Tokyo, Japan
Keio University
Keio University published 7,880 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 3.1% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 21% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 300th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 4th in Japan.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 244 cited 50+ times | 85 |
| Research output | 7,880 articles | 89 |
| Share highly cited | 3.1% of its articles | 75 |
| International collaboration | 21% with co-authors abroad | 47 |
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: keio.ac.jp
Questions
How does Keio University rank for medicine?
It ranks 300th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 4th in Japan on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. Keio University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/japan/keio-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)