30 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research in Tokyo

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 2.29M citations received by 87K 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

#2 in Asia

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

2. Keio University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#7 in Japan

#31 in Asia

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

3. Tokyo Medical and Dental University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#10 in Japan

#42 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1946

4. Juntendo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#24 in Japan

#78 in Asia

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

5. Tokyo University of Science

For Oncology and Cancer research

#30 in Japan

#87 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 31%
Founded: 1881

6. Nippon Medical School

For Oncology and Cancer research

#32 in Japan

#89 in Asia

Founded: 1904

7. Jikei University School of Medicine

For Oncology and Cancer research

#37 in Japan

#99 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1881

8. Kitasato University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#38 in Japan

#100 in Asia

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

9. Showa University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#39 in Japan

#103 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1928

10. Tokyo Medical University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#43 in Japan

#111 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 8%
Founded: 1916

11. Tokai University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#44 in Japan

#113 in Asia

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

12. Nihon University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#46 in Japan

#120 in Asia

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

13. Teikyo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#53 in Japan

#139 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1966

14. Toho University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#62 in Japan

#164 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1925

15. Tokyo Institute of Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#74 in Japan

#211 in Asia

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

16. Waseda University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#87 in Japan

#329 in Asia

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

17. Tokyo University of Agriculture

For Oncology and Cancer research

#93 in Japan

#384 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Founded: 1891

18. Hoshi University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#97 in Japan

#451 in Asia

Enrollment: 1,640
Founded: 1911

19. Nippon Dental University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#103 in Japan

#518 in Asia

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1907

20. Meiji University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#126 in Japan

#642 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 31,339
Founded: 1881

21. Toyo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#135 in Japan

#697 in Asia

Enrollment: 29,300
Male:Female: 59:41
Founded: 1887

22. Ochanomizu University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#138 in Japan

#723 in Asia

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

23. Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

For Oncology and Cancer research

#161 in Japan

#938 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Founded: 2003

24. Tokyo University of the Arts

For Oncology and Cancer research

#162 in Japan

#944 in Asia

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

25. Japan Women's University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#175 in Japan

#1082 in Asia

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

26. Gakushuin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#182 in Japan

#1138 in Asia

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

27. Hosei University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#186 in Japan

#1154 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1880

28. Rikkyo University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#188 in Japan

#1188 in Asia

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

29. Sophia University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#196 in Japan

#1264 in Asia

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

30. Kogakuin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#199 in Japan

#1305 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	72	Mitaka
13	Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University	122	Musashino
16	St. Marianna University School of Medicine	68	Kawasaki
19	Dokkyo University	81	Soka
19	Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology	88	Fuchu
20	Tokyo Dental College	98	Chiba
20	Meiji Pharmaceutical University	102	Kiyose
21	Saitama University	110	Saitama
22	Meikai University	100	Urayasu
25	Showa Pharmaceutical University	108	Machida

Medicine subfields in Tokyo

Anatomy and Physiology47

Anesthesiology31

Bioethics/Medical Ethics10

Biomedical Engineering24

Clinical Psychology33

Critical Care Nursing15

Family medicine20

Forensic Science6

Gastroenterology and Hepatology21

Health Science23

Healthcare Management (MHA)18

Medical Physics16

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)18

Occupational Therapy16

Ophthalmology17

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine18

Physical Therapy44

Plastic Surgery13

Public Health44

Radiation Therapy18

Radiology and Nuclear medicine47

Respiratory Therapy17

Sonography and Ultrasound19

Sports / Exercise science11

Sports Medicine34