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Doctorate programs in Japan

Japan lists doctorate programs from institutions across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Graduate School of Manga - Doctoral Program

Kyoto Seika University

Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Graduate School of Home Economics - Doctoral

Kobe Women's University

Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan

yg.kobe-wu.ac.jp/wu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Economics

Graduate School of Literature - Doctoral

Kobe Women's University

Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan

yg.kobe-wu.ac.jp/wu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Literature

Graduate School of Health and Nutrition - Doctoral

Kobe Women's University

Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan

yg.kobe-wu.ac.jp/wu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Nutrition & Dietetics

Graduate School of Nursing - Doctoral

Kobe Women's University

Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan

yg.kobe-wu.ac.jp/wu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Nursing

Graduate School of Psychology - Doctoral

Kobe Women's University

Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan

yg.kobe-wu.ac.jp/wu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Psychology

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Nihon Pharmaceutical University

Saitama-shi, Saitama, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Pharmacy

Graduate School of Commerce - Doctor

Osaka Gakuin University

Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan

osaka-gu.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Graduate School of Economics - Doctor

Osaka Gakuin University

Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan

osaka-gu.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Economics

Graduate School of International Studies - Doctor

Osaka Gakuin University

Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan

osaka-gu.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Politics & International Relations

Graduate School of Law - Doctor

Osaka Gakuin University

Suita-shi, Osaka, Japan

osaka-gu.ac.jp University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Graduate School of Agriculture (Doctoral Program)

Takasaki University of Health and Welfare

Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Graduate School of Health and Welfare (Doctoral Program)

Takasaki University of Health and Welfare

Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Graduate School - Physical Education Science (Doctoral Program)

Nippon Sport Science University

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

nittai.ac.jp/eng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Graduate School - Coaching Science (Doctoral Program)

Nippon Sport Science University

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

nittai.ac.jp/eng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Graduate School - Education (Doctoral Program)

Nippon Sport Science University

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

nittai.ac.jp/eng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Graduate School - Judo-Seifuku Science (Doctoral Program)

Nippon Sport Science University

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

nittai.ac.jp/eng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Graduate School - Emergency and Disaster Medical Science (Doctoral Program)

Nippon Sport Science University

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

nittai.ac.jp/eng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Emergency & Disaster Management

PhD Program

International University of Japan

Minami-Uonuma-shi, Niigata, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

PhD in Nutrition Studies

Koshien University

Takarazuka-shi, Hyogo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Nutrition & Dietetics

PhD in Psychology

Koshien University

Takarazuka-shi, Hyogo, Japan

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

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Psychology

Healthcare Sciences Major (Full-time Pre/Post Doctoral Program) - Doctoral

University of East Asia

Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

toua-u.ac.jp/index.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

Design Major (Full-time Pre/Post Doctoral Program) - Doctoral

University of East Asia

Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

toua-u.ac.jp/index.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Applied Design

Human Sciences Major (Full-time Pre/Post Doctoral Program) - Doctoral

University of East Asia

Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

toua-u.ac.jp/index.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

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