OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare and Applied Human Care Studies
Advanced three-year doctoral program producing researchers and university educators in social welfare jurisprudence, community rehabilitation systems, and gerontological service design.
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 Social Welfare, Public Health, Nursing, or Human Services.
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in Japanese or approved bilingual dissertation track in English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy, 4-page doctoral research proposal, published academic articles, and curriculum vitae.
- Recommendation letters
- Two formal academic recommendations from thesis supervisors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TFU Doctoral Research Assistantship providing tuition fee remission plus monthly research stipend
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥600,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 5, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tohoku Fukushi University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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