September 2025 / April 2026 Entry
Guidelines for Applicants to the Masters Course
Graduate Program on Environmental Sciences, GPES
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Program Overview
The Graduate Program on Environmental Sciences (GPES), one of the graduate programs in English at Komaba(GPEAK) is an exciting advanced level degree program (offered at both Masters and Ph.D. level) at the University ofTokyo. It shares its vision with its undergraduate counterpart, the International Program on Environmental Sciences,
one of the PEAK (Programs in English at Komaba) programs and is likewise delivered entirely in English.
The graduate program steps further and deeper, allowing students to choose their area of specialization from a wide
range of relevant fields including natural and agricultural sciences, industrial technologies, and social sciences
including economics, politics and other related disciplines. The course is research-focused under tuition of our faculty
and provides a unique opportunity to work with world experts at the cutting edge, on problems that global
society needs to address right now for its future prosperity. Progression to the Ph.D. Course is also offered andencouraged.

Learning OutcomesStudents graduating from the GPES program will be professionals⚫ capable of working internationally in the environment-energy field on the global stage;⚫ with a systematic understanding of the environment-energy field from both natural and social scientificperspectives;⚫ who understand and can make judgements on environmental questions on all scales ranging from local toglobal;⚫ with a considered and empathetic view of the wide range of different stakeholder viewpoints on environmental
issues and who can execute leadership in resolving issues arising from these;⚫ who can make informed decisions in real time, on site to solve real world problems;⚫ who are global communicators, capable of addressing both specialists and non-specialists while encompassing
the needs of differing cultural groups.

Degree Program Offered and the Number of Available Places⚫

M.S.

13 places-1-1. Schedules
The GPES offers two selection schedules, Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. The selection procedure and required
documents are identical between the two schedules.

2. Selection Procedures
Applicants shall be screened and selected through a comprehensive process. Selection is based on the evaluation of allof the applicant’s submitted materials (TOEFL or IELTS and GRE scores, short essays, research plan, etc.),
recommendation letters, and, if deemed necessary, an interview, which may be conducted in person or online.

3. Enrollment Dates
Schedule 1 applications: September 30, 2025
Schedule 2 applications: April 1, 2026

4. Applicant Eligibility
Before submitting an application, all applicants must have contacted a potential supervising professor listed on theGPES website at http://gpes.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/faculty-staff/index.html and obtained his or her approval.
Those who have completed or who expect to complete their undergraduate education (a Bachelor's degree or theequivalent) before the enrollment date* are eligible to apply for the Masters Course.
Applicants whose qualifications differ in any other respect from those stated above must contact the GPEAK
Admissions Office by September 2, 2024 (Schedule 1) or April 11, 2025 (Schedule 2).
For details, please refer to the Appendix.
* Note: In Schedule 1, those who expect to complete their undergraduate education (a Bachelor's degree or theequivalent) on September 30, 2025 must consult the GPEAK Admissions Office in advance.

5. Application Procedures(1) Application Period
Schedule 1: November 1 to November 8, 2024
Schedule 2: June 5 to July 4, 2025
(2) Application Process
Please submit the necessary application documents (refer to (4) Required Documents) online as follows:[Application Documents except for 5. Two letters of recommendation]
Upload the application documents to the designated link that will be posted on the GPES website at http://gpes.c.utokyo.ac.jp/how-to-apply/downloads.html.
The link for applicants will be accessible only during the application period. The application documents may NOT behand-delivered, faxed, or emailed. Applications will only be considered valid if they are uploaded no later than 4:00
pm on November 8, 2024 (Japan Standard Time) for Schedule 1 or July 4, 2025 (Japan Standard Time) for Schedule
2. The GPEAK Admissions Office is not responsible for any system malfunction caused by applicants’ computers.

[Application Document 5. Two letters of recommendation]-2-Please ask your evaluators to upload the signed letter of recommendation (GPES official form) to the designated linkthat will also be posted on the GPES website above no later than 4:00 pm on November 8, 2024 (Japan StandardTime) for Schedule 1 or July 4, 2025 (Japan Standard Time) for Schedule 2.
Please note that none of the submitted materials will be returned.
(3) Application Fee
JPY 10,000
Note 1: No application fee is required from Foreign National applicants on MEXT scholarships (Monbukagakusho
scholarship recipients). Such applicants who are not currently studying / conducting research at the University ofTokyo must submit a certificate of proof of their MEXT scholarship status.
Note 2: The application fee must be paid between October 1, 2024 and November 8, 2024 for Schedule 1, or May 1,2025 and July 4, 2025 for Schedule 2. Application materials cannot be reviewed without receipt of the application fee.
Refund of the application fee is not possible under any circumstances.
(4) Required Documents
All documents must be prepared in English. Please refer to the check list below to confirm the required materials.
Required materials*

Number of files required

1Application Form [Official Form]○PDF (1)2

Receipt of payment of theApplication Fee○PDF (1)Remarks-Download and complete the form.
-Attach a photograph to the application form.
-Applicants living abroad: E-payment only. Visit theweb site (https://e-shiharai.net/english/) and follow
the procedures. Also see “How to make Payment ofExamination Fee at E-shiharai.net.” for details.
-Not required for students on MEXT scholarships.
Such scholars should submit a certificate of proof of
their scholarship status if they are not currently
studying / conducting research at the University ofTokyo.
-Applicants living in Japan: E-payment (https://eshiharai.net/english/) or payment by bank transfer
using a specified payment slip. For details ofpayment, see “How to make Payment of Examination
Fee at E-shiharai.net.”.

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Research plan/ Statement ofPurpose [Official Form]
Short Essay [Official Form]○PDF (1)○

PDF (1)

Two letters of recommendation[Official Form]○PDF (1) x 2 letters

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Transcript of Academic Records○

PDF (1)

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Certificate of (expected)
Bachelor’s Degree○

PDF (1)8Graduation Thesis△

PDF (1)

9TOEFL or IELTS Score Report(TOEFL-ITP is not accepted.)○Read through the remarks-3--The application fee will not be refunded under any
circumstances.
-Describe your previous studies and your proposed
future research plan (1000 words)-Write the essay in 1000 words according to
instructions on Short Essay form.
-These should be completed by two evaluators wellacquainted with the applicant’s academic ability andpersonality.
-Each signed letter should be uploaded to thedesignated link on the GPES website by theevaluator.
-Successful applicants must submit the original
documents before you enroll in the program.
-Successful applicants must submit the original
certificates before you enroll in the program.
Please ask the Office of Registrar at your school tocertify your degree instead of sending the original
diploma.
-Optional, if available
1) [PDF] A copy of your Test Taker Score Report(TOEFL) or Test Report Form (IELTS) must beuploaded to the designated link together with otherapplication documents by the application deadline.
2) An Institutional Score Report (TOEFL) / TestReport Form (IELTS) should be sent, by the testing
institution, directly to the GPEAK Admissions Officeand must arrive at the office by December2, 2024 for
Schedule 1 or July 22, 2025 for Schedule 2(Institution Code: 6184, Department Code: 99 for
TOEFL).
Notes:- (TOEFL iBT) Either a recent, valid Test Date scoreor the MyBest score must be sent to our office.

10GRE (General) Score Report○Read through the remarks-Applicants whose native language is English or who
have obtained or are expected to obtain a Bachelor’s
or other advanced degree from an accredited
institution of higher education where English is theprimary language of instruction are not required tosubmit a TOEFL nor IELTS
score. Instead they should describe their English
fluency in the application form.
1) [PDF] A copy of your Test Taker Score Reportmust be uploaded to the designated link together withother application documents by the application
deadline.
2) A Graduate Institution Score Report should besent, by the testing institution, directly to the GPEAK
Admissions Office and must arrive at the office byDecember 2, 2024 for Schedule 1 or July 22, 2025
for Schedule 2 (Institution Code: 8326, Department
Code: 5199).

11Passport-style ID photo○

JPEG (1)Note:-Subject test scores may be submitted if available.
-4cm x 3cm-Taken within the last 6 months-Upper frontal view without hat

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Proof of Citizenship○PDF (1)-A photocopy of your passport, your census registeror other proof of citizenship.

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Japanese Proficiency Certificate△

PDF (1)-Optional, if available.

*〇: required, △: optional(5) Applicant NumberYour applicant number will be downloadable from the online system during the designated period. For details, pleasecheck the instructions which will be updated later on the GPES website above.

(6) Application schedules(i) Schedule 1
Document assessments and interviews (if applicable) will be conducted by the end of December 2024.
Applicants chosen to be interviewed will be notified of the details of the interview through e-mail by early December.
(ii) Schedule 2
Document assessment and interviews (if applicable) will be conducted by the end of August 2025.
Applicants chosen to be interviewed will be notified of the details of the interview through e-mail by early August.

6. After Admission/ Enrollment Information-4-(1) Announcement of selection results and admission procedures(i) The applicant numbers of the successful candidates in Schedule 1 will be announced on the Komaba I Campus
homepage athttps://www.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/eng_site/index.html at noon on January 16, 2025 (Japan Standard Time). In addition,a letter of acceptance will be sent to successful candidates. No letters will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
(ii) The applicant numbers of the successful candidates in Schedule 2 will be announced on the Komaba I Campus
homepage athttps://www.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/eng_site/index.html at noon on October 1, 2025 (Japan Standard Time). In addition, aletter of acceptance will be sent to successful candidates. No letters will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
(iii) No telephone, fax or e-mail inquiries regarding results will be accepted.
(iv) A Certificate of Admission along with other documents related to visa and admission procedures will be sent tosuccessful candidates after confirming your acceptance of our offer. Students who receive the certificate ofadmission must pay the enrollment fee and complete the appropriate admission procedures during the designatedperiod according to our directions. If the proper admission procedures are not completed during the above period,
then admission will be nullified.
(2) GPES Enrollment and Tuition Fees (subject to change)(i) Enrollment Fee: JPY 282,000(ii) Annual Tuition Fee: JPY 535,800
Please note that all fees are subject to change. If fees are revised upon enrollment or while enrolled, the revised fees
shall be applied to the next payment required after the revision. MEXT scholars are exempt from paying these fees.

Notes(1) No amendments to the submitted documents are allowed under any circumstances; however, any changes in name,home address, or mailing address etc. made after document submission must be reported to the GPEAK
Admissions Office immediately.
(2) The enrollment fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
(3) International students are required to obtain an appropriate visa according to the Immigration Control and Refugee
Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951) prior to undertaking the enrollment procedure.
(4) Those with disabilities may request special accommodation for examination and study. If you wish to apply forsuch accommodation, please contact GPEAK Admissions Office (office［at］gpes.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp) at yourearliest convenience before your application.
(5) The University will retrospectively cancel the admission of any student who is found to have falsified any of theirpersonal information, academic records or other documents accompanying the application form.
(6) Application procedures and related schedules are subject to change. If changes are made, applicants will be
notified by the GPEAK Admissions Office.
(7) The University of Tokyo has established "The University of Tokyo Security Export Control Regulations" inaccordance with Japan’s “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act”, and rigorously screens potential
international students on the basis of these regulations. In particular, international students and some Japanese
students are required to undergo screening prior to acceptance.
Therefore, students should be aware that if they fall under any of the items regulated by the Foreign Exchange andForeign Trade Law, even if they are finally accepted through the selection process of the entrance examination, they-5-may not be allowed to enroll thereafter, or their desired research activities may be restricted after enrollment.
(8) The University of Tokyo shall use the personal information obtained through the application process only for thepurpose of (1) Selection procedures, (2) Notification of results and (3) Enrollment procedures. For those who enroll,this personal information and the examination results used for admission selection shall also be used for (4)Educational Affairs (school registration, attendance, etc.), (5) Student Support (healthcare, career support, application
procedure for tuition exemption and scholarships, use of libraries, etc.) and (6) the Management of tuition payment.
The examination results used for admission selection may be used in future studies for the improvement of admission
and education systems at the University of Tokyo.

Contact
GPEAK Admissions Office
Academic Affairs Division
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8902 JAPANE-Mail: office@gpes.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp-6-Appendix
Persons who fulfill at least one of the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Masters Course.

(1) Those who have graduated from a Japanese university or are expected to graduate before the enrollment date. (Note1)(2) Those who have completed, or are expected to complete before the enrollment date, 16 years of school education
abroad. (Note 2)(3) Those who have been conferred a degree equivalent to that of a bachelor's degree or are expected to be conferred
before the enrollment date from a foreign university or other foreign institution (limited to those whose comprehensive
status of education and research activities have been assessed by the government of the said foreign country or a relatedorganization), having completed a program with a completion period of 3 years or more. (Note 2)(4) Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology or those who havegraduated or are expected to graduate before the enrollment date from an educational institution designated by theMinister. (Note 3)(5) Those who have been conferred a bachelor's degree or are expected to have conferred before the enrollment dateby the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIAD).
(6) Those who are 22 years or older on the enrollment date , whom this graduate school has recognized throughindividual screening of entrance qualifications, as having abilities that are at least equivalent to those who have
graduated from a Japanese university. (Note 1) (Note 4)

NOTES TO APPENDIX(Note 1)
Japanese universities mentioned in Requirements (1) and (6) above are universities within the boundaries of Japan andas prescribed in Article 83 of the School Education Law.
(Note 2)Requirements (2) and (3) above includes the case of having completed a correspondence program provided by a foreignschool of said country while residing in Japan.
(Note 3)Those as mentioned in Requirement (4) above refers to any who have graduated from the following schools oreducational institutions.
・The Japan branch of a foreign school as designated by the Minster of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology
・Specialized training college designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (limitedto programs where the program duration is at least 4 years and which satisfies standards determined by the Minister)・ Universities under the old university ordinances, or higher educational institutions (daigakko) under thenational/provincial/independent administrative agency ordinances(Note 4)(a) Those mentioned in Requirement (6) above refers to those who do not fall into any of the Requirements (1) through(5) above but have graduated from an educational institution equivalent to a 4-year university, and whom this graduate
school has recognized, through individual screening of entrance qualifications, as having abilities that are at least
equivalent to those who have graduated from a Japanese university.
(b) Those who wish to apply based on Requirement (6) above must contact the GPEAK Admissions Office bySeptember 2, 2024 (Schedule 1) or April 11, 2025 (Schedule 2) and submit all the documents specified by the GPEAK
Admissions Office as the eligibility for application is confirmed individually in advance by document screening. Pleaseinquire the GPEAK Admissions Office in advance about the eligibility for application and the documents to be submitted.
(c) Those who are recognized as having abilities that are at least equivalent to those who have graduated from a Japanese
university through screening of entrance qualification will be permitted to apply and take the entrance examination. The
results of this screening will be notified by e-mail.

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