100 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research in Japan

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Japan ranked based on their research performance in Oncology and Cancer research. A graph of 9.93M citations received by 411K academic papers made by 215 universities in Japan was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Tokyo

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#2 in Asia

#26 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 36%
Enrollment: 28,218
Founded: 1877

2. Osaka University

Japan | Suita

For Oncology and Cancer research

#6 in Asia

#35 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Enrollment: 23,123
Male:Female: 68:32
Founded: 1931

3. Kyoto University

Japan | Kyoto

For Oncology and Cancer research

#7 in Asia

#44 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Enrollment: 22,455
Male:Female: 76:24
Founded: 1897

4. Kyushu University

Japan | Fukuoka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#14 in Asia

#61 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Enrollment: 18,560
Founded: 1911

5. Nagoya University

Japan | Nagoya

For Oncology and Cancer research

#22 in Asia

#97 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Enrollment: 15,834
Founded: 1939

6. Tohoku University

Japan | Sendai

For Oncology and Cancer research

#28 in Asia

#111 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 17,591
Founded: 1907

7. Keio University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#31 in Asia

#122 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Enrollment: 33,518
Founded: 1858

8. Hokkaido University

Japan | Sapporo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#37 in Asia

#143 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Enrollment: 17,541
Founded: 1918

9. Hiroshima University

Japan | Higashihiroshima

For Oncology and Cancer research

#40 in Asia

#150 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Enrollment: 15,066
Founded: 1949

10. Tokyo Medical and Dental University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#42 in Asia

#153 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1946

11. Kanazawa University

Japan | Kanazawa

For Oncology and Cancer research

#43 in Asia

#154 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 10,127
Male:Female: 64:36
Founded: 1949

12. Chiba University

Japan | Chiba

For Oncology and Cancer research

#45 in Asia

#164 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Enrollment: 13,983
Founded: 1949

13. Kumamoto University

Japan | Kumamoto

For Oncology and Cancer research

#47 in Asia

#170 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Enrollment: 7,629
Founded: 1949

14. Okayama University

Japan | Okayama

For Oncology and Cancer research

#49 in Asia

#185 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 13,057
Founded: 1922

15. Kobe University

Japan | Kobe

For Oncology and Cancer research

#50 in Asia

#186 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 15,871
Founded: 1902

16. Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine

Japan | Kyoto

For Oncology and Cancer research

#60 in Asia

#222 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 8%
Enrollment: 1,223
Founded: 1872

17. Yokohama City University

Japan | Yokohama

For Oncology and Cancer research

#61 in Asia

#229 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Founded: 1928

18. Sapporo Medical University

Japan | Sapporo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#62 in Asia

#233 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 39%
Founded: 1950

19. University of Tsukuba

Japan | Tsukuba

For Oncology and Cancer research

#63 in Asia

#240 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Enrollment: 16,507
Male:Female: 61:39
Founded: 1973

20. Kurume University

Japan | Kurume

For Oncology and Cancer research

#64 in Asia

#246 in the World

Founded: 1928

21. Kindai University

Japan | Higashiosaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#66 in Asia

#252 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 38,857
Founded: 1949

22. Gunma University

Japan | Maebashi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#68 in Asia

#259 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 21%
Enrollment: 6,556
Male:Female: 63:37
Founded: 1949

23. Osaka City University

Japan | Osaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#72 in Asia

#270 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 22%
Enrollment: 8,230
Founded: 1928

24. Juntendo University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#78 in Asia

#293 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Enrollment: 3,802
Founded: 1836

25. Nagoya City University

Japan | Nagoya

For Oncology and Cancer research

#79 in Asia

#294 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 22%
Enrollment: 4,685
Founded: 1950

26. Nagasaki University

Japan | Nagasaki

For Oncology and Cancer research

#80 in Asia

#295 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Enrollment: 9,090
Founded: 1949

27. University of Tokushima

Japan | Tokushima

For Oncology and Cancer research

#81 in Asia

#300 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Founded: 1949

28. Gifu University

Japan | Gifu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#82 in Asia

#302 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 7,227
Male:Female: 65:35
Founded: 1949

29. Kagoshima University

Japan | Kagoshima

For Oncology and Cancer research

#84 in Asia

#306 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 10,661
Male:Female: 62:38
Founded: 1949

30. Tokyo University of Science

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#87 in Asia

#316 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Founded: 1881

31. Niigata University

Japan | Niigata

For Oncology and Cancer research

#88 in Asia

#319 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Enrollment: 12,068
Founded: 1922

32. Nippon Medical School

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#89 in Asia

#323 in the World

Founded: 1904

33. Jichi Medical University

Japan | Tochigi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#91 in Asia

#330 in the World

Founded: 1972

34. Mie University

Japan | Tsu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#92 in Asia

#337 in the World

Enrollment: 8,455
Male:Female: 63:37
Founded: 1949

35. Saitama Medical School

Japan | Moroyama

For Oncology and Cancer research

#95 in Asia

#341 in the World

Founded: 1972

36. Shinshu University

Japan | Matsumoto

For Oncology and Cancer research

#96 in Asia

#342 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 36%
Founded: 1949

37. Jikei University School of Medicine

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#99 in Asia

#351 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1881

38. Kitasato University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#100 in Asia

#357 in the World

Enrollment: 8,576
Male:Female: 46:54
Founded: 1962

39. Showa University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#103 in Asia

#363 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1928

40. Nara Medical University

Japan | Kashihara

For Oncology and Cancer research

#104 in Asia

#364 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Founded: 1945

41. Yamaguchi University

Japan | Yamaguchi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#107 in Asia

#370 in the World

Founded: 1949

42. Tottori University

Japan | Tottori

For Oncology and Cancer research

#110 in Asia

#376 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Enrollment: 6,195
Founded: 1949

43. Tokyo Medical University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#111 in Asia

#377 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 8%
Founded: 1916

44. Tokai University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#113 in Asia

#381 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 28,535
Founded: 1946

45. Kansai Medical University

Japan | Moriguchi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#119 in Asia

#393 in the World

Enrollment: 782
Founded: 1928

46. Nihon University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#120 in Asia

#394 in the World

Enrollment: 77,651
Male:Female: 68:32
Founded: 1889

47. Hyogo College of Medicine

Japan | Nishinomiya

For Oncology and Cancer research

#124 in Asia

#412 in the World

Founded: 1971

48. Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

Japan | Hamamatsu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#126 in Asia

#417 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 8%
Enrollment: 934
Male:Female: 51:49
Founded: 1974

49. University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

Japan | Kitakyushu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#129 in Asia

#424 in the World

Founded: 1978

50. Shimane University

Japan | Matsue

For Oncology and Cancer research

#135 in Asia

#456 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 38%
Founded: 1949

51. Fujita Health University

Japan | Toyoake

For Oncology and Cancer research

#136 in Asia

#459 in the World

Enrollment: 3,065
Male:Female: 44:56
Founded: 1964

52. Fukuoka University

Japan | Fukuoka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#138 in Asia

#463 in the World

Enrollment: 20,356
Founded: 1934

53. Teikyo University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#139 in Asia

#467 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1966

54. Wakayama Medical University

Japan | Wakayama

For Oncology and Cancer research

#140 in Asia

#470 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1945

55. Ehime University

Japan | Matsuyama

For Oncology and Cancer research

#142 in Asia

#477 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Enrollment: 9,033
Founded: 1949

56. Kagawa University

Japan | Takamatsu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#144 in Asia

#479 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Enrollment: 6,539
Founded: 1949

57. Oita University

Japan | Oita

For Oncology and Cancer research

#147 in Asia

#483 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Enrollment: 5,781
Male:Female: 62:38
Founded: 1949

58. Iwate Medical University

Japan | Morioka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#148 in Asia

#488 in the World

Founded: 1928

59. Fukushima Medical University

Japan | Fukushima

For Oncology and Cancer research

#151 in Asia

#492 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 1,095
Founded: 1952

60. Osaka Medical College

Japan | Takatsuki

For Oncology and Cancer research

#153 in Asia

#497 in the World

Enrollment: 1,195
Male:Female: 53:47
Founded: 1927

61. University of Yamanashi

Japan | Kofu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#154 in Asia

#498 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1949

62. Toho University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#164 in Asia

#524 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1925

63. Hirosaki University

Japan | Hirosaki

For Oncology and Cancer research

#165 in Asia

#525 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 41%
Founded: 1949

64. Akita University

Japan | Akita

For Oncology and Cancer research

#167 in Asia

#532 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 23%
Enrollment: 5,157
Founded: 1949

65. Shiga University of Medical Science

Japan | Otsu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#170 in Asia

#544 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 38%
Enrollment: 1,107
Founded: 1974

66. Yamagata University

Japan | Yamagata

For Oncology and Cancer research

#172 in Asia

#547 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Founded: 1949

67. University of Fukui

Japan | Fukui

For Oncology and Cancer research

#174 in Asia

#555 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Enrollment: 5,167
Founded: 1949

68. St. Marianna University School of Medicine

Japan | Kawasaki

For Oncology and Cancer research

#178 in Asia

#566 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1971

69. Health Science University

Japan | Fujikawaguchiko

For Oncology and Cancer research

#180 in Asia

#578 in the World

Founded: 2003

70. Kanazawa Medical University

Japan | Kahoku

For Oncology and Cancer research

#181 in Asia

#579 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 913
Founded: 1972

71. University of Toyama

Japan | Toyama

For Oncology and Cancer research

#183 in Asia

#583 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 9,208
Founded: 1975

72. Kyorin University

Japan | Mitaka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#190 in Asia

#598 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 4,820
Founded: 1966

73. Tohoku Pharmaceutical University

Japan | Sendai

For Oncology and Cancer research

#202 in Asia

#621 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

74. Tokyo Institute of Technology

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#211 in Asia

#634 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 10,357
Founded: 1881

75. Aichi Medical University

Japan | Nagakute

For Oncology and Cancer research

#220 in Asia

#659 in the World

Enrollment: 1,239
Founded: 1971

76. University of Miyazaki

Japan | Miyazaki

For Oncology and Cancer research

#230 in Asia

#674 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Founded: 1949

77. Kochi University

Japan | Kochi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#231 in Asia

#678 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Founded: 1949

78. Saga University

Japan | Saga

For Oncology and Cancer research

#234 in Asia

#684 in the World

Founded: 1949

79. University of the Ryukyus

Japan | Nishihara

For Oncology and Cancer research

#245 in Asia

#709 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Founded: 1950

80. Dokkyo Medical University

Japan | Tochigi

For Oncology and Cancer research

#254 in Asia

#730 in the World

Founded: 1972

81. Dokkyo University

Japan | Soka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#255 in Asia

#734 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 8,675
Male:Female: 53:47
Founded: 1964

82. Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science

Japan | Hachioji

For Oncology and Cancer research

#261 in Asia

#746 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Founded: 1880

83. Kyoto Pharmaceutical University

Japan | Kyoto

For Oncology and Cancer research

#265 in Asia

#757 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Enrollment: 2,301
Male:Female: 34:66
Founded: 1884

84. Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Japan | Ikoma

For Oncology and Cancer research

#279 in Asia

#791 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Founded: 1991

85. University of Shizuoka

Japan | Shizuoka

For Oncology and Cancer research

#289 in Asia

#823 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 38%
Founded: 1987

86. Asahikawa Medical University

Japan | Asahikawa

For Oncology and Cancer research

#296 in Asia

#833 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Enrollment: 1,132
Male:Female: 56:44
Founded: 1973

87. Waseda University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#329 in Asia

#907 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 47,094
Founded: 1882

88. Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Japan | Fuchu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#342 in Asia

#935 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Founded: 1949

89. Gifu Pharmaceutical University

Japan | Gifu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#355 in Asia

#960 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 39%
Founded: 1932

90. Sojo University

Japan | Kumamoto

For Oncology and Cancer research

#364 in Asia

#981 in the World

Founded: 1965

91. International University of Health and Welfare

Japan | Otawara

For Oncology and Cancer research

#367 in Asia

#991 in the World

Enrollment: 6,130
Founded: 1995

92. Osaka Prefecture University

Japan | Sakai

For Oncology and Cancer research

#373 in Asia

#1003 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 21%
Enrollment: 8,051
Founded: 1949

93. Tokyo University of Agriculture

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#384 in Asia

#1035 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Founded: 1891

94. Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Japan | Takatsuki

For Oncology and Cancer research

#403 in Asia

#1071 in the World

Founded: 1904

95. Aichi Gakuin University

Japan | Nisshin

For Oncology and Cancer research

#442 in Asia

#1150 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1953

96. Graduate University for Advanced Studies

Japan | Miura

For Oncology and Cancer research

#446 in Asia

#1156 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Founded: 1988

97. Hoshi University

Japan | Tokyo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#451 in Asia

#1164 in the World

Enrollment: 1,640
Founded: 1911

98. Tokyo Dental College

Japan | Chiba

For Oncology and Cancer research

#452 in Asia

#1165 in the World

Founded: 1890

99. Tokyo Metropolitan University

Japan | Hachioji

For Oncology and Cancer research

#455 in Asia

#1172 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 21%
Enrollment: 9,059
Founded: 2005

100. Meikai University

Japan | Urayasu

For Oncology and Cancer research

#506 in Asia

#1287 in the World

Founded: 1970

The best cities to study Oncology and Cancer research in Japan based on the number of universities and their ranks are Tokyo, Suita, Kyoto, and Fukuoka.