Master of Science in Paleontology & Evolutionary Biology

Renowned two-year master's conducting fossil excavation, CT morphology imaging, and Mesozoic dinosaur ecosystem evolutionary analysis with the Gobi Desert expedition team.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Earth Sciences, or Archaeology.
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or JLPT N2.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Detailed 3-page research proposal on vertebrate paleontology and CV.
Recommendation letters: Two academic recommendation letters.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Dinosaur Institute field research grants & JASSO international honors bursaries
Application fee: ¥30,000
Tuition / joining costs: ¥980,000 per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 20, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Okayama University of Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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