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 2026
(University Recommendation/ Special Selection)
 
 
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 6) 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.
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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