History
The University of Toyama is an university integrated by 3 national universities; Toyama University (founded in 1949), Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University (founded in 1975) and Takaoka National College (founded in 1983) were integrated by the government in October 2005.
Education
This integrated university holds 9 schools, 8 graduate schools, University Laboratory, University Hospital, University Library as well as other educational and research facilities, such as Center for International Education and Research.
Research
nstitute of Natural Medicine is established for the purpose of “Research of scientific principle of natural medicine, and its applied research.” Making full use of modern advanced science and technology, scientifically research of natural medicines and traditional medicines are progressed to integrate Eastern medicine and Western medicine, and we build a new medicinal system.
University of Toyama Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
University of Toyama Overview
University of Toyama Scholarships
University of Toyama Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Toyama. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
145000 JPY
Deadline
Not specified
Japan (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)-Outgoing
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 JPY
Deadline
Anytime
Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Anthem Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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University of Toyama Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 26.9% Japan
Top 55.8% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1514
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 79 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 1435 | 1514 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Library services
The University of Toyama has three libraries, the Central Library on Gofuku campus, the Medical & Pharmaceutical Library on Sugitani campus, and the Art & Design Library on Takaoka campus. The Library’s mission is to provide comprehensive resources and services in support of the research, teaching, and learning needs of the university community.
Medical services
University of Toyama Hospital is the only hospital in Toyama prefecture which designated as the Special functioning hospital and provides advanced medical care, the best to patients. We also provide easy of access, comfortable medical environment.
Campus life
The University of Toyama is located in Toyama City and Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture located on the West coast, in the middle of Japan. Toyama Prefecture is a local district with changes of the seasons where the Tateyama mountain range is in the south and Toyama Bay, the Sea of Japan to the north. So you can learn in a comfortable environment. Gofuku campus has 6 schools; Humanities, Education, Economics, Science, Engineering and Sustainable Design. Sugitani campus has School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Takaoka campus has School of Art and Design.
Student clubs
In order to achieve the goals based on the philosophy of the University of Toyama, the Organization for Education and Student Support promotes, adjusts and supports the university-wide programs necessary for recruiting students under the Admission Policy, ensuring high-quality education, and creating good environments for students to study and live in. In doing so, it aims to contribute to the nurturing of the students.
University of Toyama Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Japan Country
Tondabayashi City
University of Toyama Student Reviews & Awards
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- 4 Star 1 Review
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- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
I would like if it was more diverse
It's the most beautiful campus I've ever been too, it's a pleasure to study here. Children come playing in the campus garden during the day because it's so beautiful, and open to anyone, but it's never too crowded or noisy. This said, a lot of facilities are old, but still functional. There are some bars in the campus (included Starbucks and Subway) and a couple of convenience stores. Not a huge social scene for international students though.
2/5
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