This course aims to train both international and Japanese students to become specialists in food and environmental conservation. It leverages the expertise gained through the “Special Course on Food Safety in Japan,” which has been offered since 2008, and the knowledge of professors specializing in sustainable agriculture at the Graduate School of Agricultural Science.
This initiative focuses on attracting outstanding international students, enhancing their communication skills in both Japanese and English, and providing comprehensive support -from specialized education to job placement assistance. Our overarching goal is to contribute to human resource development in Asia by fostering highly skilled professionals who can act as bridges between Japan and the broader region. We aim to develop experts who will contribute to advancing environmentally friendly agricultural technologies and promoting the dissemination of high-quality, safe agricultural and food products across Asia.
1. Should have graduated, or are expected to graduate, with excellent grades from a specialized department in an agriculture-related field.
2. Should demonstrate a strong interest in related fields such as food production, food manufacturing, food safety, life science, organic chemistry, environmental conservation, or environmental science, and possess a specialized scientific background.
3. Should exhibit strong skills in logical thinking, problem identification, problem-solving, and the ability to execute tasks effectively.
4. Should possess strong communication skills in both English and Japanese, in addition to their native language. 5. Should be physically and mentally healthy, with a high capacity to adapt to changes in their environment.
Basic Course
Students will take courses aimed at strengthening their Japanese and English language skills. By the end of the program, students are expected to reach N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JPLT) and B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), meaning they will be able to understand complex texts on both abstract and concrete topics, communicate fluently and naturally with native speakers without awkwardness, and produce clear, detailed sentences on a wide range of subjects. The goal is to ensure students achieve or exceed this proficiency level.
Food and Environment
Courses in this area include lecture courses on Smart Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Management of Agriculture and the Food Industry, and Food Processing. Seminar courses include Advanced Farm Seminar, Advanced Environmental Conservation Field Seminar, and Advanced Food Industry Career Seminar. Management and leadership development courses like Advanced Innovation in Science and Technology and Advanced Basic Skills for Adult Workers are designed to cultivate practical expertise for future leaders.
Major Courses
Students will take technical courses led by academic advisors in their field of study, as well as Japanese and English courses from non-academic advisors to enhance their understanding of technical terminology in both languages.
