Join Us — Graduate Study, Research Internships & International Students
We welcome motivated students and international applicants interested in radiation protection, assessment of medical and occupational exposure, dose monitoring, Monte Carlo simulation, and XR (AR/VR/MR)-based radiation visualization for education. Research supervision is available in English, and we currently host several international members. If our mission — "visualizing invisible radiation to make medicine safer" — resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in radiation protection, medical physics, and dosimetry, with a desire to benefit healthcare and society.
Curious about Monte Carlo simulation, 3D modeling, XR, and programming for research and development.
Aiming to grow into a world-class researcher through collaborations (e.g., IAEA) and international conferences.
You do not need to come from a radiological science background. We welcome students from radiological technology / radiological science, medical physics, physics, nuclear engineering, biomedical engineering, information science and computer science, and related fields. What matters most is motivation and curiosity.
| Undergraduate | Graduation-research placements for students in the Department of Radiological Technology, School of Health Sciences. Lab visits before placement are welcome. |
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| Graduate (MSc / PhD) | Master's and Doctoral students are accepted in the Field of Medical Quantum Science, Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences. Applicants from other universities and disciplines are welcome. |
| Research internship / Exchange | Short-term research internships and exchange stays (typically 3–12 months), e.g. via Erasmus+ international credit mobility or bilateral agreements. We can discuss documentation for credit recognition. |
| Visiting researcher | Visiting researchers and research students can also be accommodated — please inquire. |
Research supervision, lab meetings, and thesis writing can be conducted in English. Japanese is not required for admission. For daily life we recommend learning some Japanese, and the university offers Japanese language classes for international students. You will not be alone — we already supervise international students in English.
Funding is often the decisive factor, so here are the realistic routes. For programs that require a host professor (e.g., MEXT University Recommendation), we support your application and provide the necessary recommendation.
| MEXT (Japanese Govt.) | Two routes: Embassy Recommendation and University Recommendation (requires a host professor — we can support this). Covers tuition plus a monthly stipend. |
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| JASSO | Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for privately financed international students, and related support. |
| JICA / ADB-JSP | JICA long-term training and the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (for applicants from eligible Asian countries). |
| Kyushu University | University fellowships, tuition reduction/exemption, and RA/TA (research/teaching assistant) stipends. |
| JSPS Fellowship (DC) | JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (doctoral), which provides a research stipend. |
| Externally funded applicants | We warmly welcome applicants with home-country or international fellowships — e.g., Fulbright, NSF GRFP/GROW (USA), DAAD (Germany), Erasmus+, Campus France, CAPES/CNPq (Brazil), CONACYT (Mexico). |
Intake: mainly April, with an October intake also available. From abroad, allow 6–12 months of lead time. Please confirm exact dates and requirements with the Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University.
Typical documents: degree certificate & transcripts, proof of English ability (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS, or prior English-medium education), a research plan, CV, and passport.
* We aim to reply to inquiries within about 1–2 weeks.
Ours is a genuinely international group, with members from several countries. We take part in IAEA Asia-Pacific activities and collaborate with partner universities in Asia, and our members present at international conferences. See Research for details. You will work in English and build an international network.
| The city | Fukuoka is affordable, safe, and compact — and a short flight from much of Asia. It is consistently rated among the most livable cities in Japan. |
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| Housing | University International House and student dormitories are available to international students (subject to eligibility and availability). |
| Support | Kyushu University's International Student Support office assists with daily life, residence procedures, and insurance. |
| Cost of living | Lower than Tokyo; many international students live comfortably on a MEXT-level stipend. |
Our graduates work across hospitals (radiologic technologists, medical physicists), medical device manufacturers, research institutes and universities, regulatory bodies, and doctoral programs — both in Japan and in their home countries. Expertise in radiation protection and medical physics is in high demand worldwide.
| Is supervision in English? | Yes — research supervision, lab meetings, and thesis writing can be in English. |
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| Do I need Japanese? | Not for admission. We recommend learning some for daily life; the university offers classes. |
| Is the position funded? | Many international students are funded via MEXT or other scholarships (see Funding above). We welcome externally funded applicants too. |
| April or October start? | Mainly April, with an October intake available. Allow 6–12 months to prepare from abroad. |
| Is the program CAMPEP-accredited? | No. Our program is not CAMPEP-accredited. It offers strong research training (Monte Carlo, dosimetry, XR). If you are targeting US/Canada clinical medical-physics certification (ABR/CCPM) or residency, please plan a CAMPEP pathway separately — our program is an excellent fit for a research/PhD track and for building publications. |
| Can I do a short research internship? | Yes — 3–12 month internships and exchanges can be arranged, with documentation for credit recognition where needed. |
Lab visits and admission consultations are welcome at any time. Please feel free to reach out — the first step for international applicants is to contact the supervisor.