Nihon Institute of Medical Science

What Nihon Institute of Medical Science does

Nihon Institute of Medical Science (日本医療科学大学) is a private healthcare-education university established in 2007 and headquartered at 1276 Shimokawara, Moroyama-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It operates the Faculty of Health Sciences with six departments and programs — Radiological Technology, Physical Therapy (理学療法学専攻), Occupational Therapy (作業療法学専攻), Nursing, Clinical Engineering, and Clinical Laboratory Science — serving roughly 2,200 undergraduate students (May 2025). The institution's core academic model emphasizes interdisciplinary "team medical" training, in which students from all six departments participate in joint exercises that simulate real clinical team environments, complemented by a Data Science and AI Education Program and hands-on clinical training with CT, MRI, and surgical-robotics simulation equipment. National examination pass rates consistently meet or exceed national averages across departments, with physical therapy achieving 100% pass rates in 2024 and 2025 and four departments reaching 100% in 2023.

The university runs an event-driven go-to-market motion that recruits prospective high-school students through Open Campus and Night Open Campus programs, an annual school festival, entrance-examination consultation fairs in eight Japanese cities, and digital channels (Instagram, YouTube, LINE), supported by high-school collaboration programs. Its primary revenue stream is recurring tuition and enrollment fees, supplemented by examination application fees and employer-facing career services via the Career UC (キャリタスUC) recruitment platform, which connects graduates with hospitals across the Kanto region. The employment support center reports a 100% placement rate for job-seeking graduates against a 2024 demand pool of 21,000+ openings. NIMS is part of the Josai Gakuen educational group (shared campus area with Josai University and affiliated high schools), participates in the Saitama East-Joto University Education Platform (TJUP), and recently established a five-year endowed chair in Pediatric Regional General Medicine with Iwaki City and Iwaki City Medical Center (April 2026–March 2031). Leadership transitioned in January 2026 following the passing of founding school-group president Shindo Norio.

Name

Nihon Institute of Medical Science

Legal name

Nihon Institute of Medical Science (日本医療科学大学)

Website

https://nims.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nihon Institute of Medical Science is a private Japanese healthcare university founded in 2007 in Saitama Prefecture, offering six undergraduate health-sciences programs with interdisciplinary team-based training, Data Science and AI curriculum, and 100% graduate employment outcomes.

Ownership category

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Product category

Healthcare Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

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PRIMARYEDAHAGAO

Schools of Medical Laboratory Science & Clinical Diagnostics

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAGAI

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Healthcare education
• Medical science university
• Health sciences training
• Clinical practicum programs
• Healthcare professional degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Moroyama-machi, Iruma-gun

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: As a private medical science university, the primary revenue stream is tuition and fees paid by enrolled undergraduate students across its 6 departments (保健医療学部). Revenue is recurring on an academic semester basis.
2. Examination Application Fees: Fees charged for entrance examination applications, representing a per-transaction revenue stream.
3. Career Support Services for Employers: The university's employment support center provides employers access to a job posting network (キャリタスUC) to recruit graduates, supporting the placement of students and generating employer relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nihon Institute of Medical Science is a private Japanese university offering four-year undergraduate healthcare education across six departments: Radiological Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Clinical Engineering, and Clinical Laboratory Science. The university delivers team-based multidisciplinary medical training using industry-standard clinical equipment (CT, MRI, surgical robotics simulators), with supplementary programs in data science and AI for healthcare. It also provides student support services including a library, career placement center, and community-facing public lectures.

Product overview

Nihon Institute of Medical Science offers a comprehensive medical science education through its Faculty of Health Sciences, comprising 6 departments and programs: Radiological Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Clinical Engineering, and Clinical Laboratory Science. The university provides specialized team-based education through its Team Medical Care Exercises program, integrating students across all disciplines. Additional educational programs include a Data Science and AI Education Program for modern healthcare training. Student support services encompass library facilities with OPAC access, a Career Support Center offering employment services including access to the Career UC recruitment system, and community outreach through public lectures. Campus facilities include the cafeteria "Kapatina" which provides affordable meals starting from 100 yen, and comprehensive student support including health management and counseling services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radiological Technology Department (診療放射線学科) Four-year undergraduate program for training radiologic technologists (診療放射線技師), covering X-ray, CT, MRI imaging technology, radiation therapy, and image diagnosis. Designed for high school graduates pursuing careers in medical imaging.
• Physical Therapy Program (リハビリテーション学科 理学療法学専攻) Four-year undergraduate program training physical therapists (理学療法士), covering movement therapy, therapeutic exercise, and physical therapy assessment. Achieved 100% national exam pass rate for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025).
• Occupational Therapy Program (リハビリテーション学科 作業療法学専攻) Four-year undergraduate program training occupational therapists (作業療法士), focused on helping patients regain daily living and work skills through therapeutic activities.
• Nursing Department (看護学科) Four-year undergraduate nursing program training registered nurses (看護師), covering medical care, health management, and patient care education. Achieved 100% national nursing exam pass rate in 2023.
• Clinical Engineering Department (臨床工学科) Four-year undergraduate program training clinical engineers (臨床工学技士), covering medical equipment operation, maintenance, and management including dialysis, cardiac catheters, and life-support systems. Achieved 100% national exam pass rate in 2023.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Department (臨床検査学科) Four-year undergraduate program training clinical laboratory technicians (臨床検査技師), covering physiological function testing, specimen testing, and laboratory diagnostics. Established in 2021 with new Building 5. Achieved 100% national exam pass rate in 2023.
• Career Support Center (就職支援センター) Employment support services including job search system access via キャリアタスUC, individual career counseling, resume/application support, interview preparation, and job placement assistance for students and graduates.
• Library Services (図書館サービス) University library with extensive medical science collections, OPAC search system, study rooms, group study rooms, and computer facilities. Open Monday-Friday 8:00-22:00.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduate employment rate for all job-seeking graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Iwaki City and Iwaki City Medical Center (いわき市／いわき市医療センター)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026NIMS has established an endowed chair 'Pediatric Regional General Medicine (Iwaki City)' with Iwaki City and Iwaki City Medical Center. The program aims to address regional healthcare challenges including pediatrician and nursing shortages, develop sustainable pediatric care systems, and create attractive training and employment systems for young medical professionals in the Iwaki region. The partnership runs from April 2026 to March 2031 (5 years).
• Aeon Town Co., Ltd. (イオンタウン株式会社)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2023Aeon Town Co., Ltd. has established an industry-academia cooperation agreement with NIMS. The partnership involves collaboration on community health promotion activities and social contribution initiatives, including participation in community wellness events.
• Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. (イオンリテール株式会社)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2023Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. has established an industry-academia cooperation agreement with NIMS. The partnership involves collaboration on community health promotion activities and social contribution initiatives.
• Nihon Institute of Medical Science Housing Support (NIMS Housing Support /大家さん友の会)minorOthersNIMS has partnered with local real estate owners through the 'NIMS Housing Support' association, providing exclusive housing support services for students living alone near the campus, including discounted rates and support services.
• Josai Gakuen Educational Corporation and Affiliated Schools (城西学園・関連校)minorOthersNIMS is part of the Josai Gakuen educational group (城西学園) which includes Josai University (城西大学), Josai Radio Technology College (城西放射線技術専門学校), Josai University Affiliated Josai High School (城西大学附属城西中学・高等学校), and Josai University Affiliated Kawagoe High School (城西大学付属川越高等学校). The universities share a campus area and collaborate on educational activities.
• Saitama East-Joto University Education Platform (TJUP / 埼玉東上地域大学教育プラットフォーム)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIMS participates in the TJUP regional university education platform alongside other universities in the Saitama East-Joto area, organizing joint events, community outreach programs (such as care trampoline and electric wheelchair experience workshops), and collaborative educational activities.
• 3x3 Pro Basketball Team SAITAMA LIPLAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNIMS signed a sponsor partnership agreement with SAITAMA LIPLA, a professional 3x3 basketball team, in July 2024. The partnership includes sponsorship and collaborative activities for sports promotion and student engagement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Juntendo University: Major medical university with health sciences programs and university hospital system. Strong brand recognition among healthcare employers nationwide, competing for top students and faculty.
• Teikyo University: Comprehensive private university with significant health sciences programs including medical school, nursing, and rehabilitation. Larger scale and broader program offerings than NIMS with national brand recognition.
• Kitasato University: Major comprehensive health sciences university with established reputation, larger scale, and broader research portfolio. Competes for high-achieving students and faculty across overlapping health disciplines.
• Tokyo Medical and Dental University: Top-tier public medical and dental university, competing for top students and faculty in healthcare sciences. Premium brand that sets the upper bound for graduate outcomes benchmarks in the Japanese market.

Regional players

• Saitama Medical University: Medical university located in Saitama Prefecture, directly competing with NIMS for regional students and healthcare professional training opportunities in the same geographic catchment.
• Josai University: Same educational group (Josai Gakuen) as NIMS with shared campus area in Saitama. Both universities offer health sciences programs and collaborate on educational activities, providing direct comparability as a sibling institution.

Direct peers

• Tokyo Healthcare University: Smaller health sciences university focused on training healthcare professionals. Direct competitor for students in the Kanto region with similar program offerings and scale.
• International University of Health and Welfare: Leading Japanese health sciences university with multiple departments including nursing, rehabilitation, radiological technology, and clinical laboratory science. Closest direct competitor in terms of multi-discipline health sciences program structure and graduate employment focus.
• Fujita Health University: Health sciences-focused university with multiple healthcare disciplines including medical technology, nursing, and rehabilitation. Similar program structure to NIMS with comparable graduate outcomes focus.
• Niigata University of Health and Welfare: Health sciences university with multiple disciplines including nursing, rehabilitation, and medical technology. Similar multi-department health sciences structure to NIMS but operating in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFNGbzQPi2z92JEc7o1bFWg
• Instagraminstagram.com/nims_official_nyushi/?hl=ja
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%8C%BB%E7%99%82%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%A6

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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