends after AY2026. Details pending.
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (~₹3 lakh/yr). From AY2027 a Tohoku PhD (¥535,800) is cheaper per year than a Master's (¥900,000).
April, October · ¥900,000/yr for international students on a 「留学」 (Student) residence status entering April 2027 or later. ¥535,800/yr for students enrolled by AY2026, and for those not on Student residence status (e.g. permanent resident, spouse/dependent). Admission fee ¥282,000. From AY2027 Tohoku offers a merit scholarship covering full or half tuition to roughly the top one-third of admitted international students (undergraduate and Master's). The old need-based exemption ends after AY2026. Details pending.
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (~₹3 lakh/yr). From AY2027 a Tohoku PhD (¥535,800) is cheaper per year than a Master's (¥900,000).
October · 1-yr total ~¥817,800 (¥535,800 tuition + ¥282,000 admission); MD + 2 yrs clinical experience required; DTM&H diploma included
October · 2-yr total ~¥1,353,600 (¥535,800/yr × 2 + ¥282,000 admission); practicum ~¥250–450k + field trip ~¥150–200k extra; pre-screening ~late Nov
October · 2-yr total ~¥1,353,600 (¥535,800/yr × 2 + ¥282,000 admission); optional overseas training ~¥200–300k; pre-screening ~late Nov
October · 3-yr total ~¥1,889,400 (¥535,800/yr × 3 + ¥282,000 admission); pre-screening ~mid/late Apr 2027
October · ¥267,900/yr to Nagasaki + £3,535/yr to LSHTM (3-yr ≈¥803,700 + £10,605 + ¥282,000 admission); joint PhD conferred by Nagasaki University and LSHTM
April, September · Tuition not published; contact university directly. Note: does not accept MEXT scholarship applicants (self-funded/other funding only)
April, October · ~¥535,800/year (~₹3.2 lakh)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (AY2027)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (AY2026 ref — confirm AY2027)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (AY2026 ref — confirm AY2027)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (AY2026 ref — confirm AY2027)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (AY2026 ref — confirm AY2027)
April, October · ¥535,800/yr + ¥282,000 admission (AY2026 ref — confirm AY2027)
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