Overview

Training for future global leaders who will, through The Master in Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative at The University of Tokyo transdisciplinary linkages, acquire the broad perspective and experience necessary to contribute to global sustainability.

Practical education through fieldwork and internships in research fields as diverse as:

disaster recovery

development

environmental conservation

urbanization and depopulation.

Accreditation

The University of Tokyo, also known as "Todai" was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, Todai offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts and Methodologies of Sustainability Science

Sustainability and Asian and Regional Studies

Strategies for Global Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

Management and Policy Studies of Sustainability

Sustainability of Resources

Planning and Design for Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Leadership View 3 other Masters in Leadership 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

98

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A proof of degree

Official Transcripts from each college, university, or other institutions of higher learning attended

Three letters of recommendation

TOEFL (iBT or PBT)

GRE (General Test)

Personal Statement

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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

Tokyo

Japan

132901 - 208462 JPY / month

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

Funding

As part of the program, the GPSS-GLI Fellowship was launched to help alleviate the financial burden associated with postgraduate study so that enrolled students could focus on their studies and research. Once an application is approved by the GPSS-GLI Steering Committee, the student will be awarded funds to cover tuition and living costs. However, please note that students who are either currently receiving, or who are in line to receive, financial support from other institutions such as a MEXT scholarship or a Todai (UT) fellowship, cannot be considered for this fellowship.

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Overview

Practical education through fieldwork and internships in research fields as diverse as:

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Tokyo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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