Doctorate programs in Japan

This listing covers doctorate programs in Japan. Check durations, tuition and admission details, and refine the results with the sidebar filters.

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What degree levels can I study in Japan?

Programs in Japan are offered at these levels: Diploma, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Japan?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Engineering & Technology each have their own browsable page for Japan. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Japan?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

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1,246 programs found

United Graduate School of Agricultural Science

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology QS 2027 #951-1000

Fuchū-shi, Tokyo, Japan

tuat.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Dental Medicine

Hokkaido University QS 2027 #179 =

Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

hokudai.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Dentistry

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Veterinaly Medicine

Hokkaido University QS 2027 #179 =

Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

hokudai.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Infectious Diseases

Hokkaido University QS 2027 #179 =

Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

hokudai.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Science and Engineering [Doctoral Program]

Iwate University THE 2025 #1501-2092

Morioka-shi, Iwate, Japan

iwate-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences [Doctoral Program]

Iwate University THE 2025 #1501-2092

Morioka-shi, Iwate, Japan

iwate-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Veterinary Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences [Doctoral Program]

Iwate University THE 2025 #1501-2092

Morioka-shi, Iwate, Japan

iwate-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

The Joint Graduate School (Ph. D. Program) in Science of School Education

Hyogo University of Teacher Education

Kato, Hyogo, Japan

hyogo-u.ac.jp/english University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences

Kanazawa University QS 2027 #951-1000

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

kanazawa-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of East Asian Studies

Yamaguchi University QS 2026 #1401-1501

Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

yamaguchi-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Politics & International Relations

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine

Yamaguchi University QS 2026 #1401-1501

Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

yamaguchi-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Veterinary Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Fukushima University

Fukushima-shi, Fukushima, Japan

fukushima-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Pharmacy

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Kyushu University QS 2027 #171

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

kyushu-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Dental Science

Kyushu University QS 2027 #171

Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

kyushu-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Dentistry

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health

Nagasaki University QS 2027 #951-1000

Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan

nagasaki-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Medicine

Ehime University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Matsuyama-shi, Ehime, Japan

ehime-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences

Ehime University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Matsuyama-shi, Ehime, Japan

ehime-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Medicine (Doctoral Course)

Hirosaki University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

hirosaki-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Regional Studies (Doctoral Course)

Hirosaki University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

hirosaki-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Social Sciences & Education

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Medicine

Tohoku University QS 2027 #102

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

tohoku.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of Integrative and Global Majors

University of Tsukuba QS 2027 #351 =

Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

tsukuba.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Politics & International Relations

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Medical Science

Saga University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Saga-shi, Saga, Japan

saga-u.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

University of the Ryukyus THE 2026 #1501-2191

Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan

u-ryukyu.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate school of Medicine

Asahikawa Medical University

Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan

asahikawa-med.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

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Doctorate programs in Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Japan?

Which fields of study can I browse in Japan?

How much does it cost to study in Japan?

How do I choose the right program?

United Graduate School of Agricultural Science

Graduate School of Dental Medicine

Graduate School of Veterinaly Medicine

Graduate School of Infectious Diseases

Graduate School of Science and Engineering [Doctoral Program]

Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences [Doctoral Program]

United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences [Doctoral Program]

The Joint Graduate School (Ph. D. Program) in Science of School Education

Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences

Graduate School of East Asian Studies

Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Graduate School of Dental Science

PhD in Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health

Graduate School of Medicine

The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences

Graduate School of Medicine (Doctoral Course)

Graduate School of Regional Studies (Doctoral Course)

Graduate School of Medicine

PhD in School of Integrative and Global Majors

Graduate School of Medical Science

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate school of Medicine

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