Double doctoral degree in medicine between Nagoya University and CUHK

This dual medical degree program allows students from Nagoya University and CUHK to obtain degrees from both institutions. Applicants must be enrolled or about to enroll in the general medicine doctoral program at Nagoya, demonstrate academic excellence, and meet language requirements (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79, or DMAT 21).

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Country of study: Japan and Hong Kong SAR China
Target level: Doctorate
Fields of study: Health
Languages: English: level not specifiedRequiredAccepted certificates: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79, DMAT 21
Other conditions: You must be enrolled in, or about to enrol in, the doctoral programme (general medicine) of the Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Those who will enroll in or are currently enrolled in the doctoral program (general medicine) at the Graduate School of Medicine at NU.
You must be academically excellent and of good conduct.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Those who are academically excellent and of good conduct.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

At your expense: Tuition
Allowance: HK$224,700 a year
Number of places: 2 places
What is left for you to pay: Tuition fees at CUHK: HK$42,100 per year.
Entrance examination fee, admission fee and tuition fee at Nagoya University (same amounts as for the General Medicine major).
CUHK entrance examination fee: HK$300.

Application steps

The steps are not specified yet. Follow the official page.

Where to apply

Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine (opens in a new tab) · Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Medicine

Official title (in English): Double (Dual) Degree Program between Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Medicine

Verified on 8 November 2026

Apply on the official website

Official website of Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine: med.nagoya-u.ac.jp

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Information backed: Fields of study
doctoral program (general medicine) at the Graduate School of Medicine at NU
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Languages
Meet one of the following language requirements at the time of application (must have taken the exam within the last two years): IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79 points or DMAT 21 points
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Those who will enroll in or are currently enrolled in the doctoral program (general medicine) at the Graduate School of Medicine at NU.
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Those who are academically excellent and of good conduct.
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Funding
During your stay at CUHK, you will pay tuition fees (HK$42,100 per year: approximately JPY 800,000 )
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Funding
Pay the entrance examination fee, admission fee, and tuition fee to NU (same amounts as for the General Medicine major).
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Funding
Pay the entrance examination fee (HK$ 300: approximately JPY 5,700) to enter CUHK.
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Allowance
will be eligible to receive a scholarship ( HK$ 224,700 per year: approximately JPY 4.26 million)
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Tuition
Pay the entrance examination fee, admission fee, and tuition fee to NU (same amounts as for the General Medicine major).
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Tuition
During your stay at CUHK, you will pay tuition fees (HK$42,100 per year: approximately JPY 800,000 ) and will be eligible to receive a scholarship ( HK$ 224,700 per year: approximately JPY 4.26 million) (amount for 2024-2025; subject to change depending on the year).
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: Number of places
2 participants from each institution/year
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026
Information backed: studyCountries
Students in the doctoral programs of the Faculty of Medicine at NU and the Faculty of Medicine at CUHK are required to study abroad at a partner university.
www.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/jdp/en/cu/ (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 8 November 2026

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