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Sophia University
Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
Ph.D. in Global Environmental Studies
The Ph.D. in Global Environmental Studies is designed for the advanced study of specific areas relating to the global environment. While the questions and lines of inquiry are interdisciplinary, research and writing agendas emphasize methods and concepts from various disciplines of economics, law, political science, sociology, natural science as well as engineering. The degree is intended to prepare persons for academic positions in research institutions, IGOs and NGOs engaged in the area of environmental issues, the public and private sector and requiring advanced knowledge pertaining to specific environmental and sustainability matters.
The Ph.D. program requires a three-year residency and is focused upon the production of a doctoral dissertation. While no formal course work is required, candidates are encouraged to participate in workshops and other program activities and may, in consultation with their dissertation supervisor, attend courses from the master's program. Ph.D. candidates must first pass several qualifying exams and then, upon successful defense of a dissertation prospectus, proceed to dissertation research and writing. To ensure solid guidance of dissertation research and production, entrance is limited to only a few candidates each year.
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Doctoral |
| Type of Degree | Ph.D. in Global Environmental Studies |
| Subject | - Environmental Science (Environmental Conservation, Sustainable and Environmental System Development, etc.) |
| Major | Global Environmental Studies |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entry Date | April 1 (Spring Entry) / September 21 (Autumn Entry) |
| Location | 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | April, 2005 |
| No. of Students | Please refer to the Sophia Factbook website https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/facts/ |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | Please refer to the Sophia Factbook website https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/facts/ |
| Tuition Fees | Please refer to the Tuition website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/tuitions/index.html |
| Additional Information | |
| Contact | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/info_Intls/index.html |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | 10 |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/ges.html |
| Application Period | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/ges.html |
| Examination Type & Date | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/ges.html |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/ges.html |
| Admission Fee | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/ges.html |
As of July 12, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
