Professional Doctorate programs in Japan

Considering Japan? There are professional doctorate programs to weigh up — compare fees, entry requirements and start dates before you apply.

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. 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.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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50 programs found

Prof.D in Osaka University Law School

Osaka University QS 2026 #91

Suita, Ōsaka, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Law

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education

Kagawa University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 2,189,898 / total

Graduate School of Management

Kagawa University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Teacher Education

Saga University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Saga-shi, Saga, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education

University of the Ryukyus THE 2026 #1501-2191

Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 3,357,824 / total

Graduate School of Law

University of the Ryukyus THE 2026 #1501-2191

Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 6,049,548 / total

Graduate School of Education

University of Miyazaki THE 2026 #1501-2191

Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education

Akita University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Akita, Akita, Japan

akita-u.ac.jp/eng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education

Kumamoto University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Prof.D in Professional School of Education

Yamagata University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Local tuition: JPY 4,086,240 / total

Graduate School of Education

Saitama University QS 2025 #1201-1400

Saitama, Saitama, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Prof.D in School of International and Public Policy

Hitotsubashi University QS 2027 #575 =

Kunitachi, Tokyo, Japan

hit-u.ac.jp/eng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Public Policy

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education (Professional Degree Program)

Shinshu University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education

Gifu University QS 2027 #1201-1400

Gifu-shi, Gifu, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Prof.D in School of Government

Kyoto University QS 2027 #64

Kyoto, Kyōto, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Politics & International Relations

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

The United Graduate School of Professional Teacher Education

Osaka Kyoiku University

Kashihara, Ōsaka, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education

Wakayama University

Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan

wakayama-u.ac.jp/en University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Prof.D in School of Law

Okayama University QS 2027 #1001-1200

Okayama, Okayama, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education

Shimane University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Matsue, Shimane, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Teacher Training Development

University of Toyama THE 2026 #1501-2191

Toyama-shi, Toyama, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Landscape Design and Management

University of Hyogo THE 2026 #1501-2191

Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Business Administration

Prefectural University of Hiroshima

Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

pu-hiroshima.ac.jp/soshiki/kokusai/01-en.h... University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Digital Content

Digital Hollywood University

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

Graduate School of Education

Utsunomiya University THE 2026 #1501-2191

Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan

utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/en/index.php University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Professional Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: Japanese

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Professional 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?

Prof.D in Osaka University Law School

Graduate School of Education

Graduate School of Management

Graduate School of Teacher Education

Graduate School of Education

Graduate School of Law

Graduate School of Education

Graduate School of Education

Graduate School of Education

Prof.D in Professional School of Education

Graduate School of Education

Prof.D in School of International and Public Policy

Graduate School of Education (Professional Degree Program)

Graduate School of Education

Prof.D in School of Government

The United Graduate School of Professional Teacher Education

Graduate School of Education

Prof.D in School of Law

Graduate School of Education

Graduate School of Teacher Training Development

Graduate School of Landscape Design and Management

Graduate School of Business Administration

Graduate School of Digital Content

Graduate School of Education

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