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2 PhD Programs in Technology Studies in Tokyo, Japan for 2024

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    PhD Programs in Technology Studies

    Tokyo is Japan’s capital city. This place is known to be one of the most expensive cities of the world. Moreover, Tokyo is also known for its good quality education institutions like University of Tokyo and Waseda University.

    Although technology may seem like a contemporary development, humans have been using technology since they began converting natural resources into tools. For example, the understanding of fire and its use in prehistoric cooking could be considered a facet of technology.

    Japan has one of the highly integrated higher education systems in Asia. Japans approach to science and technology is highly rated thus their education levels very structured from childhood to primary through secondary to tertiary levels. With 126 million people living in Japan it has a cultural rich environment. Greater Tokyo area is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

    Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.