Tokyo, Japan
Juntendo University
Juntendo University published 7,066 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 2.6% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 18% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 360th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 6th in Japan.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 184 cited 50+ times | 82 |
| Research output | 7,066 articles | 87 |
| Share highly cited | 2.6% of its articles | 71 |
| International collaboration | 18% with co-authors abroad | 43 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Japan train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Japan Accreditation Council for Medical Education (JACME): recognized until 2036 May
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Official site: juntendo.ac.jp/english
Questions
How does Juntendo University rank for medicine?
It ranks 360th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 6th in Japan on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. Juntendo University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/japan/juntendo-university/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)