Study Agriculture in Japan: 30 Programmes at 10 Universities

PhD / Doctorate
Resources and Environmental Sciences of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Doctoral Program)

Saga University 🇯🇵 Saga, Japan

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Undergraduate
Agriculture (Undergraduate)

Kochi University 🇯🇵 Kochi, Japan

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Master
Regional agricultural Policy (Masters Course)

Chuo University 🇯🇵 Hachioji, Tokyo, Korakuen, Shinjuku, Japan

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Other programmes
Basics of Bioagricultural Sciences

Nagoya University 🇯🇵 Nagoya, Japan

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Other programmes
Agriculture

Kyoto University 🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

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Graduate
Bioscience and Biotechnology (Graduate) (Division of Agriculture)

Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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Graduate
Science of Functional Foods Integrated Department (Graduate) (Division of Agriculture)

Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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Graduate
Forest Science (Graduate) (Division of Agriculture)

Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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Plant Production Science

Tohoku University 🇯🇵 Sendai, Japan

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Graduate
Food Production Science (Graduate) (Division of Agriculture)

Shinshu University 🇯🇵 Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi, Japan

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Study Agriculture in Japan – facts and figures

In Japan, 10 universities and colleges offer 30 Agriculture programmes: 4 Bachelor, 7 Master and 3 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Nagoya, Sendai, Chiyoda and Matsumoto, Nishi-nagano, Wakasato, Ueda, Mi. Institutions with the widest choice: Nagoya University, Tohoku University and Shinshu University.

Degrees in Agriculture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Agriculture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Agriculture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Agriculture programmes?

The directory lists 30 Agriculture programmes at 10 institutions in Japan. Popular cities include Nagoya, Sendai and Chiyoda.

How long does it take to study Agriculture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Agriculture programmes in Japan?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Nagoya University, Tohoku University, Shinshu University, Kobe University and Kochi University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.