Types of Study Abroad Opportunities (Programs and Financial Support)
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology offers a variety of study abroad programs depending on each student's goals, language level, and specialty.
Please take advantage of a variety of opportunities, from short-term language study abroad to highly specialized semester program and full-fledged research study abroad.
※The information provided is as of April 2025 and is subject to change. Please check with the relevant office for the most up-to-date information.
Find the type of study abroad that is right for you
I want to experience a different culture
There are short-term study abroad programs that allow you to experience different cultures while learning abroad. It is mainly for first to third year undergraduate students and is implemented during summer and spring holidays. In addition to experiencing local agriculture and culture, you will also have the chance to interact with local students.
I want to improve my language skills
TUAT offers short-term language programs mainly conducted in English-speaking countries.
These programs are primarily aimed at first- to third-year undergraduate students and take place during the summer and spring holidays.
Destinations include the United States, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.
There are also opportunities to study on campus at prestigious universities abroad, such as the University of California, Davis.
Here you will acquire language skills that will be useful for future research studies abroad.
I want to study at a university abroad
I want to study for a few months
There are programs where you can spend about one semester at a university in Southeast Asia or Europe and study a specialized field while experiencing the local culture. It is aimed at third-year undergraduate students. Destinations include Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Finland. There is also a program where you can experience an internship locally.
I want to get a degree
I'm interested in obtaining a degree abroad while still enrolled in TUAT.
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology offers a double degree program that allows students to study abroad at a partner university while remaining enrolled at TUAT and earn a degree from both institutions.
The program is mainly intended for master's course students, with a standard study abroad period of one year.
Students are dispatched to partner universities in the United States, Italy, and Indonesia, where they engage in full-scale research and work toward becoming globally competent professionals.
After graduating from TUAT, I would like to pursue a degree at a university abroad.
There is a scholarship program (grant-based) for Japanese students who wish to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree at a university abroad.
This program is available to current students or graduates of TUAT (excluding international students) who are either expected to obtain or have already obtained a degree from TUAT.
The application guidelines for studying abroad in the following academic year are usually published on the JASSO website around September 1 each year.
Since the application period is short, it is recommended that you prepare in advance by referring to the guidelines from the previous year.
JASSO Overseas Study Support Program (Graduate School Degree Acquisition Type)
I want to do an internship abroad
You can use your skills and knowledge to gain social experience for a certain period of time as an employee at an overseas company or organization. It will be a good opportunity to think about career development overseas. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for application.
New Young Ambassador Program of Tobitate! Study Abroad Initiative
I want to conduct international research activities.
I want to have a global research experience
This joint program provides the place where students can learn about internationality and diverse ways of thinking in a practical way by forming teams with students from overseas and working on projects together. The programs are mainly aimed at graduate students, and the duration varies depending on the program. Since this is a joint program with students from overseas, a certain level of English proficiency is required.
I would like to receive support for overseas travel expenses.
Students choose their host institutions based on their individual research themes and join universities, research institutes, or local laboratories around the world to conduct full-scale research abroad. Financial support is provided to cover the costs of these research stays. Since the activities are conducted overseas, a certain level of English proficiency is required. Support through scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) is also available.
TUAT Encouragement Grant for Research Internship at Overseas Institution
Overseas Study Opportunities for Doctoral (Doctoral Course) Students
JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship under Agreement)
New Young Ambassador Program of Tobitate! Study Abroad Initiative
List of Study Abroad Programs and Support Options
This list summarizes the main study abroad programs and support available to our students as of May 2025 ( available only in Japanese).
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