Doctoral programme in law (LL.D.) at Kyushu University with a Japanese government scholarship

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Country of study: Japan · Fukuoka
Target level: Doctorate
Fields of study: Law
Languages: English: level not specifiedRequiredAccepted certificates: TOEFL
Other conditions: Applicants must have engaged in some form of legal study at graduate level.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: All applicants are expected to have engaged in some form of legal study at graduate level.
You must have sufficient financial support for the duration of the program.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Sufficient financial support for the duration of the program.

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Paid: Tuition and plane ticket
Number of places: 1 place
Money to plan before leaving: Bring at least 150,000 yen in cash if you stay in university accommodation (recommended).: JP¥150,000
Bring at least 200,000 yen in cash if you stay in private accommodation (recommended).: JP¥200,000

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Step 1: Prepare a thesis proposal
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Step 2: Submit application materials to the Admission Office
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Where to apply

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Official title (in English): Doctoral Program in Law (LL.D.)

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Information backed: Fields of study
The thesis may be on any law-related subject agreed in consultation with the academic supervisors and approved by the LL.D. Faculty Committee.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Languages
A good command of English. A TOEFL score of 5+ or 100+ (Internet-based) or equivalent is required for non-native English speakers.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
All applicants are expected to have engaged in some form of legal study at graduate level.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Sufficient financial support for the duration of the program.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Plane ticket
The scholarship will cover all fees as well as a monthly stipend, and an economy class return ticket to and from Fukuoka.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Tuition
Students receiving a Japanese government scholarship do not have to pay any fees.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Funding
Money for Arrival: Based on the experience of former students, we recommend new students to bring a minimum of 150,000 yen in cash if staying in university accommodation and 200,000 yen if staying in private accommodation.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Funding
Money for Arrival: Based on the experience of former students, we recommend new students to bring a minimum of 150,000 yen in cash if staying in university accommodation and 200,000 yen if staying in private accommodation.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Number of places
One (1) LL.D. student per year will be supported by special scholarships from the Japanese government.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Step 1
For students wishing to receive a Japanese government scholarship, it is important that the thesis proposal / topic fits with the themes and issues described on this page.
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Step 2
Application materials should be submitted to: Admission Office of the International Programs, Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University,
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: studyCountries
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/html/programs-admissions/academic-programs/ll-d/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026

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