OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Science
Three-year doctoral program providing clinical training and empirical research methodologies in clinical psychological assessment, counseling therapies, and neurodevelopmental support.
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 in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Child Development with honors.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 certification and scientific English reading capability.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Japanese psychology doctorates.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 4,000-character doctoral research proposal on cognitive behavioral interventions or developmental disorders.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from clinical psychology faculty.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Supervised doctoral research with clinical psychology center assistantships and research grants
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 doctoral application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥780,000 annual doctoral tuition with institutional tuition remission options
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 25 January 2027 (Spring Doctoral Admissions)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bunkyo Gakuin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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