Tokyo Medical and Dental University

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Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) stands as one of Japan's premier institutions dedicated to medical and dental sciences, renowned for its cutting-edge research and clinical excellence. It offers robust programs across its Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, alongside graduate schools focusing on areas like Biomedical Sciences and Global Health. For international students, TMDU provides a welcoming environment with several English-taught graduate programs, particularly in fields such as Global Health Sciences and Biomedical Sciences, attracting a diverse cohort. The university's International Student Support Office offers comprehensive assistance, from academic guidance to daily life support. A distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, fostering innovation to address complex global health issues.

Background

Tokyo Medical and Dental University (東京医科歯科大学, Tōkyō ika shika daigaku) was a public university in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. It merged with the Tokyo Institute of Technology to form the Institute of Science Tokyo on 1 October 2024. Established in 1928, Tokyo Medical and Dental University was the oldest national school of dentistry in Japan. TMDU was one of top 9 Designated National University and selected as a Top Type university of Top Global University Project by the Japanese government, and offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees in medicine, dentistry, and related fields. In 2023, the QS world university rankings ranked TMDU 3rd in the world for dentistry and 136th in the world for medicine.

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