Graduate School of Economics

The English Track Doctoral Degree Program Ph.D in Economics is a three-year doctoral program at Tokyo International University in Saitama, Japan, taught in English, with entry each April / September. Offered through the university's E-Track, the doctoral program in economics supports independent research in economics, allowing candidates to build a dissertation around questions in areas such as business economics, applied microeconomics, or international economic relations, working with a faculty supervisor to design a study, gather and analyze data, and defend the finished dissertation. Tokyo International University describes its E-Track as a set of degree programs taught entirely in English, with majors offered in Business Economics, Digital Business and Innovation, and International Relations. The university states that its E-Track draws students from 100 countries and faculty from around the world, and that no prior Japanese language experience is required to enroll, since students can take university Japanese courses ranging from beginner to advanced alongside their degree. The university also states that scholarships reducing the tuition fee by up to 100 percent are available to E-Track students. Graduates of a doctoral program in economics typically pursue academic careers, research roles at think tanks and policy institutes, or senior analytical positions in business and government that call for advanced training in economic analysis. Admission requires an English test score meeting the minimum indicated in the application guideline, along with document screening and a short essay. Because the program is taught in English over three years, doctoral candidates from outside Japan can pursue the full program while based in Saitama, with pre-arrival admission procedures available to ease the transition to Japan.