Entrance Exam Information, Graduate School of Medicine
Requesting the Admissions Guide
- Admissions guide
- Obtaining a copy of the Admissions Guide
- Admissions guidance
- Homepage of each major
- Past entrance exam questions
- Inquiries
＜Information on entrance examination for April 2022 entry to the Master's program＞
-[Update/ Dec. 22, 2020] 【IMPORTANT】"Changes regarding the written exam of Language of 2022 entry" for the Master's Program
＜Information on entrance examination for April 2021 entry＞
＊Regarding 2021 admission, application period may change due to the COVID-19. This website will be continuously updated if there is any change, so please check the newest information constantly.
Revised application guidelines will only be updated on this website. Paper version will not be handed out. However, application form and photo card etc. are enclosed in the old paper version of application guidelines, so please request them by post and use them when you apply.
Regarding Past entrance exam, please contact at Tokyo Society of Medical Sciences via email（igakukai@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp）.
Please make sure not to overlook the newest information.
-[Update/ June 1, 2020] The Master's Program of International Health "Changes on screening procedure and additional documents requested" added.
-[Update/ June 1, 2020] New digital application form for Master's Program of Health Sciences and Nursing, International Health/ Global Health Sciences, and Medical Science are updated. Writable form added.
-[Update/ June 3, 2020] Requesting a copy of admissions guide by post has been acceptable since June 2, 2020. Please check below “2 . Obtaining Admissions a copy of the Guide Affairs Section”, “(2) Requesting a copy of the Admissions Guide by post” for details.
-[Update/ June 3, 2020] New digital application form for School of Public Health is updated. Writable form added.
-[Update/ June 4, 2020] Notes on the application of 2021 April entry for Master's Program and Doctoral Program of Medicine is updated.
-[Update/ June 11, 2020] ※【IMPORTANT】"Notes on the application of 2021 April entry" for Doctoral Program of Medicine is updated.
-[Update/ June 17, 2020] Revised application guidelines for Master's Program of Health Sciences and Nursing, International Health/ Global Health Sciences, Medical Science, and School of Public Health is updated. Also, additional attachment from A to D and Z and some other formats has been added for each major. Please check the revised application guidelines carefully and apply for our program.
-[Update/ July 9, 2020] Revised application guidelines for Doctoral Program of Medicine is updated. Also, additional attachment X has been added. Please check the revised application guidelines carefully and apply for our program.
-[Update/ July 27, 2020] "Submission of an Essay and a standardized English examination score report" for Doctoral Program of Medicine is updated. Also, some formats has been added.
-[Update/ Sep. 24, 2020] Details on Oral examination/Second examination of Doctoral Program of Medicine will be sent around Friday, October 2nd.
-[Update/ Nov. 17, 2020] Application Guidelines of Doctoral Program for April 2021 entry is going to be revised. Revised version will be posted around the end of November through the beginning of December, 2020. Applicants are kindly requested to refer to the revised one for application.
-[Update/ Dec. 2, 2020] Revised application guidelines for Doctoral Program of International Health is updated. Also, additional attachment L has been added. Please check the revised application guidelines carefully and apply for our program.
-[Update/ Dec. 3, 2020] Revised application guidelines for Doctoral Program of Health Sciences and Nursing is updated. Also, additional attachment K has been added. Please check the revised application guidelines carefully and apply for our program.
Last updated: 22 December, 2020
1. Admissions guide
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Points to note:
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The application eligibility criteria are listed in each Admission Guide. However, if you have any questions please contact the Graduate Student Affairs Section.
Email: in@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp -
Please check details about the entrance exam in "Notes on the examination" that will be sent later.
- See '5. Past entrance exam questions ' for details of questions appearing in previous entrance exams.
2 . Obtaining a copy of the Admissions Guide
(1) Obtaining a copy of the Admissions Guide from the Graduate Student Affairs Section counter
Location etc.
Graduate Student Affairs Section counter, 1F Faculty of Medicine Building No. 2 *turn right upon entering the building and follow the hallway along)
Reception hours: 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays
Other important information
Please tell the staffs which Admissions Guide you require, i.e.: Master's Program (Health Sciences/Medical Science); Professional Degree Program; Doctoral Program; or Doctorate of Medicine)/Desired Department.
* See ' 5. Past entrance exam questions ' for details of questions appearing in previous entrance exams.
(2) Requesting a copy of the Admissions Guide by post
* Admissions Guide for AY 2021 is scheduled to be distributed from mid May 2020. (Only the Admission Guide for Doctoral Program of International Health is scheduled to be distributed from early April 2020.) Please note that we cannot respond to Admission Guides request when it is out of distribution period.
It may take time to be able to send you the document due to the restriction of staff's attendance. We appreciate your understanding.
Mailing of the Admissions Guide may be delayed if you fail to indicate the program for which you wish to sit the entrance exam (particularly for the Doctoral Programs and the Doctorate of Medicine) and your desired major.
Therefore, please confirm your desired program and major before lodging your request.
Request form etc.
The Admissions Guide can only be obtained either directly from the Graduate Student Affairs Section counter or by postal mail (phone or fax orders will not be accepted). To request a copy of the Admissions Guide by post, fill out request form (1) below and send it to the below-mentioned address together with a self-addressed envelope (2). Be sure to write '大学院募集要項請求' ('Admissions Guide Request') in red ink on the front of the envelope.
(1) Admissions Guide Request Form (download form )
If you cannot download the form, write down the type of Admissions Guide you require along with the name of your desired program and your contact details on a piece of paper and send it together with the self-addressed envelope.
(2) Self-addressed return envelope
Fill in your name and address, and attach the required postage to the envelope.
*(3) Guide to postage fees
| Copies | Postage | Envelope size |
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| 1 | ¥250 | No. 2 Rectangular (240x332mm) |
| 2 | ¥400 | No. 2 Rectangular (240x332mm) |
If you require express delivery, add the express delivery fee (typically ¥290) to the postage fee listed on the left. Also, please write '速達' on the reply envelope with red ink.
If your sending address is outside Japan, please enclose sufficient IRC(International Reply Coupons, 1 piece of IRC=130 yen)with the request form. We will send application form by EMS(Express Mail Service). If IRC is not available in your region, please enclose International Postal Money Order.
Our weight of the Admissions Guide is about 200grams. The cost depends on the area where you receive(900-1,700yen(7-14sheets)).Please confirm here(the rate from Japan post) before sending it.
When you enclose IRC or International Postal Money Order, please also include the EMS dedicated envelope or an envelope larger than 240×332mm, 9.45×13.07 inch. In this case, you do not need to fill in your name and address on the envelope, but please make sure to write your address on the "Admission Guide Request" form.
Address
Please be aware that we will not be able to send the application form if the amount of stamp (or IRC) is insufficient for reply.7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
Graduate Student Affairs Section, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo
* Please write '大学院募集要項請求' ('Admissions Guide Request') in red ink on the front of the envelope.
Other important information
You must submit your university/postgraduate transcripts etc. when filing your application so be sure to request the Admissions Guide well in advance of the application deadline to allow sufficient time to collect all necessary documents.
3. Guidance for prospective students
Please click HERE for the Guidance for Prospective Students. (MAP )
※However, it may change due to COVID-19, so please make sure to check above PDF for the newest information.
4. Homepage of each major
| Program | Major | |
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| Master's Program | Health Sciences and Nursing |
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| Health Sciences and Nursing, Public Health Nursing Course | ||
| Health Sciences and Nursing, Nursing Course | ||
| International Health | ||
Medical Science |
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| Profes- sional Degree Program |
Public Health | |
| Doctoral Program | Health Sciences and Nursing | |
| International Health | ||
| Doctoral Program of Medicine | Molecular Cell Biology | |
| Functional Biology | ||
| Pathology, Immunology & Microbiology | ||
| Radiology & Biomedical Engineering | ||
| Neuroscience | ||
| Social Medicine | ||
| Internal Medicine | ||
| Reproductive, Developmental & Aging Sciences | ||
| Surgical Science | ||
Points to note:
- Depending on the exam results, the actual number of admitted students may be more/less than the above-mentioned quotas for 2021.
- Please confirm the eligibility criteria in the 2021 Admissions Guide. If you still have questions, please contact the Graduate Student Affairs Section in the Faculty of Medicine.
Graduate Student Affairs Section: 03-5841-3309 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon - Fri) Email: in@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
5. Past entrance exam questions
Past entrance exam questions can be obtained directly from the Tokyo Society of Medical Sciences listed below.
Regarding Past entrance exam, please contact at Tokyo Society of Medical Sciences via email（igakukai@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp）.
Tokyo Society of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
Tel: 03-5841-3681 (extension: 23681) Fax: 03-3816-3287
Email: igakukai@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
The type, cost, and method of obtaining previous entrance exams are described on this website.
6. Inquiries
For inquiries about entrance exams and requesting the Admissions Guide, contact:
Graduate Student Affairs Section: 03-5841-3309 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon - Fri) Email: in@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
