Sapporo Medical University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1235 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #290 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #77 of 719 | In Japan |
| #2 of 13 | In Sapporo |
| #243 of 3,533 | For Oncology and Cancer research |
| Top50% | For 82 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.sapmed.ac.jp
- Languages
- Japanese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - October; October-March) |
We've calculated the 39% acceptance rate for Sapporo Medical University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Sapporo Medical University is a world-class research university with 20,351 scientific papers published and 471,853 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychology, and Oncology and Cancer research.
Sapporo Medical University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 355 | 1807 |
| 1994 | 417 | 2012 |
| 1995 | 497 | 2333 |
| 1996 | 483 | 2904 |
| 1997 | 419 | 3334 |
| 1998 | 525 | 3804 |
| 1999 | 461 | 4177 |
| 2000 | 484 | 5020 |
| 2001 | 527 | 5550 |
| 2002 | 493 | 6428 |
| 2003 | 538 | 7625 |
| 2004 | 557 | 8577 |
| 2005 | 551 | 9738 |
| 2006 | 514 | 11086 |
| 2007 | 447 | 12069 |
| 2008 | 425 | 13034 |
| 2009 | 432 | 14147 |
| 2010 | 440 | 15086 |
| 2011 | 502 | 16266 |
| 2012 | 537 | 17641 |
| 2013 | 535 | 18570 |
| 2014 | 498 | 19329 |
| 2015 | 509 | 20007 |
| 2016 | 574 | 19989 |
| 2017 | 565 | 20003 |
| 2018 | 587 | 19958 |
| 2019 | 548 | 21268 |
| 2020 | 655 | 25190 |
| 2021 | 701 | 27894 |
| 2022 | 677 | 26178 |
| 2023 | 715 | 26882 |
| 2024 | 706 | 25646 |
| 2025 | 654 | 23125 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Sapporo Medical University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition (per year) | Admission Fee | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | ¥1,200,000 | ¥282,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Dentistry | ¥1,200,000 | ¥282,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Pharmacy | ¥1,200,000 | ¥282,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Nursing | ¥1,200,000 | ¥282,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Medical Technology | ¥1,200,000 | ¥282,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Physical Therapy | ¥1,200,000 | ¥282,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Occupational Therapy | ¥1,200,000 | ¥282,000 | ¥50,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Gakushi | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Shushi | Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Physical Therapy |
| Hakase | Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Physical Therapy |
Notable alumni
-
Chuichi Date
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Chūichi Date is a Japanese retired politician of the Liberal Democratic Party who served three terms in the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature) and also served as the LDP's National Diet Committee Chairman.
-
Hisashi Kazama
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hisashi Kazama is a former Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, who served as a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Kamikawa (Teshio) District, Hokkaidō and graduate of Sapporo Medical University, he was elected for the first time in 1992.
Sapporo Medical University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Medical Education | Arts and Humanities, English, Law, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Graduate School : Medicine | Medicine, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Physical Therapy |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy |
| School : Medicine | Medicine, Oncology |
General information
| Alternative names | SMU 札幌医科大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) |
Location and contacts
| Address | South 1 West 17 Chuo-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-8556 Japan |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,959,000 |