Overview

The International Graduate Programme for East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies programme from Kyoto University is designed to provide students with both advanced academic knowledge and practical skills also in an international setting. In addition to lecture and seminar classes within and beyond the programme, students will be encouraged to participate in a variety of international workshops and exchange activities jointly organised with our partner universities in Asia and Europe.

Students will also benefit from many opportunities to conduct field research at diverse sites, such as governmental and non-governmental organisations, large manufacturing plants and small factories, cutting-edge businesses and rural farming communities in Japan as well as throughout East Asia, so that they can develop a critical sense of reality. Our admission and curriculum policies are oriented towards “sustainability” studies, mainly of East Asian economies (but not exclusively, as far as comparative perspectives are considered), and place a specific focus on the environmental, social, and governance aspects of development policy, industry policy, and business management.

Student Backgrounds and Future Career Paths

Most of our students are graduates of top-level universities of each country and region. They have diverse academic backgrounds ranging from economics, business management and political economy to political science, law, sociology, and cultural studies. Some of them also have rich working experiences in the private sector, the public sector, as well as the civil society sector.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Environmental Policy & Rural Development Studies
Business History & Industry Policy Studies
Developing and Emerging Economics Studies
International Trade and Financial Studies
Business Management & Accounting Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kyoto, Japan

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Asian studies View 13 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant has graduated from university at the time of his　or her application, or is expected to graduate from university before his or her enrolment to the programme.
The applicant is recognized by the Graduate School of Economics to possess an academic ability that is equivalent or superior to those who meet the first qualification, and is at least 22 years old at the time of his or her enrolment to the programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Kyoto

Japan

131939 - 183969 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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