Overview

Sophia University's Global Environmental Studies has a curriculum which combines social and natural sciences, in recognition of the fact that effective environmental studies spans a number of scholastic disciplines including law, policy, administration, economics, population, energy, and engineering.

Overview

The school is devoted to fostering graduates able to serve effectively as business persons, professionals, consultants or scholars in the area of environmental protection, conservation and sustainability.

International Graduate Course provides educational programs for students who intended to obtain degrees in English. No knowledge or proficiency in Japanese is needed as all seminars, lectures and guidance are conducted in English. The curriculum consists of three fields, Economics and Business Administration for the Environment, Law and Policies and Sociology for the Environment and Science and Engineering for the Environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial ecology
Japanese environmental law
Environmental accounting
Environmental assessment
Marine environmental policy
Environmental history
Environmental ecology
Environmental economics
Business strategies for sustainability
Urban sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

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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

Statement of Purpose

Official University/College Transcript(s

Proof of Graduation

English Proficiency

One letter of recommendation in English or in Japanese must be obtained from school official(s) of the school(s) attended by the applicant.

A copy of a graduation thesis, honors thesis, or a significant term paper must be provided

Photocopy of Passport (for those who hold a nationality other than Japanese)

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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

606000 JPY / year

≈ 606000 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

606000 JPY / year

≈ 606000 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

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Tokyo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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