OpenFieldMaster of Science in Bioresource and Environmental Sciences (Shobara Campus)
Research master's investigating Seto Inland Sea marine ecology, agricultural biotechnology, plant functional genetics, and regional environmental conservation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences (GPA 2.8+ on 4.0 scale).
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 75 or IELTS 6.0, or JLPT N2.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Bachelor's thesis abstract, academic transcripts, and research plan (2,000 words).
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation from faculty mentors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Japanese MEXT Honors Scholarship (JASSO) ¥48,000/month and 50% prefectural tuition exemption
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee; ¥282,000 admission matriculation fee (¥141,000 for Hiroshima residents)
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 annual tuition (subject to 50%–100% exemption for qualified scholars)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Prefectural University of Hiroshima documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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