SciMaster of Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences (IGP(C))Institute of Science Tokyo · Tokyo, Japan

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 24 months
Tuition: ¥635,400
Fields: Earth Science

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Aug 3, 2026
Application deadline: Oct 11, 2026

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent: typically completion (or expected completion by the day before enrollment) of 16 years of education outside Japan with a bachelor's-equivalent degree, or graduation from a university/college in Japan. Other eligibility routes require contacting Admissions before applying. No minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Must secure a consent letter from a Science Tokyo Earth and Planetary Sciences faculty member listed for IGP(C) before online application access is granted. Admissions evaluate English ability through interviews, examinations, and communication rather than mandatory external score reports. Department-specific screening should be confirmed with the intended supervisor or department.
GRE: Not considered; GRE is not listed among IGP(C) application documents.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Supervisor consent letter

Consent letter from a listed Science Tokyo faculty member to serve as academic supervisor; must be emailed to Admissions before online application access (Spring 2027 cycle consent deadline 2026-10-04 23:59 JST).

Evaluation sheet with recommendation x 1

Single designated evaluation sheet with recommendation, issued and submitted by a recommender who can assess academic potential (preferably a full-time university supervisor). Only one submission per application.

Official transcript(s)

Official undergraduate academic transcripts. If credits transferred or not fully shown, include transcripts from the original institutions. Certified English or Japanese translation required if not in English or Japanese.