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Apply Now for Our 2017 Master’s and Doctoral Programmes

UNU-IAS is now accepting applications for September 2017 admission to the MSc and Phd Programmes.

UNU-IAS is now accepting applications for September 2017 admission to our postgraduate degree programmes, the Master of Science in Sustainability, and the PhD in Sustainability Science. The application deadlines are 28 February 2017 for the Master’s degree programme, and 28 April 2017 for the doctoral degree programme. Those who expect to receive a required degree before September 2017 are also eligible to apply.

 

About the Programmes

Students accepted for the programmes will benefit from the unique opportunity to study in Tokyo at a global university within the framework of the United Nations. Both programmes are intended for recent graduates, professionals and practitioners wishing to develop an international career through employment in UN agencies, other international organizations, governments, civil society or the private sector. Enrolled students also will have the opportunity to obtain a joint diploma offered by UNU-IAS and The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Science (UT-GSFS), if they complete additional requirements.

 

How to Apply

Applicants must submit all application documents online. Please visit the UNU-IAS website pages for our degree programmes to find out more about the application requirements and process.

If you have any questions please contact us through the online inquiry form.

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