Tokyo Dental College offers various courses to students and professionals from overseas. We believe that the opportunity to share cultures and engage in mutual communication will greatly benefit all students and help foster an internationally-mindset among them. Overseas students can look forward to a fulfilling experience in a friendly atmosphere together with their Japanese colleagues.
Pursuing a doctoral degree
Graduate School Students
Tokyo Dental College Graduate School offers a four-year Ph.D. course. Ph.D. students will be required to study specific subjects under the supervision of the professor of the department of his/her choice. On successfully completing the required credits, they will be required to defend their thesis and pass a final examination in order to obtain the degree of Ph.D..
In the Graduate School, each department has its own specific curriculum for Ph.D. Students. Students can expect to gain an advanced knowledge of dental science and its related fields, enabling them to become a leader in research and education in their area of specialization.
This course is available to :
- Those who have graduated dental school/ faculties of dentistry or who will graduate in March of the applicable year.
- Those who have been recognized as having qualifications equivalent or superior to those of graduates of dental school/ faculties of dentistry.
- Those who have graduated the medical college/ the faculties of medicine (these may study basic dentistry, except dental materials science).
- Foreign dental or medical school graduates when recognized as possessing an academic qualification equivalent to dental or medical school graduates in Japan.
Commencement Date:April 1st
Study Duration:Over 3 years and up to 4 years
Tuition Fee:600,000JPY
Facility Maintenance fee:100,000JPY
Application fee:40,000JPY
Entrance Fee: 300,000JPY
Dental Research Student
This course is available to doctors or dentists with at least 2 years’ clinical experience and a proven record of research. The successful applicant will be required to study specific subjects under the supervision of the professor of the department of his/her choice. On successfully completing the course of study, the applicant will be required to defend their thesis in order to obtain the degree of Ph.D.
Commencement Date:from any selected date
Study Duration:Over 4 years for Basic Research / Over 5 years for Clinical Research
Note : A Masters degree which the applicant took in his/her native country will not be taken into account in calculating duration of study.
Tuition Fee:1,000,000JPY
Facility Maintenance fee:1,000,000JPY
Entrance Fee: 300,000JPY
Doing research and accumulating experience
Successful applicants will be required to acquire advanced knowledge and skills under the supervision of the professor of the department of his/her choice.
Upon successfully completing the course of study, applicants will be awarded a certificate.
Student of Postgraduate Specialty Track （Short-term）
The successful applicant will be required to acquire advanced knowledge and skills of dentistry under the supervision of the professor of the department of his/her choice.
On successfully completing the course of study, the applicant will be awarded a certificate.
This course is available to : Certified dentists or applicants with equivalent qualifications from their native country.
Commencement Date:from any selected date
Study Duration:3 months
Tuition Fee:100,000JPY
Student of Postgraduate Clinical Specialty Track(Long-term)
The successful applicant will be required to acquire advanced knowledge and skills of dentistry under the supervision of the professor of the department of his/her choice.
On successfully completing the course of study, the applicant will be awarded a certificate.
This course is available to : Certified dentists or applicants with equivalent qualifications from their native country.
Commencement Date:from any selected date
Study Duration:1 year
Tuition Fee:400,000JPY
Non-Degree Dental Research Students (Long-term)
The successful applicant will be required to acquire advanced knowledge and skills of dentistry under the supervision of the professor of the department of his/her choice.
On successfully completing the course of study, the applicant will be awarded a certificate.
This course is available to :
- Graduates of dental colleges who are certified dentists.
- Graduates of medical or science colleges.
- Applicants who have passed the National Board Examination for physicians in his/her native country.
Commencement Date:from any selected date
Study Duration:1 year
Tuition Fee:400,000JPY
Non-Degree Dental Research Students (Long-term)
The successful applicant will be required to acquire advanced knowledge and skills of dentistry under the supervision of the professor of the department of his/her choice.
On successfully completing the course of study, the applicant will be awarded a certificate.
This course is available to :
- Graduates of dental colleges who are certified dentists.
- Graduates of medical or science colleges.
- Applicants who have passed the National Board Examination for physicians in his/her native country.
Commencement Date:from any selected date
Study Duration:1 year
Tuition Fee:400,000JPY
Visiting Researcher
This course is available to :
- Qualified dentists who wish to observe clinical work or upgrade their skills.
- Scholar at dental colleges on sabbatical leave who wish to observe clinical work or upgrade their skills.
Applicant should send an e-mail with his/her curriculum vitae first. When it is needed, he/she will have to provide us the required document such as a recommendation letter from his/her immediate superior. On successfully completing the course of study, the applicant will be awarded a certificate.
Dormitory
Dormitory facilities are available. They are located approximately 50 minutes away from Tokyo Dental College by bus and train. The room charge is JPY 27,000 or JPY 50,000 per month, depending on the size of room required. The rooms are furnished with a bed, writing desk, chair, refrigerator, washer-dryer, and air conditioner. Applicants must apply for a room at least 30 days prior to the date on which they wish to move in. We have 9 single rooms and 2 double rooms.
Contact
For further information, please contact to Office of International Exchange
mail : int@tdc.ac.jp