Program Overview

Introduction to the UNU-IAS Postgraduate Degree Programmes

The UNU-IAS postgraduate degree programmes aim to produce the policymakers and researchers of tomorrow who will be at the forefront of global efforts towards a more sustainable future. UNU-IAS students benefit from the unique opportunity to study in central Tokyo at a global university within the framework of the United Nations.

Programme Overview

Students gain both academic knowledge and practical research skills by actively contributing to the institute's policy-oriented research areas. The programmes are intended for recent graduates, professionals, and practitioners aiming to pursue internationally focused careers, through employment in UN agencies, other international organisations, governments, civil society, or the private sector.

Specialisation on the Paris Agreement

Starting this year, students enrolled in the Master's programme will have the option of selecting the new specialisation on the Paris Agreement on climate change, the first of its kind to be offered by a UN organisation. The specialisation aims to enhance capacity for implementing the Paris Agreement and provide a practicum training opportunity in collaboration with global partners.

Language and Credits

All lectures are conducted in English. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to obtain credits not only from UNU-IAS but also other leading universities in Japan.

Joint Diplomas Programmes

Joint diplomas programmes with the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Science (UT-GSFS) and Sophia University are also available.

Programme Details

• The programmes offer a unique opportunity to study at a global university within the framework of the United Nations.
  • Students benefit from academic knowledge and practical research skills.
  • The programmes are intended for recent graduates, professionals, and practitioners.
• Research areas are policy-oriented, focusing on global efforts towards a more sustainable future.
• The specialisation on the Paris Agreement provides a practicum training opportunity in collaboration with global partners.
• Students can obtain credits from UNU-IAS and other leading universities in Japan.
• Joint diplomas programmes are available with the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Science (UT-GSFS) and Sophia University.