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2024 Ranking and Overview

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world rank  3838

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Overview

Established in 1945, the Wakayama Medical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Wakayama (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Wakayama Medical University is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Wakayama Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 79-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. Wakayama Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Wakayama Medical University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Wakayama Medical University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Wakayama Medical University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Wakayama Medical University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) 和歌山県立医科大学
Acronym
Founded 1945
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Campus Location

Address 811-1 Kimiidera
Wakayama
641-8509 Wakayama
Japan
Wakayama Medical University Phone Number +81 (73) 447 2300
Wakayama Medical University Fax Number +81 (73) 441 0704

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Wakayama Medical University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Wakayama Medical University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Wakayama Medical University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Wakayama Medical University.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Wakayama Medical University's admission information.

Wakayama Medical University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Wakayama Medical University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Wakayama Medical University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Wakayama Medical University's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Wakayama Medical University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Wakayama Medical University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Wakayama Medical University.

Wakayama Medical University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Wakayama Medical University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Wakayama Medical University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Wakayama Medical University's Control Type Control Type

Wakayama Medical University is a public higher education institution.


Wakayama Medical University's Entity Type Entity Type

Wakayama Medical University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Wakayama Medical University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Wakayama Medical University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Wakayama Medical University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Wakayama Medical University's main facilities:


Wakayama Medical University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Wakayama Medical University's Housing University Housing

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Wakayama Medical University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Wakayama Medical University's main services:


Wakayama Medical University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Wakayama Medical University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Wakayama Medical University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Wakayama Medical University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Wakayama Medical University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Wakayama Medical University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Wakayama Medical University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2004


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Wakayama Medical University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Wakayama Medical University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Free Online Courses

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