Dual Doctoral Degree Program — Jointly Nurturing Global Talent with Tohoku University, Japan

Double the resources · Dual degrees · Unlimited possibilities

The College of Nutrition has officially signed a Dual Doctoral Degree Agreement with the prestigious Faculty of Agriculture, Tohoku University, Japan.

 
Tohoku University Highlights

• The third oldest Imperial University in Japan and a national, research-intensive comprehensive university.
• In 2024, selected by Japan’s Ministry of Education (MEXT) as the sole institution funded under the “International Research Excellence University” initiative.
• Ranked No. 1 in Japan for five consecutive years (2021–2025).

Program Highlights

• Complete two years of coursework and research at TMU.
• Spend one year at Tohoku University for specialized research training.
• Undergo a joint doctoral dissertation defense and earn doctoral degrees from both universities.

Eligibility

• Must hold a master’s degree from the College of Nutrition.
• Must pass TMU’s internal selection and Tohoku University’s review.

More Information: Please Visit the School of Nutrition and Health Sciences

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