Overview

About the programme

Environmental protection has become a global and urgent topic, and people hope to use the earth system more effectively without destroying it.

The College of Geoscience from University of Tsukuba offers English and Japanese programs for Bachelor of Science in Geoscience to aquire the general knowledge and insight of the evolution of the Earth, the natural processes on the Earth, and the interactions between natural environments and human activities, which would be the basis for the development of sustainable society.

The program is aimed at students who hold a non-Japanese passport. Knowledge in Japanese is not expected.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geomorphology

Environmental Hydrology

Meteorology and Climatology

Human and Regional Geography

Basic Analysis of Environmental Dynamics

Mineralogy and Petrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

124 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tsukuba, Japan

Disciplines

Earth Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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75

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduates programs use a two-stage screening method.

The first stage is a paper based screening, where applicants are required to submit their application, academic transcript, academic recommendation letter, personal statement, and financial plan.

The second stage is a brief interview via teleconferencing. The interview will comprise a mix of general and subject specific questions.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Tsukuba

Japan

111200 - 165260 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Tsukuba

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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