International Program in Agricultural Development Studies (IPADS)

2 years English applications-closed

2026 international admissions timeline

Updated 27 Aug 2026
All routes Round One Round Two JJWBGSP (MSc) route
2027 intake 2026 intake
29 September 2026, 3:00–5:00 pm JST
New student guidance by IPADS / Department of Global Agricultural Sciences
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
30 September 2026, 3:00–5:00 pm JST
UTAS introduction orientation
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
1 October 2026
Enrollment ceremony at Yasuda Auditorium, Hongo Campus
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
2 October 2026 – 2 December 2026
A1 term (first term of study)
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
30 November – 4 December 2026
IPADS Introductory course by a ZEF professor
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
3 December 2026 – 4 February 2027
A2 term
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
19 October 2025 (Sunday), midnight JST
Round One — online prescreening application deadline Reference
Round One / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
by 17 November 2025 (Monday), 5:00 pm JST
Round One — shortlist announced on the IPADS website Reference
Round One / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
9 December 2025 (Tuesday)
Round One — document submission deadline for shortlisted candidates (and examination fee payment) Reference
Round One / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
Early to Mid January 2026
Round One — video/telephone interview window (by invitation only) Reference
Round One / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
by 10 February 2026 (Tuesday)
Round One — final result notified Reference
Round One / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
15 February 2026 (Sunday), midnight JST
Round Two — online prescreening application deadline Reference
Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
by 6 March 2026 (Friday), 5:00 pm JST
Round Two — shortlist announced on the IPADS website Reference
Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
29 March 2026 (Sunday)
Round Two — document submission deadline for shortlisted candidates (and examination fee payment) Reference
Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
Mid to Late April 2026
Round Two — video/telephone interview window (by invitation only) Reference
Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
by 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Round Two — final result notified Reference
Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
Late March to late May 2026 (World Bank Application Window #2)
JJWBGSP — World Bank scholarship application window Reference
JJWBGSP (MSc) route
Early June 2026
College Student visa application process begins (after acceptance letter) Reference
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
June 2026
Online application period for UTokyo dormitories Reference
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
Late July to early August 2026
UTokyo dormitory selection results sent by email Reference
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
30 September 2026
Deadline for conferment of the Bachelor's degree and completion of 16 years of education
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
By the designated date in September 2026
Arrival in Tokyo for newly admitted students
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
Early September 2026
Enrollment registration at the Graduate School, with submission of original documents
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
Early October 2026
UTokyo dormitory move-in date
Round One / Round Two / JJWBGSP (MSc) route
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