Admissions | Applying
Why FOLENS?
FOLENS welcomes applications from everyone wishing to play a role as a leader for the sustainable environment of Asia and Africa. Around ten international and ten Japanese students, including both master’s and doctoral, will be accepted every year.
The FOLENS curriculum is designed to effectively develop future leaders for the environment of Asia and Africa, while letting the students manage their study for the program and their degree course at the same time. The FOLENS students gain opportunities to exchange their opinions based on various backgrounds and to discuss environmental issues with an international perspective. The students can utilize facilities and resources at the ‘Coordinator Offices’ and ‘Education & Research Bases’ established in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Ghana, and China. Part of the expenses such as traveling fee for the Overseas Field Training or Internship will be covered by the program.
How to Apply
General Admission Procedure (for both Master’s and Doctoral levels)
The FOLENS program is not an independent degree course, but it is a supplementary program for students enrolled in postgraduate-level degree courses of TUAT. Therefore, those who wish to join the program need to be admitted to one of the TUAT graduate schools prior to the application for FOLENS (See below for a few exceptions). For detailed information on how to apply for TUAT graduate schools, click the links below.
TUAT Graduate School Admission Examinations: Application Categories and Procedures
Successful applicants to the TUAT graduate schools will receive the FOLENS application documents prior to the enrollment. These documents can also be downloaded from this website. Students who wish to join FOLENS should submit these documents by the stated deadline.
The FOLENS selection committee will examine applicants’ background and potential ability as future leaders in environmental sectors based on a submitted essay and an interview. Only selected students will be admitted to FOLENS.
| *Download FOLENS Application Guide for Spring 2012 English |
Special Course for International Students,
Graduate Program in International Environmental and Agricultural Science (IEAS); Master’s Level
Department of International Environmental and Agricultural Science (IEAS) offers the Special Course for International Students, of which several students can receive Japanese Government Scholarships. International students who wish to join the FOLENS program while enrolled in TUAT Graduate School of Agriculture are recommended to apply for this course. The application to the FOLENS program is to be made after admitted to the course as stated above. For detailed information, please contact FOLENS Head Office.
Guideline for Applicants in 2012 Academic Year can be viewed from the IEAS website.
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