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14 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Bachelor's Universities in Japan 2026

This ranks bachelor's degrees in Medicine & Health Sciences in Japan for 2026. It is for applicants comparing undergraduate study options and deciding where to apply.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

14 universities · ranked best first

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JU Jobu University logo

Jobu University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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MU Meikai University logo

Meikai University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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SU Shumei University logo

Shumei University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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TU Tezukayama University logo

Tezukayama University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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TU Toho University logo

Toho University

Japan · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Chukyo Gakuin University, Hokkaido Information University, Gifu Pharmaceutical University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Medicine & Health Sciences cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Medicine & Health Sciences abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Medicine & Health Sciences at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Medicine & Health Sciences at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor's degree in this subject is an undergraduate route into Medicine & Health Sciences. It suits applicants who want first-degree study before moving on to clinical training, further study, or work that builds on an initial health sciences qualification.

The institutions in this group are all public, so the main decision is about location and the specific programme fit rather than public-versus-private status. The names suggest a spread that includes both large urban settings and smaller regional settings, and fees are only usable where an institution publishes them; otherwise, that cost detail needs to be confirmed directly with the university.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, tuition and other charges, entry requirements, language of instruction, and whether the course includes clinical components or placement requirements. Also confirm how many years the degree takes and whether the university asks for supporting documents that differ for international applicants.