Juntendo University

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Juntendo University is one of Japan’s oldest and most prestigious private medical institutions, renowned globally for its excellence in healthcare, sports science, and nursing. The university is best known for producing leading medical professionals and researchers, driven by its founding philosophy of "不斷前進" (constant progress) and its holistic approach to patient care. For international students, Juntendo offers increasingly accessible academic pathways through specialized global admissions tracks and a growing selection of research opportunities conducted in English, particularly at the graduate level. The International Center provides comprehensive support, assisting incoming students with Japanese language acquisition, visa navigation, and cultural integration to ensure a smooth transition to campus life. A distinctive characteristic setting Juntendo apart is its unique integration of world-class medical education with elite sports science, housing exceptional athletic facilities that have trained numerous Olympic athletes alongside top-tier medical researchers.

Background

Juntendo University (順天堂大学, Juntendō Daigaku) is a private university in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. Its headquarters are on its campus in Bunkyo, for the School of Medicine and in Inzai, Chiba, for the School of Health and Sports Science. The university was established in 1946, although it can find its roots in a medical school founded in 1838. It is nicknamed Jundai.

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