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Doctorate programs in Japan

Japan lists doctorate programs from institutions across the country.

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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.

Which fields of study can I browse in Japan?

Fields you can browse in Japan include Business & Management, Law, Engineering & Technology.

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1,241 programs found

Graduate School of Nursing - Nursing Informatics

Kitasato University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Nursing

Graduate School of Nursing - Critical Care Nursing

Kitasato University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Nursing

Graduate School of Nursing - Lifelong Nursing Education

Kitasato University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Nursing

Graduate School of Science - Doctoral Program

Kitasato University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

Graduate School of Frontier Engineering

Kitasato University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: General Engineering

Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Kitasato University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Graduate School of Infection Control Sciences

Kitasato University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

Delivery: On Campus

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Medical Graduate School - Doctor's Course (Medical Studies)

Toho University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Pharmacy Graduate School - Doctor's Course (Clinical Pharmacy)

Toho University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Pharmacy

Science Graduate School - Doctor's Course (Chemistry)

Toho University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Chemistry

Science Graduate School - Doctor's Course (Biology)

Toho University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Biological Sciences

Science Graduate School - Doctor's Course (Molecular Bioscience)

Toho University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Molecular Biology

Science Graduate School - Doctor's Course (Physics)

Toho University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Science Graduate School - Doctor's Course (Information Science)

Toho University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Nursing Graduate School - Doctor's Course

Toho University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Nursing

Graduate School of Medicine - Doctoral Course

Saitama Medical University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Saitama-shi, Saitama, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences - Regional Policy Science

Kagoshima University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Public Policy

Health Sciences - Doctor's

Kagoshima University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Health Sciences

PhD in Science and Engineering - Comprehensive Science and Engineering

Kagoshima University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: General Engineering

PhD in Medical and Dental Sciences - Health Science

Kagoshima University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Dentistry

PhD in Medical and Dental Sciences - Advanced Treatment Science

Kagoshima University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Dentistry

Joint Veterinary Science - Doctor's

Kagoshima University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Veterinary Medicine

United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences - Doctor's

Kagoshima University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences (Doctoral Program)

International University of Health and Welfare

Ōtawara-shi, Tochigi, Japan

iuhw.ac.jp/en/index.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

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