Graduate School of Environmental Science

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2025 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT(MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP (UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDATION)[Special Selection]“Graduate Program for Environmental Conservation Leadership for Post SDGs”

2024-10-07

We started calling for scholarship applications by international students who wish to enroll in the Graduate School of Environmental Science for October 2025 intake under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program “Graduate Program for Environmental Conservation Leadership for Post SDGs”.

*Please make sure to contact prospective supervisors to discuss your suitability for this scholarship, and obtain agreement from your prospective supervisor before submitting your application. All the documents must be submitted via your prospective supervisor.
To find and contact your prospective supervisor, please refer to Staff Information page.

1. A number of Slots

3 for Master’s Course and 4 for Doctoral Course

2. Qualifications

1) Eligibility:

International students with outstanding academic achievements of graduate school level who enter Japan as new students or those already staying in Japan.
* Applicants must have earned a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.30/3.00 or above in their degreed (for those who are employed) or currently enrolled courses, and be able to maintain that GPA while receiving the scholarship. Furthermore, applicants must meet any one of the language requirements stated in 2) .

2) Language level/ability:

Applicants must satisfy any one of the following conditions to prove that they have sufficient English language ability.
(1) Applicants must pass or achieve scores in English language proficiency tests that correspond to B2 or higher level in the CEFR at the time of application.
(2) Applicants must complete school curriculums that meet the conditions for admission in masters’ or doctoral courses at a Japanese graduate school by using English as the main language.

3)Others

Please ask your prospective supervisors about other qualifications.

3. Scholarship Period and Benefits

1)Duration of scholarship:

Master’s course: 2 years
Doctoral course: 3 years

2) Monthly allowance:

Master’s course: 144,000 JPY
Doctoral course: 145,000 JPY

3) Travel Expenses

MEXT will provide arrival and return ticket.

4) Tuition and other academic fees

Application fee: exempted
Matriculation fee: exempted
Tuition fees: exempted

4. Selection schedule

  • Application submission deadline: Ask your prospective supervisor.
  • Nomination deadline from prospective supervisors: December 5, 2024
  • The internal notification date: Early January 2025(tentative)
  • Submission of additional documents (only successful candidates of the internal screening): by the late January 2025
  • The final notification date: Late-May 2025(tentative)

5. Required Documents

1) Documents for Internal Screening

* The following should be prepared by an applicant. Please submit all documents via your prospective supervisor by email.

1) Application form for MEXT scholarship

2) Field of Study and Study Program (should include relevance of your research plan to SDGs)

3) A copy of applicant’s passport (or a copy of a certificate of family register, certificate of citizenship or other identification issued by the government of his/her home country)

4) Official academic transcript(s) for all years of last university/graduate school attended (issued by the university/graduate school attended. Grading System or Grading Scale information must be attached.)

5) Certificate of (prospective) graduation or a Diploma of last university/graduate school attended

6) Document(s) attesting to the applicant’s outstanding academic achievements at the last university attended (If applicable)

7) Recommendation letter from dean (or above) at the current university or institutions, addressed to the president of Hokkaido University

8) Abstracts of theses (should be concise and to the point)

9) Proof of language ability that meets any one of the conditions in above “2. Qualifications” (English Language proficiency test scores or a Medium of Instruction certificate)

English Language proficiency tests Minimum Scores (CEFR B2)
TOEFL iBT Total Score 72 (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17)
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 (Overall Band Scores and all four skills) 
TOEIC L&R and TOEIC S&W Listening 400, Reading 385, Speaking 160, Writing 150

10) Career plan

2) Additional Documents (for only successful candidates of the internal screening)

1) Application Form

2) Official academic transcript(s) for all years of last university/graduate school attended (issued by the university/graduate school attended)(ORIGINAL document must be sent via post)

4) Certificate of (prospective) graduation or a Diploma of last university/graduate school attended(ORIGINAL document must be sent via post)

5) PLEDGE(ORIGINAL document must be sent via post)

6. Admissions

If the scholarship application is accepted, applicants need to take entrance examination in the summer of 2025. They will start master’s or doctoral program in October, 2025. There will not be a research student period.
See the Graduate School website for details of the regular entrance examination. (https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/?page_id=2720&lang=en)

Contact
The Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University.
E-mail: kyomu@ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan

Information Session :To be held ONLINE on May 12 (Sun)

2024-04-23

Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University will offer ONLINE Information Session on May 12 (Sun).

The Session will start with “General Information” by the Dean of the graduate school at 10:00 (This portion will last 20 minutes) then each division will have a briefing.

If you would like to participate, please contact the division you are interested in via email by May 8 (Wed) at noon.

The division you have contacted will reply to you with detailed information, including the Zoom link.

Pease see the contact information below.

【Contact Information】

・Division of Environmental Science Development

        Contact: esd-jimu[at]ees.hokudai.ac.jp 

・Division of Earth System Science  

        Contact: ess_contact[at]eoas.ees.hokudai.ac.jp

・Division of Biosphere Science      

        Contact: bio-senko[at]ees.hokudai.ac.jp

・Division of Environmental Materials Science

        Contact: sfmc_office[at]ees.hokudai.ac.jp

 ※Please replace [at] to @ when emailing us.

夏季期間における地球環境科学研究院建物の閉鎖につい(8/14~8/16)

2023-07-21

本研究院は、下記のとおり夏季期間における建物の閉鎖を実施いたしますので、ご協力願います。

1.目  的

  夏季期間における連続休暇取得の奨励のため及び省エネルギー対策のため

2.期  間

  令和5年8月14日(月)~8月16日(水)

3.対  象

  大学院地球環境科学研究院、大学院環境科学院、環境科学事務部

4.実施方法

  職員の協力を得て、上記期間中は休日と同様の体制とします。

2023 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS

2022-11-17

2023 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS (UNIVERSITY-RECOMMENDED MEXT SCHOLARSHIP)〔Special Program for Graduate School of Environmental Science〕“Environmental Conservation Leaders for Post SDGs”

The application period for the enrollment in October 2023 has ended.

1. A number of Slots

3 for Master’s Course and 4 or 5 for Doctoral Course

2. Qualifications

1) Eligibility:

Overseas students with excellent academic records who newly come to Japan to study at master’s or doctoral level.
You (Applicants), not currently in school, should have the academicrecord score of 2.30 or higher from the most recent academic record.
You (Applicants), in school, should have 2.30 or higher throughout their period of attendance at school, and are expected to maintain academic standards throughout the course of the scholarship program.
In addition, you should satisfy the 2) Language level/ability.

2) Language level/ability:

Those who satisfy at least one of the following conditions of English proficiency.
(1) Those who acquire B2 or higher level of CEFR or the equivalent grade/score on language test of the same level at the admittance to the regular courses.
(2) Those who completed educational curriculum to fulfill the requirement for admission to Master’s or Doctoral program at academic institute in Japan, with English-medium instruction.

3)Others

Please ask your prospective supervisors about other qualifications.

3. Scholarship Period and Benefits

1)Duration of scholarship:

Master’s course: 2 years
Doctoral course: 3 years

2) Monthly allowance:

Master’s course: 144,000 JPY
Doctoral course: 145,000 JPY

3) Travel Expenses

MEXT will provide you with your arrival and return ticket.

4) Tuition and other academic fees

Application fee: exempted
Matriculation fee: exempted
Tuition fees: exempted

4. Selection schedule

  • Application Submission Deadline: January 13, 2023
  • The internal notification date: Mid-February 2023(tentative)
  • Submission of additional documents (only successful candidates of the screening): by the end of February 2023
  • The final notification date: Late June 2023(tentative)

5. Required Documents

The following should be prepared by an applicant.
* Please submit all documents to a prospective supervisor via email by January 13, 2023.

1) Application form for MEXT scholarship

2) Form 6 Field of Study and Study Program (should include relevance of your research plan to SDGs)

3) Proof of nationality (e.g. photocopied passport, family register or proof of citizenship)

4) Official academic transcript of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree)

5) Certificate of graduation, graduation letter or diploma of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree)

6) Record of high academic achievements earned at the most recent university which the applicant is a graduate of (If you have received any awards, etc.)

7) Letter of recommendation from the dean of the graduate school to which the applicant belongs, or someone in higher position, addressed to the president of Hokkaido University, Prof. Kiyohiro Houkin

8) Abstracts of thesis or academic papers (please provide brief summaries)

9) Objective evidence of eligibility of language proficiency described “Language level/ability”(incl. TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC certificates)

10) Form 7 Career plan

Additional Documents

(Only successful applicants are required to submit these documents)

1) Form 5 Application Form (should be ORIGINAL)

2) A passport-style photograph taken in the last 6 months, cut to 45mm x 35mm, upper body, full faced, uncapped. Write your name and nationality on the back.
Adhere to your application form as advised or insert an image in electronic format onto your application form. (should be ORIGINAL)

3) Official academic transcript of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree) (should be ORIGINAL)

4) Certificate of graduation, graduation letter or diploma of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree)(should be ORIGINAL)

5) Record of high academic achievements earned at the most recent university which the applicant is a graduate of (If you have received any awards, etc.) (hard copy)

6) Letter of recommendation from the dean of the graduate school to which the applicant belongs, or someone in higher position, addressed to the president of Hokkaido University, Prof. Kiyohiro Houkin (hard copy)

7) Abstracts of thesis or academic papers (please provide brief summaries) (hard copy)

8) Objective evidence of eligibility of language proficiency described “Language level/ability”(incl. TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC certificates) (hard copy)

9) PLEDGE (should be ORIGINAL)

6. Admissions

If the scholarship application is accepted, applicants need to take entrance examination in August, 2023. They will start master’s or doctoral program in October, 2023. There will not be a research student period.
See the Graduate School website for details of the regular entrance examination. (https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/?page_id=2720&lang=en)

Contact

The Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University.
E-mail: kyomu@ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
Phone: +81-11-706-2205

2022 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS

2021-11-26

2022 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTS (UNIVERSITY-RECOMMENDED MEXT SCHOLARSHIP)〔Special Program for Graduate School of Environmental Science〕“Environmental Conservation Leaders for Post SDGs”

The application for the enrollment in October 2022 is currently being invited.

1. A number of Slots

3 for Master’s Course and 5 for Doctoral Course

2. Qualifications

1) Eligibility:

Overseas students with excellent academic records who newly come to Japan to study at master’s or doctoral level.
You (Applicants), not currently in school, should have the academicrecord score of 2.30 or higher from the most recent academic record.
You (Applicants), in school, should have 2.30 or higher throughout their period of attendance at school, and are expected to maintain academic standards throughout the course of the scholarship program. In addition, you should satisfy the 2) Language level/ability.

2) Language level/ability:

Those who satisfy at least one of the following conditions of English proficiency.
(1) Those who acquire B2 or higher level of CEFR or the equivalent grade/score on language test of the same level at the admittance to the regular courses.
(2) Those who completed educational curriculum to fulfill the requirement for admission to Master’s or Doctoral program at academic institute in Japan, with English-medium instruction.

3)Others

Please ask your prospective supervisors about other qualifications.

3. Scholarship Period and Benefits

1)Duration of scholarship:

Master’s course: 2 years
Doctoral course: 3 years

2) Monthly allowance:

Master’s course: 144,000 JPY
Doctoral course: 145,000 JPY

3) Travel Expenses

MEXT will provide you with your arrival and return ticket.

4) Tuition and other academic fees

Application fee: exempted
Matriculation fee: exempted
Tuition fees: exempted

4. Selection schedule

  • Application Submission Deadline: January 21, 2022
  • The internal notification date: Mid-February 2022(tentative)
  • Submission of additional documents (only successful candidates of the screening): by the end of February 2022
  • The final notification date: Late June 2022(tentative)

5. Required Documents

The following should be prepared by an applicant.
* Please submit all documents to a prospective supervisor via email by January 21, 2022.

1) Application form for MEXT scholarship

2) Form 6 Field of Study and Study Program (should include relevance of your research plan to SDGs)

3) Proof of nationality (e.g. photocopied passport, family register or proof of citizenship)

4) Official academic transcript of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree)

5) Certificate of graduation, graduation letter or diploma of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree)

6) Record of high academic achievements earned at the most recent university which the applicant is a graduate of.

7) Letter of recommendation from the dean of the graduate school to which the applicant belongs, or someone in higher position, addressed to the president of Hokkaido University, Prof. Kiyohiro Houkin

8) Abstracts of thesis or academic papers (please provide brief summaries)

9) Objective evidence of eligibility of language proficiency described “Language level/ability”(incl. TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC certificates)

10) Form 7 Career plan

11) Recommendation letter from the supervisor of the graduate school to which the applicant belongs or the other faculty who knows the applicant very well.

Additional Documents

(will be requested from only successful candidates of the screening)

1) Form 5 Application Form (should be ORIGINAL)

2) A passport-style photograph taken in the last 6 months, cut to 45mm x 35mm, upper body, full faced, uncapped. Write your name and nationality on the back.
Adhere to your application form as advised or insert an image in electronic format onto your application form. (should be ORIGINAL)

3) Official academic transcript of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree) (hard copy)

4) Certificate of graduation, graduation letter or diploma of the most recent degree issued by the university which the applicant is a graduate of (either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree)(hard copy)

5) Record of high academic achievements earned at the most recent university which the applicant is a graduate of. (hard copy)

6) Letter of recommendation from the dean of the graduate school to which the applicant belongs, or someone in higher position, addressed to the president of Hokkaido University, Prof. Kiyohiro Houkin (hard copy)

7) Abstracts of thesis or academic papers (please provide brief summaries) (hard copy)

8) Objective evidence of eligibility of language proficiency described “Language level/ability”(incl. TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC certificates) (hard copy)

9) Recommendation letter from the supervisor of the graduate school to which the applicant belongs or the other faculty who knows the applicant very well. (hard copy)

10) PLEDGE (should be ORIGINAL)

6. Admissions

If the scholarship application is accepted, applicants need to take entrance examination in August, 2022. They will start master’s or doctoral program in October, 2022. There will not be a research student period.
See the Graduate School website for details of the regular entrance examination. (https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/?page_id=2720&lang=en)

Contact

The Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University.
E-mail: kyomu@ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
Phone: +81-11-706-2205

English Program of Environmental Earth Science for Sustainable Society

2021-04-26

EPEES: English Program of Environmental Earth Science for a Sustainable Society (Graduate School of Environmental Science)

EPEES application period for the enrollment in October 2021 has ended.

Admission Requirements for the EPEES

Master’s Course applicants must:

  • have finished (or be expected to finish) 16 years of education by the month before the enrollment period;
  • hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Doctoral Course applicants must:

  • have finished (or be expected to finish) 18 years of education by the month before the enrollment period;
  • hold a Master’s degree in any field.

Regular Admission

Regular entrance examination application documents should be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office by a designated deadline of each entrance examination. See the Graduate School of Environmental Science (GSES) website for details of the regular entrance examination: (https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/?page_id=2720&lang=en)

Pre-arrival Admission

Several applicants may qualify for pre-arrival admission, which enables them to take entrance examinations in their own countries by using the equipment like the Zoom, Skype or Polycom meeting system if it is settled in their universities. If it is difficult to take the interview by using the equipment, there are some cases we cannot accept their applications. To apply for pre-arrival admission, submit the documents listed below for screening by May 12, 2021 by email (our office will be closed from May 1 through 5 during national holidays). If interested, contact the Academic Affairs Office of GSES before proceeding for further information.

1. Admission Application form with ID photo (the designated form must be used, and will be provided upon request. The photo should be taken on February 12, 2021 or later, 4 x 3 cm, upper body, facing forward with no headwear).

2. Curriculum Vitae (the designated form must be used, and will be provided upon request)

3. Graduation Certificate (or Certificate of Expected Graduation)

4. Academic Transcript

5. Copy of passport “face page”

6. For the Master’s ’s Course, a 1000-word essay on the reasons for the application and your research plan within the program

7. For the Doctoral Course, a 1500-word essay on the reasons for the application and your research plan within the program

8. Applicants should submit a copy of TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score sheet obtained within the last two years with the application.

Announcement of Pre-arrival Examination Candidates

Applicants selected as candidates for Pre-arrival Examination based on document screening will be notified by the beginning of July 2021 and should send all additional forms for the entrance examination. These forms must be submitted with the examination fee (JPY 30,000) by July 16, 2021 after receiving the notification.
* See the GSES website for details of the regular entrance examination.

Entrance Examination and Interviews in Candidates’ Own Countries

Entrance examinations and pre-arrival examination interviews may be held in candidates’ own countries by using the equipment like the Zoom, Skype or Polycom meeting system on a day designated individually. Information on exact dates, times and locations will be provided after screening. Interviewees will be asked about their Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis and future plans for study on the Master’s or Doctoral courses, respectively.

Enrollment without Pre-arrival Examination

Applicants not qualifying for pre-arrival Examination can take the regular entrance examination. Applications must be submitted by a designated deadline of each entrance examination.

Announcement of Successful Candidates

The final successful candidates will be announced on a designated day of notification of the result each entrance examination.

English Program of Environmental Earth Science for Sustainable Society

2020-04-17

EPEES: English Program of Environmental Earth Science for a Sustainable Society (Graduate School of Environmental Science)

EPEES applications for the enrollment in October 2020 and April 2021 are currently being invited.

Admission Requirements for the EPEES Master’s Course

Master’s Course applicants must:

  • have finished (or be expected to finish) 16 years of education by the month before the enrollment period;
  • hold a Bachelor’s master in any field.

Admission Requirements for the EPEES Doctoral Course

Doctoral Course applicants must:

  • have finished (or be expected to finish) 18 years of education by the month before the enrollment period;
  • hold a Master’s degree in any field.

Regular Admission

Regular entrance examination application documents should be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office by July 17, 2020. See the Graduate School website for details of the regular entrance examination (will be updated in May). (https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/?page_id=2720&lang=en)

Pre-arrival Admission

Several applicants may qualify for Pre-arrival Admission, which enables them to take entrance examinations in their own countries by using the equipment like the Polycom or Skype system if it is settled in their universities. If it is difficult to take the interview by using the equipment, there are some cases we cannot accept their applications. To apply for Pre-arrival Admission, submit the documents listed below for screening by May 11, 2020 by email (our office will be closed between May 2 to 6 due to National holidays). If interested, contact the Academic Affairs Office of our graduate school before proceeding for further information.

1. Admission Application form with ID photo (The designated form must be used, and will be provided upon request. The photo should be taken on February 11, 2020or later, 4 x 3 cm, upper body, facing forward with no headwear).

2. Curriculum Vitae (The designated form must be used, and will be provided upon request)

3. Graduation Certificate (or Certificate of Expected Graduation)

4. Academic Transcript

5. Copy of passport “face page”

6. For the Master’s ’s Course, a 1,000-word essay on the reasons for the application and your research plan within the program

7. For the Doctoral Course, a 1,500-word essay on the reasons for the application and your research plan within the program

8. Applicants should submit a copy of TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS score sheet obtained within the last two years with the application.

Announcement of Pre-arrival Examination Candidates

Applicants selected as candidates for Pre-arrival Examination based on document screening will be notified by the beginning of July 2020 and should send all additional forms for the entrance examination. These forms must be submitted with the examination fee (JPY 30,000) by July 17, 2020 after receiving the notification.
* See the Graduate School website for details of the regular entrance examination.

Entrance Examination and Interviews in Candidates’ Own Countries
Entrance examinations and Pre-arrival Examination interviews will be held by using the equipment like Polycom or Skype system if it is settled in your university by August 25, 2020. Information on exact dates, times and locations will be provided after screening. Interviewees will be asked about their Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis and future plans for study on the Master’s or Doctoral courses, respectively.

Enrollment without Pre-arrival Examination

Applicants not qualifying for Pre-arrival Examination can take the regular entrance examination for the Global Environmental Management Course at the Division of Environmental Science Development. Applications must be submitted by July 17, 2020.

Announcement of Successful Candidates

The final successful candidates will be announced on September 3, 2020.

Scholarships

EPEES program does not offer a scholarship for the students. A few students may get the Monbukagakusho Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students; a monthly amount of JPY 48,000 for six months or one year after their arrival in Japan.

Contact

Dr. Tatsufumi Okino (program supervisor)
E-mail: okino@ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Academic Affairs Office, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University
Kita 10, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
E-mail: kyomu@ees.hokudai.ac.jp
Phone: +81-11-706-2205

Characteristics of EPEES

EPEES is a Graduate School of Environmental Science English program with Master’s and Doctoral courses.

  • The program is intended to foster the development of professionals and researchers who can contribute to solve international environmental problems with extensive knowledge and global perspectives.
  • The program is conducted entirely in English.
  • Students are required to pursue a main research topic and study a sub-research topic as a mini-project.
  • The program is run by the Division of Environmental Science Development in conjunction with three other Graduate School divisions.
  • Pre-arrival Admission * may be offered on the program.
    * See the information on Pre-arrival Admission and scholarships.

Introduction

Globalization has caused various environmental issues around the world that often transcend borders. In order to solve these problems, to conserve the earth’s precious environment for future generations and to build up a sustainable society, this program is intended to foster the development of professionals and researchers who can contribute to the protection of global and local environments based on extensive knowledge, global perspectives and the ability to act practically using their expertise. Graduates are expected to understand different cultures, customs and values, and to be able to cope with environmental problems in collaboration with researchers and experts from various countries. The program involves practical education in English through classes, work and seminars with the aim of seeking ways to maintain and enhance the sustainability of the earth’s system. Students adopt a main theme for their Master’s or Doctoral thesis under a supervisor, and simultaneously study a sub-research topic from a different field within a study group. This approach fosters the ability to judge international environmental problems appropriately on the basis of interdisciplinary focus.

Special Research for Theses

Students perform two or three years of special research under a supervisor on a main topic chosen from the fields of study listed below, and also investigate a sub-research topic as a mini-project in the course seminar. The sub-research topic should be in a field different from that of the main topic.
Fields of Study

  • Human and Ecological Systems, Environmental Adaptation Science, Practical Science for the Environment, Global Environmental Management (Division of Environmental Science Development)
  • Biogeochemistry, Atmosphere-Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Cryosphere Science (Division of Earth System Science)
  • Biodiversity Science, Ecological Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Ecology, Animal Ecology, Marine Biogeochemistry and Biology, Aquatic Biology, Forest Field Science, Agro-Ecosystem Science (Division of Biosphere Science)
  • Biomaterials Chemistry, Environmental Nano-Materials, Molecular Photonics and Electronics Science, Environmental Catalytic Chemistry (Division of Environmental Materials Science)

Master’s Course: Completion Requirements

In order to complete the course and obtain a Master in Environmental Science degree, students must earn 30 credits or more from the categories listed below.
Compulsory Subjects: 16 credits

  1. Seminar in Environmental Science Development I (Program Seminar) (4 credits)
  2. Special Research in Environmental Science Development I (8 credits)
  3. Two core subjects (4 credits)
  4. Optional Subjects: (14 credits)

Students may choose from the advanced subjects, common subjects and laboratory and fieldwork areas listed below.

Doctoral Course: Completion Requirements

In order to complete the course and obtain a Doctor in Environmental Science degree, students must:

  • take the Seminar in Environmental Science Development II (Program Seminar) (4 credits) and Special Research in Environmental Science Development II (8 credits);
  • take two core subjects (4 credits);
  • submit a dissertation in English and pass a dissertation review;
  • have at least one paper published from an international peer-reviewed scientific journal.

EPEES Curriculum

1. Core Subjects

  • Fundamental Course in Environmental Science (2 credits)
  • Introduction to Environmental Science (2 credits)
  • Introduction to Global Environmental Management (2 credits)

2. Elective Courses

  • Fundamental Course in Biogeochemistry (2 credits)
  • Fundamental Course in Atmosphere-Ocean Physics (2 credits)
  • Fundamental Course in Biological Diversity (2 credits)
  • Fundamental Course in Biodiversity of Northern Ecosystems (2 credits)
  • Fundamental Course in Molecular Biology (2 credits)
  • Fundamental Course in Materials Science Ⅰ (2 credits)
  • Fundamental Course in Materials Science Ⅱ (2 credits)
  • Fundamental Course in Materials Science Ⅲ (2 credits)
  • Fundamental Course in Environmental Science Research (1 credits)
  • Introduction to Natural Environmental Studies (2 credits)
  • Introduction to Renewable Energy(2 credits)
  • Introduction to Circumpolar North (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Environmental Pollution Comparison (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Geoecological Resources (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Climate Change Impacts (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Hydrological Cycle (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Environmental Geoinformatics (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Water Resources (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Watershed Environmental Science (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Environmental Conservation (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Environmental Adaptation (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course of International Science Communication Methods (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Academic English Writing for Environmental Sciences (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Paleoclimatology (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Ocean Biogeochemistry (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Ecosystems and Environments(2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Theoretical Glaciology (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Molecular Photonics and Electronics Science Ⅰ (2 credits)
  • Advanced Course in Environmental Catalytic Chemistry Ⅱ (2 credits)
  • Special Lecture in Environmental Science Development Ⅱ (2 credits)
  • Special Lecture in Environmental Science Development Ⅲ (2 credits)
  • Special Lecture in Biosphere Science Ⅱ (2 credits)
  • Other Lectures conducted in English

3. Work and Seminars

  • Laboratory Work in Environmental Analysis (4 credits)
  • Laboratory Work in Environmental Materials Science Ⅰ (4 credits)
  • Laboratory Work in Environmental Materials Science Ⅱ (4 credits)
  • EPEES Program Seminar (GEM Course Seminar)
  • Other Course or Laboratory seminar

4. Special Research and Reading

  • Seminar in Environmental Science Development Ⅰ (for Master’s Course) (4 credits)
  • Research in Environmental Science Development Ⅰ (for Master’s Thesis) (8credits)
  • Seminar in Environmental Science Development Ⅱ (for Doctoral Course) (4 credits)
  • Research in Environmental Science Development Ⅱ (for Doctoral Dissertation) (8credits)

Entrance Examinations and Informations

2019-09-28

Schedules for entrance examinations and information sessions of the fiscal year 2019 are available now. Information sessions for prospective students will take place in Sapporo and Tokyo. Please come to the sessions to learn more about our school. Visit the link below for more information. https://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/?page_id=2726&lang=en

GSES Homecomming Day 2019

2019-09-13

GSES Homecoming Day 2019 will be held on Friday, September 27th at the Graduate School of Environmental Science. Please check the event schedule below and join us!

◆Courses and laboratories panel exhibition

Sept. 26 – Oct. 2 GSES Entrance Hall

Friday, September 27th

◆Matsuno Environmental Science Award Ceremony

[3:00pm – 3:30pm] GSES Room D201 (No registration needed)

◆Homecoming Lectures –Their graduate school days, job-hunting episodes, and advise to current students.

[3:30pm – 5:00pm] GSES Room D201 (No registration needed)

  • 3:30pm – 3:50pm Rie NAKAYA M. S., 2017, Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.
  • 3:50pm – 4:10pm Manami TAKIZAWA M. S., 2015, Ajinomoto Frozen Foods Co., Inc.
  • 4:10pm – 4:30pm Kana NIKAIDO M. S., 2014, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
  • 4:30pm – 4:50pm Yuki MIURA Ph. D., 2013, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.

◆Reunion Party [6:00pm – 8:00pm] -Registration required

Venue: Restaurant Elm (in Faculty House Trillium, next to Chuo/Central Cafeteria to the north)
Fee: Students 1,000 / Non-students 5,000

Online registrations are required for joining the party by September 25th at
http://www.hokudai.ac.jp/home2019/registration/.
*If you need help for registration in English or to cancel your registration, please send an email to home-coming (at) ees.hokudai.ac.jp, Environmental Science Alumni Association Office.

Hokkaido University’s Homecoming Day is scheduled on Saturday, September 28th. https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/home2019/ (Japanese website only)

Poster (Japanese ver. only)

生物圏科学専攻Webページの一時停止

2018-10-24

ただ今、生物圏科学専攻のWebページはメンテナンスのため、一時停止しています。

明日10月25日12時頃再開予定です。

ご不便をおかけいたしますが、なにとぞご容赦願います。

An Error in examination papers

2018-09-28

There was an error in examination papers on specialized subjects of Atmosphere-Ocean and Climate Dynamics Course (Division of Earth System Science) at the entrance examination held on Thursday, August 23th, 2018. We apologize to everyone who took the examination and will further strengthen the checking system of exam questions to prevent recurrence. Please view the following PDF for details. An Error in examination papers

GSES HOMECOMMING DAY 2018

2018-09-12

Homecoming Day 2018 will be held on Friday, September 28th at the Graduate School of Environmental Science. Please check the event schedule below and join us! Friday, September 28th

◆Courses and laboratories panel exhibition [2:00pm – 5:00pm] GSES Entrance Hall

◆Lectures by OBs & OGs – telling us their graduate school days, job-hunting episodes, and current job stories. [3:00pm – 4:50pm] GSES Room D201 (No registration needed)

3:00pm – 3:30pm Matsuno Environmental Science Award Ceremony

  • 3:30pm – 3:50pm Koki Sugihara M. S., 1999, Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region, Public Works Research Institute
  • 3:50pm – 4:10pm Hidehisa Taniuchi M. S., 2014, Konami Business Expert Co., Ltd.
  • 4:10pm – 4:30pm Ayaka Okamoto M. S., 2014,  Meiji Consultants Co., Ltd.
  • 4:30pm – 4:50pm Akio Ueno Ph. D., 2006, Horonobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment, Northern Advancement Center for Science & Technology

◆ Reunion Party (Registration required) [6:00pm – 8:00pm] Hokkaido University Co-op Chuo/Central Cafeteria 2nd floor Fee: Students 1,000 / Non-students 5,000 Registrations are required for joining the party by September 20th at http://www.hokudai.ac.jp/home2018/registration/ .

*If you need help for registration in English or to cancel your registration, please send an email to home-coming@ees.hokudai.ac.jp, Environmental Science Alumni Association Office.

Hokkaido University’s Homecoming Day is scheduled on Saturday, September 29th. Please visit https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/home2018/ for more details. (Japanese website only)

Annual Report

2016-07-28

Here are our annual reports from 2008 to 2014 fiscal year. We publish annual reports for the purpose of self-assessment and updating our achievements and activities. Please click the links below to read reports.

Faculty of Environmental Earth Science Annual Report

-Japanese version only-

Graduate School of Environmental Science Annual Report

-Japanese version only-

alumni

2012-05-29

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http://www.ees.hokudai.ac.jp/alumni/

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