Duration
2 years
Quota
Not specified
Admission periods
2 periods
MEXT scholarship
Available
Intakes
April / October
Programme overview
GPSS is the University of Tokyo's fully English-taught master's programme in sustainability science, run at the Kashiwa Campus by the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences. Established in 2007 as the world's first graduate programme of its kind, it is operated jointly by the six departments of the Division of Environmental Studies (Natural Environmental Studies; Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment; Environment Systems; Human and Engineered Environmental Studies; Socio-Cultural Environmental Studies; International Studies) and sits under the Sustainable Society Design Center.
Applications open Official information verified 27 Aug 2026
Programme sources (42)
- Living Costs and Expenses — 2023 Lifestyle Survey of Privately-Financed International StudentsJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · verified 6 Sep 2026
- 2027 Information on Entrance Examination — Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, Master's Course (入試情報：修士課程) — Division of Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier SciencesGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Prospective StudentsGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Who can be your primary advisor — Supervisor selection processGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarships & FellowshipsGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Master's Theses / Doctoral Dissertation — GPSS Award theses, academic years 2019–2024Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Seminar Courses on Sustainability Science — GPSS Student SeminarGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Minor Program in Sustainability Science (MPSS) — curriculum and subject listGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Briefing Sessions on Entrance ExaminationsGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship ProgramGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- 入試実施状況について ＜修士課程＞ (Entrance examination results, master's course) — quotas, applicants and successful candidates by department, 令和4年度–令和8年度Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- International Dormitory — Housing InformationGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Guidelines for Applicants to the 2027 Master's Program, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo (令和9(2027)年度 東京大学大学院新領域創成科学研究科 修士課程学生募集要項)…Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- MEXT Scholarship with Embassy RecommendationGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- List of Educational Programs and Courses — Graduate Program in Sustainability Science entryGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Financial Support — financial support programs that can be applied for through the Graduate School after enrollmentGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Research StudentGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- ADB-Japan Scholarship Program — What We Offer, Eligibility and ApplicationAsian Development Bank · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Food — Kashiwa Campus cafeteria, dining hall, Co-op Café, food trucks and sushi barGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Housing — accommodations offered by the University and by GSFS at KashiwaGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Japanese Language Course — Japanese classes at the Kashiwa campusGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Life in Japan — orientation, Tutor System and the Kashiwa International OfficeGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Cross-cultural ExchangeGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Guidelines — Special Admission to the Division of Environmental Studies and GPSS with Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program, 2026 October EnrollmentGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo (International Liaison Office) · verified 27 Aug 2026
- GPSS people data file — the source the Faculty page renders from (355 records; 32 with position "faculty")Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Special Selection with Scholarship — Applying for Admission with Scholarship ProgramsGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarship Program: FAQs — ADB-Japan Scholarship ProgramAsian Development Bank · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Housing Office — International Lodge, Kashiwa Lodge (rooms, fees, eligibility, access)Housing Office, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Kashiwanoha International Village (KIV) — room types, rents, eligibility and period of stayGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo (International Liaison Office) · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Facilities on Campus — Kashiwa Library, Kashiwa Health Service Center, Student Counseling Center, Kashiwa Donguri Day NurseryGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Directions to Kashiwa CampusGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Tuition Fee — master's, doctoral and research student annual and semester amounts, and tuition fee exemptionsGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Scholarship Program: Academic Institutions — designated institutions, degrees, intakes and deadlinesAsian Development Bank · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program Annual Report 2024Asian Development Bank · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Ordinary Examination (Schedule B) – Master's Course — April 2027 or October 2027 EnrollmentGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Expenses at Enrollment — admission fee, tuition, exemptions and housing expensesGraduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Housing Office — Accommodations Offered by UTokyoHousing Office, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Courses — Credit Requirements, Master CourseGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Program Outline — Program Objectives and Program FeaturesGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Basic Concept — the three curriculum pillars and the master's programme curriculum policyGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- HistoryGraduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026
- Invitation to Prospective Students (message from Professor Yasuko Kameyama)Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo · verified 27 Aug 2026