This page contains information about the 2027 entrance examinations. When applying, please be sure to check the entrance examination guidelines, which will be published in July.
About School of Medicine entrance exams
Number of students to be admitted
The 120-student enrollment quota for School of Medicine includes 10 provisional students approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, valid until the 2026 academic year. Regarding the handling of the provisional student quota for the 2027 academic year, we plan to apply for approval for the same number of students (10) as the provisional quota for the 2026 academic year, as well as for additional students. However, this is not yet finalized, and details will be announced on the university's website and other channels as soon as they are confirmed.
Departments
Admission Capacity
Number of students to be admitted
Comprehensive Selection
School Recommendation type * 1
General Selection
Common test use * 2
Department of Medicine
Capacity
110
10
15
77※3
8
Temporary capacity
10※4
－
－
10※4
－
Total
120※4
10
15
87※5
8
The number of applicants for each examination category is based on the number of applicants. If the pass criteria are not met, the number of successful applicants may not reach the number of applicants.
* 1 We implement a public offering system (exclusive application).
* 2 The selection of the common test for university admission is conducted only in the first admission.
*3 The 77-seat capacity includes one person from the Ibaraki Prefecture special region quota.
* We plan to apply to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology this autumn for approval to fill 9 temporary positions. The breakdown of these temporary positions is as follows: Fukushima Prefecture Special Regional Quota (2 people), Chiba Prefecture Special Regional Quota (2 people), Shizuoka Prefecture Special Regional Quota (2 people), Ibaraki Prefecture Special Regional Quota (1 person), Niigata Prefecture Special Regional Quota (1 person), and Gunma Prefecture Special Regional Quota (2 people).
*5 We plan to recruit for the following special regional quotas in the general selection: Fukushima Prefecture Regional Medical Physician Recruitment Scholarship (2 people), Chiba Prefecture Medical Student Loan Program (2 people), Shizuoka Prefecture Medical Training Fund (2 people), Ibaraki Prefecture Regional Medical Physician Loan Program (2 people), Niigata Prefecture Medical Training Loan Program Priority Course (1 person), and Gunma Prefecture Emergency Physician Recruitment Scholarship Loan Program (2 people).
Entrance examination methods
Please select the entrance examination type you plan to take.
Eligible applicants
Those who graduated from high school or secondary school in March 2026, or those who are expected to graduate in March 2027.
Features
"Study results status" is not set as an application criterion
Concurrent applications possible
Selection Process
Primary selection
Activity Report
School records, etc.
Essay assignment Question content: Write a brief summary of your thoughts on the given topic
Group discussion
interview Time: Approximately 10 minutes / Format: Two teachers for one applicant / Content: Using activity reports, school records, etc. as references, questions will be asked about self-promotion and motivation for applying.
Secondary selection
Only those who pass the first selection and apply for the second selection will be considered for admission based on their scores in the subjects designated by the university in the 2027 Common University Entrance Examination. This will be determined comprehensively, including the total score of the four highest-scoring subjects and the results of the first selection.
Entrance examination schedule
[First Selection Round] ■Application period: September 28th (Mon) - October 7th (Wed), 2026 ■Selection Examination Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 ■Announcement of results: Monday, November 2, 2026
[Second Selection Round] (Only for those who passed the first selection round) ■Application period: December 14th (Mon) - December 21st (Mon), 2026 ■Selection Examination Date: Common Test for University Admissions ■Announcement of results: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Designated Subjects
Courses
Courses
Course selection
Allocation of points
Foreign language
"English" * 1
Mandatory
100 points for each subject
Total 400 points Full marks
Mathematics
“Mathematics I” “Mathematics I, Mathematics A” “Mathematics II, Mathematics B, Mathematics C”
1 subject selection * 2
Science
"Physics" "Chemistry" "Biology"
Select 2 subjects
*1 For "English," the score for reading (maximum 100 points) and listening (maximum 100 points) will be compressed to a maximum of 50 points each, and the combined score will be used. However, if you are granted an exemption from listening by the National Center for Admission Center, the score for reading (maximum 100 points) will be used.
* 2 If you take two or more subjects, the subject with the highest score is adopted for pass or fail judgment.
Eligible applicants
Open application system (single application) Applicants must meet all of the following requirements and be recommended by a high school or secondary school principal.
Applicants must be expected to graduate from a high school or secondary school in March 20278 and be able to adapt to a six-year medical education program that includes practical training.
Those who have a grade of 4.0 or higher in the entire survey for their grades up to the first semester of the final year of high school or secondary school.
Applicants must be able to make a firm commitment to enroll if accepted.
Selection Process
Basic ability aptitude test (3 subjects method)
Short Essay
Interview Time: Approximately 10 minutes / Format: two faculty members for one examinee.
Document screening (School records, etc.)
Entrance examination schedule
Open application system (exclusive application) ■Application period: November 2nd (Mon) - November 11th (Wed), 2026 ■Selection Examination Date: November 21, 2026 (Saturday) ■Announcement of results: December 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
Basic Skills Aptitude Test
3 subjects method
Courses
Subjects range
Course selection
English
English Communication I, English Communication II, English Communication III, Logic and Expression I, Logic and Expression II, Logic and Expression III
Mandatory
Mathematics
Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Mathematics A (Properties of Shapes, Number of Cases and Probability), Mathematics B (Sequences), Mathematics C (Vectors)
Physics
Physics basics, Physics
Select one subject from three subjects
Chemistry
Chemistry basics, Chemistry
Biology
Biology basics, Biology
Short Essay
Subjests content
Write your own thoughts on the given topic using all the keywords in 1000 words or less
Available benefits and systems
English external examination utilization system If you meet the required score for an English proficiency test designated by this university, you may use the results of an external English test by applying at the time of application. For School of Medicine 's school recommendation-based selection (open application), this will be taken into consideration when determining acceptance or rejection. For details, please refer to the "Entrance Examination Guidelines 2027".
Selection Process
Primary selection
Departamental proficiency test
Document screening (School records, etc.)
Secondary selection (only for those who passed the primary selection)
Assigned essay Question content: Write your own thoughts on the given topic using all the keywords in 300 words or less
Interview Time: Approximately 10 minutes / Format: two faculty members for one examinee.
Entrance examination schedule
[First Selection Round] ■Application period: December 17, 2026 (Thu) - January 13, 2027 (Wed) ■Selection Examination Dates: January 21st (Thu), 22nd (Fri), 23rd (Sat), 2027 [Free choice of examination date] ■Announcement of results: January 28, 2027 (Thursday)
[Second Selection Round] (Only for those who passed the first selection round) ■Selection Examination Dates: February 4th (Thu) and 5th (Fri), 2027. *Please select one of these dates when applying. ■Announcement of results: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Free choice of test days You can take the test for 3 days or 1 day at a time.
Departamental proficiency test
Courses
Subjects range
Course selection
Allocation of points
English
English Communication I, English Communication II, English Communication III, Logic and Expression I, Logic and Expression II, Logic and Expression III
Mandatory
Each subject 100 points
total 300 points Perfect score
Mathematics
Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Mathematics A (Properties of Shapes, Number of Cases and Probability), Mathematics B (Sequences), Mathematics C (Vectors)
Select two subjects out of five subjects
Physics
Physics basics, Physics
Chemistry
Chemistry basics, Chemistry
Biology
Biology basics, Biology
Japanese
Modern Japanese language and culture (excluding classical Japanese and classical Chinese)
Available benefits and systems
Benefits for taking the exam for more than two days (first selection only) If you take School of Medicine Department of Medicine over two or three days, the pass/fail decision will be based on the day on which you receive the highest total score for the three subject areas of the academic exam on each exam day.
Selection Process
Primary selection
In the 2027 Common University Entrance Examination, admission will be determined based on the scores in the subjects and courses designated by this university. 3-Subject System: Pass or fail will be determined by the total score of the three subjects with the highest scores. 5-Subject System: Pass or fail will be determined by the total score of the five subjects with the highest scores. For The Common Test for University Admissions selection, application to the 3-subject method is mandatory, and you may apply to the 5-subject method in addition. You cannot apply to the 5-subject method without first applying to the 3-subject method.
Secondary selection
Only those who pass the first selection will be given an English test (long-form reading comprehension), a written essay test, and an interview, and a comprehensive decision will be made on whether or not they are accepted, including the results of the first selection. ・If you have not taken the English (long-form reading comprehension) test or the essay test, you will be considered absent from the test on the day and will not be able to take the interview. If you miss the interview, all test results will be invalid.
Courses
Subjests content
English (Long Reading Comprehension)
Read long sentences in English and write abstracts within 200 characters and opinions within 400 characters in Japanese.
Assignment essay
Write your own thoughts within 300 characters, using all the keywords for the theme.
Interview
Two teachers will conduct the test for each examinee for approximately 10 minutes.
Entrance examination schedule
[First term: First selection round] ■Application period: December 17, 2026 (Thursday) - January 15, 2027 (Friday) ■Selection Examination Date: Common Test for University Admissions ■Announcement of results: February 13, 2027 (Thursday)
[First Term: Second Selection Round] (Only for those who passed the first selection round) ■Selection Examination Date: February 17, 2027 (Wednesday) ■Announcement of results: February 19, 2027 (Friday)
Designated Subjects
Subject
Courses
Elective
Allocation of points
Individual academic ability test, etc.
Foreign language
"English" * 1
Mandatory
100 points for each subject
3 subject method Total score is 300 points (first selection)
5 subject method Total score is 500 points (first selection)
English (Long Reading Comprehension) Essay assignment interview (Limited to those who pass the first selection)
Japanese
"Japanese" ※2
In the case of the 3-subject method: Select 2 subjects *3
In the case of the 5-subject method: "Japanese" is required, Choose 3 subjects from "Mathematics" and "Science" *4
Mathematics
“Mathematics I” “Mathematics I, Mathematics A” “Mathematics II, Mathematics B, Mathematics C”
Science
"Physics" "Chemistry" "Biology"
*1 For "English," the score for reading (maximum 100 points) and listening (maximum 100 points) will be compressed to a maximum of 50 points each, and the combined score will be used. However, if you are granted an exemption from listening by the National Center for Admission Center, the score for reading (maximum 100 points) will be used.
*2 For "Japanese," two scores will be calculated: one is the score obtained by compressing "modern writings" (maximum of 110 points) to a maximum of 100 points, and the other is the score obtained by adding "modern writings" (maximum of 110 points) to "classical writings (classical Japanese and classical Chinese)" (maximum of 90 points) (maximum of 200 points) and compressing it to a maximum of 100 points, and the higher score will be used.
*3 Combinations of "two mathematics subjects" are not permitted. If you take three or more subjects, the two highest scores will be used to determine whether you pass or fail.
*4 If you take four or more subjects, the three highest scores will be used to determine your pass/fail status.
