Master in Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

For Master in Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, tuition costs 535,800 JPY per year.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Institute of Science Tokyo offers a master's program in Tokyo, Japan. Teaching is in English, admission is available in April and October, and the course runs two years, combining coursework with a supervised research project. The department's research spans geology, geophysics, planetary science, and related earth-system fields, with topics that can include seismology, volcanology, and planetary exploration given Japan's geological setting and space science activity. Master's students complete graduate coursework alongside a research project under a faculty supervisor, gaining experience with fieldwork, laboratory analysis, or planetary data depending on the research area, and complete a thesis to finish the degree. Training in this department prepares graduates for further doctoral study, or for roles in geoscience consultancies, government geological and disaster-monitoring agencies, and space science and exploration organizations. The department sits within Institute of Science Tokyo, a Tokyo-based institution formed in October 2024 when Tokyo Institute of Technology, established in 1881, merged with Tokyo Medical and Dental University, established in 1928. Institute of Science Tokyo states its mission as advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society. Two annual entry points, April and October, allow applicants some choice in when to start the master's program. English-medium teaching means Japanese language proficiency is not required to enroll, although document requirements and any additional English test expectations can differ depending on the intended academic supervisor, and whether a written test is required also depends on the specific program. Students in earth and planetary sciences study within a graduate community at Institute of Science Tokyo that includes physics, chemistry, and engineering departments, supporting connections across related scientific fields.