Characteristics of Learning in the Faculty of Agriculture
Information on the characteristics of learning in the Faculty of Agriculture.
For human beings and nature to coexist—our future begins with agriculture
Message from the Dean
Agriculture supports the connections between human beings and nature and creates the future
The Faculty of Agriculture at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology is dedicated to fostering individuals who can contribute to solving social issues related to global environmental sustainability, agriculture, food, the environment, and life sciences. We are committed to conducting cutting-edge agricultural research and providing advanced practical education.
?Modern society faces numerous challenges, including climate change, food security, and biodiversity conservation. Agricultural science offers scientific approaches to addressing these challenges and is a crucial academic field for shaping the future. At our faculty, we promote educational and research activities that contribute to the advancement of agriculture, food, environmental, and life sciences — ranging from fundamental to applied research — while incorporating the latest AI and information and communication technologies.
?In addition, by collaborating with universities, research institutions, and industries both in Japan and abroad, and by providing practical learning environments such as experimental fields, veterinary hospitals, and educational forests, we aim to cultivate global talent capable of playing active roles on the world stage.
?We hope that all students of the Faculty of Agriculture will acquire solid deepened expertise in their fields, gain a deep understanding of the relationship between society and nature, and continue to take on challenges toward creating a sustainable future with innovative ideas.
?The Faculty of Agriculture at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology strives to contribute to society through the pursuit of knowledge. We invite you to learn with us and become part of building a better future.
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?SAITOU Hirotaka, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
Admissions Policy
| The Faculty of Agriculture seeks students who wish to contribute to society through agriscience, bioscience and ecoscience. |
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Purpose and Characteristics of Learning
The Faculty of Agriculture aims to resolve challenges in the fields of agricultural science, life science, environmental science and veterinary medicine-as well as establish a sustainable society-by providing a broad knowledge base and instruction in specialized academic fields to cultivate talented individuals who possess the superior capabilities needed to expand on their intellectual, moral and practical abilities.
Four-Year Curriculum
The Faculty of Agriculture's curriculum emphasizes expert scientific skills in a wide array of fields, and is broadly divided into general studies courses and specialized courses. The general studies courses are designed to reinforce a foundation for future specialization and cultivate well-rounded individuals.
The specialized courses are comprised of lectures and experimental/practical courses harnessing the unique characteristics of each department to provide a thorough technical education. The Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine operates a six-year program, and the other departments four-year programs, and all students are required to write a graduation thesis in their final year regardless of department. For students who did not study physics, chemistry and biology in high school, the Faculty of Agriculture provides remedial education and offers supplementary courses.