The Ph.D. Program in Humanics (Five-year Doctoral Program, University of Tsukuba) provides students with support services so that they can concentrate on their studies and research. The program also provides a pre-admission program for prospective students.
The following support details are subject to change depending on the financial situation of the government and the University.
Financial supports ※Information as of April 1, 2025.
Equivalent to Master's program
Before passing Qualifying Examination
- Financial supports according to their research contribution based on RA (Research Assistant) – 140,000 yen/month
- Travel grant
Equivalent to Doctoral program
After passing Qualifying Examination
No financial supports available from the program, but you may receive the supports by applying to the following programs:
- JST-SPRING (Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation) and BOOST (Broadening Opportunities for Outstanding young researchers and doctoral students in Strategic areas)
Ex. Stipend (JPY 2.22 million to 2.4 million /year) and Research Fund (JPY Half million to 1.5 million /year) - Research Fellowship for Young Scientists from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Ex. Stipend (JPY 2.4 million /year) and Research Fund (JPY ～1.5 million /year) - Other scholarships from private organizations
All of the program students receive the financial support (including Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, JST-SPRING/BOOST, JSPS DC, and scholarships) as of April 1, 2025.
Students dormitory
Student dormitories including Oikoshi International Dormitory (approximately 30,000 yen/month) are available. These dormitories have been established to offer students excellent study environment along with the opportunity to experience autonomous civic life.
For further information regarding room, equipment and monthly rent, please refer to the website below.
http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/students/campus-life/accommodation
Pre-admission program
Our program provides education for applicants and prospective students (pre-admission program).
- Cultivate interdisciplinary skills at an early stage and realize doctoral education beyond the MD-PhD course
- Recruit for excellent students
Campus Humanics Course
We provide education for applicants in bachelor’s and master’s programs. Prospective students in Medical Sciences (6-year system) can learn basic knowledge in engineering and informatics. Prospective students in Science, and Engineering and Informatics (4-year system) can learn basic knowledge in medicine. We also provide practical training and exercise course.
On-campus boot camp
During summer holidays, we provide education for applicants. Practical training and exercise courses of medical science, science, engineering and informatics are offered to them in the boot camp.
Courses with e-learning
We provide basic subjects through e-learning to support undergraduate and domestic students (business people and clinicians) in Japan and overseas.