OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Regional Economics and Northern Communities Development
Research master's analyzing agricultural supply chains in Hokkaido, cold-region renewable energy economics, demographic aging in northern towns, and tourism revitalization.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Agricultural Economics, or Social Sciences (GPA 2.8+).
- English language proficiency
- Japanese JLPT N2 or N1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate transcripts, graduation certificate, and regional economics research plan.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SGU Graduate School Tuition Reduction (up to 30% reduction) and Hokkaido Chamber of Commerce stipends
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee; ¥200,000 admission fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥620,000 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Sapporo Gakuin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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