OpenFieldSchool of Medicine Undergraduate Professional Degree (M.D.)
Six-year qualifying professional degree in medicine leading to the Japanese National Medical Practitioners Qualifying Examination.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation certificate with extraordinary scores in math, physics, chemistry, and biology.
- English language proficiency
- Native or near-native Japanese.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Common Test for University Admissions and KPUM entrance exam.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic transcripts and medical fitness examination.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Prefectural regional medical quota scholarships (Chiiki-waku) providing full tuition and living expenses
- Application fee
- ¥17,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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