Overview

Knowledge generated from scientific research is a strong tool for carrying out effective health policy and practice. There is a great gap, however, between scientific knowledge and practice in today's public health arena.

Earn a degree in Global Health from one of the Japan’s top universities in the world’s largest city

Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) is the top small university in Japan. Founded in 1928, the university has a long history of cultivating health professionals and researchers from around the world with knowledge and humanity and advancing the health and social welfare of people across the globe. Yushima campus where the MPH course will be held is located in the sacred birthplace of scholarship and learning in Japan. With excellent transport links, the campus are just 2 minute from Tokyo station and students can benefit from unique and rich learning and career building opportunities in the world’s largest city

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Behavioral Sciences
Biostatistics
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Global Health
Health System and Management
Planetary Health
Public Health Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

Public Health View 8 other Masters in Public Health in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

We welcome individuals with a bachelor's or higher degree that wish to go into public health academia and/or become a public health officer at international organizations such as WHO or UNICEF.
Since all courses will be held in English, all ESL applicants will be required to submit an official score report from either Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a minimum score of 80 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1099800 JPY / year

≈ 1099800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1099800 JPY / year

≈ 1099800 JPY / year

Living costs

Tokyo

Japan

132901 - 208462 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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