30 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research in Tokyo

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Tokyo ranked based on their research performance in Oncology and Cancer research. A graph of 3.03M citations received by 99.4K academic papers made by 30 universities in Tokyo 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

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1 in Japan

#4 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 36%
Enrollment: 28,918
Founded: 1877

2. Keio University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#7 in Japan

#35 in Asia

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

3. Tokyo Medical and Dental University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#10 in Japan

#46 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1946

4. Juntendo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#25 in Japan

#83 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Founded: 1836

5. Nippon Medical School

For Oncology and Cancer research

#32 in Japan

#100 in Asia

Founded: 1904

6. Jikei University School of Medicine

For Oncology and Cancer research

#35 in Japan

#105 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 981
Founded: 1881

7. Kitasato University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#36 in Japan

#109 in Asia

Founded: 1962

8. Tokyo University of Science

For Oncology and Cancer research

#38 in Japan

#111 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Enrollment: 19,768
Founded: 1881

9. Showa University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#40 in Japan

#118 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1928

10. Tokyo Medical University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#41 in Japan

#119 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 8%
Founded: 1916

11. Tokai University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#43 in Japan

#121 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 29,700
Founded: 1946

12. Nihon University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#46 in Japan

#128 in Asia

Founded: 1889

13. Teikyo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#52 in Japan

#149 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1966

14. Toho University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#62 in Japan

#173 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1925

15. Tokyo Institute of Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#75 in Japan

#238 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1881

16. Waseda University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#87 in Japan

#373 in Asia

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

17. Tokyo University of Agriculture

For Oncology and Cancer research

#95 in Japan

#473 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Founded: 1891

18. Hoshi University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#99 in Japan

#513 in Asia

Founded: 1911

19. Nippon Dental University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#102 in Japan

#559 in Asia

Founded: 1907

20. Meiji University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#124 in Japan

#686 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1881

21. Toyo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#129 in Japan

#707 in Asia

Founded: 1887

22. Ochanomizu University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#140 in Japan

#837 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Enrollment: 2,075
Founded: 1874

23. Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#166 in Japan

#1117 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Founded: 2003

24. Japan Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#181 in Japan

#1253 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Enrollment: 6,572
Founded: 1901

25. Hosei University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#182 in Japan

#1261 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1880

26. Tokyo University of the Arts

For Oncology and Cancer research

#183 in Japan

#1262 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 29%
Enrollment: 3,217
Founded: 1949

27. Rikkyo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#188 in Japan

#1307 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Enrollment: 20,720
Founded: 1922

28. Gakushuin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#190 in Japan

#1322 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Enrollment: 9,240
Founded: 1877

29. Sophia University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#200 in Japan

#1423 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 13,280
Founded: 1913

30. Kogakuin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#201 in Japan

#1448 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1887

Universities for Oncology and Cancer research near Tokyo

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
12	Kyorin University	71	Mitaka
13	Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University	121	Musashino
16	St. Marianna University School of Medicine	68	Kawasaki
19	Dokkyo University	81	Soka
19	Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology	89	Fuchu
20	Tokyo Dental College	98	Chiba
20	Meiji Pharmaceutical University	103	Kiyose
21	Saitama University	111	Saitama
22	Meikai University	100	Urayasu
25	Showa Pharmaceutical University	109	Machida

Medicine subfields in Tokyo

Anatomy and Physiology48

Anesthesiology32

Bioethics/Medical Ethics10

Biomedical Engineering25

Clinical Psychology34

Critical Care Nursing15

Family medicine21

Forensic Science6

Gastroenterology and Hepatology21

Health Science25

Healthcare Management (MHA)19

Medical Physics16

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)18

Occupational Therapy16

Ophthalmology18

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine18

Physical Therapy45

Plastic Surgery13

Public Health45

Radiation Therapy19

Radiology and Nuclear medicine48

Respiratory Therapy17

Sonography and Ultrasound18

Sports / Exercise science13

Sports Medicine37