OpenFieldWaseda Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering English PhD in Modern Mechanical Engineering
Three-year research doctoral program taught entirely in English exploring humanoid robotics (Humanoid Robotics Institute), surgical robotics, smart actuators, and bio-mechatronics.
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 Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics with solid academic results.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary and prospective research proposal.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JSPS DC Doctoral Research Fellowships (¥200,000/month) and Waseda Teaching/Research Assistantships
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,350,000/year (50% merit tuition waiver available upon application).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027 (Fall October intake application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Waseda University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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