Overview

The Education programme offered by Hokkaido University provides doctoral training designed to prepare researchers and professionals capable of addressing diverse problems in the field of education. It encourages participation from graduates, working professionals, and international candidates, supporting the development of strong academic and investigative capabilities through advanced study.

Key Facts

Admission emphasizes research capability through an oral examination based on a proposed study topic, with special entry procedures available for mature and international applicants. The programme aims to cultivate individuals equipped to contribute to academic research, professional practice, and the advancement of knowledge within educational contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research Methods
Research Proposal Development
Advanced Studies in Education
Academic Writing and Analysis
Seminar and Thesis Preparation
Educational Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sapporo, Japan

Disciplines

Education View 4 other PhDs in Education in Japan

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

The entrance examination for a Ph.D. course places great emphasis on research ability.

There is an oral examination based on the candidate’s research proposal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Sapporo-shi

Japan

111200 - 165260 JPY / month

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