Faculty
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University-wide Diploma Policy (Undergraduate Programs)
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology's basic philosophy is to contribute to world peace and the advancement of science and technology in harmony with society and the natural environment through education and research based on free thinking in the fields of agriculture, engineering, and their interdisciplinary fields in order to solve global issues and realize a sustainable society, while also striving to develop the human resources who will take on the task of solving problems and realizing them, and to create knowledge.
Based on this philosophy, our university will award bachelor's degrees to those who acquire the abilities set by each faculty and achieve the targeted learning outcomes.
- Broad, fundamental liberal arts skills that support a multifaceted perspective, including diversity, intercultural understanding, and international sensibility
- Fundamental academic ability in natural sciences appropriate for a science and technology university, in order to take on a variety of challenges
- Ability to utilize specialized knowledge supported by a deep understanding of science and technology
- Flexible and logical thinking skills that contribute to the development of science and the creation of science and technology
- Insight that enables accurate judgment based on knowledge and logical thinking
- Ability to contribute to the science and technology field and advance research and development aimed at solving problems
- Ability to form social ethics in promoting the development and application of science and technology
- Interpersonal skills to support collaboration with others in a diverse environment
- Communication skills necessary for activities both domestically and internationally
University-wide Curriculum Policy (Undergraduate Programs)
In order to enable students to acquire the abilities set out in its diploma policy, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology of Agriculture and Technology has organized a systematic educational curriculum consisting of liberal arts subjects and departmental specialized subjects.
In liberal arts courses, a list of objectives for each course is provided to set the abilities students need to acquire, allowing them to select courses with a sense of purpose. In departmental specialized courses, the correspondence between the diploma policy and the learning perspective of each course is clearly stated to allow students to engage in independent and autonomous learning activities. Furthermore, a curriculum (course) tree is presented to help students understand that more advanced specialized courses are built on the study of basic and foundational subjects.
Regarding the assessment of learning outcomes, in lecture courses that aim mainly to acquire basic liberal arts skills, fundamental academic ability, the ability to utilize specialized knowledge, logical thinking skills, insight, and the ability to form a social and ethical perspective, as stipulated in the diploma policy, the degree of achievement is assessed through exams, reports, etc. In addition, in experiments, practical training, and seminar courses that aim mainly to acquire the execution skills to advance research and development, the interpersonal skills to support collaboration with others, and the communication skills stipulated in the diploma policy, the degree of achievement is assessed through reports, oral exams, etc. Grades for course exams are expressed in five levels: S, A, B, C, and D, with S, A, B, and C being passes, and D being a fail. Students who pass are awarded the designated credits.
University-wide Admissions Policy (Undergraduate Programs)
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology University of Agriculture and Technology is located in Musashino, Tokyo, and its history dates back to Ministry of Home Affairs Agricultural Training School and Sericulture Experiment Section?, which were established in 1874 as the foundation for Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Engineering, respectively, and was established as a university in 1949.The university, including its predecessor schools, has a long history and tradition.Since its founding, the university has developed into a unique science and technology university unlike any other in the country, focusing on the two academic fields of agriculture and engineering, which support agriculture and industry, the backbone of human society, and also embracing a wide range of related fields.
Our basic philosophy is to tackle head-on the challenges of "realizing a sustainable society" that have been brought to light by 20th century society and science and technology, and to contribute to world peace and the advancement of science and technology in harmony with society and the natural environment through education and research based on free thinking Mission Oriented Research and Education giving Synergy in Endeavors toward a Sustainable Earth," clearly defining our existence and role, and working sincerely to solve the problems facing humanity in the 21st century.
The ideal student
In the bachelor's program, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology respects students' independent and autonomous learning activities, and fosters human resources who possess the academic knowledge, knowledge exploration, problem-seeking ability, and problem-solving skills appropriate for a science and technology university.
In accordance with the philosophy of the university and the educational objectives of the faculties of agriculture and technology listed below, we are looking for students who have a clear purpose of studying at our university. In particular, we accept a wide range of people from Japan and abroad who are interested in nature, science and technology, and who are motivated and independent in their studies.
In order to contribute to solving various problems in the fields of agriculture, life science, environmental science, and veterinary medicine and to the formation of a sustainable society, the purpose of Faculty of Agriculture is to impart a wide range of knowledge and basic specialized knowledge, and to develop pioneering and humane human resources who can contribute to human society by building an inclusive society with a rich education, high ethical standards, and an international mindset.
Faculty of Engineering provides the basics, specialized knowledge, and skills related to science and technology in the field of engineering, and fosters a spirit of inquiry into the truth of nature and the ability to discern the essence of the problems to be solved. In addition, we aim to develop pioneering and humane human resources who have a wide range of education and expertise that can be utilized in the realization of a sustainable society, and who can contribute to human society.
In order to achieve the above objectives, the University requires the following qualities, backgrounds, and abilities in its admissions policy for students who wish to enroll.
(Faculty of Agriculture)
- Those who have basic textbook-level knowledge of the major subjects and courses studied in high school, are able to solve problems, and have knowledge, insight, and skills gained from practical and experiential learning in science, mathematics, and English subjects.
- Someone who can consider and judge the various issues facing humanity from multiple perspectives, organize their own thoughts, and express them in Japanese in a way that is easy for others to understand.
-Those who are interested in various issues related to food, life, resources, and the environment in local and international communities, and who have the desire to use the knowledge they have acquired to think independently and cooperate and collaborate with others to tackle these problems.
(Faculty of Engineering)
- Those who have basic textbook-level knowledge of the major subjects and courses studied in high school, are able to solve problems, and have knowledge, insight, and skills gained from practical and experiential learning in science, mathematics, and English subjects.
- Someone who can consider and judge the various issues facing humanity from multiple perspectives, organize their own thoughts, and express them in Japanese in a way that is easy for others to understand.
-Those who have an inquiring mind about the truth of nature and a manufacturing mindset, are interested in science and technology in the fields of science and engineering, and are willing to use the knowledge they have acquired to think independently, cooperate and collaborate with others, and work towards realizing a sustainable society.
Basic policy for student selection
In selecting students, we set the subjects and courses in the entrance examination in accordance with our university's philosophy and the educational goals of our faculties of Agriculture and Engineering, and accept a wide range of students from both Japan and abroad who are motivated and capable of studying independently.
Our university will evaluate the qualities, aptitudes, abilities, etc. required of students using the following methods.
(Faculty of Agriculture)
■ General Entrance Examination (hereinafter, "General Selection" will be read as "Reiwa 3rd Year Entrance Examination")
?Evaluation will be based on the combined score of the National Center Test for University Admissions (hereafter, the "Common Test for University Admissions" from the 2021 admission selection) and the individual academic ability test. The school report will be used as a reference material to assess the abilities and aptitude of students in the faculty or department of their choice from multiple angles.
?Basic academic ability will be assessed broadly through the National Center Test for University Admissions (5 subjects and 7 courses required by our university).
?Individual Academic Ability Test (Early Schedule):
The test subjects - science (two science subjects), foreign language (English), and mathematics - will verify that you have a thorough understanding of the basic knowledge you have acquired up to high school, and will assess whether you can describe the knowledge logically using correct terminology.
?Individual Academic Ability Test (later schedule):
The foreign language (English) subjects assessed will assess the student's English proficiency, which will form the basis of the English reading, writing and communication skills required after enrollment.
■AO Entrance Examination (hereinafter referred to as "Comprehensive Selection" from the 2021 admission selection)
?Seminar Entrance Exam [Department: Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences]
The application documents (application statement, activity report, school report), seminar results, interview and National Center Test results will be evaluated comprehensively. Application documents, assignment reports and interviews will also be used to evaluate aptitude for the department and motivation to study, and the applicant evaluation report will be used as reference material. There will be a first and second selection process.
■Special Entrance Examination
?Recommendation entrance exam (hereinafter referred to as "school recommendation type selection" from the 2021 admission selection) [Implemented in: All departments]
National Center Test scores, recommendation letters, school reports, and
Your letter of intent will be used to evaluate your aptitude for Faculty of Agriculture and your motivation to learn.
?Returnees [All departments (excluding Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine)]
Applicants will be evaluated for their aptitude and motivation to study at the Faculty of Faculty of Agriculture based on their academic ability test, interview results, and transcripts, etc. Recruitment of students will be suspended from the 2021 entrance exam (held in 2020).
?Working adults [Participating departments: All departments (excluding Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine)]
Based on your letter of intent, your aptitude for Faculty of Agriculture and your motivation to study will be evaluated through academic tests, interviews, school reports, etc.
?Privately funded international students [All departments]
Applicants' aptitude for the Faculty of Faculty of Agriculture and their motivation to study will be evaluated based on an interview, their results on the EJU exam and their transcripts.
■ Third year transfer examination
?Academic ability test selection [Departments: All departments (excluding Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine)]
The applicant's aptitude for the Faculty of Faculty of Agriculture and their motivation to study will be evaluated based on a combination of academic ability tests, English (TOEIC scores, etc.), transcripts, and an oral examination.
(Faculty of Engineering)
■ General Entrance Examination
?Evaluation will be based on the combined score of the National Center Test for University Admissions and the individual academic ability test. The school report will be used as a reference for a multifaceted evaluation of abilities and aptitude for the faculty or department of your choice.
?Basic academic ability will be assessed broadly through the National Center Test for University Admissions (5 subjects and 7 courses required by our university).
?Individual Academic Ability Test (Early Schedule):
The test subjects - science (two science subjects), foreign language (English), and mathematics - will verify that you have a thorough understanding of the basic knowledge you have acquired up to high school, and will assess whether you can describe the knowledge logically using correct terminology.
?Individual Academic Ability Test (later schedule):
The subjects of science, foreign language (English) and mathematics are used to assess the academic ability and basic skills required after enrollment.
■AO Admissions
?SAIL Entrance Exam [Departments: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering, and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science]
The first step is based on the application letter, special activity report and school report.
Applicants who pass the first selection process will be evaluated comprehensively based on their presentation and interview scores, showing their curiosity about natural sciences and technology and their ability to think logically. Applicant evaluation reports will be used as reference material.
■Special Entrance Examination
?Recommendation entrance exam [Departments: Department of Biotechnology and Life Science, Department of Applied Chemistry, Department of Applied Physics and Chemical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science]
Recommendation letter, report, letter of intent, essay, interview and
Applicants will be evaluated based on their scores in the National Center Test for University Admissions. Applicants' aptitude for Faculty of Engineering and motivation to study will be evaluated based on recommendation letters, school records, letters of intent, essays, and interviews.
?Returnees [All departments]
Applicants will be evaluated for their aptitude and motivation to study in Faculty of Engineering based on their academic ability test, interview results, and transcripts, etc. Recruitment of students will be suspended from the 2021 entrance exam (held in 2020).
?Privately funded international students [All departments]
Applicants' aptitude for Faculty of Engineering and motivation to study will be evaluated based on their results in the interview and the EJU. Transcripts will be used as reference material for the evaluation.
■ Third year transfer examination
?Recommendation admission selection [Implemented in: All departments]
The first selection (document screening) will be based on recommendation letters and school records, and the second selection will be an interview. The above selection will evaluate the aptitude and motivation to study at Faculty of Engineering. Depending on the department (course), a simple basic academic ability test will be conducted, either oral or written, to serve as reference material for the interview on the day.
?Academic ability test selection [Departments: All departments]
Applicants' aptitude for Faculty of Engineering and motivation to study will be evaluated based on a combination of academic examinations, interviews, and transcripts.
?Special Selection for Working Adults [All departments]
Applicants' aptitude for Faculty of Engineering and motivation to study will be evaluated based on a combination of academic examinations, interviews, and transcripts.