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PhD in Earth and Planetary Science(English Track)

Country Japan
University The University of Tokyo
Course Duration 36-Months
Course Type Full Time
Courses Campus On Campus
Campus Hongo
Language Specification
Program Level Professional
Education Required Master's Degree
Admission intake October
Minimum GPA ( )

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Application Fee	Tution Fee
Free	JPY 804000

Application Date

Application Start Date	Application Closing Date
2026-01-01	TBD

Accepted Language Test

A PhD in Earth and Planetary Science is an advanced research-based program that explores the structure, composition, evolution, and dynamic processes of the Earth and other planetary bodies in the solar system and beyond. The program covers key areas such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, atmospheric science, planetary formation, tectonics, volcanology, and climate systems. Students gain expertise in laboratory analysis, field investigations, remote sensing, and computational modeling to understand planetary environments, natural resource distribution, environmental change, and planetary habitability. Through intensive research and dissertation work, doctoral candidates contribute to scientific advancements in understanding Earth’s systems as well as comparative planetology, preparing for careers in academia, research institutions, environmental agencies, and space science organizations.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.

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Hongo Campus (Hongō): The oldest and main campus, located in central Tokyo, known for its history (Akamon Gate) and housing most faculties and graduate schools.
Komaba Campus: Home to the College of Arts and Sciences, focusing on general education for freshmen and sophomores.
Kashiwa Campus: UTokyo's newest campus, a center for cutting-edge scientific research, located northeast of Tokyo in Chiba prefecture.

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