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Saitama Medical School

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Saitama Medical School: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Saitama Medical School is a public university in Japan. It suits applicants looking for a medical institution in Saitama and who want to check course options and admissions details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university’s subject area is medicine. No programme list is published here, so the current programme catalogue should be confirmed on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for entry requirements, application deadlines, required documents, and any Japanese-language or medical entrance conditions. The university website is http://www.saitama-med.ac.jp/ and the admissions office should confirm the current process.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Japan will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it before applying. Also check whether the programme accepts international students, what language support is available, and what visa documents are needed.

  6. How it compares

    Japan has 571 universities, so this is one option within a large national system. Its medical focus makes it more specific than many general universities, which may suit applicants who already know they want to study medicine rather than a broader range of subjects.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Saitama Medical School

What type of institution is Saitama Medical School?

It is a public university in Japan.

What subject area does it offer?

Medicine.

Does it publish tuition fees?

No tuition fee range is published here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office.

What is the university website?

http://www.saitama-med.ac.jp/

Overview

Saitama Medical University is a private university at Moroyama, Saitama, Japan. The predecessor of the school, the Moro Hospital, was founded in 1892, and it was chartered as a university in 1972.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Japan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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