OpenFieldPhD in Urban Environmental Science & Climate Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Doctoral research at the Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, developing computational models of urban microclimates, flood inundation in mega-cities, and resilient infrastructure.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Urban Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Sciences
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated skills in urban heat island modeling, GIS hydrology, or seismic structural analysis
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JST SPRING Doctoral Fellowship: ¥180,000/month research stipend + research allowance
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- Waived under JST SPRING fellowship scheme
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo Metropolitan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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