Graduate Programs | Saitama University

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Conducts comprehensive research in humanities and social sciences and educates students to meet the challenges of a globalizing, information intensive world.

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences consists of the following departments:

Department of Social and Cultural Studies (Master’s program)
Department of Japanese and Asian Studies (Master’s program)
Department of Economics and Management Studies (Master’s and Doctoral program)
Department of Japanese and Asian Cultures (Doctoral program)

URL: http://hss.saitama-u.ac.jp/english/index.html

For inquiries (in English):

TEL：048-858-3044 or 048-858-3286 (in Japan)

TEL：+81-48-858-3044 or +81-48-858-3286 (from overseas)

Graduate School of Science and Engineering

Develops knowledge in respective interdisciplinary fields and brushes up student’s ability to adapt to the latest trends in science and technology, to identify problems and to propose solutions.

Takes the initiative in engaging research activities.

URL: http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/rikogaku/

*Japanese Only

English-medium Programs

International Graduate Program on Civil and Environmental Engineering

offers Master of Engineering and Doctor of Engineering/Doctor of Philosophy Degree programs in a broad range of civil and environmental engineering as part of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.

*Information for applicants from overseas

Other Programs for International Students

Saitama University-RIKEN International Joint Graduate School

offers Saitama University’s international students the opportunity to enroll in a doctoral program at Saitama University’s Graduate School of Science and Engineering in order to pursue their studies under the supervision of faculty within concurrent appointments at RIKEN and Saitama University. RIKEN will provide its research resources covering the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering, and financial support for a part of the student’s living and accommodation costs. Enrollment is once per year in the autumn.

RIKEN-International Program Associate (IPA)-

*Information for applicants from overseas

Graduate School of Education

Conducts advanced education and research related to school education and human beings.

Cultivates professionals equipped with sufficient capabilities and leadership to enrich Japanese education in the globalized world.

URL: http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/edu/grad/<

*Japanese Only