Overview

Key facts

The Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry strives to foster researchers and sophisticated professionals who:

possess advanced knowledge and skills in dentistry, oral care, and oral health, as well as the sensibilities and fundamental human qualities that support that expertise, are closely attuned to the needs of society;

and can identify problems on their own and develop concrete solutions for various challenges of dentistry.

Learning outcomes

Be able to complete independent, original, and transdisciplinary research in dentistry using one's abundant expertise and high-level specialized knowledge and skills.
Be able to contribute to the advancement of society and scholarship by carrying out next-generation research as a leader in dentistry who tackles societal and scholarly challenges with original ideas, high ethical standards, and a firm sense of responsibility.
Be able to lead dental research in Japan and abroad by utilizing one's international perspective and communication skills, and by disseminating world-class research findings.

Programme Structure

Areas of study in this program include:

Dentistry Theory
Dentistry Exercise
Experiment Technique Training Course
Graduate Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-09 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-09 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Dentistry View 3 other PhDs in Dentistry in Japan

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Eligibility:

Applicants who have graduated from university in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary science program or are expected to graduate by the qualification screening.
Applicants who have completed an 18-year school education program overseas or are expected to complete by the qualification screening.
Applicants who have completed a 16-year school education program overseas (restricted to a particular curriculum provided by the institution in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary science program).

Tuition Fee

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International

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 48 months.
National

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Dentistry.

Available Scholarships

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