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Frequently Asked Questions

PhD in Sustainability Science Programme

 

General

  • How will I be assigned a supervisor?

    Supervisors will be allocated after you enroll in the programme. You can find a list of  to see the compatibility with your research interests.

  • What is the status of the PhD programme at 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS?

    糖心Vlog破解版-IAS is an international academic institution chartered by the United Nations to grant postgraduate degrees. The PhD?programme?at 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS is officially?recognised?as a foreign institution of higher education by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT). In addition, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS postgraduate degree?programmes?were accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE) of Japan.

  • How long is the PhD programme? When does it start?

    The standard period of study for the PhD programme is three years. Students are expected to complete all coursework and thesis on-site over a three-year period. The programme starts in September each year, with students expected to complete all the requirements by July in the third academic year after enrolment.

  • Do you allow students to attend part-time? Do you offer online courses?

    The?programme?is offered on a full-time basis only. Students need to reside in Tokyo for the full duration of the?programme?to attend lectures and seminars. 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS does not offer online degree?programmes?at this time.?However,?in light of?the?COVID-19?pandemic,?all?lectures?and supervision?are?temporarily?delivered online, which?will continue?until further notice.?Students are either?studying?in Japan or?their?home countries depending on their?circumstances?and travel restrictions.?Once you?are?admitted, you will receive updated information with the latest advice and guidance?including the modality?of instruction.?糖心Vlog破解版-IAS supports all students to discuss their travel plans and learning styles.?

  • Can I visit 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS prior to applying? Do you have an open campus day?

    糖心Vlog破解版-IAS?normally?organises?an information session once a year?and it?will be?announced?on the?糖心Vlog破解版-IAS?website?and social media.?For all inquiries, please contact us through the .??[Top]

Thematic Areas

  • Can you give an example of research that fits into a particular thematic area?

    If you would like to study the impact of climate change on water access, you should select Water & Resource Management. If you would like to study climate governance and how it is linked to the implementation of the SDGs, you would choose Governance for Climate Change and Sustainable Development (GSD). More information about the research conducted by our previous students is available .

  • How do I select a relevant thematic area?

    Depending on your interest, you may choose one of the four thematic areas at 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS. Governance for Climate Change and Sustainable Development (GSD) primarily focuses on the implementation and governance of SDGs and climate change, with relevant interlinkages and synergies with other global environmental issues. The Biodiversity and Society (BDS) area focuses on socio-ecological production landscapes, traditional knowledge systems and nature-culture linkages. Water & Resource Management (WRM) primarily focuses on water-related concerns, stress and access in both developed and developing countries. The Innovation and Education (IVE) specifically focuses on access to education and SDGs achievement through appropriate formal and informal education systems. Besides the prime focus of these thematic areas, there are interdisciplinary aspects associated with research. However, while choosing your thematic area, please be careful to select based on the primary focus. [Top]

Fees and Expenses

  • Can you break down the total estimated expense of 84.000 USD required for the three year?programme?

    The total expense of?$84,000 is?composed of the tuition fees?($10,000 per year)?and the estimated living cost in Tokyo for three years?($54,000).?The information below is the?breakdown of the?estimated?living expenses?per month.? Rent (central Tokyo): JPY 80,000 / $778, Utilities (gas, electricity, water): JPY 8,000 / $78, Compulsory National Health Insurance: JPY 3,000 / $30, Communication (mobile, internet connection): JPY 10,000 / $98, Transportation: JPY 10,000 / $98, Food: JPY 32,000 / $98, Books: JPY 9,000 / $331. Monthly total: JPY 152,000 JPY / $1,500 (based on $1 = JPY 101.3 JPY, as of 2020).?Each amount is subject to change based on the exchange rate.?

  • Are there other fees besides the $10,000 annual tuition?

    No processing fee is required for application.

  • Do you have a payment plan for tuition or do I need to submit a full payment?

    Students?have to?pay the full amount of the annual tuition?($10,000)?before each academic year or half?the amount of the annual tuition ($5,000)?before each semester.??The tuition for the first?semester?($5,000, non-refundable) is due within 10 糖心Vlog破解版 working days after the notification of the admissions office decision.?

  • Can I pay for tuition with a credit card?

    No. We do not accept credit card payments. Currently, the only method of payment accepted is wire transfer. Details will be provided in the acceptance letter to admitted students. [Top]

Scholarships and Funding

  • Does 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS offer financial assistance for students?

    The?Japan Foundation for 糖心Vlog破解版 (JF糖心Vlog破解版) Scholarship?is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate the need for financial assistance.?You can?find also?more details?for the  and the .

  • How can I apply for a scholarship available at 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS?

    During?the admission?selection process, outstanding applicants will be automatically considered as candidates for the award of scholarships. No separate application is required.?

  • What is the FAFSA school code for 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS?

    糖心Vlog破解版-IAS does not hold a code for the U.S. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) system. Citizens from the United States are encouraged to find other funding sources. [Top]

Entry Requirements

  • Am I eligible to apply?

    You are eligible to apply as long as you have met our entry requirements by the application deadline.

  • Do I need to have a bachelor’s degree in a certain field?

    糖心Vlog破解版-IAS does not require?a?particular?field?for your bachelor’s?degree,?however,?it is essential to?liaise?your?research?interests?with?sustainability.?

  • Do I need any professional experience in order to apply for the programme?

    The PhD programme requires a minimum of 2 years of practical field experience related to 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS research themes which was acquired after obtaining a university degree (full time equivalent). If you do not meet this requirement, you need to have two completed Master’s degrees, at least one of which must be in a discipline related to sustainability studies.

  • My TOEFL/IELTS score is lower than your requirement. Can I still submit my application?

    Applicants for the programme need to show sufficient written and verbal English language skills prior to enrolment to the programme. All courses are taught in English and students are expected to demonstrate fluency to actively participate in the high level academic courses. If you are unable to submit a sufficient score prior to the application deadline, we ask that you continue to improve your English ability, take the test again, and apply for the programme next year or in the near future.

  • I will take TOEFL/IELTS next month and cannot submit the score by the application deadline. Can I submit the score after the deadline?

    No.?You?must have your TOEFL/IELTS scores by the application deadline?as you need to enter the score in the application form.?A copy of the?score report will be required to be submitted after?you are?shortlisted for an interview.?

  • Do I need a score from the Japanese Language Proficiency Test? Do you require applicants to speak Japanese?

    No. We do not require the Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate, nor do we require applicants to speak Japanese. Our courses are conducted entirely in English. [Top]

Online Application

  • I do not have a full-time work experience. Can I write about my part-time job/internship/volunteering activities in the section of Professional Background?

    Please do not write about your internship, part-time job, or volunteering activities in the section of Professional Background as this section is for full-time employment. If such experiences as internship and/or part-time job are related to your personal achievement which you would like to bring to our attention, please write about them in Essay 2 of the application.

  • Can I submit three professional references?

    The reason we request at least one academic reference is to assess the applicant’s academic competency in pursuing a PhD degree programme. You may submit three professional references; however, it is in your best interest to submit academic references whenever possible.

  • Do I need to create an account?

    No.?There is no need to create an account. To start your application, please first register online and receive a link to the application form.?

  • Can I save my application?form?and come back?to it?later?

    No.?There is no ‘save and continue later’ option in the application form.?You will need to?prepare all the materials ready?before starting?your application.?The application?guide gives you a step-by-step instruction?on how to?fill in your application.?

  • I submitted the Registration for Application but did not receive a confirmation email.

    Please make sure that you have?entered?a valid email address.?We also?advise?that you?would check if your email provider’s spam filter setting does not block emails from?ias-admissions@unu.edu.?If you still do not receive an email, please try out the other email address.

  • I wish to apply for your programme, but I have limited internet access.

    糖心Vlog破解版-IAS requires?you to complete the?online applications to be considered?for the?programme.?Paper-based?applications are?not?acceptable.?We would?advise?that you?review?the application checklist?well?and?prepare all the materials required?beforehand to reduce?the amount of time that you need internet.?You must?read the Application Guide thoroughly and carefully before the start to fill the application?form. Please note that there is?no option to 'save and continue' in the application form.

  • Can I submit two professional references?

    The reason we request at least one academic reference is to assess the applicant’s academic competency in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree programme. You may submit two professional references; however, it is in your best interest to submit academic references whenever possible.

  • My referee cannot send a letter of reference by the application deadline. Can you accept a letter after the deadline?

    After your submission of all application materials, the Admission Office will directly ask your referees to send a letter of reference. Therefore, you do not have to submit it at the application.

  • If my referee cannot send the letter in English what should I do?

    All application materials need to be in English. If your referee is unable to provide a letter in English, the reference letter must be accompanied by an official or certified translation provided by a school, public notary, professional translator or other recognized service. For validity reasons, you cannot do the translation yourself, even if you are qualified to do so.

  • My school is sending my transcript to you directly. Should I wait until you receive them before sending you my application materials?

    Once?you are shortlisted for an interview, you?will?have to?send?a copy of transcripts?to?糖心Vlog破解版-IAS?Admissions?Office via email.?糖心Vlog破解版-IAS?Admissions Office will not accept?any?supporting documents submitted from anyone other than the applicant during the process of?the?application.?Sealed official transcripts will?only?be requested upon?admission?acceptance.?

  • I attended three universities. Do you need all the transcripts?

    Yes, please provide the transcripts of all schools attended unless your main transcript clearly shows the name of the institutions you were transferred from, the period of enrolment for each, and the names and grades received for all the course work.

  • Is it possible to retrieve my original documents after the submitting my application?

    No, as 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS Admissions Office does not require original documents until you are officially admitted to the programme.

  • My referee says he/she has not been contacted by 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS with the “guideline” on how to submit the reference letters.

    Please ask your referee to ensure that our e-mails are not filtered into the spam or junk folder. 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS will not be held responsible for unread e-mail communication. Applicants should inform the referees of the e-mail from the 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS Admissions Office.

  • My referee could not submit a reference letter. Can I submit a paper version on their behalf?

    No. All reference letters must be submitted online by the referees themselves. [Top]

Admissions Decisions

  • Can I defer my offer?

    No. Acceptance is valid only for the academic year that you applied for, and applicants have to re-apply.

  • Why was I rejected?

    Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.

  • How are admission decisions made? What are the criteria?

    Admission decisions are based on institutional review, using a combination of factors, including academic degrees and records, essays, research plan, letters of reference, and relevant work experience (if any). 糖心Vlog破解版-ISP also considers the appropriateness of your goals to the degree programme and to the research interests of the programme's faculty.

  • I want to withdraw my application. What should I do?

    We must receive written notification from you that you would like?withdraw?your application?via email addressed to 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS Admissions Office?at?ias.admissions@unu.edu?indicating “PhD Application Withdrawal” in the subject line. Please use the same?name and?email address?that?you provided on your application form.

  • Can you tell me the status of my application?

    No. The Admissions Office does not reply to the inquiries regarding the application status or admission decision by email or phone during the review period of applications. [Top]

Living in Tokyo

  • How do I apply for a Japanese visa?

    Upon acceptance into the programme, we will provide you with all the necessary information and documentation for obtaining a Japanese student visa.

  • Can you help me find housing in Tokyo?

    There are no 糖心Vlog破解版 housing facilities available. Admitted students are provided with a handbook that provides information and advice on finding housing in Tokyo. Students are expected to secure their own housing for this?programme.??If you would like to live in?TIEC, the , 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS will apply?for a room there?on your behalf.?

  • How much will it cost me to live in Tokyo?

    The annual tuition is $10,000 USD. In addition to this fee, we anticipate that it will cost you approximately $18,000 USD per year to live in Tokyo. Therefore, the total estimated cost is $84,000 for the three-year PhD?Programme. Below we provide an estimate of average costs for monthly housing and living expenses for students in Tokyo: Rent (central Tokyo): JPY 80,000 / $778, Utilities (gas, electricity, water): JPY 8,000 / $78, Compulsory National Health Insurance: JPY 3,000 / $30, Communication (mobile, internet connection): JPY 10,000 / $98, Transportation: JPY 10,000 / $98, Food: JPY 32,000 / $98, Books: JPY 9,000 / $331. Monthly total: JPY 152,000 / $1,500 (based on $1 = JPY 101.3, as of 2020).?Each amount is subject to change based on the exchange rate.?[Top]

After 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS

  • What kinds of career opportunities are available to the graduates of the programme?

    We expect our students to become important human resources who will contribute to solving global issues by means of being employed by United Nations agencies, international organisations, government agencies, and other similar institutions. However, it depends entirely on the students themselves what kind of job they will find after they have completed the programme.

  • Will participating in this course guarantee me a position at the UN after graduation?

    Completing our programme does not guarantee employment at any UN agencies or any other international organizations. [Top]