Admission Policy
Introducing our school's admissions policy.
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Admissions Policy
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.
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.
Graduate Schools
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.
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.
- Those who are capable of examining and evaluating the complex issues facing humanity from multiple perspectives, identifying research problems on their own, and demonstrating a strong willingness to take on these challenges boldly.
- Those who have high communication skills, whether in Japanese or a foreign language.
- Those who have a spirit of inquiry into the truths of nature and a strong interest in science and technology in the fields of science and engineering, who possess a creative mindset, think proactively through research, collaborate with others, and are highly motivated to contribute to solving research challenges and promoting the advancement of society.
[Doctoral Program]
- Someone who has 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 research or technology development positions or doctoral programs after completing the program.
- Working adults who aim to acquire skills and knowledge related to strategic technology development, productization, and commercialization, and 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 are passionate about contributing to the resolution of global issues such as poverty, conflict, food and resource scarcity, energy and environmental problems, and information and ICT, and who are strongly motivated 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.
- Those who have the adaptability to appropriately respond to environments with different cultures and values, with the tolerance to accept multiple cultures and diverse values, and who have 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 environments.
Graduate School of Agriculture
[Master's Program]
- Those who possess a broad perspective, sufficient basic academic ability to study their major field, and high ethical standards.
- Those who are capable of examining and evaluating the complex issues facing humanity from multiple perspectives, identifying research problems on their own, and demonstrating a strong willingness to take on these challenges boldly.
- Those who have high communication skills, whether in Japanese or a foreign language.
- Those who are expected to be interested in various issues related to food, life, resources, the environment, etc. in both local and international communities, and 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 possess the English proficiency and communication skills necessary for conducting research activities.
- Those who have the motivation and inquisitiveness to actively tackle research topics.
- Those who have a strong interest in research ethics and veterinary ethics.
- Those who have the ability to take on creative research with a broad perspective.
Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering
[Master's Program]
- Those who, recognizing the interdisciplinary and integrative nature of the field of Applied Biological Science, are not bound by their academic background or field of study, but are strongly committed to acquiring advanced specialized and interdisciplinary knowledge, exploring new frontiers of knowledge, maintaining an interest in the latest developments in science and technology, and taking practical action.
[Doctoral Program]
- Someone who has a higher level of the above qualities, abilities, etc.
[Integrated Doctoral Program]
- Those who are interested in the lives and survival of humanity around the world, particularly in the aspects of food and energy, and to be conscious of the global issues related to these. They are also motivated to contribute to international society by acquiring knowledge and skills in specialist fields directly related to food and energy production, such as natural energy, electricity storage and energy-saving technology, biomass, environmentally friendly production technology, improving the regenerative capacity of soil, producing agricultural crops that are resistant to environmental changes, energy-saving plant factories, precision agriculture technology, and building sustainable element recycling systems.
- Those who are interested not only in their specialized knowledge and skills, but also in the social systems that indirectly support or have a significant influence on these fields, and who have the desire to tackle comprehensive problem-solving, as well as the challenge of building teams in collaboration with experts from a wide range of fields and the desire 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 are motivated to contribute to cutting-edge health science, such as cutting-edge medical technology, disease prevention, food safety and security, food functions and management, environmental risk control, and environmental improvement, through the acquisition of these skills.
- 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, and to have an inquisitive mind and the courage to take on new technological developments and research and development, and to play an active role as a leader both in Japan and overseas in industry, research and development institutions, government agencies, etc.
Graduate School of Advanced Interdisciplinary Sciences
（先進学際科学専攻）
[Master's Program]
- Those who have undergraduate-level knowledge in their field of expertise and have acquired related skills, and who are also motivated to acquire interdisciplinary specialized knowledge and skills based on the perspectives and methodologies of multiple academic fields.
- Those who do not have sufficient knowledge and skills in advanced, up-to-date information, digital and mathematical technology at the time of enrollment, but who are motivated to acquire these skills when they advance to higher education.
- Those who are motivated to understand the complex problems of modern society, propose various issues from within them, and acquire the necessary negotiation, critical thinking, collaborative learning, negotiation and verification skills to solve them, and to acquire the ability to lead to solutions.
- ?Those who understand the current trends in international needs in the industrial world and have the basic language skills (English language proficiency) necessary to play an active role in the international community with excellent communication skills.
United Graduate School of Agricultural Science
[Doctoral Program]
- The 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.
- Applicants must be 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.
Our university will evaluate the qualities, aptitudes, abilities, etc. required of students using the following methods.
Graduate School of Engineering
[Master's Program]
- For general selection, the applicants will be evaluated on their "initiative and collaboration," "interest and motivation," "ability to think, make decisions, and express themselves," etc., based on a combination of academic ability tests (written and oral), transcripts from the alma mater, external test scores, or work and performance reports (corresponding to application qualifications), etc. However, for those who wish to be exempt from the written test, the applicants will be evaluated on both the oral test and the transcripts from the alma mater.
- In order to widely recruit talent, we will conduct special selection 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 (first entrance exam only) and an entrance exam consisting of a written exam and an essay and oral examination (first and second entrance exams) to evaluate students' presentation skills, basic knowledge, etc.
- In order to recruit a wide range of talent, we will conduct special selection for third-year undergraduate students and for working international students.
（Graduate School of Engineering Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research）
[Doctoral Program]
- For the general selection process, 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 Program]
- General selection involves an academic ability test (written and oral), and the oral exam evaluates 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 is conducted, and external test scores will be used instead.
- 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 students' knowledge, skills, and understanding, their ability to think, make decisions, and express themselves, their interests and motivation, and their initiative and ability to work together. 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 recruit a wide range of 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, students will be assessed comprehensively through academic ability tests (written and oral) that evaluate their "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]
- The general selection process will evaluate the "development potential of the research plan" and "motivation for research" through a combination of academic ability tests and document screening. The academic ability test will involve tests 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 the general selection process, a written review and academic ability tests are conducted, and these are 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 the general selection process, the results of academic tests 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," "interest and 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.