Regarding the introduction of 100-minute classes from the 2027 academic year.
July 8, 2020
President, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Nobufumi Nakamura
Regarding the introduction of "100-minute classes" from fiscal year 2027.
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology We have decided to change the class duration per session from the current 90 minutes to 100 minutes starting April 2027 .
Starting from the 2027 academic year, each class time will be 100 minutes per session for all Faculty & Graduate Schools, including current students . Regarding the number of classes, for courses currently offered in 15 sessions (such as 2-credit lecture courses or 1-credit seminar courses), there are 14 sessions in total, and for courses currently offered in 8 sessions (such as 1-credit lecture courses), there are 7 sessions in total* .
*The number of sessions offered may vary depending on the department and teaching format, so please check the syllabus for details.
1. Purpose of introducing 100-minute lessons
① By shortening the class periods for the first and third semesters, students will have more time for extracurricular activities such as studying abroad, internships, and volunteer work, as well as for independent learning .
② By shortening the number of school weeks, we can reduce the number of classes held on public holidays compared to before .
③ Increasing the class time by 10 minutes makes it easier to incorporate diverse teaching methods, such as interactive and problem-solving approaches , thereby improving the quality of education.
*The number of classes held on public holidays may vary depending on the day of the week the public holiday falls on each academic year.
2. Class schedule from fiscal year 2027 onwards
The class schedule for the 2027 academic year and beyond will be changed as follows:
(1) Class hours from the 2027 academic year onward (departments and majors excluding Faculty of Agriculture Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Graduate School of Agriculture Cooperative Division of Veterinary Sciences, and Graduate School of Engineering Department of Industrial Technology and Innovation)
(2) Class Hours from Fiscal Year 2027 onward (Faculty of Agriculture Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Graduate School of Agriculture Cooperative Division of Veterinary Sciences)
* The following subjects listed in Faculty of Agriculture Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine are shared with other departments and are offered during time (1).
(Subjects that will be offered during the time slots for ①: General Education Subjects (all subjects), "Introduction to Animal Husbandry," "Veterinary Genetics and Breeding," "Animal Feeding")
(3) Class Hours from Fiscal Year 2027 onward (Graduate School of Engineering Department of Industrial Technology and Innovation)
Q&A
◎Regarding the introduction of 100-minute classes
Q1. Does this only apply to new students entering in the 2027 academic year?
A. No. It applies to students of all grade levels.
◎ About classes and timetables
Q2. When will the timetable for the 2027 academic year be decided?
A. We plan to hold it in March 2027, as in previous years, but we will announce the details on the following page as soon as they are finalized.
https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/course/syllabus/
Q3. Are there any changes to the number of courses I can take?
A. There are no changes to the CAP system (the maximum number of credits that can be registered for each semester). For details, please refer to the course registration guide of your faculty or department.
Q4. Does this mean that there will be no class during the 6th period?
A. Yes. Currently, classes in the teacher training course held during the sixth period will be switched to on-demand classes, and there will be no real-time classes in the sixth period. (Except for Graduate School of Engineering Department of Industrial Technology and Innovation. ）
◎ About Campus Life
Q5. Will this have any impact on extracurricular activities?
A. Due to changes in class schedules, there will be changes to the hours for using the sports field, etc. For details, please follow the decisions made by the Sports Facility Usage Council.
Contact Information
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Educational Affairs Division Educational Affairs Section, Educational Affairs Office
gakkyom(insert @ here)m2.tuat.ac.jp