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13 Best Agriculture & Environment Universities in Japan

University of Tokyo leads the 13 Agriculture & Environment universities in Japan at #36 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Kobe University (QS World #482) and Ehime University (#38 in Japan). Across the whole list there are 16 courses to choose from.

13 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
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QS World #36 #1 in Japan Tokyo, Kantō, Japan

University of Tokyo

Public University · 2 courses in Agriculture & Environment

JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1877Founded
28,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#36 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Japan

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #36 (University of Tokyo) to #482 (Kobe University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Tokyo is cited most (47,606,905 citations).

Public, private and where they are

13 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Kantō (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Tokyo, founded in 1877. University of Tokyo is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 6 bachelor's, 5 master's, 2 phd / doctorate and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake). Ryukoku University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Agriculture & Environment?

University of Tokyo (QS World #36), Kobe University (QS World #482) and Ehime University (#38 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Agriculture & Environment in Japan?

13 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Agriculture & Environment course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Agriculture & Environment courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Agriculture & Environment courses in Japan?

Ryukoku University, with 3, ahead of University of Tokyo (2).

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