Kyoto University's Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies pairs classroom environmental management with a compulsory three-to-five-month internship in Japan or overseas — practitioner training from Japan's second-ranked university, in the city that gave the climate protocol its name.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
535,800 JPY per year
Intake
April and October
Curriculum modules
Global environmental studies — Broad-spectrum coursework, ~80% in English.
Compulsory internship — 3-5 months at a local or international institution.
Master's thesis — Independent research project.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree
English proficiency scores (TOEFL/IELTS) for non-native speakers
Research plan; contacting a prospective supervisor beforehand is recommended
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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