Overview

On the Global Issues program from University of Tsukuba, you can learn about the literacy in Global Issues, which means that you can learn what global issues are and how you can resolve them from the perspectives of “Environment” and “Human”. The “Environment” fields are divided into “Earth Environment” and “Risk and Security” issues. On the other hand, the “Human” fields are divided into “Human Health and Wellbeing” and “Social Diversity and Inclusiveness” issues.

Careers

After graduating from BPGI, you can become involved in international organizations, research institutions, or global enterprises according to your own interests, in any place or country in the world, to solve various global issues with flexible, logical, and creative thinking skills and highly specialized knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Global Issues

Methodology for Global Issues

Literacy in Global Issues (Environment)

Geoenvironmental Science

Chemistry

Foreign Languages

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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79

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Credits

127 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tsukuba, Japan

Disciplines

International Relations Environmental Sciences View 3 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in Japan

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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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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University shall select human resources who are interested in issues of the global environment and human society, and who can contribute to society or innovation in the future while utilizing knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences.

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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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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Tsukuba

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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