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Nippon Sport Science University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; CAD 246 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Setagaya City, Japan
Language English

Program Overview

The Geography at Concordia University Montréal is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Geography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; CAD 246 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Montréal, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Concepts and Design (Quantitative Research Methods and/or Qualitative Research Methods)
  2. Research Group Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission Requirements. The normal requirements for admission into the MSc (Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies) are a minimum GPA of 3.30 in a BA or BSc in Geography, Planning, or Environmental Science, or an equivalent degree in a related field of study from a recognized university. Applicants are selected on the basis of a sound undergraduate academic record, strong letters of recommendation, and a convincing statement of purpose which clearly describes their academic interest in the program and intended area of research. In addition, admission is contingent on the availability of an appropriate faculty member in the Department to serve as supervisor.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; CAD 246 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; CAD 246 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Concordia University Montr\xc3\xa9al directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Nippon Sport Science University

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Nippon Sport Science University

Setagaya City, Japan

Nippon Sport Science University (日本体育大学, often called “Nittaidai”) is a private university in Japan specializing in sports science, physical education, health science, and athletic training. It...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Feb, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months