OpenFieldGPES Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
Three-year doctoral dissertation program conducting advanced scientific and policy research in environmental sustainability, renewable systems, and socio-ecological resilience.
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 Environmental Science, Geoscience, Engineering, or relevant discipline.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL iBT 90+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis abstract, peer-reviewed publications (if any), 5-page doctoral research proposal, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential letters of recommendation from graduate advisors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Todai Graduate School Fellowship covering full tuition and ¥200,000 monthly research stipend
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Tokyo - Komaba documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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