Study Health Sciences in Japan
8 programmes in health sciences at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Health Sciences programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Health Sciences | UNIVERSITY OF THE RYUKYUS | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Health Sciences | UNIVERSITY OF THE RYUKYUS | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Master of Applied Medical Science | KOBE UNIVERSITY | Master's | 3,372 USD |
| PhD in Health Sciences Degree Program / Doctoral Programs | Kagawa Nutrition University | PhD | — |
| PhD in Interdisciplinary Life Science Global Leader Program, Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringTrack, Doctoral Program (Self-Supporting Students) | Institute of Science Tokyo | PhD | 3,372 USD |
| Master of Science in Frontier Health | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
| Master in Human Health Sciences - Radiological Sciences domain | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
| Master’s in Occupational Therapy | Tokyo Metropolitan University | Master's | — |
Health Sciences in Japan by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 5 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 3 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within health sciences
Health Sciences 7 Biomedical Sciences 1
Universities for health sciences in Japan
Study Health Sciences in Japan: common questions
- How many health sciences programmes are there in Japan?
- 8 health sciences programmes at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study health sciences in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the health sciences programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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