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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1,246 programs found

Interdisciplinary Graduate school of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

University of Miyazaki THE 2026 #1501-2191

Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Veterinary Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Interdisciplinary Graduate school of Agriculture and Engineering

University of Miyazaki THE 2026 #1501-2191

Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki, Japan

miyazaki-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 Science and Technology

Kumamoto University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: General Engineering

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Medical Science

Yamagata University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 4,086,240 / total

Graduate School of Public Policy

The University of Tokyo QS 2027 #39

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Public Policy

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology（Doctoral Program）

Shinshu University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Engineering

Gifu University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Gifu-shi, Gifu, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: General Engineering

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences

Gifu University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Gifu-shi, Gifu, Japan

gifu-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 Science

Gifu University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Gifu-shi, Gifu, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences

Gifu University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Gifu-shi, Gifu, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies

Kyoto University QS 2027 #64

Kyoto, Kyōto, Japan

kyoto-u.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 Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability

Kyoto University QS 2027 #64

Kyoto, Kyōto, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Management

Kyoto University QS 2027 #64

Kyoto, Kyōto, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of School Education

Osaka Kyoiku University

Kashihara, Ōsaka, Japan

osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Engineering

Tottori University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Tottori, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: General Engineering

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 817,800 / total

The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences

Tottori University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Tottori, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 817,800 / total

Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences

Tottori University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Tottori, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Veterinary Medicine

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 817,800 / total

Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of Cultural and Social Studies

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Social Sciences & Education

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of Physical Sciences

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of High Energy Accelerator Science

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of Multidisciplinary Sciences

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of Life Science

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

PhD in School of Advanced Sciences

The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI

Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan

soken.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 5 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?

Interdisciplinary Graduate school of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Interdisciplinary Graduate school of Agriculture and Engineering

Graduate School of Science and Technology

Graduate School of Medical Science

Graduate School of Public Policy

Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology（Doctoral Program）

Graduate School of Engineering

Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences

United Graduate School of Agricultural Science

United Graduate School of Drug Discovery and Medical Information Sciences

Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies

Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability

Graduate School of Management

Graduate School of School Education

Graduate School of Engineering

The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences

Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences

Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies

PhD in School of Cultural and Social Studies

PhD in School of Physical Sciences

PhD in School of High Energy Accelerator Science

PhD in School of Multidisciplinary Sciences

PhD in School of Life Science

PhD in School of Advanced Sciences

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