Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences

What Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences does

Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences (森ノ宮医療大学) is a private Japanese university located in the Cosmo Square area of Osaka's Suminoe Ward, operated by the educational corporation Morinomiya Medical Gakuen (学校法人森ノ宮医療学園). The institution delivers higher education across three faculties and eight departments covering nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language-hearing, clinical laboratory science, clinical engineering, radiological sciences, and acupuncture/moxibustion, supplemented by graduate programs (master's and doctoral tracks in health sciences, medical science, and nursing) and a one-year midwifery specialized course. Total enrollment stands at 2,197 students as of April 1, 2026, supported by 154 full-time and 99 part-time faculty for a student-to-faculty ratio of 14.3. The university is the largest comprehensive medical university in West Japan by program breadth.

Name

Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences

Legal name

Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences (森ノ宮医療大学)

Website

https://morinomiya-u.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences is a private Japanese healthcare university in Osaka operating 8 departments across nursing, rehabilitation, and medical technology faculties, training licensed healthcare professionals through team-based interprofessional education with 2,197 students and 771 clinical training partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Medical and Healthcare Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Healthcare programs
• Clinical training
• Nursing education
• Rehabilitation sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and enrollment fees: Revenue is generated from tuition fees (授業料), admission/enrollment fees (入学金), and other educational service charges from enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across 8 departments. The university is certified under Japan's Higher Education Financial Support System (高等教育の修学支援新制度).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences is a private healthcare-focused university that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 8 healthcare disciplines (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language-Hearing, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Engineering, Radiological Sciences, and Acupuncture/Moxibustion) plus a Midwifery Specialized Course. The university emphasizes team-based interprofessional education (IPE) using a dedicated Simulation Center with advanced medical equipment, and operates affiliated medical facilities (Osaka Bay Clinic and Acupuncture Clinical Center) for hands-on clinical training. With 2,197 students and 771 clinical training partner sites across the Kansai region, the institution produces qualified healthcare professionals who achieve a 98.9% national licensure exam pass rate.

Product overview

Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences is a comprehensive healthcare university offering undergraduate programs across 3 faculties with 8 departments (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language-Hearing, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Engineering, Radiological Sciences, and Acupuncture/Moxibustion), along with graduate programs and a midwifery specialized course. The university operates affiliated medical facilities including Osaka Bay Clinic (internal medicine, cardiovascular, orthopedics, rehabilitation, rheumatology) and an Acupuncture Clinical Center. A Simulation Center provides advanced hands-on training using real medical equipment. The institution emphasizes team-based medical education (IPE) across disciplines and maintains partnerships with 771 clinical training sites in the Kansai region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MORINOMIYA PORT: High school student and entrance exam candidate专用网站 (dedicated website for prospective students)
• セラピア (Therapia)

Products and services

• Nursing Department (看護学科) Undergraduate program in the Nursing Faculty training students to become registered nurses, with eligibility for the national nursing examination. Achieved 100% national exam pass rate for 6 consecutive years.
• Physical Therapy Department (理学療法学科) Department within the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Faculty training physical therapists for rehabilitation practice, with eligibility for national licensure examination.
• Occupational Therapy Department (作業療法学科) Department training occupational therapists to support patients in regaining daily living and work skills, with 100% national exam pass rate for 3 consecutive years.
• Speech-Language-Hearing Department (言語聴覚学科) Department established in April 2024 as the 8th department, training speech-language-hearing therapists for communication and swallowing disorder treatment.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Department (臨床検査学科) Department training clinical laboratory technicians for medical testing and analysis, with eligibility for national clinical laboratory technician licensure.
• Clinical Engineering Department (臨床工学科) Department training clinical engineers specializing in medical equipment operation and management, with 100% national exam pass rate in 2022 results.
• Radiological Sciences Department (診療放射線学科) Department training radiological technologists for medical imaging and radiation therapy, with eligibility for national radiological technologist licensure.
• Acupuncture and Moxibustion Department (鍼灸学科) Department training acupuncturists and moxibustion practitioners with sports and clinical specializations, featuring a Sports Specialization Course.
• Graduate School Programs (大学院) Graduate programs including Health Sciences (master's course), Medical Science (doctoral course), and Nursing Science (master's and doctoral courses).
• Midwifery Specialized Course (助産学専攻科) One-year specialized program for becoming certified midwives, with 100% national exam pass rate for 7 consecutive years.
• Osaka Bay Clinic (大阪ベイクリニック) University-affiliated clinic offering internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation services to the public, equipped with open-type MRI and DEXA bone density measurement devices. Also serves as a clinical training site for students.
• Acupuncture Clinical Center (附属鍼灸臨床センター) University-affiliated acupuncture and moxibustion treatment center open to the public by reservation, staffed by nationally licensed acupuncture practitioners and university faculty researchers. Treatment fees: first visit ¥1,000, regular ¥4,000, student practice ¥2,000. Provides clinical training for students.
• Simulation Center (シミュレーションセンター) Training facility with state-of-the-art medical equipment for hands-on simulation-based medical education, including open-type MRI, DEXA bone density measurement, acoustic analysis instruments, audiometry rooms, and markerless 3D motion analysis (Thiea3D).
• MEEP (Morinomiya English Education Program) - International Exchange Short-term (12-day) study abroad program at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, including medical English, healthcare terminology, clinical observation, and cultural exchange. The university provides up to 50% funding support for eligible students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.9% overall national exam pass rate (510 out of 544 test-takers) in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Osaka Medical Center (大阪医療センター)coreTechnology or Integration · 9 August 2023Mutual cooperation agreement (相互連携協定) for clinical training, research collaboration, and academic exchange between the university and Osaka Medical Center, enhancing clinical education opportunities for students.
• La Trobe University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2022International academic exchange partnership for the MEEP (Morinomiya English Education Program). Morinomiya students participate in 12-day short-term study abroad programs at La Trobe University's Melbourne campus, including medical English, healthcare terminology, clinical observation, and cultural exchange. The university provides up to 50% funding support for eligible students.
• NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes Osaka (NTTドームレッドハリケーンズ大阪)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2021Comprehensive partnership with NTT Docomo's rugby team including athlete healthcare support, sports medicine research collaboration, special lectures, and training programs for university students. The partnership provides sports acupuncture and rehabilitation support for team athletes.
• Cerezo Osaka Sports Club (セレッソ大阪)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2021Official partnership with Cerezo Osaka professional soccer club. The university provides sports medicine, acupuncture, and rehabilitation support while students gain practical sports healthcare experience. The university also holds a billboard sponsorship at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
• Mizuno Corporation (ミズノ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2021Mizuno Corporation collaborated with Morinomiya University to conduct COVID-19 workplace vaccination programs (職域接种) for the university community and related organizations.
• West Japan Railway Company (JR西区 / 西日本旅客鉄道)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2021Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences and West Japan Railway Company entered into a comprehensive collaboration agreement to promote community health, welfare, and sports activities. The partnership leverages the university's healthcare expertise and JR West's regional infrastructure to advance public health initiatives.
• Orix Buffaloes (オリックス・バファローズ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Orix Buffaloes professional baseball team. The university provides sports medicine support and holds a billboard/sponsorship agreement with the team, visible at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
• NTT Docomo Rugby (NTTドームラグビー)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NTT Docomo's rugby team for sports medicine collaboration, student training opportunities, and athlete healthcare programs.
• Mie Shinobi Gathers (三重ianas忍者和)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Mie Shinobi Gathers basketball team (B.League) for sports healthcare support and student training.
• 771 Clinical Training Partner Hospitals and FacilitiescoreTechnology or IntegrationThe university maintains clinical affiliation agreements with 771 hospitals and healthcare facilities across the Kansai region (including university hospitals, general hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home nursing stations, and welfare facilities) for student clinical practicum placement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kitasato University: Comprehensive private medical university with nursing, rehabilitation, and medical technology programs alongside a major hospital system. Comparable in offering multi-disciplinary healthcare professional training at scale.
• International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW): A leading Japanese private comprehensive medical university with multiple healthcare programs including nursing, rehabilitation, and medical technology. Directly comparable to Morinomiya in scale, program breadth, and private healthcare education positioning.
• Health Sciences University of Hokkaido: Private healthcare-focused university offering nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and radiological sciences programs. Comparable in size and program structure to Morinomiya's 8-department model.
• Fujita Health University: Private medical comprehensive university offering a similar multi-disciplinary healthcare portfolio including nursing, rehabilitation, and medical technology. Closely comparable in structure and target student segment to Morinomiya.
• Teikyo University: Large Japanese private university with a comprehensive Faculty of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences including nursing and rehabilitation programs. Comparable in private-sector healthcare education breadth.
• Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University: Private healthcare university based in the Osaka region offering medical and pharmaceutical sciences programs. Regional peer competing for similar Kansai-area high school applicants in healthcare fields.
• Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University: Private comprehensive medical and pharmaceutical university in the Tohoku region with multiple healthcare programs. Comparable in offering multi-disciplinary healthcare education outside Japan's largest metros.
• Kansai Medical University: Private medical university located in the Osaka/Kansai area focused on healthcare professional training. Regional peer competing for the same applicant pool in western Japan.

Broad incumbents

• Kyoto University Faculty of Medicine: Premier national university medical faculty in the Kansai region. Sets the upper bound of academic competition for high-achieving healthcare students in western Japan and represents the research-intensive alternative to private comprehensive medical universities.
• Osaka University Faculty of Medicine: National university medical faculty in Osaka that serves as one of Morinomiya's clinical training partners. A larger, established player in the same regional healthcare education ecosystem with broader research scope but narrower allied-health program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/morinomiya_univ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt7ftrbBgNtGP0lqYRKc32Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/morinomiya.univ.medical
• Instagraminstagram.com/morinomiya_mums
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/%E6%A3%AE%E3%83%8E%E5%AE%AE%E5%8C%BB%E7%99%82%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%A6

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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