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.
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Name | Wakayama Medical University |
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Name (Non Latin) | 和歌山県立医科大学 |
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Founded | 1945 |
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Address | 811-1 Kimiidera Wakayama 641-8509 Wakayama Japan |
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+81 (73) 447 2300 | |
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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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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Wakayama Medical University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Wakayama Medical University's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Wakayama Medical University.
Wakayama Medical University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).
Wakayama Medical University is a public higher education institution.
Wakayama Medical University is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Wakayama Medical University does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Wakayama Medical University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Wakayama Medical University's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Wakayama Medical University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2004
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