【Important】 Implementation of the entrance examination

The current natural disaster caused by torrential rain and the ongoing pandemic
may affect implementation of the entrance examination.
Any updates regarding changes to the start time of the examination, cancellationor postponement of the examination, changes to the selection method, etc.,
will be posted on the UGAS-EU website (http://rendai.agr.ehime-u.ac.jp/english/).
Please check the website regularly for the latest information.

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THE THREE-YEAR SPECIAL PROGRAM
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
IN TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL AGRICULTURE
AND RELATED SCIENCESThe United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University (UGAS-EU) is a consortium of thegraduate schools of agriculture at Ehime and Kagawa Universities, and Agriculture and Marine Science, Graduate
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Kochi University, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. We consider it
necessary that students of agricultural sciences widen their scope and deepen their discipline. Accordingly, to fill
the growing need for environmental studies as well as resource studies in the tropics, UGAS-EU established in1990 a special program for international students in the field of tropical and subtropical agriculture and relatedsciences. Applications are now being accepted for the October 2023-September 2026 program in accordance with
the UGAS-EU admission policy.

Application Guidelines
1. Field of Study, Number Accepted and Supervisor(1) Field of Study
Applications for any field in tropical and subtropical agriculture and related sciences are accepted.
(2) Number AcceptedNot fixed. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of May 2023.
(3) Supervisor
An application will not be considered if your choice of supervisor is not included. Before applying you must
consult with your preferred supervisor about your research topic. Please refer to the list provided in this booklet("Field of Instruction and Supervising Professors"). After admission, two co-supervisors (selected from "CoSupervising Professors") are assigned to each candidate. A Doctor of Philosophy degree will be conferred on
those who satisfactorily complete all the requirements.
2. Qualifications(1) Eligibility
Those living in Japan and abroad who wish to pursue graduate study and are engaged in research in a university,
institute or enterprise(2) Nationality
Any nationality approved by the Japanese Government(3) Age
There is no age restriction as long as the academic requirements are fulfilled.
(4) Academic Career
Applicants should possess a master's or equivalent degree as at September 30, 2023. If the applicant does nothave a master's degree but feels he or she has done the work, it is possible to submit the work to UGAS-EU forreview. Those who have not possessed a master's degree must be reviewed preliminary, so he or she should
contact the Dean's office of UGAS-EU by January 15, 2023. If the applicant's research work is deemed
acceptable, the application will be considered. Admission may be canceled if a successful applicant does nothold a master's or equivalent degree by the end of September 2023.
(5) Languagea. The applicant is required to read and write English.
b. The applicant is encouraged to learn some Japanese because it will be necessary for everyday life. If it is
not possible to study Japanese before coming, classes are offered at all three universities.
(6) Arrival in Japan
In principle, successful applicants should be able to arrive in Japan between September 19 and October 2,2023.
3. Application
All the documents listed below should be sent to the Dean of UGAS-EU through the head of the institution withwhich the applicant is affiliated. All documents should be sent by registered mail and must arrive at the Dean's
office by April 14, 2023. (Any application received after April 14, 2023 will not be accepted.) Applications sent
directly by an applicant will not be accepted. Incomplete documents or documents arriving at UGAS-EU after thedeadline will not be accepted. Applicants must file complete, accurate and authentic documents for application. To
do otherwise may result in denial of admission.

a. Application form for UGAS-EU (use uploaded form*: Application for Special Program for International
Students in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture and Related Sciences (Three-Year Doctoral Course) October
2023-September 2026)*Download and use the form from the UGAS-EU website.
b. Field of study and study program (use uploaded form*: Field of Study and Study Program)*Download and use the form from the UGAS-EU website.
c. Official proof of the applicant's master's degree or a certificate issued by the applicant's graduate school
indicating that the applicant is expected to receive a master's degree
d. Official transcripts of the applicant's academic records for the graduate grades
e. Certificate of citizenship issued by a government authority or a copy of your passport
f. Four passport-sized photographs (4.5 × 3.5 cm) (showing the head and top of shoulders with face andhoulders square on white or light-coloured background.; no hat except for religious or medical reasons) taken
within six months of the application date with the applicant's name and nationality written on the reverse side
One photograph should be attached to the application form, and the other three should be enclosed therein.
Photographs can be submitted by data, maximum jpg file size: 3MB
g. List of publications (master's thesis, books and academic papers) (use uploaded form*: List of publications)*Download and use the form from the UGAS-EU website.
h. One copy of the master's thesis or an equivalent paper (An English abstract is required if the original is not inEnglish.) If the master's thesis is very long, a summary (2-3 A4 pages) is acceptable. Those who have not yet
received a master's degree should send a report (in English) of their current research project.
i. Reprints (copies are acceptable) of main academic papers and books
listed in List of Publications for part a (and g), except the master's thesis, must be submitted.
Note: An English abstract (2-3 A4 pages) is required if the original is not in English.
j.** One copy of the official results of a TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or other internationally recognized
English language proficiency test that the applicant has achieved in the past two years
k. A letter of recommendation written by the head of the applicant's current affiliated institution addressed to
the President of Ehime University (use uploaded form*: Letter of Recommendation)*Download and use the form from the UGAS-EU website
l.** Record of contact with the prospective supervisor (use uploaded form*: Record of Contact with theProspective supervisor) in which the applicant has written his/her choice of supervisor and what contact has
been made and include the results of the interview examination.
*Download and use the form from the UGAS-EU website
m. 30,000 yen for the application fee
Applicants should request the application fee payment handling slip to the dean’s office of the UGAS-EU.
(rendai@stu.ehime-u.ac.jp)
Note: The following applicants do not need to pay the application fee.
(1) Those who completed the Master's course at Ehime, Kagawa or Kochi Universities in September 2023.
(2) International students receiving a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship.
*Excluding international students who are applying for or intend to apply for an extension of a Japanese
government scholarship to receive payment after entering UGAS-EU.
(3) Those who have applied for a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship but have not yet been notified of
the result.
(4) Those who apply to UGAS-EU through pre-arrival admission.
n. Check list (use uploaded form*: Check List) The applicant should check all the many requirements forapplication documents using the uploaded check list. We recommend checking off the check box for eachcompleted requirement. Once all the requirement documents have been prepared, submit them along with thecompleted check list.
* Download and use the form from the UGAS-EU website**Applicants who completed the Master's course at Ehime, Kagawa or Kochi Universities don’t need tosubmit the documents j and l.
Notes• Do not staple any of the application documents.
• Documents a, b, g, k, l should be prepared in typed or neatly handwritten in English or Japanese using the forms
provided. They also should be prepared on A4 paper (29.5 × 21 cm). Download and use the forms from the UGASEU website. http://rendai.agr.ehime-u.ac.jp/english/annai/• If any document for submission is written in a language other than Japanese or English, an English translation

should be submitted. English translations should be provided by the issuing institution or authority. If theissuing institution or authority is not able to provide a translation, applicants should have the document(s)translated and have them certified by the issuing institution or authority. Both the English translation and theoriginal document(s) should be submitted.
• Incomplete documents or documents arriving at UGAS-EU after the deadline will not be accepted.
• None of the submitted documents will be returned to the applicant.
• If paying the 30,000 yen application fee from abroad, please pay in yen via a bank transfer. The bank accountinformation will be sent when needed.
• The application fee will be reimbursed under the following conditions. If you are eligible for reimbursement,
please contact the UGAS-EU office. However, please note that all the bank charges (including transfer fees,
intermediary bank fees etc.) for the reimbursement through overseas remittance are the responsibility of theapplicant.
(1) If the applicant does not submit an application to Ehime University after paying the application fee(2) If the applicant pays the application fee twice or pays too much in error(3) If the application is not accepted(4) If the applicant stated in 3. Application m. (1)- (3)above mistakenly pays the application fee(5) If the applicant has been granted an extension to a Japanese government scholarship
4. Interview Examination
Applicants must take an interview-style examination given by the prospective supervisor and at least two otherfaculty members (selected by the prospective supervisor). The interview may be conducted in person or via theInternet (on-line meeting system). Applicants must prepare (a) a summary of their master's thesis and (b) aresearch proposal, and submit them to the prospective supervisor then to other interviewers by the day of theinterview. The prospective supervisor organizes this process and will write a recommendation for a successful
applicant based on the results of the interview and the applicant's academic record. The applicant will be judged
on the following:(1) The content of the master's thesis or equivalent work
(2) Proposal for research if admitted to UGAS-EU including any relationship to present research atapplicant's institution(3) Knowledge of the applicant's major field of study(4) Motivation and suitability for this program(5) Proficiency in English
5. Registration From September 12 2023 to September 15 2023
* The Registration and Tuition fees for 2021 are as stated below. However, the fees for 2023 may be revised. If
there is a change in the tuition fee during your course of study, you will be expected to pay the new fee.
(1) Registration fee: 282,000 yen
Note: The following applicants do not need to pay the Registration fee
1. Those who are continuing from the Master's course at Ehime, Kagawa or Kochi Universities.
2. International students receiving a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship.
3. Those who have applied for a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship but have not yet been notified of
the result.
(2) Tuition fee for 6 months: 267,900 yen (one year: 535,800 yen)
Note: Those international students receiving a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship do not need to
pay the Tuition fee.
(3) 1.Candidates are required to pay 3,620 yen for Student Education/Research Accident and Injury Insurance(Coverage for three years).
2. Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with Gakkensai for International Students:33,370
yen（coverage for three years）including tenant liability.
＊ Insurance fee is as above. However, the fees for 2023 may be revised.
(4) Medical insurance
Candidates are required to take out "National Health Insurance" (Japan), which covers most medical costs
up to 70%.
(5) Documents:
1. Written pledge
2. Letter of guarantee
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Four copies of a4×3cm photograph.
Photographs can be submitted by data, maximum jpg file size: 3MB(Not required if you submitted data with your application)

*The forms will be sent to you two weeks before the registration period.
6. Selection Method
Selection is based on the Interview Examination outlined in 4 above, the applicant’s academic record andother submitted documents.
7. Notes
Applicants must file complete, accurate and authentic documents for application Who have made false
statements in their application documents may have their admission rejected even after they have been
admitted.
8. Scholarship Information
Successful candidates may apply for the scholarship below. Please consult with the prospective supervisor.
(1) Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International
Students by Pre-arrival Admission (University Recommenders)Eligibility: Privately-financed international students who are not receiving the Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho) Scholarship or any Foreign Government Scholarship, using pre-arrival
admissionMonthly stipend: 48,000 yen (The amount may change from one academic year to another.)
Scholarship period: 6 months. (From October in the year of selection to the following March.) The
scholarship is provided on a monthly basis.
(2) The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
Eligibility: Privately-financed international students who are not receiving the Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho) Scholarship or any Foreign Government Scholarship. One enrollee from
April or October in this special program will be preferentially selected.
Monthly stipend: 48,000 yen (The amount may change from one academic year to another.)
Scholarship period: 6 months. (From October in the year of selection to the following March.) The
scholarship is provided on a monthly basis.
Please note that there are other scholarships for privately financed students.
9. Personal Information
The information provided in the application, such as name, address and other personal matters, will be used
only by the UGAS-EU office for the purpose of processing the applications and notifying the accepted
applicants.
All correspondence relating to the application should be sent by air mail to the address below (e-mail can beused for inquiry):10. Reasonable Accommodation Request
Applicants with disabilities who require consideration for the entrance exam or their studies are asked to notify
the office of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences before applying.
Note. This preliminary consultation is used to familiarize disabled applicants with our current campus
resources beforehand in order to determine how best to accommodate their needs for both the entrance
examination and as future students. The preliminary consultation is not intended to limit persons withdisabilities from taking the entrance examination or studying at this university.
Dean's Office
The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences,
Ehime University
3-5-7 Tarumi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8566, Japan
E-mail: rendai@stu.ehime-u.ac.jp
http://rendai.agr.ehime-u.ac.jp/english/

Fields of Instruction and Supervising Professors
EH : Ehime University
KG : Kagawa University
KC : Kochi University
Note: The underlined professors will retire before September, 2026.
1 Bioresource Production Science Major
Bioresource Production Science Department
a. Plant Resource Production
Professor (Affiliation)

Research Field

Main Subject

ARAKI Takuya (EH)

Crop Science

Ecophysiological studies on dry matterproduction and yield of crops

BEPPU Kenji (KG)

Pomology

Reproductive physiology of fruit trees

ICHIE Tomoaki (KC)Tree Ecophysiology

Resource allocation strategies for growth,
reproduction and herbivore defense offorest trees

KAYA Hidetaka (EH)

Plant Molecular Biology

Plant Molecular genetics and physiology

KOBAYASHI Kappei (EH)

Plant Molecular Biology and Virology

Molecular biology of plant viruses, plantvirus interactions and plant pathogenesis

MIYAZAKI Akira (KC)

Crop Physiology

Physiology and function related with yieldproduction in field crops

TOYOTA Masanori (KG)

Crop Ecophysiology

Ecophysiology and morphology on yield
determination of crops

UENO Hideto (EH)

Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Dynamics
ofsoil
nutrients
agroecological soil management
sustainable agriculture

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b. Plant and Animal Production under Structure
HATOU Kenji (EH)

Information Systems for Plant Factory

Research of the various models for the
speaking plant approach in a plant factory

KAWANO Toshio (KC)Post-harvest Process Engineering

Processing, handling and distribution
technology for agricultural products

Forest Engineering

Logging cable system, Forest operation
system, Forest road, Effects of forest
operation to residual stands, Woody
biomassSUZUKI Yasushi (KC)c. Aquaculture and Livestock Production
EDASHIGE Keisuke (KC)Applied Cryobiology

Cryobiological property of gametes andembryos Development of cryopreservation
methods for gametes and embryos

FUKADA Haruhisa (KC)Fish Nutrient Physiology

Studies on hormonal regulation of growthand digestion in fish

GOTO Rie (EH)

Fish Reproductive Physiology and
Aquaculture

Studies of developmental biotechnology
and reproductive physiology in aquaculture
species

IKEJIMA Kou (KC)Coastal and Fisheries Ecology

Ecology and Conservation of
ecosystems and fisheries resources

IMAJOH Masayuki (KC)Fish Pathology

Studies of epidemiology and prevention offish diseases caused by viruses, bacteria andparasites

MIURA Takeshi (EH)

Fish Reproductive Physiology

Studies of the molecular control
mechanisms of gametogenesis in animals,
and establishment of the applied techniques
in aquaculture based on the basic studies

TAKAGI Motohiro (EH)

Fish Breeding and Conservation
Genetics

Studies on fish breeding and conservation
genetics

TACHIBANA Tetsuya (EH)

Poultry Nutritional Physiology

Studies on the bioactive molecules related
to growth and behavior of chickens

SAITO Taiju (EH)

Aquaculture, developmental
engineering

Development of an efficient aquaculture
technology by using developmental
engineering methods

ICHIKAWA Masahiro (KC)

Rural Resource Management

Studies on resource uses, livelihood, society
and culture in rural areas in Japan and Asia

MATSUOKA Atsushi (EH)

Resources and Environmental
Management

Economical studies on management andpreservation of agricultural land

coastald. Bioresource Economics

TAKENOUCHI Naruhito (EH) Fisheries management and business

Study on economics and management
theories of the sustainable development in
the fisheries and fishing village

WAKABAYASHI(EH)Studies on the social structure and cultureof fishing Community top of this page

YoshikazuSocial Sciences of Fishery

2 Applied Bioresource Science Major
Applied Bioresource ScienceDepartmenta. Food Science
Food Functional Chemistry

Chemicalbiology of food material / Isolationand identification of functional substance infood

KAWAMURA Osamu (KG)

Food Hygiene

Development
andapplicationofimmunological methods for mycotoxins,
and toxicology and human exposure of
mycotoxins

KISHIDA Taro (EH)

Nutrition

Studies on nutritional and physiologicaleffects of food components, especially nonnutrient

KASHIWAGI Takehiro (KC)MARUYAMA Koutatsu (EH)

Community Health and Nutrition

The approaches of nutritional epidemiology
to do research on the association between
dietary habits (i.e. food and nutrient intakes,
eating behaviors, and eating foods withfunction claims) and human health

MORIMOTO Kenji (KG)

Applied Enzymology

Production of various rare sugars using
microbial and enzymatic reactions

MORIOKA Katsuji (KC)Fisheries Chemistry

Studies on post‐harvest science andtechnology of fish and fisheries products /Studies on more efficient utilization of fish

OGAWA Masahiro (KG)

Food Protein Chemistry

Structure-function analysis of food proteins
and their functional development

SHIMAMURA Tomoko (KC)Food Chemistry

Studies on reaction of food components,
food functionality, and food analysis

TAKATA Goro (KG)

Applied Enzymology

Production of Rare Sugar from bioresources using microbial and enzymatic
reactions

YONEKURA Lina (KG)

Food Chemistry

Bioavailability,
bioaccessibility
andassessment of biological activity offunctional compounds in foods

b. Bioresource Science for Manufacturing
AKITA Mitsuru (EH)

Applied Molecular Cell Biology

Protein transport and metabolite transport inplant organelles

AKIYAMA Koichi (EH)

Genetic engineering in fungi

Molecular biology and recombinant protein
production in Fusarium oxysporum

ASHIUCHI Makoto (KC)

Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

Development
ofMulti-functional
bionanomaterials and Their Applications

ICHIURA Hideaki (KC)Material Chemistry of Forest Resources Material Chemistry for utilization of forest
resources

ICHIMURA Kazuya (KG)

Plant Stress Signaling

Biotic and abiotic stress signal transductionin plants

KAMIYA Koichi (EH)

Forest Genetics

Molecular
population
genetics
andconservation genetics of forest organisms

KAWADA Miyuki (EH)

Molecular Microbiology

Biochemistry and molecular biology ofmembrane transporters.

NISHI Kosuke (EH)

Animal Cell Technology

Functional analysis of biomolecules andelucidation of their mode of action

NISHIWAKI Hisashi (EH)

Bioorganic Chemistry

Structure-activity relationship and mode ofaction of bioactive substances

NOMURA Mika (KG)

Molecular Plant Nutrition

Physiology and molecular biology in plantmicrobe interaction

SATO Masashi (KG)

Bioactive Natural Products Chemistry

Bio-organic chemistry of natural bioactive
substances

SUGAHARA Takuya (EH)

Animal Cell Technology

Screening and application of biofunctional
substances from foodstuffs

SUGIMORI Masatoshi (EH)

Wood Science and Technology

Wood Quality

SEKITO Takayuki (EH)

Genetic engineering of microorganisms Molecular mechanism and regulation of
intracellular transport

SUGIMOTO Hiroyuki

Wood Science and Technology

Wood science and technology
utilization of forest resources

SUZUKI Toshisada(KG)

Biomass Chemistry

Organic chemistry, biosynthesis, andbioactivity of wood components, and woody
biomass utilization

TANAKA Naotaka (KG)

Cell Biology

Functional analysis of the Golgi apparatus
and its application to protein production

TABUCHI Mitsuaki (KG)

Applied Molecular Cell Biology

Studies on the regulation of vesicle
trafficking and lipid metabolism in yeast
and mammalian cells

TEBAYASHI Shinichi (KC)

Bioactive Chemistry

Organic chemical studies on bioactive
chemicals from natural occurring: e.g.
isolation and identification of medical
agents from folklore medical plants
screening for pesticidal agents form natural
occurring

YAMAUCHI Satoshi (EH)

Chemistry and Utilization of
Bioresources

Synthetic Organic Chemistry for research
about function and effective utilization ofbioresourcesfor

3 Life Environment Conservation Science Major
Life Environment Conservation ScienceDepartment
a. Land Conservation and Irrigation Engineering
HARA Tadashi (KC)Geotechnical and earthquake proof
engineering

Study on liquefaction characteristics of soft
groundHARUTA Shinsuke (EH)

Rural Resources Management forEnvironmental Preservation

Improvement and Management of Water
Quality and Resources in Rural Area

KOBAYASHI Noriyuki (EH)

Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental
Engineering

Application of rehabilitation engineering for
Hydraulic StructuresOUE Hiroki (EH)

Hydrometeorology for Environmental
Science

Micrometeorology of the plant canopy
under changing environment, hydrologicalprocesses in forest and farmland
watersheds, irrigation and drainage andintegrated
agricultural
water
use
management

SAKAMOTO Jun (KC)Urban Planning and Disaster
Management

Urban planning in an era of Declining
population

SASAHARA Katsuo (KC)

Erosion and Sediment Control,
Landslide Engineering

Sediment and Water discharge frommountainous slope, Early warning systemagainstlandslide
Mechanismofdeformation of unsaturated soil

SATO Shushi (KC)

Water Use and Environmental
Engineering

The overall engineering research forachieving the management of water
environment and infrastructure in riverbasin

TAKEYAMA Emi (EH)

Rural Landscape Planning

Design and planning of agriculturallandscape for sustainable rural development

YAMASHITA Naoyuki (EH)

Water Environmental Engineering

Study on securing of sanitary safety water
environment

AKIMITSU Kazuya (KG)

Molecular Plant Pathology

Molecular biology
interactions

ADACHI Masao (KC)

Aquatic Environmental Science

Biology, physiology and ecology of harmful
algal blooms

HIKICHI Yasufumi (KC)

Plant Pathology

Analysis on pathogenicity mechanisms ofplant pathogens and responses of host plants

ICHIMI Kazuhiko (KG)

Coastal Marine Science

Biological and Chemical Processes in
Coastal Ecosystems

b. Environmental Science
of

plant

microbeStudies on ecotoxicological effects ofenvironmental contaminants in animals
ISHIBASHI Hiroshi (EH)

Ecotoxicology/Molecular toxicology

Studies on disruption mechanism of nuclear
receptorsignaling
pathwaybyenvironmental contaminants

ITO Fuminori (KG)

Insect Ecology

Behavior and ecology of social insects

KAWASHIMA Ayato (EH)

Environmental Science for Industry

Development of effective utilization
technology for biomass and treatment
technology for hazardous pollutants

KANG Yumei (KC)

Soil Environmental Science

Rehabilitation of contaminated soil, waterand grassland ecosystem

KIBA Akinori (KC)

Phytopathology

Analysis of plant immunity and diseasedevelopment

MORITSUKA Naoki(KC)

Soil science and plant nutrition

Dynamics of fertilizer elements inagroecosystems for sustainable agriculture

OBAYASHI Yumiko (EH)

Marine molecular ecology /Biogeochemistry

Biogeochemical
cyclesandrelatedmicrobial ecology in marine environment

TAKAHASHI Shin (EH)

Environmental Analytical Chemistry,
Environmental Chemistry,
Ecotoxicology,
Resources Recycling Engineering

Studies on development of analyticalmethods, elucidation of emission sources
andenvironmental
behaviors,andassessment of ecological effects for
persistent bioaccumulative and toxic
substances

YAENO Takashi (EH)

Plant Pathology

Molecular biology
interactions

YAMAGUCHI Haruo (KC)

Aquatic microbial physiology andecology

Physiology and ecology of microalgae
including harmful species

YOSHITOMI Hiroyuki (EH)

Entomology

Systematics and taxonomy of Insectsconservation of biodiversityofplant-microbeOutline of The United Graduate Schoolof Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University

Educational Principles
The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University is a consortium linking the strengthsof the graduate schools of agriculture at Ehime and Kagawa Universities, and Agriculture Marine Science,
Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Kochi University with the aim of producing exceptional people
who will be leaders in the 21st century. Our educational goal is to instill a high standard of scholarship, skills
and judgement based on a deep understanding of people, society and nature.
Through farsighted, original research, we hope to train talented, world-class researchers who will play a central
role in the regional development of their countries, and we are actively recruiting talented students from allover the world. In this way, we hope to develop a sustainable society and contribute to world peace andharmonious balance between people and nature.

Description
1. Bioresource Production Science Major
In the Shikoku region, agricultural and livestock industries have developed by taking advantage of thecomplicated geographical features on Shikoku Island. The industries cover a wide range such as the horticultural
production of vegetables and ornamental plants in open fields as well as under structure; the production of citrus
fruits; aquaculture fisheries in the inland sea and coastal areas; forestry; and animal husbandry. This course isintended to enhance the level of fundamental research and develop applied technology for the production andmanagement of plant and animal resources.
Bioresource Production Science Department
To achieve the educational goals of this course, study and research is developed for each of the four fields ofstudy listed below.
(1) Plant Resource Production
This chair is intended to train specialists who would have full knowledge about rationalizing qualitative andquantitative improvement of the production of field crops, fruits and vegetables, ornamental plants and forestry
and forestry products as well as plant idioplasm.
(2) Plant and Animal Production under StructureThis chair is concerned with the fields of study for understanding basic problems about the improvement of
productivity by creating artificial environments such as greenhouses, and the technological examination ofagricultural facilities, along with environmental and behavioral characteristics of plants and animals.
(3) Aquaculture and Livestock Production
This chair provides instruction and research programs concerning the culture, propagation (reproduction), feeding,
pathology and environment of aquatic life and domestic animals from the integrated viewpoint of biology,
chemistry and physics.
(4) Bioresource Economics
The research and instruction field of this chair is the following: farm, forest, and fishing ground management,
including business analysis and planning of farm, forest, and fishing ground operation, and marketing offruits, vegetables, livestock, timber, and fishery products; resource economics, including effective use of biotic
resources as production factors, energies and green resources; and social economic field, including policies andstrategies closely related to farm, forest, and fishing ground management, and domestic and international
marketing of agricultural, forest and fishery products.
Deep Seawater Science (Joint-Department)
Basic education and research in elucidating the chemical, physical, biological andmicrobiologicalcharacteristics of deep seawater for the efficient use and applied technology in fisheries and marine foodproduction.

2. Applied Bioresource Science Major
The processing and storage of agricultural produce, or more specifically its effective use, is a growing sector
important for the national economy and is also a means of meeting diverse social needs for agricultural products.
There is an increasing need for basic research and education in the development of new biochemical technology.
This course aims to apply that basic research and education.
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Applied Bioresource Science Department
To achieve the educational goals of this course, study and research is developed for each of the two fields ofstudy listed below.
(1) Food Science
This chair is concerned with the field of study for understanding the utilization process of food from its
production to ingestion. Chemistry, physics, nutrition, hygienics, manufacturing of agricultural products andaquatic products, and applied microbiology of food as well as applied biochemistry including morphology,
structure, and functions of tissue contents and cell organelles are studied.
(2) Bioresource Science for Manufacturing
This chair gives the student various types of instruction and research programs concerning the fields ofchemistry, biochemistry and biotechnology as a base of production of plant and animal resources as well as
application of knowledge about the use of economic resources from the viewpoint of chemistry, physics,
physiology and biochemistry.
3. Life Environment Conservation Science Major
The increasing world population and consumption of natural resources has reached an unprecedented level, tothe extent that the limits of global resources, and human existence and activities are now recognized. Conservationand efficient use of the environment, the base for bioresource production and human existence, are major issues
for agriculture. This course provides education and research based on engineering and ecological methods.
Life Environment Conservation Science Department
To order to achieve the educational goals of this course, study and research is developed for each of the two
fields of study listed below.
(1) Land Conservation and Irrigation Engineering
Using physical and technological methods, students study the consolidation, maintenance and improvement ofvarious geographical features such as forests, cultivated land, shores and coastal waters, along with therationalization of water use, and maintenance and development of facilities related to water use.
(2) Environmental Science
This chair provides instruction and research programs concerning the basic study and applied technology ofthe structure and function of various ecosystems ranging from the terrestrial land to the seas, along withenvironmental changes caused by human activities, and conservation and management of life environments.

Education and Research
Advisory System
UGAS-EU consists of three majors and four departments, with academic staff expertise that extends beyond
that of any one of the constituent universities. Three supervisors are assigned to each student: a supervisor
and two co-supervisors. Students are located at the same university as their supervisor and one of
the co-supervisors, which provides an efficient and effective educational system.
Instruction
Applicants can choose a supervisor by referring to the 'Fields of Instruction and Supervising Professors' pages.
Once accepted by a supervisor, applicants take an examination. After acceptance, students are assigned two
co-supervisors. UGAS-EU students receive direct professional guidance and instruction for their doctoral
thesis from the supervisor. Students also receive further instruction from their co-supervisors. Upon entering
UGAS-EU, the supervisor will review the student's research in close cooperation with the two co-supervisors andthe student.

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Education
The primary goal of UGAS-EU is to train top-level researchers with a broad knowledge of agricultural science
who can continue their research activities on their own after graduating.
The Student Education Program was established in April 2006. This program entails research supervision by
several faculty members, seminars and a mid-term review of both the dissertation and research progress. A new
curriculum and a course credit system were introduced in April 2009 to enhance graduate school education.
We also offer competitive programs that provide funding for presenting at international conferences.
UGAS-EU eagerly welcomes students from foreign countries. We feel Japan and UGAS-EU should play a rolein the internationalization of education and in protecting environmental resources. To further this goal, we
have a Special Three-year Doctoral Program for International Students in Tropical and Subtropical
Agriculture and Related Sciences.
In October 2002, Ehime, Kagawa and Kochi universities started a special master's program in agriculture
for international students from Asia, Africa and the Pacific Rim that leads into our special doctoral course for
Asian, African and Pacific Rim students.
Research
The three constituent universities each have a history of providing a base for bioresource production throughacademic research, thus promoting the growth of the Shikoku Island region. Therefore, the combined resourcesof these universities should have a greater impact in the fields of agriculture, forestry and fisheries. This
structure supports a wider range of research from production technology, environment, and facilities; productprocessing, use, and distribution; and human living environments.

Completion of the Doctoral Course
The doctoral course requires enrollment for three or more years and acquiring at least 12 academic credits. In
addition, students must pass the doctoral dissertation review along with the final examination.
Students deemed to have completed outstanding work for their master's degree may go on to complete thedoctoral course in one year.
Those who successfully complete the course will receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

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Organization

Department
Bioresource Production Science

Major
Bioresource Production Science

Deep Seawater Science

The United Graduate School of
Agricultural Sciences Ehime University

Applied Bioresource Science

Applied Bioresource Science

Life Environment Conservation Science

Life Environment Conservation Science

UGAS-EU is based on the equal status of Kagawa, Kochi and Ehime universities and operates with theirclose cooperation.

Although UGAS-EU draws from the facilities and staff of the master’s course of each

university, it is an independent institution that operates separately under its own management and regulations.
Three majors are offered by UGAS-EU : Bioresource Production Science, Applied Bioresource Science andLife Environment Conservation Science.

There are four departments.

Graduate School of Agriculture
Ehime University（Masterʼs course）
Food Production Science

Bioscience
Science and Technology for Biological Resources and Environment
University Farm
University Forest
Center of Advanced Technology for the Environment

Field
Plant Resource Production

Food and Health Sciences Research Center

Citrus Industry Innovation Center

South Ehime Fisheries Research Center

Plant and Animal Production under Structure
Research Center for High-technology
Greenhouse Plant Production

Aquaculture and Livestock Production
Paper Industry Innovation Center

Bioresource Economics

Center for Marine Environmental Studies

Advanced Research Support Center
Division of Genetic Research

Food Science

Bioresource Science for Manufacturing

Graduate School of Agriculture
Kagawa University（Masterʼs course）

Division of Applied Biological andRare Sugar Sciences
University FarmLife Science Research Center

Land Conservation and Irrigation Engineering

Environmental Science

International Institute of Rare Sugar Research and Education

Seto Inland Sea Regional Research Center

Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Kochi University

Agricultural and Marine Science Program (Master s Course)

Education and Research Center for
Subtropical Field Science

Science Research Center, Kochi University