Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative
The University of TokyoProgram Overview
The Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative at The University of Tokyo is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 4,543 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainability Science - Global Leadership Initiative programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 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
Admission Requirements
Academic 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
There is no pre-set minimum standard for each item (TOEFL and GRE). However, faculty members are well aware of standards and evaluation procedures of the top schools in the US and UK and UTIPE admission procedure will be comparable to top graduate schools in economics in the United States and United Kingdom.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,543 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 4,543 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Tokyo 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 The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
