International Program in Agricultural Development Studies (IPADS)

2 years English applications-closed
Some amounts are reference figures rather than the final published fees. Confirm them against the current application guideline before advising on cost.

Programme costs

JPY USD

Approximate, at the rate of 3 Sep 2026, rounded to the nearest US dollar. Published JPY amounts are shown in brackets and are the amounts you will be charged.

Programme and university fees

Examination fee (payable only on being shortlisted) US$63 (JPY 10,000) One time "(1) Examination fee (payable upon being shortlisted): ¥10,000." "Proof of examination fee payment—The details regarding the examination fee will be notified at the time of shortlisting." It must be paid by the shortlisted-document deadline (9 December 2025 for Round One, 29 March 2026 for Round Two
Enrollment (admission) fee US$1,773 (JPY 282,000) One time "(2) Enrollment fee (payable upon admission): ¥282,000." The website confirms "Admission Fee (One Time Only) ¥282,000" for both Master's and Doctoral courses. "The enrollment fee is not refundable once the student enrollment procedure has been completed." Waived for current MEXT scholarship recipien
Tuition (annual, Master's course) US$3,368 (JPY 535,800) Varies "(3) Tuition (payable annually): ¥535,800." "At the University of Tokyo, the one-off enrollment fee and annual tuition are payable at the same rate regardless of the area of study or the number of credit points awarded." "These fees and tuition are correct as of October 2025 and are subject to chang
Other compulsory charges IPADS publishes no other compulsory charge — no student association fee, insurance levy or materials fee is listed in the guideline or on the Cost of Study page. Varies IPADS publishes no other compulsory charge — no student association fee, insurance levy or materials fee is listed in the guideline or on the Cost of Study page.

Estimated cost of living in Tokyo

These are estimated living costs in Tokyo, not fees charged by The University of Tokyo. Actual spending varies by housing choice and lifestyle.

University of Tokyo dormitory rent IPADS does not publish dormitory rents. It publishes only the dormitory application timeline (apply in June, results late July to early August, move in early October) and links to the UTokyo Housing O IPADS does not publish dormitory rents. It publishes only the dormitory application timeline (apply in June, results late July to early August, move in early October) and links to the UTokyo Housing Office. The guideline states that "Student services, including housing information services and limit
Private accommodation No private-housing cost estimate is published by IPADS. No private-housing cost estimate is published by IPADS.
Living costs IPADS publishes no living-cost estimate. It states only that applicants must have "secured enough fund to support themselves and families for the duration of their stay" and that "For all other studen IPADS publishes no living-cost estimate. It states only that applicants must have "secured enough fund to support themselves and families for the duration of their stay" and that "For all other students, it is their own responsibility to secure funds for fees and tuition."

Accommodation options and how to apply

Other costs to plan for

Health insurance No insurance cost is published by IPADS; the guideline mentions only that "limited health services" are provided to all students. · No insurance cost is published by IPADS; the guideline mentions only that "limited health services" are provided to all students.
Amounts are published by the university in JPY and may change — confirm them against the current application guideline.
Programme sources (18)