Overview

This Global and Area Studies course at Utsunomiya University provides students with the ability to understand and resolve various global issues and to acquire a knowledge of diversity in global politics and societies, as well as planning and solution capabilities and communication skills applicable for global businesses.

Skills to be developed

Ability to understand and resolve various global problems equipped with advanced expert knowledge and engineering of international development and global cooperation.
Interdisciplinary intellect for issues equipped with advanced culture for political and social diversity all over the world.

Future path

Government agency/local government/public utility corporation/educational institution/private-sector corporation/civic organizations with a division related to globalization or internationalization, continue to graduate school (doctor’s course), etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Poverty Issues and International Cooperation
Disaster Management and International Cooperation
Environmental Governance
Information and Network Technology
Human Security and the United Nations
International Protection of Human Rights and Peacebuilding
Globalization and Project Management
Global Education and Development Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Utsunomiya, Japan

Disciplines

International Development Political Science View 11 other Masters in International 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

Application Form
Research Plan
Certificate of (Expected) Graduation
Transcripts
Documents related to foreign language proficiency testing
Resident’s card

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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Tuition Fee

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International

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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