Please enroll in HBP and experience your growth in an environment where you can grow up and work hard with your friends. We welcome young people with big dreams and high ambitions.

The Human Biology Program (HBP) is a five-year integrated doctoral program launched in 2011 as one of the Leading Graduate School Doctoral Programs supported by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). As its name suggests, HBP offers interdisciplinary study in a wide range of fields related to human biology. These include not only medicine, but also computational science and molecular biology. Through this broad and multifaceted training, the program aims to cultivate global leaders who can solve real-world challenges from multiple perspectives.

We also think of HBP as a Shipmaster program. In addition to deep expertise, the program fosters the “ABC” qualities: Accomplishment, Break-through, and Cognoscente (ABC)—the ability to see things through, to overcome barriers, and to discern true value. Even amid the rough seas of mounting global challenges, the program cultivates individuals who, as shipmasters, can lead their crews with leadership that is both strong and flexible, and steer them toward the shared destination of problem-solving. To nurture the ABC qualities, the program offers as many opportunities as possible for international study, along with a distinctive curriculum that includes unique components such as Appropriate Technology.

HBP is also committed to supporting its students. Students in the program receive financial support throughout the five years, allowing them to focus more fully on their studies and research. Additional support is available for participation in academic conferences and related activities. The program also fosters active interaction between students and faculty across laboratories, creating many opportunities for growth both inside and outside the classroom and the laboratory.
https://hbp.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/support/

Like the many HBP graduates who have gone on to thrive at universities, research institutes, and companies in Japan and around the world, you too can spend a rewarding and transformative time here with peers who share your ambitions. We warmly welcome motivated students who aspire to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Program Leader　
Professor Seiya Mizuno