Overview

Thesis research project is mandatory for all master and PhD students.

Features

School of International Health at The University of Tokyo was founded in 1992 as Master and PhD programs to contribute to the health and wellbeing of people, particularly those who live in low- and middle-income countries, through advanced biomedical and social science approach.

Coursework and thesis research projects are offered in English.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

International Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Deadline: june 30

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Health Sciences 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

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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

Be a citizen or national of an ADB member country listed below;

Master course: have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record. In Japan, an individual is required to be enrolled in school for at least 16 years in order to complete a bachelor’s degree. For applicants who have obtained their master’s degree in their home country and have completed it only within 16 years, their master’s level education may be counted as only be equivalent to a Japanese bachelor’s degree.

at least two years in the field of health/medical science after graduation;

Be aged below 35 years;

Not be military personnel;

Be able to arrive in Japan between 1st and 10th of April 2024

Agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program;

Not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country;

Have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;

Be in good health.

Tuition Fee

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International

520800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 520800 JPY per year during 48 months.
National

520800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 520800 JPY per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Tokyo

132901 - 208462 JPY /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.