Master in Postgraduate Program for Environmental Designers Contributing to Resilient Cities

The Postgraduate Program for Environmental Designers Contributing to Resilient Cities at Institute of Science Tokyo is a master's course in Tokyo, Japan, for students working on urban and environmental design. Teaching is in English, the program begins in October, and the master's course runs two years toward a degree built around design-oriented coursework and project work. The program addresses the design of resilient urban environments, covering topics such as urban planning, disaster-resilient infrastructure, environmental design, and sustainable city development, drawing on Japan's experience with earthquake and disaster preparedness. Students engage in studio-style project work alongside coursework, working with faculty across design, engineering, and environmental fields to develop proposals for cities facing climate, disaster, and growth pressures. Graduates are prepared for roles in urban planning offices, architecture and design firms, environmental consultancies, government agencies, and international development organizations focused on resilient and sustainable urban development. 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. English-medium teaching allows international students to join without Japanese language proficiency, though document requirements and any additional English test expectations can differ depending on the intended academic supervisor. As part of Institute of Science Tokyo, the program benefits from the institution's combined engineering, science, and medical research base, giving students exposure to fields beyond design alone. Applicants should confirm requirements with their intended supervisor in advance, since expected documents are not identical across all research groups in the program.