The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) is a leading research and teaching institute based in Tokyo, Japan.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the Master of Science in Sustainability are required to have met the following requirements by the application deadline in order to be considered:

1.    A strong interest in sustainability studies;
2.    Demonstrated commitment to study and understand global issues;
3.    A completed Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education in a field related to sustainability;
4.    A GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale on the Bachelor’s Degree earned; and
5.    English Language proficiency.

BENEFITS

The JFUNU scholarship provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student.

CANDIDATES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

For detailed information on this programme of study, please visit:

Scholarship link
http://ias.unu.edu/en/admissions/degrees/msc-in-sustainability-2016.html#overview

Online Application link
http://unuias.apply.inate.info/

Candidates are urged to carefully consider all the responsibilities outlined on the website.

Deadline to submit online application forms is 18th March, 2016.