Admission Information for Green Science and Engineering
Programs Offered:
- Master of Science in Green Science and Engineering (Autumn Intake Only)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Green Science and Engineering (Spring and Autumn Intake)
Before contacting the Admissions Office with questions concerning the English-taught graduate programs, please make sure to confirm this site and the FAQ.
Program Information
Graduate Program in Science and Technology (GPST)
Our graduate program was established in 1966 to provide advanced professional education for students in science and engineering. Since then, it has developed into one of the major science and engineering programs in Japan, with numerous active and well-funded research projects. We address both the quest to understand the basic working of nature and the desire to put this understanding to practical use. Another important objective is to educate scientists and engineers with a broad perspective, capable of working in the international arena. The program consists of nine divisions, including the Green Science and Engineering Division.
Divisions
The graduate program consists of the following nine divisions.
| 1) Mechanical Engineering | 2) Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3) Applied Chemistry |
| 4) Chemistry | 5) Mathematics | 6) Physics |
| 7) Biological Science | 8) Information Science | 9) Green Science and Engineering |
Green Science and Engineering Division
The Green Science and Engineering Division was established in September 2013. It occupies a special position among the nine divisions. First, the entire educational program, including lectures and research guidance, is conducted in English. In addition, emphasis is given to environment and sustainability-related studies, which are vital to the future of mankind. To foster cross-disciplinary education, faculty members from the other eight divisions will be involved in teaching and research guidance. At the same time, by joining the research group of the faculty member of their choice, students can receive research guidance and pursue advanced education for thesis research.
*For detailed course information, see Syllabus Inquiry page.
IMPORTANT: Instruction regarding Contact Potential Supervisors (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Prospective students (both M.S. and Ph.D.) must contact a potential dissertation supervisor before submitting their application. Information about the disciplinary specialties and research interests of faculty members is available in the “List of Thesis Advisors for 2027 Entry”.
Additional information about the faculty members’ area of research can also be found here: Sophia’s Education and Research Information Database
■ When to Contact: Contact must be made at least 10 days before the application start date. After that, we will not forward inquiries to faculty members.
■ What to Send: Send an email to the graduate school office: f-scitec@sophia.ac.jp
With: ❶ Your CV ➋ A short research proposal (1 page max.)
Please indicate your program of interest (M.S. or Ph.D.), and the year and semester you wish to apply.
■ Whom to Contact ❶ Clearly state the full name(s) of the faculty member(s) you wish to contact. ➋ If you are listing more than one professor, please clearly indicate your order of preference.
■ Important Notes: Please do not include other contents other than contacting potential supervisors in your email. For information on scholarships, please refer to the bottom of this page. For questions related to application, please contact: admission-g-co@sophia.ac.jp
Application Information
■ Application Procedure Booklets
This booklet provides an overview of the Green Science and Engineering Program, including its programs, curriculum, fees. It also outlines the application and admission procedures, such as eligibility, required documents, schedule, and screening process.
Below are the formats of the application documents outlined in the Application Procedure Booklet above.
ITEM E. Recommendation Letter Form PDF (46.31 KB) / WORD (31.00 KB)
■ Basic Information regarding Admission
- Intake Periods
Spring (Doctoral program only. No Spring intake for the Master’s program) and Autumn
- Application Schedule
- Date and time are based on Japan Standard Time.
- 2027 Intake Schedule:
For Spring (April) 2027 Intake (Doctoral Program only. No Spring intake for the Master’s program)
| Application Period (via MyPage) | August 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ~ September 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (JST) |
| Application Documents Submission Deadline | September 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (JST) |
| Notice of Results | November 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (JST) |
| Matriculation Deadline for Admitted Students | December 1, 2026 |
For Autumn (September) 2027 Intake
| Application Period (via MyPage) | March 10, 2027, 10:00 a.m. ~ March 31, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (JST) |
| Application Documents Submission Deadline | April 7, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (JST) |
| Notice of Results | June 9, 2027, 10:00 a.m. (JST) |
| Matriculation Deadline for Admitted Students | June 30, 2027 |
- Screening
Decision on acceptance or rejection will be made based on screening of the documents submitted by the applicant.
Sophia University may request certain applicants to doctoral programs to take an online interview during the screening process. The interview will be recorded for screening and administrative purposes.
- Application Steps
Note: Prospective students (both M.S. and Ph.D.) must contact a potential dissertation supervisor before submitting their application. See instruction above for details.
Application is accepted through the following steps.
- Register for the on-line application website (indicated in the booklet above) to create your MyPage.
Important information will be sent to the email address you register here until enrollment in Sophia. Please make sure to use an email address you’ll always be able to check even after leaving your current school. - Make sure to include all your application information during the on-line application.
Registration for application is open only during the online application period for each admission. - Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application forms and other application materials via the application documents upload website.
*Please refer to this User Guide for detailed instructions on how to use the Application Document Upload Website.
Fees, Scholarships and Housing
Sophia University Graduate School Scholarship for Fostering Researchers in Doctoral Program
Starting April 2022, Sophia University has established a new scholarship program, the “Sophia University Graduate School Scholarship for Fostering Researchers in Doctoral Program”. The scholarship is provided to all regular students who are enrolled in Doctoral Programs of Sophia University Graduate School and satisfy the requirements annually within their required residence term. Students do not need to submit scholarship application at admission.
MEXT Scholarship for Degree Students
If you are interested in MEXT Embassy Recommendation scholarship, find information in below site.
Note: Sophia University does not accept applications for the following MEXT scholarships.
-Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship [University Recommendation] Top Global University
-Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship [Kokunai Saiyo]
Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program
If you are interested in JADS Program, find information in below site.
Other Information
Figures: Download figures for past acceptance information from here.
FAQ: Before contacting the Admissions Office with questions concerning the English-taught graduate programs, please make sure to check the FAQ.
Request for Withdrawal:
The refund policy will be notified to admitted students via the Entrance Procedures booklet.
Following the instructions in the booklet, fill out both forms (A&B) below and submit the files to the Admissions Office if you decide to withdraw.
A. Request for Refund of Matriculation Fee
B-1. Notification Sheet for Remittance (Domestic)
B-2. Notification Sheet for Remittance (Overseas)
*Fill out only the one which applies to the kind of remittance you used (Domestic or Overseas)
