Thinking about studying in Japan with a focus on health sciences? Ohu University in Koriyama, Fukushima, is a private institution known for its six-year professional programs in Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, a university hospital on campus, and hands-on learning supported by small cohorts and dedicated advisors. This guide gives a practical, numbers-first introduction for overseas applicants: what Ohu offers, how much it costs, where it excels, and what day-to-day life looks like in Koriyama—all with sources you can verify.
Main entrance and campus facade seen from Fukushima Prefectural Road 296 in Kōriyama, Fukushima.
Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain).
The university’s flagship clinical facility for dentistry in Kōriyama.
Photo: Aoi Aihara (藍原あおい), via Wikimedia Commons.
License: CC BY-SA 4.0.
A memorial tower honoring anatomical donors who support medical education; closely associated with Ohu University.
Photo: Sugikats, via Wikimedia Commons.
License: CC BY-SA 4.0.
An alternative campus-side perspective highlighting the hospital signage and approach.
Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain).
The nearest railway station to Ohu University (about a 5‑minute walk), symbolizing convenient campus access.
Photo: Mister0124, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Quick-Facts Table
Snapshot of Ohu University for international candidates. Data sources are linked directly inside the table.
| Item | Details (as of 2025) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Total Students |
Undergraduate: 673 (Dentistry 307; Pharmacy 366) — Official student numbers. Graduate (Dentistry, Doctoral): 62 - Graduate headcount. Combined total: 735 (UG + Grad). |
| Campuses | Main campus: Koriyama, Fukushima — 2.5 km NW of JR Koriyama Station; access details: Access. |
| Faculties/Schools |
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| 수업료 |
Dentistry (Year 1 total): ¥4,000,000 (Admission fee ¥500,000; Annual tuition ¥3,500,000). Pharmacy (Year 1 total): ¥1,700,000 (Admission fee ¥200,000; Annual tuition ¥1,500,000). Details: Tuition & Fees. |
| Gender Ratio (UG) | Male 365 / Female 308 - Breakdown. |
| International Student % | Not published. Contact Admissions: Prospective Students. |
| Students per Staff |
Approx. ~4.5 : 1 using May 1, 2025 counts (735 students ÷ 164 academic staff*). *Academic staff counts by faculty: Official staff numbers. |
Notes: Combined total students is the sum of undergraduate and graduate figures. “Students per Staff” is an approximation for quick benchmarking only.
Campus Maps
Koriyama Campus (Headquarters)
Address: 31-1 Sankakudo, Tomita-machi, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-8041, Japan
Mission, History & Founding Story
Founded in 1972, Ohu University is a private health sciences institution with a mission to cultivate healthcare professionals who combine technical excellence with strong ethics and human empathy. This vision underpins the University’s two professional faculties—Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences—and its Graduate School of Dentistry. The campus in Koriyama hosts the university hospital and specialized facilities, enabling students to learn clinical and research skills on site.
Ohu communicates its educational goals consistently across official documents. The University seeks to foster human resources with high ethical standards and to contribute to society through advanced professional education and research. This is reflected in program design and student support structures: Information Disclosure. For an English overview of the university’s ethos and campus profile: Ohu University English Guide.