Japan
The PhD in Network Medical Course at Tohoku University is a 4.0 year long program for international students taught in English.
Tohoku University is a Japanese national university that was founded in 1907. It is located in Sendai, Japan and is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The university has five campuses: Katahira, Kawauchi, Aobayama, Seiryo and Amamiya. It is ranked among Japan’s leading universities and is considered one of the top universities in the world.
The Post Graduate School of Medicine provides various professors and staff with superior research ability which covers most of the medical field. This Network Medical Course is offered at Tohoku University. This Network Medical Course is offered by the School of Medicine at Tohoku University. Student goals: To have abundant knowledge and education, and specialist knowledge of medicine and medical science, possess abilities that enable multi-disciplinary development linked to basic medical research and other fields, and to carry out and lead independent original research in a specialized field. To be able to drive new learning that will contribute to the development of next-generation medicine, to contribute to the development of medicine and medical science as a leader in their relevant field, and to possess a highly ethical and responsible outlook, based on social needs to realize next-generation medicine. To possess a high-level international perspective and excellent communication skills and use these to share world-class research results, and through this lead research in their relevant field nationally and globally.
In 1911, Vice Minister of Education Masataro Sawayanagi, moved to Sendai to become Tohoku University’s first president. Sawayanagi firmly believed that academic research should be integrated with education. He also believed that a university should not discriminate based on class or gender. Following this principle, Tohoku University accepted graduates from technical and higher normal schools, and despite opposition from the government at that time, became Japan’s first university to admit female students in 1913. As of 2022, there are more than 1,700 international students at the university representing 90 different countries and regions. In total there are around 10,000 undergraduates, 4,000 master’s students and 2,600 doctoral students enrolled.
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
Register when you arrive
It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.
Register when you arrive
It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.
Application Fee
$225 USD
$225 USD
Tuition Fee
$3,388 USD
$3,388 USD
per year
The minimum age is 18 .
English Fluent is required.
Minimum education level High school certificate
You need to have above average grades for the program. Above average - (Grade B-A, 60-70%, GPA 2.5-3).
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
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Application Fee
$225 USD
Service Fee
$0 USD
Deadline
December 01, 2025
Tuition
$3,388 USD per year
$13,552 USD in total
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