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2 Best PhD Science Universities in Japan

Kyoto Institute of Technology leads the 2 PhD Science universities in Japan on research impact (835,107 citations). It is followed by Daiichi College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (#201 in Japan). Across the whole list there are 2 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Kyoto Institute of Technology is cited most (835,107 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Kyoto Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for PhD Science?

Kyoto Institute of Technology (#93 in Japan) and Daiichi College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (#201 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Science in Japan?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Science course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Science courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Science courses in Japan?

Kyoto Institute of Technology, with 1, ahead of Daiichi College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1).

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