OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology and Human Development
Three-year doctoral program accredited by the Japanese Foundation for Certification of Clinical Psychologists, training senior therapists and child development researchers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree (Shushi) in psychology or related behavioural science
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 required for clinical practice components
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary and detailed doctoral research methodology exposé
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations from graduate professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MEXT Doctoral Fellowship or university doctoral teaching stipend (¥1,200,000 JPY/year)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 JPY
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully offset for MEXT scholars; subsidized for university fellows
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 5, 2026 (Spring 2027 matriculation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fukuoka Jogakuin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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