Tohoku University
National

Tohoku University

東北大学  (Tohoku University) 

Graduate School of Agricultural Science

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Division of Biological Resource Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Agriculture)
Division of Life Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Agriculture)
Division of Bioscience and Biotechnology for Future Bioindustries
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Agriculture)
Division of Biological Resource Sciences
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Agriculture)
Division of Life Sciences
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Agriculture)
Division of Bioscience and Biotechnology for Future Bioindustries
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Agriculture)
Division of Agricultural Bioscience
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Agriculture)
Division of Agricultural Chemistry
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Agriculture)
Division of Agricultural Bioscience
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Agriculture)
Division of Agricultural Chemistry
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Agriculture)
Academic Calendar

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr. Oct.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.
List of Courses and Schedule
Curriculum
Link
Syllabus
Link
List of Courses and Schedule
Link
Degree Programs Offered in English
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
Available
Link
Students in the International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security will belong to one of the 4 Graduate Schools forming this Program. Each Graduate School will confer the degree after the student can satisfy the required conditions of the International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security.

Food & Agriculture for HS
Master’s Degree : Master (Agricultural Science)
Doctor’s Degree : Doctor (Agricultural Science)

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Available
Link
Students in the International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security will belong to one of the 4 Graduate Schools forming this Program. Each Graduate School will confer the degree after the student can satisfy the required conditions of the International Post-Graduate Program in Human Security.

Food & Agriculture for HS
Master’s Degree : Master (Agricultural Science)
Doctor’s Degree : Doctor (Agricultural Science)

Curriculum Policy of Institution
Contact Info (for International Students)
Person in charge of school affairs
+81-22-757-4007
agr-kyom@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Degree Awarding Policy

Program Profile

Official Website
Brochures and App Form
School Overview
Link
Application Form
Link
School Brochures
Link
School Features
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Supplementary Japanese Language Class
Available
Link
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Japanese Language Course at an Affiliated School (Separate Admission Process for the University)

Study Abroad Programs (Incl. in and outbound) / Length of Program
Short-term Study Abroad Programs from Japan
Link 1 mo
Exchange Programs with Partner Institutions Overseas
Link 6 mos / 1 yr
Other Study Abroad Programs
Link 1 mo / 3 mos / 6 mos / 1 yr
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs
Students may Apply
Link
MEXT Research Students Scholarship
Prospective Students may Apply
Types of Professional Qualifications
  • Teacher's License
Link

Students

As of May 1, 2023

total
375
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
61 314

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
19
Number of Spring International Admissions
3
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
0
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
24 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
100 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Number of Spring Admissions
130
Number of Spring International Admissions
13
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
2
Number of Graduating Students in 2023 (International Students)
107 ()
Completion Rate in 2023
99.2 %
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2023

Faculty

As of May 1, 2023

List of Academic Staff/Faculty Members (Title, Degree and Achievements)
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
109
  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    375:109

Number of International Academic Staff/Faculty Members (by Gender)

Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
39
22
0
26
1
88
80
Female
4
4
0
13
0
21
19
International Faculty
0
1
0
8
0
9
8

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2023

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
0
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
22

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
11
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
91
Main Pathways for International Students
日本国内…学校教育、食料・飲料・たばこ、卸売業/母国…農業・林業、学校教育、学術・開発研究機関、製造業等
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
8
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
  • Internships/On-the-job training in Japan (Convert to credit)
  • Internships/training outside Japan (Convert to credit)
Career Support
Available
Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Entrance Exam for International Students

Admission Policy of Institution
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
外国人留学生特別選抜
Link
「ヒューマン・セキュリティと食糧・農業」国際教育プログラム特別選抜
Link
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
Transfer within the Institution
Eligible to Apply
Transfer from Another Institution
Eligible to Apply
Options for Testing / Qualifications
  • Levels in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N1)
  • Levels in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N2)
  • Requires English language proficiency (TOEFL)
  • Requires English language proficiency (IELTS)
Remarks
  • Examination fees and other charges payable by credit card or online payment system
Application Timing
Apr. / Jul. / Nov.

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

  • General
  • Special selection for working adults
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

  • General
  • Special selection for working adults
  • Entrance examination provisions for international students
  • 進学試験

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 09 2020

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year   0 yen
Second Year   0 yen

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Third Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen
Other Charges
First Year   0 yen
Second Year   0 yen
Third Year   0 yen
Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)
56,273 yen
Fees Charged during Student Short-time Leave
no payment

Special Payment Arrangements

As at 01st 09 2020

Late Payment Plan
Available
Installment Payment Plan
Available
Tuition Waivers
Student may Apply for Waiver or Reduction of Tuition
Link

Scholarships/Loans

Grants (All Students may Apply)
Available
Grants (All International Students may Apply)
Available
Loans (All Students may Apply)
Details