Overview

Key facts

International Program Associate (IPA) students from Saitama University conduct research at RIKEN under the supervision of RIKEN scientists as part of work toward obtaining a PhD. RIKEN’s joint graduate school program is based on agreements with a number of Japanese and overseas universities and aims to identify and foster talented young scientists capable of contributing to the advancement of science for the global community.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Offers Saitama University’s international students the opportunity to enroll in a doctoral program at Saitama University’s Graduate School of Science and Engineering in order to pursue their studies under the supervision of faculty within concurrent appointments at RIKEN and Saitama University. RIKEN will provide its research resources covering the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering, and financial support for a part of the student’s living and accommodation costs.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Chemistry Medicine View 5 other Masters in Medicine in Japan

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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

A graduate student enrolled in a PhD program at a Japanese or an overseas university which has entered into a joint graduate school partnership program with RIKEN, or is in the process of entering into an agreement.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 12 months.
National

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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