Program Overview

Graduate Program in Global Governance and Sustainable Development

The Graduate Program in Global Governance and Sustainable Development (G2SD) is an interdisciplinary program of the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies (GSICS), Tohoku University.

Program Overview

G2SD is designed to enhance one's ability to advance global governance and sustainable development through a combination of critical reviews of theories and problem-oriented empirical studies.

News and Information

The program provides regular updates on admission guidelines, symposia, and workshops. Some of the recent news and information include:

• Admission Guideline for October 2025 Admission
• Admission Guideline for April 2025 Admission
• Symposium: "Political Discourses on Religion in Contemporary Japan: Beyond the "New"?"
• Symposium: "Sustainable Energy Development: Overcoming Energy Poverty"
• Workshop: "Global health governance: current status and issues"
• Workshop: "Can Japan survive GX competitions?"
• Workshop: "Future of Medical Care in the Era of Individual : With or After COVID-19"

About the Program

The Graduate Program in Global Governance and Sustainable Development (G2SD) is an interdisciplinary program of the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies (GSICS), Tohoku University.

Program Details

The program aims to enhance one's ability to advance global governance and sustainable development through a combination of critical reviews of theories and problem-oriented empirical studies.