ABOUT JDPSR
About the program
This Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research (JDPSR) is a doctoral program offered by Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), and the University of Electro-Communications (UEC).
Based on the labo-works and research under the supervision of principal supervisor at the domain university, students are advised by other faculty members at different universities and share and exchange ideas with other students to deepen and widen the research.
Why choose us?
1. Multidisciplinary research program
Our joint program combines the strengths of three universities, offering education and research in “Global Studies, Area Studies, and Development Economics“ (TUFS), “Food, Energy, and Life Sciences“ (TUAT), and “Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Thermal energy“ (UEC). We focus on various sustainability issues from different academic disciplines, incorporating the perspectives of humanities and natural sciences.
2. Developing the capacity to address diverse global Issues
This program aims at fostering researchers and practitioners who can play an active role worldwide. We offer interdisciplinary programs designed to meet a wide range of global issues such as environment, food, health, education, governance, and peacebuilding.
3. Triplet academic support by three universities
Students carry out their research under the guidance of their principal supervisor while also benefiting from the support of two professors from other universities. This triplet academic support system enables students to pursue research under the transdisciplinary supervision of faculty members across three universities.
4. All coursework in English
Classes, reports, research guidance, and thesis writing are entirely conducted in English. Workshops and mini-conference are offered each semester to provide students with reporting on research progress and improve their international communication skills.
5. Diverse and international research environment
Our program enables students to conduct research in a diverse environment with students from various parts of the world. Diversity is the fundamental aspect of this program.
Degree awarded
Doctor of Philosophy