English Program of Environmental Earth Science for Sustainable Society

Offered from April 2014, our brand new ‘English Program of Environmental Earth Science for Sustainable Society’ (EPEES-SS) is a course in which students can choose from an extremely comprehensive list of study areas and, any faculty member from our Graduate School can act as a supervisor. The course targets international students from any background, region and study field. Students must show a genuine interest in environmental issues.

Core Subjects

• Fundamental Lecture on Environmental Science (2 credits)
• Introduction to Environmental Earth Science (2 credits)
• Introduction to Sustainable Society (2 credits)
• Advanced Course in Global Warming Assessment (2 credits)
• Introduction to Practical Science for Environment (2 credits)

Special Subjects

• Advanced Course in Environmental Pollution Comparison (2 credits)
• Advanced Course in Environmental Adaptation (2 credits)
• Advanced Course in Natural Resource Management and Policy (2 credits)
• Advanced Lecture in Geoecological Resources (2 credits)
• Advanced Course in Marine Sedimentology (2 credits)
• Advanced Course in Biogeoscience (2 credits)
• Advanced Course in Glacier/Ice Sheet Science (2 credits)
• Advanced Course in Bio-Material Chemistry (2 credits)
• Advanced Course in International Communication Methods (2 credits)

Common Subjects

• Sustainable Science (2 credits)
• Environmental Ethics (2 credits)
• Environmental Policy (2 credits)
• Practical Environmental Leadership Theory (2 credits)
• Asian / African Culture, Language and Local Regionalism (2 credits)

Work and Seminars

• Laboratory Work in Environmental Analysis (4 credits)
• Laboratory Work in Environmental Materials Science (4 credits)
• International Laboratory Works for Biogeoscience (4 credits)
• Study on Fostering Leaders for Environmental Conservation (4 credits)
• EPES-SS Program Seminar
• Course Seminar
• Environmental Tour Seminar

Special Study and Reading

• Research in Environmental Science I
• Research in Environmental Science II
• Seminar in Environmental Science I Development
• Seminar in Environmental Science II Development

To obtain entry into the doctoral course, applicants must hold a master’s degree in any field.

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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Scholarships

Since each scholarship has different application procedures and eligibility, please contact a prospective supervisor well in advance of your application.

• Scholarship under EPEES-SS: Hokkaido University English Program Support Grant (Monthly stipend of ¥60,000 for 12 months after arriving in Japan)
• Scholarships through the Graduate School of Environmental Science: Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students (Monthly stipend of ¥65,000 for 12 months after arriving in Japan) *Can be issued with the Hokkaido University English Program Support Grant.
• Japanese Government Scholarship (University recommendation): Reference: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology in Japan (MEXT)