Graduate Schools
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University-wide Diploma Policy (Graduate School)
The Graduate School of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology teaches and researches theories and applications in agricultural science, engineering, and their interdisciplinary and integrated fields, and aims to contribute to the advancement and interdisciplinary development of science and technology by exploring their depths in order to solve global issues and realize a sustainable society. The basic philosophy of the Graduate School is to develop talented individuals who possess originality and execution power, as well as advanced specialized skills, solid research abilities, and teaching abilities.
Based on this philosophy, our graduate school awards degrees to those who have acquired the abilities set by each faculty or department and achieved the targeted learning outcomes.
- Basic knowledge essential for understanding scientific logic and interdisciplinary research and for pursuing research issues
- A mission-oriented mindset and the ability to think from multiple angles to support international activities that contribute to the sustainable development of society
- Ability to utilize advanced specialized knowledge necessary to advance cutting-edge research and technological development in one's field of expertise
- Ability to utilize specialized knowledge in an expansive manner and set goals
- Ability to carry out highly original research leading to problem-solving
- Ability to conduct research with a strong sense of ethics and awareness of social responsibility
- Leadership skills to lead researchers and engineers to problem-solving through cooperation and collaboration
- Language skills to conduct research, present results, and engage in appropriate question-and-answer sessions and discussions in an international setting
- Communication skills necessary to collaborate with domestic and international researchers and develop research internationally
University-wide Curriculum Policy (Graduate School)
In order to enable students to acquire the abilities set out in its diploma policy, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology Graduate School has organized a systematic curriculum in accordance with the characteristics of each academic field of study so that students can acquire basic to specialized knowledge, and has clearly stated the content and implementation methods of the curriculum.
In order to develop engineers and researchers who have acquired the skills stipulated in the diploma policy, learning outcomes are evaluated by exams and reports for lectures, and by reports and oral exams for experiments, practical training, and exercises. Exam grades for course subjects are expressed in five grades: S, A, B, C, and D, with S, A, B, and C being passes and D being a fail. Those who pass are awarded the appropriate number of credits. In addition, for dissertations, the examination criteria and methods are clearly stated, and the dissertation examination and final examination are conducted rigorously by the Dissertation Examination Committee based on theses.
University-wide Admissions Policy (Graduate School)
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology is located in Musashino, Tokyo, and its history began in 1874 when Ministry of Home Affairs Agricultural Training School and Sericulture Experiment Section? were established as the foundation for Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Engineering, respectively, and it was established as a university in 1949. Since its founding, the university has developed into a unique science and technology university unlike any other in the country, focusing on the two academic fields of agriculture and engineering that support agriculture and industry, the backbone of human society, while also embracing a wide range of related fields.
Our basic philosophy is to face head-on the challenges of "realizing a sustainable society" that have been brought to light by 20th century society and science and technology, and to contribute to world peace and the advancement of science and technology in harmony with society and the natural environment through education and research based on free thinking in agriculture, engineering, and their interdisciplinary fields, while also striving to foster the talent and create knowledge that will lead to problem-solving and its realization. We advocate this basic philosophy as "MORE SENSE: Mission Oriented Research and Education giving Synergy in Endeavors toward a Sustainable Earth" clearly defining our existence and role, and working sincerely to solve the problems facing humanity in the 21st century.
The ideal student
In the graduate program, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology teaches and researches the theory and application of science in agriculture, engineering, and interdisciplinary fields, and cultivates professionals, researchers, and educators who have a high level of expertise, solid research ability, and teaching ability in response to the sophistication and interdisciplinarity of science and technology, and who have originality and execution skills.
In accordance with the philosophy of our university and the educational objectives of the graduate schools and graduate schools listed below, we accept a wide range of students from Japan and abroad who have a strong will to acquire advanced specialized and interdisciplinary knowledge and develop knowledge, who are interested in the development of the latest science and technology, and who are motivated to act in a practical manner.
The purpose of Graduate School of Engineering is to nurture students who have flexible ideas and solid knowledge and are capable of creative manufacturing, as well as engineers and researchers who have a high sense of ethics and an outstanding ability to discern the essence of things.
In order to contribute to the resolution of various issues in the fields of agriculture, life science, environmental science, and animal medical science and the formation of a sustainable society, the purpose of the Graduate School of Agriculture is to impart in-depth academic knowledge from a broad perspective and to develop human resources who have outstanding abilities to take on research skills in their field of specialization or occupations that require a high level of expertise.
Based on its founding philosophy of "learning from living organisms and creating new systems," Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering aims to create the development of new science and technology through collaboration between agriculture and industry in a new interdismal field that combines agriculture and engineering with life sciences, and to develop human resources with practical skills.
The United Graduate School of Agricultural Science aims to develop as a core doctoral program in Japan and Asia, and to pursue a creative and functional education that enables students to acquire a high level of specialized knowledge, understanding, insight, and practical skills in biological production science, applied life science, environmental resource symbiosis science, agricultural environmental engineering, and agricultural and forestry symbiosis social science from a broad perspective, and to cultivate advanced Specialist professionals and researchers who can contribute to the international community with comprehensive judgment.
In order to achieve the above objectives, the University requires the following qualities, backgrounds, and abilities in its admissions policy for students who wish to enroll.
(Graduate School of Engineering)
[Master's Program]
- Those who possess a broad perspective, sufficient basic academic ability to study their major field, and high ethical standards.
- People who are able to consider and judge from multiple perspectives the various issues facing humanity, set their own research topics, and have the desire to boldly take on those issues.
-Those who have high communication skills, whether in Japanese or a foreign language.
-Those who have an inquisitive mind and a creative mindset about the truth of nature, an interest in science and technology in the fields of engineering, who think independently through their research, and who cooperate and collaborate with others to contribute to solving research problems and the development of society.
[Doctoral Program]
-Those who have a higher level of the above qualities, abilities, etc.
（Graduate School of Engineering Department of Industrial Technology and Innovation）
[Specialist Degree Programs]
- New graduates and working adults who wish to acquire science and technology knowledge through actual research and development, and who wish to acquire knowledge of technology management and pursue a research or technology development position or a doctoral course after graduation.
- Working adults who wish to acquire skills and knowledge in strategic technology development, productization, and commercialization, and who aim to work in a company in charge of management, strategy, and planning.
（Graduate School of Engineering Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research）
[Doctoral Program]
- Those who have a passion to contribute to solving global issues such as poverty, conflict, food and resources, energy and the environment, and information and ICT, and who have the desire to play an active role in the international community in the future.
- Those who possess the flexible and logical thinking ability to conduct interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research, as well as the basic academic knowledge, expertise, and language skills required to carry out the research.
- A person who has the adaptability to appropriately respond to environments with different cultures and values, with the tolerance to accept multiple cultures and diverse values, and who has the mental toughness and execution power to take action proactively with a broad perspective and high ethical standards while making full use of their own expertise even in such an environment.
(Graduate School of Agriculture)
【Master's Course】
- Those who possess a broad perspective, sufficient basic academic ability to study their major field, and high ethical standards.
- People who are able to consider and judge from multiple perspectives the various issues facing humanity, set their own research topics, and have the desire to boldly take on those issues.
-Those who have high communication skills, whether in Japanese or a foreign language.
- People who are interested in various issues such as food, life, resources, and the environment in local and international communities, and who are highly motivated to think independently through their research, cooperate and collaborate with others, and contribute to solving research problems and the development of society.
(Cooperative Division of Veterinary Sciences Graduate School of Agriculture)
[Doctoral Program]
- Those who have sufficient basic academic ability and skills in the field of veterinary medicine and animal science in their field of specialization.
- Those who have the English language proficiency and communication skills necessary for research activities.
-Those who have the motivation and inquisitiveness to actively tackle research topics.
-Those who have a deep interest in research ethics and veterinary ethics.
- A person with the ability to take on creative research with a broad perspective.
(Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering)
[Master's Program]
- Those who take into consideration the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary nature of the field of biosystems applied science, and who, regardless of field or career history, have a strong will to acquire highly specialized and interdisciplinary knowledge and pioneer new frontiers of knowledge, are interested in the latest developments in science and technology, and have the drive to take practical action.
[Doctoral Program]
-Those who have a higher level of the above qualities, abilities, etc.
[Integrated Doctoral Program]
-Those who have an interest in the lives and survival of humanity around the world, particularly in the aspects of food and energy, and who are conscious of the global issues related to these, and who are motivated to contribute to international society through the acquisition of knowledge and techniques in specialized fields directly related to food and energy production, such as natural energy, electricity storage and energy-saving technologies, biomass, environmentally friendly production technologies, improving the regenerative capacity of soil, producing agricultural crops that are resistant to environmental changes, energy-saving plant factories, precision agriculture technologies, and the construction of sustainable element recycling systems.
- Applicants will be interested in not only the knowledge and skills of their specialized field, but also the social systems that indirectly support or have a significant influence on these fields, and will be eager to tackle comprehensive problem-solving. They will also be willing to take on the challenge of building teams in collaboration with experts in a wide range of fields and to actively communicate with the international community.
（Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science）
[Doctoral Program]
-Those who are interested in the knowledge and techniques of cutting-edge research in the fields of life science, food science, and environmental science, and who, through their acquisition of these skills, are eager to contribute to cutting-edge health science, including advanced medical technology, disease prevention, food safety and security, food functions and management, environmental risk control, and environmental improvement.
- Those who are interested not only in knowledge and skills in a specific field, but also in discovering and solving a variety of problems in related fields and multidisciplinary areas, who have an inquisitive mind and the drive to boldly take on new technological developments and research and development, and who are motivated to play an active role as leaders both in Japan and overseas in industry, research and development institutions, government agencies, etc.
（United Graduate School of Agricultural Science）
[Doctoral Program]
The type of students sought by this graduate school are those who pursue a creative and highly functional education that will enable them to acquire a broad perspective, advanced specialized knowledge, understanding, insight, and practical skills, and who have the motivation to become highly Specialist and researchers with comprehensive judgment and who can contribute to the international community.
- Students from Japan or abroad who have specialized knowledge or skills in fields related to agriculture, or active researchers or engineers in society who have a strong interest and enthusiasm in the research field they will be involved in after enrollment.
Basic policy for student selection
In selecting students, we use methods (general selection and special selection) determined by each graduate school or school in accordance with our university's philosophy and the educational objectives of each school or school to accept students from both Japan and abroad who have a strong desire to acquire advanced specialized and interdisciplinary knowledge and pioneer new frontiers of knowledge, who are interested in the latest developments in science and technology, and who are motivated to take practical action.
Our university will evaluate the qualities, aptitudes, abilities, etc. required of students using the following methods.
(Graduate School of Engineering)
[Master's Program]
?General selection will evaluate students' "initiative/collaboration," "interest/motivation," "ability to think/judge/expression," etc., based on a combination of academic ability tests (written and oral), transcripts from alma mater, external test scores, or work/performance reports (corresponding to application qualifications), etc. However, for those who wish to be exempt from the written test, the oral test and transcripts from alma mater will be used to evaluate them.
?In order to widely recruit talent, special selection will be conducted for third-year undergraduate students and for working adults.
[Doctoral Program]
?For general selection, academic examinations will be conducted on related fields of expertise and language proficiency based on the submitted master's thesis outline and research plan, etc., to evaluate the candidate's "development of the research plan" and "motivation for research," etc.
（Graduate School of Engineering Department of Industrial Technology and Innovation）
[Specialist Degree Programs]
For the general selection process, there will be an entrance exam with no written exam required (only the 1st entrance exam) and an entrance exam consisting of a written exam and an oral examination (1st and 2nd entrance exams) to evaluate students' presentation skills, basic knowledge, etc.
?In order to recruit a wide range of talent, special selection will be conducted for third-year undergraduate students and for working international students.
（Graduate School of Engineering Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research）
[Doctoral Program]
For general selection, applicants will be assessed on their "interest and motivation," "knowledge, skills and understanding," "ability to think, judge and express themselves," and "initiative and collaboration," based on submitted documents and an oral examination (interview).
(Graduate School of Agriculture)
【Master's Course】
?General selection involves an academic ability test (written and oral), and the oral exam will evaluate the applicant's "level of understanding of the desired education and research subject," "motivation to research," "research plan," and "accuracy of responses to questions and answers." The letter of intent, transcript of alma mater, and research plan will be used as reference materials for the oral exam. Depending on the program, no foreign language (English) exam will be conducted, and external test scores will be used.
?In order to widely recruit talent, we will implement a special selection process for working adults.
(Cooperative Division of Veterinary Sciences Graduate School of Agriculture)
[Doctoral Program]
?For general selection, the results of the academic ability test and document screening will be combined to evaluate "knowledge, skills, and understanding," "ability to think, judge, and express," "interests, motivation," and "initiative and collaboration." The academic ability test will consist of a written exam in English and specialized subjects, and an oral examination focusing on the contents of the graduation thesis (or master's thesis), research plan, etc.
?In order to widely recruit talent, we will implement a special selection process for international students.
（Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering）
[Master's Program]
- For general selection, applicants will be assessed comprehensively through academic ability tests (written and oral) on "interest and motivation," "knowledge, skills and understanding," "initiative and collaboration," etc.
?In order to recruit a wide range of talent, we will implement special selection for working adults and international students.
[Doctoral Program]
?General selection will be conducted by evaluating the "potential for development of research plans" and "motivation for research" through a combination of academic ability tests and document screening. The academic ability tests will be conducted on related fields of expertise and languages based on outline of the submitted master's thesis and research plan.
?In order to widely recruit talent, we will implement a special selection process for working adults.
[Integrated Doctoral Program]
For general selection, a written review and academic ability test will be conducted, and these will be combined to evaluate the applicant's "interest and motivation," "knowledge, skills and understanding," "ability to think, judge and express," "initiative and collaboration," etc.
?In order to recruit a wide range of talent, we will implement special selection for working adults and international students.
（Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science）
[Doctoral Program]
For general selection, the results of the academic ability test and document screening will be combined to evaluate students' "interest and motivation," "knowledge, skills and understanding," "ability to think, judge and express," "initiative and collaboration," etc.
?The academic ability test will involve tests on related specialist fields and language proficiency, based on the submitted master's thesis outline and research plan.
（United Graduate School of Agricultural Science）
[Doctoral Program]
?For general selection, we will evaluate "knowledge, skills, and understanding," "ability to think, judge, and express," "interests, motivation," "initiative, and collaboration," etc. based on the academic ability test and master's course grades or equivalent materials. The academic ability test will be conducted as an oral examination based on the submitted documents.
?In order to widely recruit talent, we will implement a special selection process for working adults.