FDC International Dental Science Graduate Scholarship
Tuition waiver scholarship awarded to outstanding international dental graduates pursuing doctoral research in oral biomaterials, periodontology, and craniofacial bone healing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduation from recognized dental or biomedical faculty with GPA >= 3.0/4.0
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or JLPT N2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Graduation dissertation or scientific paper in oral biology or pathology
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from dental school professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 50% tuition waiver (JPY 400,000/year reduction) plus JPY 48,000/month JASSO study award
- Application fee
- JPY 30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- JPY 400,000/year (after 50% tuition scholarship exemption)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Spring 2027 dental cohort intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fukuoka Dental College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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