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9 Best Public Life Sciences Universities in Japan

University of Tokyo tops our list of 9 Public Life Sciences universities in Japan at #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) and Hoshi University (#115 in Japan) complete the top three.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Tokyo at #36 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Tokyo is cited most (47,950,867 citations).

Public, private and where they are

9 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Kantō (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Tokyo, founded in 1877. University of Tokyo is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Public Life Sciences?

University of Tokyo (QS World #36), Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) and Hoshi University (#115 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Life Sciences in Japan?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Life Sciences course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Life Sciences courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Life Sciences courses in Japan?

Meiji College of Pharmacy, with 1, ahead of Hokkaido Tokai University (1).

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