Admission guide
Graduate School of Dentistry Admissions Policy
The Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry strives to foster researchers and sophisticated professionals who: possess advanced knowledge and skills in dentistry, oral care, and oral health, as well as the sensibilities and fundamental human qualities that support that expertise, are closely attuned to the needs of society; and can identify problems on their own and develop concrete solutions for various challenges of dentistry.
Specifically, we seek applicants who aspire to become sophisticated professionals capable of contributing to society with their specialized knowledge and skills backed by sensibilities and fundamental human qualities, or to become researchers able to contribute to new advances in dentistry.
To attract such candidates, we offer three admissions tracks general admissions, special admissions for Working-adults, and special admissions for international students. We use these admissions processes to assess and select applicants, placing emphasis on whether each candidate has the high-level competencies and qualities needed to engage in research aligned with our educational principles and goals.
Applicants who meet any one of the following requirements are qualified to apply.
Doctoral Course
- Applicants who have graduated from university in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary science program or are expected to graduate by the qualification screening.
- Applicants who have completed an 18-year school education program overseas or are expected to complete by the qualification screening.
- Applicants who have completed a 16-year school education program overseas (restricted to a particular curriculum provided by the institution in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary science program).
Master's Course
- Applicants who have graduated from a university or are expected to graduate by the qualification screening.
- Applicants who have completed a 16-years program of school education overseas or are expected to complete by the qualification.
- Applicants who have completed the specialized course at vocational college or are expected to complete by the qualification. The course should fulfill the criteria designated by MEXT (the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology). The study period should be at least four years.
Admission in October 2025 / April 2026
| October 2025 | April 2026 First Recruitment | April 2026 Second Recruitment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification Screening | May 12-16, 2025 | May 12-16, 2025 | October 14-20, 2025 |
| Period of Application | June 2-6, 2025 | June 2-6, 2025 | November 4-10, 2025 |
| Examination date | July 4, 2025 | July 4, 2025 | December 5, 2025 |
| Announcement date of examination results | July 17, 2025 | July 17, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
[Doctoral Course]
- Application and Admission Guidelines for students enrolling in October 2025(PDF)
- Application Form For students enrolling in October 2025(PDF)
- Application Form For students enrolling in October 2025(WORD)
- Application and Admission Guidelines for students enrolling in April 2026(PDF)
- Application Form For students enrolling in April 2026(PDF)
- Application Form For students enrolling in April 2026(WORD)
[Master's Course]
- Application and Admission Guidelines for students enrolling in April 2026(PDF)
- Application Form For students enrolling in April 2026(PDF)
- Application Form For students enrolling in April 2026(WORD)
Applicants who graduated from foreign universities have to undergo the qualification screening for application in advance. Please contact us by e-mail for further information.
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