History
Fukushima Medical University’s unique history began 140 years ago in Shirakawa City, where amedical arts college was founded in 1871. In 1950 the undergraduate course established. The Administrative Division and four basic medical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology) located at Mikawa-kitamachi,Fukushima City.
Education
Fukushima Medical University attracts people across the nation due to its core curriculum in the School of Medicine and its unique approach to meeting community needs amid a national shortage of doctors.
Research
As a medical university, we advance cancer research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and other patient-oriented activities.
Career
Our educational approach engages students in medical science and medical care from the verybeginning. FMU’s Center for Medical Education and Career Development provides students,residents, and practicing physicians with professional improvement opportunities and support forwork-life balance issues, especially in regard to raising children.
Fukushima Medical University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #2177 Ranking
- 49 Scholarships
- 666 Academic Staff
- 1,399 Students
- 56 Students (int'l)
Fukushima Medical University Overview
Fukushima Medical University Scholarships
Fukushima Medical University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Fukushima Medical University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Fukushima Medical University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 29.3% Japan
Top 60.9% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
2177
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 70 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1798 | 2107 | 2177 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Library services
The University Library and the Medical Museum reorganized, and renamed the Center for Academic Information Services, where the Academic Information Group was established.
Medical services
Fukushima Medical University Hospital serves as a general hospital with 30 clinical departments and 778 beds, offering advanced medical care. The average numbers of inpatients and outpatients per day are 632 and 1,376 in 2010, respectively, which represents our popularity with the people in Fukushima. We will continue improving our service to meet people’s diverse medical demand and needs.
Campus life
Fukushima Medical University is located in Hikariga-oka, Fukushima City. It is a ten-minute drive toward the south from the city center. One of the major facilities close to the university is Fukushima University. Our campus has a land area of about 38 hectares and is filled with a variety of beautiful plants and trees.
Sports facilities
The gymnasium houses a training room, 50-meter hot swimming pool, facilities for judo and kendo and private rooms. The athletic field includes a 400-meter running track, baseball field, archery range and tennis court.
Fukushima Medical University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Fukushima-shi City
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