Loading...
Preparing your educational journey
Special Course in Agricultural Science For the Global Future of Life logo
Kyoto University logo

Special Course in Agricultural Science For the Global Future of Life

Kyoto University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Kyoto, Japan
Language English

Program Overview

The Special Course in Agricultural Science For the Global Future of Life at Kyoto University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Special Course in Agricultural Science For the Global Future of Life programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Kyoto, Japan

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Special Course in Agricultural Science For the Global Future of Life programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Crop Production Ecology
  2. Introduction to Genetic Analysis
  3. Forest and Biomaterials Science
  4. Forest Resources and Society
  5. Tropical Forest Environments
  6. Tropical Forest Resources
  7. Forest Utilization I
  8. Forest Utilization II
  9. Fibrous Biomaterials I
  10. Fibrous Biomaterials II
  11. Science for Humano-habitability I
  12. Sciences for Humano-habitability II
  13. Applied Life Sciences
  14. Applied Life Sciences VI
  15. Plant Nutrients -Function and Acquisition-
  16. Applied Microbiology for Human Life
  17. Advanced Applied Biochemistry
  18. Bioorganic Chemistry
  19. Applied Biosciences
  20. Advanced Genetics I
  21. Advanced Genetics II
  22. Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
  23. Current Topics in Marine Microbiology
  24. Aquatic Cell Physiology
  25. Ecology of Marine Living Resources
  26. Reproductive Biology
  27. Special Lecture for Applied BiosciencesVIII
  28. Environmental Science and Technology
  29. Forest Ecology
  30. Forest Biochemistry
  31. Phytobiomass
  32. Tropical Agricultural Ecology
  33. Soil Science
  34. Biogeochemistry
  35. Special Lecture on Ecological Information
  36. Special Lecture in Ecological Management
  37. Hydrological Environment Sciences
  38. Agricultural Systems Engineering
  39. Terramechanics
  40. Field Automation
  41. Bio-Sensing Engineering
  42. Physicality of Agricultural Products
  43. Environment Radiation Control
  44. Seminar I on Agricultural Process Engineering
  45. Seminar II on Agricultural Process Engineering
  46. Natural Resource Economics
  47. Regional Environmental Economics I
  48. Regional Environmental Economics II
  49. Development Micro-economics I
  50. Development Micro-economics II
  51. Food Science and Biotechnology
  52. Food Engineering (Advanced Course)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants must satisfy either of the following requirements (a) or (b) and receive adequate

recommendation from the relevant university or organization.

(a) Those currently enrolled in or have graduated from universities which Kyoto University or the Graduate School of Agriculture have Academic Exchange Agreements, or from universities which have previous exchange arrangements with Kyoto University

(b) Those who have established close communication with faculty members of Graduate School of Agriculture and are recognized as eligible by Graduate School of Agriculture

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Kyoto University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.