OpenFieldDoho University International Student Special Tuition Reduction Award
Tuition waiver scholarship awarded by Doho University to support international scholars pursuing social welfare, humanities, and arts education in Nagoya.
Doho University: Social Welfare, Arts & Buddhist Studies Academic Guide
Founded in 1804 as a seminary of the Shinshu Otani-ha branch of Pure Land Buddhism and chartered as a modern university in 1950, Doho University is a respected private university situated in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya. Known for its Department of Social Welfare—one of the earliest and most distinguished in central Japan—alongside creative curricula in Literature, Buddhist Studies, and Music, Doho emphasizes compassionate social contribution, human development, and community welfare.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Arts in Social Welfare and Clinical Human Services
Two-year research and professional training master's program preparing clinical social workers, welfare administrators, and policy researchers for certification in Japan.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Buddhist Studies and Social Philosophy
Three-year doctoral program providing rigorous philological, historical, and ethical analysis of Mahayana and Shinshu Buddhist thought and its application to modern social welfare.
Aichi Regional Elderly Social Care and Community Network Field Research
Community-embedded research initiative analyzing informal elderly support networks, dementia-friendly neighborhood initiatives, and integrated community care models in central Japan.
Nagoya Municipal Healthcare and Welfare Institution Clinical Practicum
Structured 180-hour clinical fieldwork practicum embedding students in municipal hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and specialized nursing homes across Nagoya.
Doho Otani Buddhist Culture and Sacred Music Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship dedicated to documenting, archiving, and analyzing traditional Pure Land liturgical chanting (Shomyo) and sacred instrumental traditions.
Associate Professor of Child Welfare and Developmental Psychology
Tenured faculty appointment teaching undergraduate and graduate social welfare courses, supervising clinical student practica, and conducting empirical child welfare research.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Graduation from a recognized undergraduate university (minimum 16 years of formal education) with a Bachelor's degree in social welfare, humanities, psychology, or related disciplines.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Master's degree in Social Welfare, Buddhist Studies, or Humanities satisfying Japanese MEXT third-cycle entrance requirements.
- Language proficiency
- Japanese language proficiency at JLPT N2 or N1 level required for undergraduate and graduate lecture comprehension and social casework field placements.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Comprehensive research proposal (1,500–2,000 characters in Japanese) outlining research background, methodology, and relevance to contemporary social welfare.
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 non-refundable graduate application examination fee.
- Required documentation
- Certified bachelor's/master's degree certificate, academic transcripts, certificate of Japanese language proficiency, statement of financial support, and resident card/passport copy.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Annual tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs is approximately ¥750,000 to ¥980,000 per year, plus a one-time first-year matriculation fee of ¥200,000. Privately financed international students with valid student visas are eligible for Doho University's 30% to 50% tuition reduction scholarship based on academic performance and financial need.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Doho University:
Prof. Dr. Kenjiro Yamamori
President & Professor of Shinshu Buddhist Thought · Pure Land Buddhism, Shinran Thought, Religious Ethics, Buddhist Social Welfare
Prof. Dr. Yuko Ogawa
Dean of Faculty of Social Welfare & Professor of Community Social Work · Community Care Systems, Social Work Supervision, Aging Society Governance, Welfare Administration
Prof. Dr. Masayuki Sugiura
Professor of Musicology and Sacred Sound Studies · Buddhist Chanting (Shomyo), Ethnomusicology, Music Pedagogy, Japanese Liturgical Music
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Doho University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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