Special Course in Agricultural Science For the Global Future of Life
Kyoto UniversityProgram 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 77,085 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- 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:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Crop Production Ecology
- Introduction to Genetic Analysis
- Forest and Biomaterials Science
- Forest Resources and Society
- Tropical Forest Environments
- Tropical Forest Resources
- Forest Utilization I
- Forest Utilization II
- Fibrous Biomaterials I
- Fibrous Biomaterials II
- Science for Humano-habitability I
- Sciences for Humano-habitability II
- Applied Life Sciences
- Applied Life Sciences VI
- Plant Nutrients -Function and Acquisition-
- Applied Microbiology for Human Life
- Advanced Applied Biochemistry
- Bioorganic Chemistry
- Applied Biosciences
- Advanced Genetics I
- Advanced Genetics II
- Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
- Current Topics in Marine Microbiology
- Aquatic Cell Physiology
- Ecology of Marine Living Resources
- Reproductive Biology
- Special Lecture for Applied BiosciencesVIII
- Environmental Science and Technology
- Forest Ecology
- Forest Biochemistry
- Phytobiomass
- Tropical Agricultural Ecology
- Soil Science
- Biogeochemistry
- Special Lecture on Ecological Information
- Special Lecture in Ecological Management
- Hydrological Environment Sciences
- Agricultural Systems Engineering
- Terramechanics
- Field Automation
- Bio-Sensing Engineering
- Physicality of Agricultural Products
- Environment Radiation Control
- Seminar I on Agricultural Process Engineering
- Seminar II on Agricultural Process Engineering
- Natural Resource Economics
- Regional Environmental Economics I
- Regional Environmental Economics II
- Development Micro-economics I
- Development Micro-economics II
- Food Science and Biotechnology
- Food Engineering (Advanced Course)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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.
About Kyoto University
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan
national university located in Kyoto, Japan
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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