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Overview
Issue-oriented rather than methodology-oriented, this exciting Master of International Program in Agricultural Development Studies from The University of Tokyo offers its candidates the opportunity to develop the requisite expertise across discipline and country boundaries to tackle agricultural and environmental problems in developing countries around the world.
Graduates will be well-equipped to make a difference in the modern, globalized industry of agriculture.
The academic year at IPADS begins in September each year. Typically, students in MSc complete the coursework component of the program in their first six months whilst designing and preparing for their original research, and then engage in full-time research.
Research area:
- PLANT SCIENCE
- PLANT MATERIAL SCIENCE
- PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
- ECONOMICS
- ANIMAL SCIENCE
- FOOD SCIENCE
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Resources
- Crop Physiology
- Winter Crop Management
- Statistics
- Economics
- Forest Insect Ecology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 98
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Development Sustainable Development Agriculture View 13 other Masters in International Development in JapanAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 98
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application form
- Proof of Bachelor's degree
- Official transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- Research work conducted by the applicant, such as a Bachelor's thesis, Honor's thesis or equivalent
- (graduates of Bachelor's programs with no research component will be given an essay assignment at the
- time of shortlisting)
- Proof of citizenship
- Two letters of recommendation by university academics
- Passport-sized photographs
- Proof of Examination Fee payment (the details regarding Examination Fee will be sent out at the time of shortlisting)
Tuition Fee
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International
4106 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4106 USD per year during 18 months. -
National
4106 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4106 USD per year during 18 months.
- ¥535,800
Living costs for Tokyo
132901 - 208462 JPY /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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