Graduate
About us
Welcome to the Graduate School at Tokyo University of Agriculture abbreviated as NODAI (農大, nōdai) that specializes in agriculture.
Truly International
NODAI has a lot of international students from 33 countries. For example, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Gambia, Morocco, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Uganda, and Viet Nam - just to name a few! The Graduate School of Agriculture has 14% international student, so wherever you’re from, you’ll quickly start to make friends and feel at home.
What’s more, as one of the most international universities in Japan, NODAI has partnership with 41 overseas universities. Together with not only academia but also governmental organizations such as JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JBIC (Japan Bank for International Cooperation), and even some non-governmental organizations, we are working to solve a wide range of problems that impact all over the world.
Sample Employers of NODAI Graduate Alumni
Sample employers of graduate alumni are introduced on Information Disclosure (Japanese) or Graduate Brochure (Japanese).
Before you apply
Contact Supervisor
Prior to applying, please send an email to your desired supervisor and consult about your study plan. A lot of faculty members can provide mentorship to students. All prospective applicants need to decide on a laboratory in advance.
For the contact details:
To find their research, see Graduate or use Academic Research Staff
Past exam papers
Past exam papers are made easily accessible on the web. Please be advised that they may not be shown in whole or in part because of copyright protection.
Enrollment History
How to apply
Application Guidelines
Much information for entering in Oct. 2024 or Apr. 2025 (Japanese）
Important Notice
2024年8月4日
Changes in Foreign Language Examinations for Graduate School Entrance Examinations
The majors that use the English external exam for the foreign language exam in the graduate school entrance examination are as follows.
Please note that obtaining score certificates takes time, so please make preparations well in advance of your schedule.
↓ 2024.8.4 update ↓
Contact us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here you'll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions related to admissions into NODAI Graduate Schools.
Q: Am I eligible to apply for the graduate schools?
A: To be eligible for admission to graduate programs at NODAI, applicants (will) must:
-be in residence at an undergraduate program for at least 3 years and hold a bachelor’s degree if they apply for the master’s program
-Hold a master’s degree if they apply for the doctoral program
Please see the application guidelines for further details.
Q: What language are used during classes? Are there any courses offered in English?
A: Classes in the master's program are usually taught in Japanese. However, in the following majors, all or part of the classes are conducted in English.
- -Department of Agricultural Engineering
- -Department of International Agricultural Development
- -Department of Agribusiness Management
On the other hand, in the doctoral programs, a language used in teaching varies depending on the supervisor.
Q: Do I need any English or Japanese language qualifications?
A: Most applicants are not requested to provide evidence of their English or Japanese language proficiency.
International applicants who have taken a test measuring Japanese language ability are allowed to enclose the results with their application documents to make a good impression. JLPT is the most widely accepted qualification for non-native Japanese speakers. Some other qualifications are also accepted.
Q: Are there any off-campus examinations or interviews?
A: No. All applicants need to take the entrance exam on-campus even if they live in outside of Japan at the time of application.
Need help?
We are here to help
If you still have questions or problems that are not answered above, please email us at:
nyushi(atmark)nodai.ac.jp
Admissions Center
1-1-1 Sakuragaoka, Setagaya, Tokyo, 156-8502, Japan