The Smart and Sustainable Agriculture training program equips students with a solid foundation in agricultural science, interdisciplinary knowledge in crop science, and the ability to apply digital technology to the agricultural production chain. Business in 03 intensive directions on Eco-agricultural techniques, Application of advanced science and technology in Japanese-style agricultural farming, especially application of digital technology 4.0, Business creation and management agriculture, in order to ensure the development of agriculture in harmony with ecological and humanistic values.

This program consists of the following three fields of study based on the two principles of liberal arts and sustainability, which VJU emphasizes in developing "practical human resources" with broad perspectives and the ability to respond to change.

(1) "Agroecology", which aims to create an agricultural ecosystem that reduces the burden on the natural environment and ecosystems, and

(2) "Japanese-style agricultural engineering", which aims to realize Society 5.0 in the agricultural sector by utilizing advanced science and technology such as robotics, AI, and IoT, and

(3) "Start-up in agriculture and Enterprise management", which aims to create and manage businesses oriented toward the development of agriculture in harmony with ecosystems and human values.

The unique feature of this program is that it aims at both economic development and the solution of social issues, breaking away from the conventional emphasis on productivity in agriculture. Another feature of the program is that education from the third year onward is conducted in English, as it aims to nurture human resources who can play an active role globally.

Training program

The training program consists of 155 credits, which includes the following blocks of knowledge:

General knowledge block: 21 credits

Knowledge blocks by field: 33 credits

Knowledge blocks by industry: 27 credits

Knowledge by industry group: 21 credits

Industry knowledge block: 53 credits

Learning pathway

The learning path is divided into two main phases:

The knowledge blocks are built including two main parts, which are general knowledge and compulsory background for all students, focusing on the M1 knowledge block, when studying to the M2 knowledge block onwards, there are many directions for students to select. Depending on the problem posed, under the guidance of the lecturer, students will build a learning path in accordance with their abilities and interests.

Career opportunity

Graduates can take up the following positions:

Engineer in charge of technical, farm supervision in Vietnam, Japan or other countries.

Engineer of production operation of high-tech agricultural systems (at clean agricultural farms, organic agriculture, etc.)

Science transfer research centers and institutes.

Enterprises of agricultural materials, tourism businesses, golf courses and resorts, Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Continue to study for MSc, PhD at some of domestic and international training institutions

The lecturers of the training program for Smart Agriculture and Sustainable includes lecturers from Vietnam Japan University, long-term dispatched lecturers from partner universities, research institutes and Japanese enterprises, inside and outside Vietnam National University, Hanoi, research institutes and enterprises in Vietnam. This is a force of highly qualified, integrated, multidisciplinary and experienced staff, ensuring the operation of training programs according to the philosophy of liberal arts education for sustainable development.

The University of Tokyo is the main partner of the training program, represented by Assoc. Dr. Eriko Yasunaga, Program Advisor.