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 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-21 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy International Business View 13 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Japan

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.

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form

Curriculum vitae

Reasons for application

Academic transcript

Certificates of graduation

Official notice of TOEFL or IELTS score

Reference paper such as graduation thesis or an equivalent paper

A letter of recommendation

Evidence of payment of examination fee

Copy of your valid passport

Tuition Fee

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International

3668 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3668 EUR per year during 24 months.
National

3668 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3668 EUR per year during 24 months.

535,800 yen/year

Living costs for Kyoto

131939 - 183969 JPY /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Graduate Programme for East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Japan / Merit-based

Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-Term Study in Japan)

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