International Program in Agricultural Development Studies (IPADS)

2 years English applications-closed

Life as a student on this programme

Other

Cohort and diversity — "Students enrolled in IPADS have various intellectual, geographical, academical backgrounds and origins. As of Apr. 1st, 2024, IPADS has students (28 students in Master's course
Research community — "Throughout the program, students are actively involved in the School's research community, participating in weekly seminars, thematic workshops and academic conferences." "As ful
ZEF exchange and joint activities — "IPADS Students can participate in joint coursework with ZEF as well as various activities held annually including students' seminars and field study courses." A fi
Orientation and Global Cafe — The academic calendar schedules IPADS new-student guidance and a UTAS system orientation immediately before the October enrolment ceremony, plus in "Early October (TBA) —
Student services and health — "Student services, including housing information services and limited health services, are provided to all students." IPADS links to the UTokyo Housing Office, the UTokyo
Accommodation — University of Tokyo dormitories are applied for online in June after an acceptance letter, with results emailed in late July to early August and move-in in early October. IPADS itself
Japanese language support — IPADS links students to the Center for Japanese Language Education and to "Free Japanese lessons for international students and their families in UTokyo". No Japanese abili
Libraries — Students use the General Library — "Worldwide collection of English books and periodicals, mostly on open shelves" — the Agricultural Library on the Yayoi Campus, and UTokyo OPAC, the Univ
On-campus work — "After enrollment, students can apply for a range of on-campus jobs including Teaching Assistant and Tutorship for newly entering international students. These job opportunities usual
Programme events — "On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences held the 'IPADS 15th Anniversary Symposium' to celebrate 15 years since the founding of the Inte
Personal information and legal notices — "The University of Tokyo shall use the personal information obtained through the application process only for the purpose of 1) Selection procedures, 2) Notifi
Programme sources (18)