Osaka, Japan
The University of Osaka
The University of Osaka published 9,699 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 258th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 3rd in Japan.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 305 cited 50+ times | 88 |
| Research output | 9,699 articles | 91 |
| Share highly cited | 3.1% of its articles | 75 |
| International collaboration | 21% with co-authors abroad | 46 |
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: osaka-u.ac.jp
Questions
How does The University of Osaka rank for medicine?
It ranks 258th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 3rd in Japan on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. The University of Osaka: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/japan/the-university-of-osaka/
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)