Medicine Degrees in Japan Taught in English

36 English-taught medicine programs at 13Japanese universities — Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD options for international students.

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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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🏛️ University of Tokyo

Master's💰

International Health / Global Health Sciences (Master's)

April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)

PhD💰

International Health / Global Health Sciences (PhD)

April, October · ~¥535,800/yr (~₹3 lakh)

Department of Physical Therapy

April, October · ~¥520,800/yr (~₹3.1 lakh) - public univ

🏛️ Kobe University

Master's💰

🏛️ Institute of Science Tokyo

Master's

Master of Public Health in Global Health (MPH) (Master's)

April, September · Tuition not published; contact university directly. Note: does not accept MEXT scholarship applicants (self-funded/other funding only)

PhD💰