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Overview

Sapporo Medical University (札幌医科大学) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Established in 1950, Sapporo Medical University (SMU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. SMU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 76-year-old Japanese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 20-29%. It is considered a very selective. SMU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Sapporo Medical University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Sapporo Medical University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Sapporo Medical University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Sapporo Medical University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
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Name (Non Latin) 札幌医科大学
Acronym SMU
Founded 1950
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Location

Address 17 Nishi, Minami 1, Chuo-ku
Sapporo
060-8556 Hokkaido
Japan
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Sapporo Medical University Phone Number (11) 611 2111
Sapporo Medical University Fax Number (11) 613 7134
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Sapporo Medical University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Sapporo Medical University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Sapporo Medical University 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 Sapporo Medical University's academic range and degree level offering.



Sapporo Medical University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

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M&H Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Sapporo Medical University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Sapporo Medical University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Sapporo Medical University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Sapporo Medical University.



Sapporo Medical University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
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Not reported Not reported
International
students
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Admissions

Sapporo Medical University Admission Info


Sapporo Medical University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Sapporo Medical University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Sapporo Medical University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Sapporo Medical University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Sapporo Medical University's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

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Sapporo Medical University's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Sapporo Medical University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Sapporo Medical University Size and Profile


Sapporo Medical University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Sapporo Medical University has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


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

Sapporo Medical University's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Sapporo Medical University's Control Type Control Type

Sapporo Medical University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Sapporo Medical University's Entity Type Entity Type

Sapporo Medical University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Sapporo Medical University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Sapporo Medical University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Sapporo Medical University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Sapporo Medical University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Sapporo Medical University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Sapporo Medical University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Sapporo Medical University Facilities


Sapporo Medical University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Sapporo Medical University's Library


Sapporo Medical University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


Sapporo Medical University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Sapporo Medical University Services


Sapporo Medical University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Sapporo Medical University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Sapporo Medical University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Sapporo Medical University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Sapporo Medical University's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Sapporo Medical University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Sapporo Medical University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Sapporo Medical University
  • School of Health Science
  • School of Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

Sapporo Medical University Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sapporo Medical University public or private?

Sapporo Medical University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Sapporo Medical University profit or non-profit?

Sapporo Medical University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Sapporo Medical University in terms of enrollment?

Sapporo Medical University has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Sapporo Medical University in terms of academic staff?

Sapporo Medical University's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Sapporo Medical University a coeducational institution?

Sapporo Medical University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Sapporo Medical University use?

Sapporo Medical University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Sapporo Medical University affiliated with?

None.

Does Sapporo Medical University admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Sapporo Medical University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Sapporo Medical University's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Sapporo Medical University SMU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Sapporo Medical University SMU located?

Sapporo Medical University is located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Address: 17 Nishi, Minami 1, Chuo-ku.

Is Sapporo Medical University SMU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Sapporo Medical University is accredited by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (since 1997).

Does Sapporo Medical University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Sapporo Medical University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Sapporo Medical University have a university library?

Yes

Does Sapporo Medical University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Sapporo Medical University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Sapporo Medical University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Sapporo Medical University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Sapporo Medical University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Sapporo Medical University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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