Key information Duration Full-time 48 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting October 2027 Apply before Jul 2027 Language English
Delivered On Campus Campus Location Sendai, Japan Disciplines Medicine Overview This Network Medical Course is offered by the School of Medicine at Tohoku University. Student goals To have abundant knowledge and education, and specialist knowledge of medicine and medical science, possess abilities that enable multi-disciplinary development linked to basic medical research and other fields, and to carry out and lead independent original research in a specialized field. To be able to drive new learning that will contribute to the development of next-generation medicine, to contribute to the development of medicine and medical science as a leader in their relevant field, and to possess a highly ethical and responsible outlook, based on social needs to realize next-generation medicine. To possess a high-level international perspective and excellent communication skills and use these to share world-class research results, and through this lead research in their relevant field nationally and globally. Programme Structure Research areas include: Mathematical Intelligence for Medicine Systems Neuroscience Image Statistics Cancer Molecular Biology Onco-pathology Biomedical Imaging Advanced Cerebrovascular Surgery Advanced Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences Advanced Developmental Medicine Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme. Other requirements General requirements Before application, prospective students should first find a prospective supervisor. Find the professor(s) in the field of your interest, contact and then obtain consent of acceptance to the department(s). Motivation letter Graduation Certificate Transcript English proficiency certificate (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score within 2 years) Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International Non-residents: 4,792 AUD / year (≈ 535,800 JPY / year) Domestic Citizens or residents: 4,792 AUD / year (≈ 535,800 JPY / year) Funding Scholarships Information Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Network Medical Course. Available Scholarships You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship — Provided by Tohoku University, Sendai-shi, Japan. Grant: 119000 JPY. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based. Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, U.S. government. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026. ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, ServiceScape. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026. ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, ACES Education Fund. Grant: 3500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026. Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based. $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, IvyPanda. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. Merit-based. Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Voice Talent Online. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027. Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Salvado Law. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027. Merit-based. Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Anonymous Hope Fund. Grant: 3000 USD. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based. Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Leopold Figl Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based. The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, IELTS from 6 to 9. Grant: 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified. Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Grant: 12000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027. “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Independent provider, FHE Health. Grant: 5000 USD. Deadline: Not specified.


