Program name

Educational Program for Qualified Experts in Blue Economy

Outline of program

This program aims to train highly specialized professionals for aid of creating Blue Economy, the applied science and technology for sustainable development in coastal and ocean areas. Students from SADC and its related countries are highly encouraged for application.

Available Courses

[Doctoral course only]

Course of Applied Marine Environmental Studies

Number of positions

Japanese Government Scholars　4/year

Self-financed students　4/year

Japanese students　　　　4/year

Application qualification

Students who will study on themes related to Blue Economy creation, especially from SADC and its related countries. However, regardless of nationality for Self-financed students and Japanese students.

Program contents

In addition to completing the requirements of your faculty and major, it is mandatory to participate in the following activities:

(1) Marine Science and Technology Special Lecture (commonly called: SOI).

(2) "ASC seminar" organized by ASC African Studies Center, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies once a year. However, the ASC seminar can be replaced by other internship activities at companies / organizations designated by Course of Applied Marine Environmental Studies.