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Biology and Life Sciences PhD Programs in Japan (2027)

Biology and Life Sciences PhD programs in Japan run 3 years (5 max), with funding through MEXT, OIST PhD Fellowship, JSPS DC1/DC2 fellowships, foundation scholarships, or lab funding. Strong industry partnerships create employment paths after graduation.

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Biology and Life Sciences at The University of Tokyo

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at The University of Tokyo: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Kyoto University

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Kyoto University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Osaka University

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Osaka University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Tohoku University

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Tohoku University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Nagoya University

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Nagoya University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Hokkaido University

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Hokkaido University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Kyushu University

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Kyushu University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Institute of Science Tokyo

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Biology and Life Sciences at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.

EnglishMaster's + PhD

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Japanese Biology and Life Sciences PhD?

Standard 3 years; can extend to 5. Many international students enter after Master's; some Japanese programs accept direct-from-Bachelor's into 5-year integrated PhD.

What funding is available?

MEXT (~¥1.7M/year + tuition), OIST PhD Fellowship (¥2.4M/year + tuition), JSPS DC1/DC2 (¥2.4M/year), foundation scholarships, university tuition waivers.

Are there English-taught PhD programs?

Yes — OIST is entirely English; G30 universities offer English-taught PhD; NAIST and JAIST have substantial English programs. Each Biology and Life Sciences PhD has English-track options at most universities.

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