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Niigata University School of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0001048 Japan Niigata

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About Niigata University School of Medicine

Niigata University School of Medicine is a public medical school in Niigata, Japan, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0001048. Instruction began in 1910, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 116 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the Gakushi (Igaku), over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Japanese. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Japan has 82 medical schools in the directory; Niigata University School of Medicine is the only one listed in Niigata.

TrustMBBS holds 20 student reviews of Niigata University School of Medicine, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 20 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

Before you apply: five checks for this college

  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0001048 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Niigata University School of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
  5. Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.

Questions students ask about Niigata University School of Medicine

Is Niigata University School of Medicine recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0001048). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and your home regulator directly.

Is Niigata University School of Medicine a government or private college?

The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

How long is the medical course at Niigata University School of Medicine and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in Japanese. The qualification is the Gakushi (Igaku).

When was Niigata University School of Medicine established?

The World Directory records 1910 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Niigata University School of Medicine directly?

Address: 757-8 Asahicho, Ichibancho Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8510 Japan. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Niigata University School of Medicine?

TrustMBBS has 20 student reviews of the college, averaging 3.9 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.

Can an agent get me a seat at Niigata University School of Medicine?

Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.

Country

Japan

City

Niigata

WDOMS ID

F0001048

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0001048) β€” you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 20 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 3.9β˜… β€” read the full text below before deciding.

Verify before you pay anyone

  • Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Japan yourself before paying anything.
  • Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
  • A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics β€” slow down and verify independently.
  • Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.

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Official WDOMS details

As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools β€” programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.

School Type
Public
Year Instruction Started
1910
Operational Status
Currently operational
Alternate Names
Niigata College of Medicine (1910 - 1949)
School Website(s)
In Japanese In English
Address
757-8 Asahicho, Ichibancho Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8510 Japan
Qualification Title
Gakushi (Igaku)
Year Instruction Began
1910
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
Japanese
Prerequisite Education
Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Genders Admitted
Both men and women are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is required

School Contact

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Gakushi (Igaku) Year Instruction Began: 1910 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Japanese Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2003 N/A 90

πŸ’¬ Student Reviews

Real reviews from students.

tyanvixi krf

It's a beautiful university and one of the most modern schools in the prefecture. The tuition fees are high and the school is located far from the city center, so commuting to school can be inconvenient. However, there are buses from the nearest station, so those who commute by car shouldn't have any problems.

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My relative's daughter is currently receiving care at the university, and I feel like there's something different about the way things are done. They advertise team-based medical care, but it seems like the academic burden of the team is …

T B

My child and I attended the open campus because they offered a 20,000 yen subsidy for transportation costs. They told me over the phone that the subsidy would be provided, but they didn't properly explain how to apply for the subsidy in …

hiroki saito

Before the coronavirus outbreak, I went there to take the Eiken exam. I'm not sure if there were buses, but I found it inconvenient to get there unless you have a car.

station

It is the only private university in Niigata to be ranked in the Nihon University Rankings. Although its deviation score is low, its educational ability is high.

K S

As I was passing by Niigata University of Health and Welfare, I witnessed a scene like the one in the photo.
This is the road behind the university. …

Kuboyama Rogerio

My daughter was super happy!!! The place is peaceful and beautiful. The campus is amazing!! It's a shame it's so far from the city.

vo ma

A private university located in the suburbs, away from the city center.
It's a popular university with a high employment rate.

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This was my first time on campus.
I'm working part-time administering vaccines, so I can't see the whole campus, but …

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I get the impression that club activities are very active!
I also think it's great that the campus is large!

nahoto (sorato)

There were many buildings and the campus was very clean.
That alone made me want to send my child there.

Tushar Shrotriya

Quite far from the city, but the campus is lovely and it is very peaceful and quiet.

A M

I went to the open campus and found it to be a very kind and caring university.

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The environment is good, but commuting to school is a bit inconvenient.

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This is a university that is extremely strict about coronavirus.

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I went there for an open campus. It was a beautiful university.

Yokoyama Junichi

It's a high-status university!

Walker Tossy

It's just hard to access.

Li yixue

It's a good university

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