Overview

Inaugurated in the academic year 2010/2011, International Program in Agricultural Development Studies (IPADS) is an English-language MSc and PhD Program at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo.

Features

Issue-oriented rather than methodology-oriented, this exciting international program offers its candidates the opportunity to develop the requisite expertise and skills across discipline and country boundaries to tackle agricultural and environmental problems in developing countries around the globe.

Graduates will be well-equipped to make a difference in the modern, globalized industry of agriculture and contribute to the sustainable provision of food and ecosystem services in the world.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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 for the remaining 18 months.

Throughout the program, students are actively involved in the School’s research community, participating in weekly seminars, thematic workshops and academic conferences.

Credit points for the research component of the program (8 credits for International Master’s Research and 4 credits for IPADS Research Seminars) are awarded for these activities, which are designed to build a foundation to write a high-quality Master’s thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

98

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

98

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution (to enter MSc)

hold a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution (to enter PhD)

have a very high level of English proficiency, as demonstrated by their TOEFL or IELTS score. While IPADS Office does not publish the official cut-off scores for English proficiency tests, IPADS Office welcomes applicants who meet the following criteria: TOEFL – 98 and above, IELTS – 7.0 and above. Exemptions from submitting the English test scores are given to applicants from a very limited number of countries and who meet our criteria only.

possess an excellent academic record and sound plan for their Master’s/PhD research

have secured enough fund to support themselves and families for the duration of their stay (e.g. scholarships)

be in good health

Tuition Fee

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International

520800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 520800 JPY per year during 48 months.
National

520800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 520800 JPY per year during 48 months.

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.