University of Tsukuba
University of Tsukuba published 5,668 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 2.7% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 19% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 392nd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 12th in Japan.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 151 cited 50+ times | 79 |
| Research output | 5,668 articles | 83 |
| Share highly cited | 2.7% of its articles | 71 |
| International collaboration | 19% with co-authors abroad | 44 |
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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Top in Japan
Official site: tsukuba.ac.jp
Questions
How does University of Tsukuba rank for medicine?
It ranks 392nd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 12th in Japan on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. University of Tsukuba: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/japan/university-of-tsukuba/
Figures come from published medical research from 2021 to 2025 and from the international list of recognized medical school accreditors (October 2026). Methodology
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