Ibaraki University will begin offering a graduate-level on-demand lecture video package titled “Integrated Climate Change Science in the ASEAN Region” through the online international education platform JV-Campus, starting in October 2025.
Ibaraki University on the JV-Campus.
This package was developed as part of the Inter-University Exchange Project, supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), under the initiative “Support for Building Systems to Accept and Retain International Students from ASEAN Countries.” The project aims to create a seamless recruitment environment—from admission to post-graduation career support—and to provide high-quality English-language educational content, thereby strategically attracting outstanding students from ASEAN countries.
Ibaraki University have developed English-language course content for graduate students, based on our long-standing efforts in education, research, and social implementation related to integrated climate change science.
For information on how to apply, please refer to the admissions guide. We welcome a wide range of participants, including students from both Japan and abroad, as well as working professionals. Students from Ibaraki University’s partner institutions should contact relevant office at their home institution.
Ibaraki University’s Climate Change Initiatives and ASEAN Collaboration
Ibaraki University has long been engaged in education, research, and social implementation in environmental science, particularly focusing on lake ecosystems. In 2006, the university established the Institute for Global Change Adaptation Science (ICAS) to promote interdisciplinary sustainability studies. In 2020, ICAS was reorganized into the Global and Local Environment Co-creation Institute (GLEC) through integration with the Center for Water Environment Studies (CWES). That same year, GLEC received the Minister of the Environment’s Award for Climate Action.
Both ICAS and GLEC have focused on climate change adaptation, conducting fieldwork and implementation projects in Southeast and South Asia. These efforts led to Ibaraki University becoming the lead institution for the Master’s Program in Climate Change and Development (MCCD) at Vietnam Japan University, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VJU), launched in 2018. The university has also strengthened ties with ASEAN countries through double degree programs with universities in Indonesia and Thailand, particularly in the field of agricultural sciences.
Climate Change Courses Offered via JV-Campus
Ibaraki University offers the Graduate Program on Sustainability Science (GPSS), which spans multiple graduate schools. Until now, the program has consisted of seven foundational courses and three core courses. As part of GPSS, we have added five new English-language graduate-level courses focused on climate change. These courses will be available on JV-Campus from October 2025 and are open to students at Ibaraki University, students from partner universities in ASEAN, and anyone interested in climate change.
Each course consists of 45 video lectures, approximately 15 minutes each, delivered in an on-demand format.
Course Titles:
Climate Change and Sustainability Science
Changing Atmosphere and Climate Change
Mitigation Strategy for Climate Change
Adaptation Strategy to Climate Change
Climate Policy, SDGs, and Social Resilience
JV-Campus “Integrated Climate Change Science in the ASEAN Region” Introduction video
Enrollment and Application Information
Course Format:
Online, on-demand via JV-Campus. Includes video lectures and scheduled Q&A or guidance sessions. No campus attendance required.
Course Classification:
Graduate-level courses (Master’s Program) at Ibaraki University
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Graduated from a university or expected to graduate by March 31,2026
Completed 16 years of formal education outside Japan or expected to complete it by March 31,2026
Available Courses and Course Start Dates:
Course Titles
Credits
Course Start Period
Climate change and sustainability science
1
Late-April 2026
Changing atmosphere and climate change
1
Late-May 2026
Mitigation strategy for climate change
1
Late-Octover 2026
Adaptation strategy to climate change
1
Mid-Octover 2026
Climate policy, SDGs and social resilience
1
Mid-November 2026
Note: The specific schedule will be posted at a later date.
Note: All courses are conducted in English. Each course consists of 45 video lectures, approximately 15 minutes each.
Fees:
Application Fee: JPY 9,800
Admission Fee: JPY 28,200
Tuition Fee: JPY 14,800 per credit
Application Period:
August 25 (Mon) – September 9 (Tue), 2025
Note: The enrollment period for the 2026 academic year will be posted at a later date.
How to Apply:
Please refer to the Admissions Guide for details.
Note: Students from Ibaraki University’s partner institutions who wish to enroll in this course package should contact the relevant office of their home institution. Upon recommendation, they may be accepted as special auditors.
Ibaraki University University-wide Course Package“Integrated Climate Change Science in the ASEAN Region”
the admissions guide
Note:The 2026 academic year admissions guide will be posted at a later date.