Overview

The Biosphere Sustainability Science program of Hokkaido University have expanded life science centered programs two-fold to include field research activities and environmental disciplines, making this course one of the most exciting programs of its kind in Japan.

Key facts

Graduates of the program will have the good judgement needed to respond to the various issues facing all of humankind today, including stable food supplies, food safety, the preservation of the global environment, and biomass uses. We welcome your application and look forward to seeing you on campus!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics and Ecology in Population and Food System
Mitigation of Global Warming Effect
Seminar on Bio-systems Sustainability
Study on Bio-systems Sustainability
Seminar on Agrobiology
Study on Agrobiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sapporo, Japan

Disciplines

Biology Sustainable Development Agriculture View 13 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Japan

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Examination Fee: 30,000 yen
Admission Fee: 282,000 yen
Applicants must hold (or are expected to receive) a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have completed at least 16 years of education.
Applicants are required to have obtained a GPA requirement of 2.30 (3.00 as full score) during the applicant’s most recently graduated/ expected to graduate program.
Those who are certified as both physically and mentally healthy by a qualified and recognized physician.
Applicants must be fluent in English.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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

Sapporo-shi

Japan

111200 - 165260 JPY / month

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

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