Overview

The graduate program in Earth Science and Geoenvironmental Science at Shimane University accepts students of excellence from all over the world, especially from Asia and the Pacific rim regions. Japanese students can also be accepted into the program.

Program aims

Research and education in the program is based on geology and earth science, to solve worldwide problems and to enhance sustainable development of the human world. The aims of the graduate program are to:

encourage a systematic understanding of earth materials and earth resources;
to promote better understanding of the mutual relationships among humanity, living things, and the earth from historical and geoenvironmental viewpoints; and
to establish effective prevention engineering against natural hazards and disasters, based on a wide knowledge of geological processes and environmental changes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Earth Science
Earth Resource Science and Technology
Geoenvironment and Natural Hazards
Current Topics in Geoscience and Methodology
Scientific Writing & Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology Environmental Sciences View 7 other Masters in Earth Sciences 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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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
Certificate of health
One copy of the applicant's Bachelor’s degree certificate or a certificate indicating that the applicant will be receiving a Bachelor’s by the end of September, issued by the applicant's university
Transcripts of academic records with English translations
A letter describing the applicant's performance at the final school
Field of Study and Research Plan
A summary of the graduate thesis or a summary of the research program
A copy of certificate of citizenship
A recommendation letter addressed to the President of Shimane University from the dean or head of the applicant's institution or employing body.
A recommendation letter from the applicant’s supervisor.
Three photographs

Tuition Fee

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International

3751 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3751 EUR per year during 24 months.
National

3751 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3751 EUR per year during 24 months.

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 Earth Science and Geoenvironmental Science.

Available Scholarships

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