Consortium Seto Inland Sea Environmental Conservation and Marine Ecology Practicum

Field marine science course utilizing coastal research vessels, monitoring red tide algal blooms, microplastic distribution, benthic ecosystem biodiversity, and coastal hypoxia in the Seto Inland Sea.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Completion of fundamental undergraduate ecology or chemistry courses
English language proficiency: Japanese or English proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of environmental interest and field safety waiver
Recommendation letters: Biology department faculty recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: Consortium field travel bursaries covering vessel boarding, laboratory sample analysis, and coastal field station lodging
Application fee: ¥0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: ¥0 tuition for member students

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hyogo-Kobe University Consortium (HKUC) documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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