Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
東京農工大学
A compact national university in western Tokyo built on two faculties: agriculture in Fuchu and engineering in Koganei.
- Students
- 5,923
- International
- 7%
- of students
- Student–faculty
- 14.2:1
- ratio
- Tuition
- ¥643K
- 2027-28
- Founded
- 1874
About TUAT
TUAT traces its history to 1874, when the Ministry of Home Affairs set up an agricultural training institute and a silkworm disease experiment section in Naito-Shinjuku. Its agricultural and sericulture predecessors later became the Tokyo Imperial College of Agriculture and Forestry, which moved to Fuchu in 1935, and the Tokyo Textile College in Koganei; the two were combined in 1949 as the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, with the Faculty of Textile renamed the Faculty of Engineering in 1962.
The university has just two undergraduate faculties. The Faculty of Agriculture in Fuchu covers biological production, applied biological science, environmental and natural resource sciences, ecoregion science and a cooperative veterinary medicine programme; the Faculty of Engineering in Koganei covers biotechnology and life science, biomedical engineering, applied chemistry, applied physics and chemical engineering, mechanical systems engineering, and electrical engineering and computer science. It is research-heavy for its size: of its 383 international students in May 2026, 294 were graduate students.
It suits students who want a focused science and engineering education at a national university with Tokyo access but a greener, quieter suburban setting, and who can study in Japanese.
Why students choose TUAT
National-university tuition of JPY 642,960 a year for April 2027 entrants, the same for Japanese and international students.
TUAT runs an Animal Medical Center, a Field Science Center and a Research Center for Frontier Plant Factory alongside its agriculture and engineering faculties.
Privately financed international students are selected on EJU scores and an interview, with no Japanese national common test.
Two international houses on campus (Fuchu and Koganei) for international students.
Admissions
April 2027 entry (Privately Financed International Student Examination, academic year 2027)
Selectivity
Each department admits only 'a few' (若干名) privately financed international students, and the university notes that there may be no successful applicants. Places come out of the general first-stage quota. TUAT does not publish an admission rate for this route.
Typical entry requirements
| Nationality and visa | Not a Japanese national (Japanese permanent residents excluded), with or expecting a residence status that allows university study |
|---|---|
| 12 years of schooling | 12 years of formal school education outside Japan completed by March 2027, or the IB Diploma, Abitur, French Baccalaureate, GCE or International A-levels, or European Baccalaureate; graduates of international schools abroad must contact TUAT and submit papers by November 11, 2026 |
| EJU 2026 | Japanese (400 points), Mathematics Course 2 (200) and two science subjects (200) |
| English | TOEIC Listening & Reading 500 or TOEFL iBT 52 or above |
| English language | TOEFL iBT 52 Minimum TOEIC L&R 500 or TOEFL iBT 52, taken within two years of the start of the application period; TOEFL MyBest scores are not accepted. Teaching is in Japanese. |
Deadlines
- Privately Financed International Student Examination (Faculties of Agriculture and Engineering) Non-binding Next deadline · In ~4 monthsJanuary 25, 2027, 17:00 (must arrive)
Applications arrive January 15-25, 2027 (registered mail posted in Japan by January 23 accepted later); interviews February 26, 2027 (Agriculture at Fuchu, Engineering at Koganei); results March 6, 2027; enrolment procedures by March 15, 2027.
Dates are from TUAT's academic year 2027 special selection guide (令和9年度特別選抜学生募集要項). Applicants who need an individual eligibility review must contact the Admissions Planning Section and submit documents by November 10, 2026.
How to apply
Pay the JPY 17,000 application fee at a Japan Post office and mail the application (by registered post, in TUAT's own envelope) with the application form, photo card, graduation certificate and transcripts (originals), EJU 2026 score documents, TOEIC or TOEFL score report, CV in Japanese and copies of your residence card or passport. Shortlisted by EJU, applicants then sit an interview on campus.
What admissions looks for
- Strong EJU scores in Japanese, Mathematics Course 2 and the two sciences your department requires.
- At least basic English: TOEIC 500 or TOEFL iBT 52.
- A good interview, which includes oral questions on your subject.
- A completed 12-year school education or recognised qualification such as the IB or A-levels.
Tips for applying to TUAT
- 1 Take the June 2026 or November 2026 EJU with the right science pair: Agriculture's Biological Production, Applied Biological Science and Veterinary Medicine all need chemistry and biology.
- 2 Agriculture applicants must take the EJU in Japanese; Engineering accepts the English-language version.
- 3 Post your application early from inside Japan: it must arrive by January 25, 2027, and applications cannot be handed in at the office.
- 4 If you went to an international school abroad, contact TUAT by November 11, 2026 to confirm your eligibility.
Costs & financial aid
2027-28 · figures in JPY
TUAT offers admission fee exemption and deferment, tuition exemption or deferment for financial reasons and for academically excellent students, independent TUAT scholarships, and access to JASSO scholarships and local government and private awards, applied for after enrolment.
- JPY 17,000
- Application fee
- JPY 282,000 (once, at enrolment)
- Admission fee
- 383 (45 undergraduates)
- International students at TUAT (May 1, 2026)
Academics
Academic calendar: Two semesters; April entry
Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine
TUAT's veterinary programme in the Faculty of Agriculture, supported by the university's Animal Medical Center; international applicants need EJU chemistry and biology.
Department of Biological Production
The Faculty of Agriculture's core crop and animal production department; EJU Japanese, Mathematics Course 2, chemistry and biology.
Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
Environmental science in the Faculty of Agriculture, open to applicants with any two of EJU physics, chemistry and biology.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Computing and electrical engineering on the Koganei Campus; EJU can be taken in English, with physics plus chemistry or biology.
Department of Applied Chemistry
Chemistry-based engineering; EJU physics and chemistry required.
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Engineering for medicine and biology in the Faculty of Engineering; EJU physics plus chemistry or biology.
Research
- The Institute of Global Innovation Research, set up in 2016, is TUAT's university-wide research organisation.
- Facilities include the Animal Medical Center, the Field Science Center, the Research Center for Frontier Plant Factory and the Nature and Science Museum.
- TUAT runs a Leading Graduate School programme for green and clean food production and the TUAT WISE doctoral programme.
Schools & faculties
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Engineering
- Graduate School of Agriculture
- Graduate School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering
- United Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Student life
TUAT is split between two leafy campuses in western Tokyo: Fuchu for agriculture, where the 1934 clock-tower main building stands at the end of a tree-lined avenue, and Koganei for engineering. International students can live in the Fuchu or Koganei International House; new students apply for single rooms around February for April entry. Dormitories such as Hinoki-ryo and Keyaki-ryo house Japanese and international students together, and continuing international students can also apply to Hitotsubashi University's international student house in Kodaira.
- Fuchu and Koganei International Houses for international students and researchers.
- Mixed dormitories for Japanese and international students on both campuses.
- A Nature and Science Museum and an Animal Medical Center on campus.
- 383 international students, mostly graduate researchers (May 2026).
Housing. International students apply to the Fuchu or Koganei International House; for April entry, single-room applications open around February.
Location
Fuchu and Koganei are residential cities in western Tokyo. The Faculty of Agriculture and the university head office are in Fuchu (3-8-1 Harumi-cho and 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho), and the Faculty of Engineering is in Koganei (2-24-16 Naka-cho). Both campuses are in the suburbs rather than central Tokyo.
Nearest airport: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Notable alumni
- SO Susumu OhnoGeneticist and evolutionary biologist known for 'Evolution by Gene Duplication'; veterinary science degree (1949)
- GK Ginandjar KartasasmitaIndonesian politician and former Speaker of the Regional Representative Council; studied chemical engineering at TUAT (1960-1965)
- MK Morshed KhanFormer Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh (2001-2006); Bachelor of Engineering
- KN Koya NishikawaLiberal Democratic Party politician and member of the House of Representatives; undergraduate and master's in agriculture
- HH Hirohide HamashimaFormer Bridgestone and Ferrari F1 tyre development director; master's in macromolecular chemistry
- EK Enon KawataniMusician and songwriter of Gesu no Kiwami Otome and indigo la End; TUAT graduate
- SU Shogo UtanoMystery novelist; graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture
Frequently asked questions
How do international students apply to TUAT?
Through the Privately Financed International Student Examination: send the application by mail to arrive January 15-25, 2027 with EJU 2026 scores and a TOEIC or TOEFL score, then attend an interview on February 26, 2027.
Does TUAT require the EJU?
Yes: Japanese, Mathematics Course 2 and two sciences from the June or November 2026 EJU, making up 800 of the 1,000 points; the interview counts for 200.
Can I study at TUAT in English?
Not at undergraduate level: bachelor's programmes are taught in Japanese, although Engineering accepts EJU papers taken in English.
How much is TUAT tuition?
JPY 642,960 a year for students entering in April 2027, plus a one-off JPY 282,000 admission fee and a JPY 17,000 application fee.
What English score does TUAT need?
TOEIC Listening & Reading 500 or TOEFL iBT 52 or higher, taken within two years; MyBest TOEFL scores are not accepted.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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