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31 PhD courses are taught at 27 universities in Japan; the most common length is 4–6 years. Courses from Kobe University, Kumamoto University and Fujita Health University come first, because those universities rank highest.
Meio University — Meio University's Doctoral Program in Nursing Science offers an advanced educational experience tailored for those aiming to lead in the healthcare sector. This program p...
Kanazawa College of Art — The Doctoral Programs at Kanazawa College of Art focus on integrated research and guidance that combines practical work and theory. Students research advanced creative an...
Kyoto University of Art and Design
Tohoku University of Art and Design — The Tohoku University of Art and Design offers a Doctoral Program in the Graduate School. Education connects research, creation, and practice, aiming to develop people wh...
Tokyo College of Music
Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts & Music — The Doctoral Program in Music Studies at Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts & Music provides an in-depth exploration of music theory, history, and practice. This a...
Elisabeth University of Music — The 博士後期課程 (Doctoral Program) at Elisabeth University of Music offers an in-depth exploration of advanced musical concepts and practices. This program is designed f...
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Only one university here holds a QS World position — Kobe University at #482 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Kobe University has the largest research record in this group, with 7,062,570 citations and an h-index of 609.
The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (6), Education (4), Social Sciences & Psychology (4) and Music & Performing Arts (2). The usual length is 4–6 years and 4 years. 97% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). International University of Japan offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.
Kobe University (QS World #482), Kumamoto University (#20 in Japan) and Fujita Health University (#65 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 4 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.
1 of these courses are listed as online.
International University of Japan, with 3, ahead of Kobe University (2).
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