Overview

At the Hokkaido University we offer a doctoral degree in Global Food Resources. Food inventory levels have been decreasing in the 21st century alongside rapid population increases primarily seen in developing countries, such as India, China and other countries in Asia and Africa. In fact, global food supply has failed to meet growing food demand.

Features

This shortfall is due to the soil degradation and a decrease in arable land caused by factors including the urbanization of farmland stemming from population growth, a shortage of farm successors in developed countries, desertification due to global climate change, and salinization.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Advances in science and technology have enhanced food production efficiency as they enable the production of genetically modified crops and the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other innovations.

On the other hand, people have a growing awareness of food safety, culinary culture and the relationship between diet and health. Against such a background, understanding when, where and what types of food are required is also an important issue.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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72

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sapporo, Japan

Disciplines

Food Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The enrollment period of the Doctoral Course, the enrollment period is in April and October, but only the Selection for International Students is available for the October enrollment.

Applicants are required to make contact with a preferred academic advisor before submitting application materials.

Since advanced language skills are required for research activities achieved in Japan or overseas through Wandervogel training and for presenting research at international conferences after enrolling in the Graduate School of Global Food Resources.

TOEIC L & R 700 points or more

TOEFL-iBT 72 points or more

IELTS band score 5.5 points or higher

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Sapporo-shi

Japan

111200 - 165260 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.