I-GES International Graduate Program in Global Education Studies Doctoral CourseI-GES International Graduate Program in Global Education Studies Doctoral Course

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Admission

Orientation for enrollment in I-GES
2026 Student Recruitment
October 2026 Enrollment
Important Dates regarding 2026 Admission
  • Application Submission Period: December 5 - December 22, 2025
  • Examination (online interview): January 29, 2026
  • Final Results Announcement: February 18, 2026
  • Course Start: October 1, 2026
Application Guideline (Sep. 2025)
Appendix (Sep. 2025)
Please download the following forms for submission of the application:
  • Application Guidebook
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Certificate of Expected Graduation
  • Research Plan
  • Confirmation of Application Fee Payment
Tuition and Fees Entrance Examination Fee: JPY 30,000
Admission Fee: JPY 282,000
Tuition per year: JPY 535,800
(Paid in 2 semesters) JPY 267,900 x 2
Japanese Government(MEXT) scholarship for 2025
(University Recommendation/ Special Selection)
 
**Updated information will be posted soon**
I-GES has been selected for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program (University Recommendation/Special Selection).
If you wish to apply, please check the guidelines and upload your application documents to TAO.
＊This scholarship will be recommended from among those who have passed the graduate school entrance examination.
  • Application Guidelines for MEXT Special Selection
  • (Form 5) Application form (Special Selection)                                                 
  • (Form 7) Major field and research plan (Special Selection)
  • Recommendation letter                                                                                                        ＊It should be written by the dean (or a higher authority) of the current university or other institutions, addressed to the President of Tohoku University, Teiji Tominaga.
 
2026 JICA SDGs Global Leader Program  Student Recruitment
October 2026 Enrollment
Important Dates regarding 2026 Admission
  • Matching applicants with prospective advisors (through JICA): Early December-Mid January
  • Application Submission Period: February 24 - March 9, 2026
  • Examination (online interview): April 22, 2026
  • Final Results Announcement: Mid July, 2026
  • Course Start: October 1, 2026
Application Guideline (Sep. 2025)
Appendix (Sep. 2025)
Please download the following forms for submission of the application:
  • Application Guidebook
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Certificate of Expected Graduation
  • Research Plan
  • Confirmation of Application Fee Payment
   

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