Energy Science

The mission of the Graduate School of Energy Science is to equip students with the expertise to take the initiative in solving energy problems in innovative ways that contribute to global sustainable development. The International Energy Science Course is a new offering in English from one of Japan's most prestigious universities. In order to help achieve a low carbon society, the graduate school provides postgraduate students and researchers with advanced learning and research opportunities on the development and practical utilization of ne energy technology. This is backed-up with social, economic and environmental assessment of energy systems within the context of a sustainable future. The International Energy Science Course (IESC) teaches students about energy systems from a broad, cross-disciplinary perspective, along with in-depth understanding of their own major. In the course, Japanese proficiency is not required.Energy and environmental problems are of utmost importance for our future society. Experts in energy who have both broad perspectives and strong expertise are the key to the solution.We are eager to see that those who study in the IESC contribute to building a sustainable society. 

The IESC doctoral provides international students and researchers who have a Master's degree an opportunity to further their studies toward a doctoral degree. Senior faculty members in the following four departments in the Graduate School of Energy Science are available for IESC doctoral supervision:

• Department of Socio-Environmental Energy Science (SES)
• Department of Fundamental Energy Science (FES) 
• Department of Energy Conversion Science (ECS)
• Department of Energy Science and Technology (EST)

Minimum 4 units of credit by seminar/lecture; research and doctoral thesis under the academic adviser's supervision.

• Admission fee 282,000JPY; Application fee 10,000JPY
• A good master's/Bologna second-cycle degree from a recognized higher education institution outside of Japan OR  
• A good master's/Bologna second-cycle degree from a university in Japan as an international student
• Competitive proficiency in academic English
• Personal history
• References(2) 
• Degree certificates 
• University academic transcripts 
• Summary of Master’s thesis
• Research proposal 
• Official score report of EFL test (English as a Foreign Language) (IELTS/TOEFL)
• Photocopy of passport
• Official copy of certificate of residence

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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