OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Political Science and Constitutional Governance
Three-year doctoral curriculum examining Article 9 constitutional jurisprudence, Indo-Pacific security architecture, comparative electoral systems, and parliamentary governance.
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 political science, law, or public administration.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 and English B2/C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy, three-year dissertation research project, and academic CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two professorial recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JSPS Research Fellowship (DC1/DC2) providing ¥200,000 monthly stipend plus research grant
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 entrance examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥750,000 per academic year (offset by doctoral fee waivers)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Meiji University - Izumi Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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