Overview

About the program

Two current topics studied in life sciences are comprehensive and integrated understanding of biological phenomena and making contributions to human welfare. Our specialisms are important fields that aim to encompass both of these topics, and are in areas which promise new developments.

These specialisms also respond to societal and industrial needs, and the construction of sustainable societies. They may solve issues involving the global environment, food supplies, and so forth, and will promote better health and medical care.

At the Tohoku University Graduate School of Life Sciences, we hope to act as a central hub that focuses on fundamental scientific study in the life sciences, to welcome a wide range of visiting students from overseas, and as well as Japanese students in nurturing researchers able to be active both at home and across the globe.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innovation Seminar
Lecture on Entrepreneurs Support
Bio-industry Practical Subjects
Integrative Life Sciences
Ecological Developmental Adaptability Life Sciences
Molecular and Chemical Life Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

29 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sendai, Japan

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Ecology View 3 other PhDs in Natural Sciences 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

Admission to the Graduate School of Life Sciences is possible once you have taken and passed an entrance examination.

There is great variety and diversity across our faculty members. Please seek out the teachers who match the particular kinds of study which you wish to pursue.

Student Record
Registration of Bank account for transferring tuition fee (need a bank account in a Japanese bank)
Certificate of graduation
Academic transcript
Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research (Gakkensai). After signing up, please then register for the supplementary comprehensive student insurance for students visiting from overseas (Inbound Futai-Gakusō).
Copy of a resident card

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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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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