History
The distinguished history of Juntendo started in 1838 with the founding of a private medical school, the so-called "Wadajuku," by Taizen Sato. During the era Japan was preparing to open extensive foreign contact and was also beginning to have great interest in Western culture.
Education
Along the way the focus of the institution has also expanded, now consisting of five undergraduate programs and three graduate programs, the university specializes in the fields of health and sports science, nursing health care and sciences, and international liberal arts, as well as medicine. Today, Juntendo University continues to pursue innovative approaches to international level education and research with the goal of applying the results to society.
Juntendo University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 1 Masters
- 49 Scholarships
- 1,272 Academic Staff
- 5,468 Students
- 164 Students (int'l)
- 3,007 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
Juntendo University Overview
Juntendo University Scholarships
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Juntendo University Student Reviews & Awards
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- 4 Star 1 Review
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Education Review
I like studying here, the teachers are kind and help me if it is difficult. We also work directly on real construction sites and go through all stages of repair, work with a lot of tools, which helps to gain a lot of experience.
Textiles and fashion
It's a good place. I like going to this school. The learning process is well organized. Teachers and rector are responsive and professional in their work.
Juntendo University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
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World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 100 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 501 |
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | 901 | 901 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1137 | - | - |
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Accreditation
The university was established in 1836. It is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan.