PhD in Biology in Japan

9 phd programmes in biology at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,372 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,278 USD and 3,372 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Biology programmes

9 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Agriculture, Frontiers in Biosciences Hokkaido University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Division of Biological Sciences (International Course in Primatology and Wildlife Research) Kyoto University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Department of Biological Sciences The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
PhD in Department of Agricultural and Environmental Biology The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
PhD in Department of Biological Sciences (GSGC) The University of Tokyo PhD 3,278 USD
Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences, Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences University of Tsukuba PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Division of Agriculture, Frontiers in Biosciences Hokkaido University PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Basic Biology Program(three-year doctoral program) The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI PhD 3,372 USD
PhD in Basic Biology Program (five-year doctoral program) The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI PhD 3,372 USD

Specialisations within biology

Biological Sciences 3 Biology 3 Biosciences 2 Life Sciences 1

Universities for biology in Japan

PhD in Biology in Japan: common questions

How many biology programmes are there in Japan?
9 biology phd programmes at 5 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a biology degree in Japan cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in biology in Japan is 3,372 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,278 USD and 3,372 USD per year.
Can I study biology in Japan in English?
Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (9 of 9).

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