PhD Programs in Information Science in Japan 2023

A PhD or Doctor of Philosophy is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities. Once one attains a PhD he or she may often be referred to as a doctor.

Information science is a popular field that may involve both technical computer skills and an understanding of the interaction between technology and society. Coursework can include software engineering, database management, and the ethics and laws of contemporary information technology.

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.