OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Cold-Climate Environmental Engineering
Three-year doctoral program investigating thermodynamic phase-change mechanics in frozen soils, ice accretion on transmission towers, and cold-region renewable energy.
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 (Shushi) in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary and 10-page doctoral research methodology prospectus
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from graduate professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MEXT Doctoral Fellowship or HGU Doctoral Research Stipend (¥1,500,000 JPY/year)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 JPY
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully waived for MEXT scholars; subsidized for university research fellows
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 10, 2026 (Spring 2027 matriculation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hokkai-Gakuen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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