Program Overview

International Graduate Program for Excellence in Earth-Space Science (IGPEES)

The International Graduate Program for Excellence in Earth-Space Science (IGPEES) is an international combined Master's/Doctoral program that aims to further develop the field of astrobiology by providing an interdisciplinary program that seamlessly connects the wide-range of research fields in earth-space science, from the birth of the universe to the origin of life.

About IGPEES

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of earth-space science, including the birth of the universe, the origin of life, and the evolution of the Earth's environment.
• The program is interdisciplinary, combining research fields from earth-space science to provide a unique and comprehensive education.
• The program aims to develop students' research skills and knowledge in earth-space science, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, or government.

Education

• The program offers a range of educational opportunities, including:
  • Undergraduate programs
  • Graduate programs
  • Special programs, including:
    • GSGC
    • IGPEES
    • FoPM
    • XPS
    • WINGS
    • ipegss
    • SPRING GX
• The program also offers industry-academia collaboration platforms and course numbering systems.

Research

• The program is research-focused, with a range of research areas, including:
  • Astrobiology
  • Earth-space science
  • The birth of the universe
  • The origin of life
  • The evolution of the Earth's environment
• The program is affiliated with a range of research facilities, including the International Center for Elementary Particle Physics.

Admissions

• The program offers undergraduate and graduate admissions, including:
  • Admissions policy
  • Bachelor program
  • GSC
  • Undergraduate research students
  • Undergraduate auditors
  • Scholarships
• The program also offers special selection for international applicants, double degree programs, and graduate international research students.

Support

• The program offers a range of support services, including:
  • Scholarships and financial support
  • Career support
  • Campus life support, including:
    • Health center
    • Student support office
    • Child-care/Wellness
    • Harassment prevention
  • Diversity and inclusion support, including:
    • Office for gender equality
    • Disability services office
• The program also offers global support, including:
  • International students
  • International researchers
  • Study abroad (outbound)
  • Research abroad (outbound)
  • Global administrative support
  • Strategic partnership with ETHZ (SPUR)

Alumni

• The program has a range of alumni services, including:
  • Alumni network
  • Alumni services
• The program also offers giving options, including:
  • Giving options
  • Impact of your gift
  • Our donors

News

• The program has a range of news and events, including:
  • Press releases
  • News
  • Awards and prizes
  • Features, including:
    • The Rigakubu news
    • Rigaku-ru
    • YouTube
  • Events
  • Science gallery
  • Image bank

Contact

• The program is administered by the WINGS Desk, Academic Affairs Office of the Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo.