Graduate and Research Students
Grduate School of Medicine
1. Overview
The Graduate School of Medicine promotes leading-edge research on illuminating the mechanisms behind the phenomena of life, as well as on cures for disease and improving our health. We research and teach in all medical related fields, such as medical science, health science, and nursing, with the goal of fostering individuals who will serve as tomorrow's international leaders in their fields equipped with creative powers for research. We have 13 departments which provide four types of degree program, namely doctoral degree program (Medical Science), doctoral degree program (Health Sciences), master's degree program and professional degree program.
The Doctor of Medicine coursework consists of 9 programs in total. Molecular Cell Biology, Functional Biology, and Social Medicine for basic medicine; Internal Medicine, Reproductive, Developmental, and Aging Science, and Surgical Science for clinical medicine; and Pathology, Immunology, and Microbiology, Radiology and Biomedical Engineering, and Neuroscience for a fusion of basic medicine and clinical medicine. Regardless of the school or department from which you graduated, basic medicine programs are open to all doctoral and master's students. The clinical medicine programs are in principle open to medical doctors only, although we may accept other students depending on their field.
Health Science is divided into two programs: the Department of Health Science and Nursing, and the Department of International Health. The Department of Health Science and Nursing broadly discusses health sciences and nursing, and aims to contribute to maintaining and enhancing social health. We provide training and research opportunities in health sciences for the maintenance of health and prevention of disease, and train leaders and educators who will research nursing. In addition to researcher training courses for master's and doctoral students, we offer health practitioner and nursing courses to increase the skills of our nurse practitioners. The School of International Health aims to find ways to improve the levels of population health worldwide through international cooperation in a broad range of academic fields from the biomedical sciences to social medicine. It is a unique program that transcends degree and departmental boundaries.
The Department of Medical Science provides a masters' degree program for graduates in fields other than medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science in order to train researchers and educators in a wide range of basic medical fields. Those who wish to acquire doctoral degrees may enroll in the Medical Science doctoral degree program.
The School of Public Health (professional degree program) was opened in 2007 to train highly skilled professionals in the public health field who will play a leading role in maintaining, enhancing, and restoring the health of patients, people in the community, and people across Japan, as well as improving their quality of life.
2. Departments
Department of Molecular Cell Biology
Department of Functional Biology
Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology
Department of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering
Department of Neurosciences
Department of Social Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Department of Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences
Department of Surgical Sciences
Department of Health Science and Nursing
Department of International Health
Department of Medical Science
Department of Public Health (Professional degree program)
3. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
4. Special Selection for International Applicants
International applicants are required to complete the same application process as domestic applicants.
5. Type of Degrees
Master's degree: Master of Health Science / M.S., Master of Medical Science / M.S.
Doctoral degree: Medical Science / Ph.D., Doctor of Health Science / Ph.D.
Professional degree: Master of Public Health
6. Contact
Graduate School General Affairs Office: 
International Cooperation and Exchange Office: 
Department of Molecular Cell Biology
In this program, you will conduct advanced research in the fields of cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental engineering, and genetics. Our goal is to contribute to the development of the foundations of medical and life sciences, and to train medical researchers who have highly advanced academic and research abilities, and who can be active on the world stage.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
2. Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Functional Biology
In the Department of Functional Biology, you will uncover the secrets of life's phenomena and the mechanisms behind the expression of their functions. Our goal is to advance visionary research that will contribute to curing disease, and train brilliant scholars and international leaders with highly creative research abilities.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
2. Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology
The goal of the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology is to shed light on the mechanisms behind the genesis of diseases and create policies to counter them, as well as to train personnel in this field. In particular, all classes collaborate in systematically advancing research and education.
1. Website
2. Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering
Our department advances innovative research in biomedical engineering, biophysics, and radiology as they relate to pushing the boundaries of medicine, engineering, and physics. We search for hidden principles comprising life's phenomena while developing new medical technology. We train international leaders who can accomplish creative dynamic research in these fields.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
2. Required Japanese Level
Basic conversational Japanese
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Neurosciences
We engage in advanced research to illuminate neurological functions, find cures for diseases, and enhance general health. We train brilliant scholars and international leaders with highly creative research abilities in all medical fields.
1. Website
http://neurosci.umin.jp/e/index.html
2. Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Social Medicine
In the Department of Social Medicine, we participate in ambitious research on uncovering the causes of disease, preventing disease, and enhancing general health from an environmental, social, and informational viewpoint. We also train people able to be effective in all areas of social medicine.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
2. Required Japanese Level
Ability for basic conversation and research discussions
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Internal Medicine
We seek to understand medical conditions and pathologies from a molecular, cellular, individual, and group level, as well as to understand the mechanisms behind diseases. At the same time, we are contributing to the advancement of life sciences by understanding how diseases corrupt the phenomena of life. We also educate researchers who will help develop new analysis methods and treatments based on research results. Through these activities we hope to train international leaders with brilliant academic minds, well-developed analytical techniques, and creative research abilities in the field of internal medicine.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
2. Required Japanese Level
Ability to understand if spoken slowly
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences
The Department of Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences is divided into ten fields: Reproductive Endocrinology; Gynecological Pathology; Perinatal Medicine; Molecular Cell Reproductive Medicine; Pediatrics; Developmental Pediatrics; Pediatric Surgery; Pediatric Oncology; Geriatrics; and Aging Research. Our goal is to produce independent researchers in each of these fields, provide a shared base in uncovering the causes and pathological conditions of diseases in humans, and develop treatment methods from a reproductive, developmental, and gerontological stance, in that chronological order.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
2. Required Japanese Level
Ability for basic conversation
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Surgical Sciences
Our department covers a broad range of academic disciplines consisting of 16 clinical surgery-focused fields, including thoracic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and traumatology and critical care medicine. While the research we conduct in each field differs, we aim to promote outstanding research, develop new medical techniques, and produce international leaders capable of unique research.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
2. Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early August
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Health Science and Nursing
The Department of Health Science and Nursing consists of coursework on nursing (preventative nursing and clinical nursing lectures) and health science. We promote research on developmental support and the promotion of health, the prevention of and recovery from disease, and the creation of supportive environments for each stage of the life cycle, from prenatal to the autumn years. At the same time, we research these topics and educate teachers, researchers, and highly skilled professionals who can further improve on them by adding their own contributions.
1. Website
http://www.hn.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/graduate/graduate.html
2. Required Japanese Level
The minimum of Japanese necessary to understand lectures and communicate with other students and teachers. Students may submit their thesis in English.
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Master's students: Early July
Doctoral students: Early January
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of International Health
The Department of International Health is composed of six core fields: Global Health Policy, Community and Global Health, Human Genetics, Developmental Medical Sciences, Human Ecology, and Biomedical Chemistry, and their cooperative classes. We ensure students gain advanced technical knowledge in all areas of international health and have the skills to independently conduct leading-edge global research, and emerge as tomorrow's leaders in health policy in international organizations.
1. Website
http://www.sih.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/index.html
2. Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Master's students: Early July
Doctoral Students: Early January
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
Department of Medical Science (Master's Degree)
We train researchers and educators in a wide range of fundamental medical science fields, regardless of undergraduate degree or major.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/
2. Required Japanese Level
The minimum of Japanese necessary to understand lectures and communicate with other students and teachers. Students may submit their thesis in English.
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early July
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
School of Public Health (Professional degree program)
Our school conducts leading-edge research on maintaining, enhancing, and restoring the health of patients, people in the community, and people across Japan, as well as improving their quality of life. We aim to develop students' abilities as highly-skilled workers who will play a guiding and practical role in the public health field.
1. Website
http://www.m.u-tokyo.ac.jp/sph/
2. Required Japanese Level
Ability for basic conversation and research discussions
3. Applications Available
Mid-May
4. Deadline for Submission
Early July
5. For more information, contact:
Graduate School General Affairs Office:
