How to apply for a doctorate in Japan?

Japanese doctoral study abroad application method:

First, apply for a language school → take a PhD examination.

If you don't have basic knowledge of Japanese or your Japanese level is not high, you can apply to a Japanese language school first, and study the language in Japan while preparing for the doctoral entrance examination.

Second, apply for graduate students → take a doctoral examination.

This method is the most popular choice and the most stable. It is more suitable for students who want to make a turnaround through the doctoral stage.

First of all, applying for graduate students is equivalent to doctoral preparation. First enter the school to do research with professors, learn professional knowledge, and then take the doctoral entrance examination. However, not all colleges and universities have a postgraduate system, so you must check it out before applying.

Third, go directly to Japan to get a doctorate.

This method is very difficult and suitable for students with strong professional ability and language ability. If you think the doctoral examination questions of your favorite university are not difficult, you can apply for a tourist visa and go directly to Japan to take the doctoral entrance examination on the premise of having a certain language foundation.

The forms of doctoral entrance examination in Japanese universities mainly include: data review (origin, transcripts, language scores, research plans, etc. ), written test (professional knowledge inspection) and interview (personal expression ability, language ability, logical ability and research ability inspection).

Fourth, apply for English Teaching Program (SGU)

This method is suitable for students who have a good English level, have never studied Japanese or have a low Japanese level and want to study in Japan. In China, you can directly apply for the Japanese doctoral program, and you don't need a written test. You only need data review and online interview.

After the application is successful, go directly to the doctoral program. Therefore, the preparation stage is omitted, but there are also some disadvantages, that is, the requirements for students' hardware conditions are higher and there are fewer optional majors.

Conditions for studying for a doctorate in Japan

1, transcript. You need a master's report card to apply for a Japanese doctorate. Two transcripts in Chinese and English should be prepared and stamped with the official seal of the graduate school.

2. Personal statement. First of all, we should choose a theme that suits our own conditions, which can not only show our personal style, humor, sincerity, but also show the attraction of Japanese culture to ourselves. It is best to express your good wish to become a member of a Japanese university.

3. Language test. Language ability is one of the important reference factors when applying for Japanese doctoral degree. If you want to enter a famous Japanese school, you'd better provide TOEFL and Japanese scores for studying in Japan.

4. Proof of financial resources. Proof of financial resources is one of the key factors to study in Japan, and it is also the key to apply for a study visa in Japan. It is very important in Japan and usually requires proof of deposit.

5. Letter of recommendation. It is best for referees to have relatively large academic research. Of course, it is best to have academic exchanges with Japanese university professors.