OVERVIEW of our Faculty

To Study  at the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science

At the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science at Hirosaki University, you are endowed with opportunities to study environment-conscious agriculture and biotechnologies that can facilitate the development and use of biological resources.

Our objective is to prepare students with fundamental and specialized life sciences academic skills and help students acquire the interdisciplinary and comprehensive abilities needed to understand life systems and create next-generation biology-related industries.

We also aim to develop global-minded individuals who are able to play a role in the development of a rich local environment, and nurture qualities and competence to set and solve problems individually.

Dean’s Message

The Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, which traces its origins to the Faculty of Agriculture established in 1955, celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2025. Since the creation of the present faculty in 1997 through the integration of agricultural sciences with the biological and life science fields of the former Faculty of Science and General Education, we have continued to expand and strengthen our educational and research programs, particularly in areas related to food and globalization.

One of the distinctive features of our faculty is its interdisciplinary educational and research framework that bridges agriculture and science. We take pride in the remarkable diversity of expertise represented among our faculty members. While students acquire a solid foundation through the core curriculum of their own department, they also have opportunities to study subjects taught by faculty members from other disciplines. Through this unique learning environment, students develop not only specialized knowledge and skills but also the broad perspective, creativity, and problem-solving abilities required of future leaders.

Despite the prosperity and convenience brought about by rapid scientific and technological advances during the twentieth century, humanity now faces a wide range of serious challenges. Population growth and urbanization continue to accelerate, while resource depletion, climate change, and the loss of biodiversity threaten the limits of our planet’s capacity to sustain human activities. Although conflicts and political instability are major contributing factors, nearly one in ten people worldwide still suffers from hunger. There are no simple solutions or model answers to these complex issues. Addressing them requires knowledge and innovation in agriculture, biology, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The future of humanity depends greatly on the contributions of people educated in these fields.

Our faculty’s greatest strength lies in its exceptional location for studying agriculture and life sciences. Aomori Prefecture is a region where the production of rice, apples, vegetables, and livestock products plays an important role, and it is blessed with diverse natural environments, including the Sea of Japan, the Tsugaru Strait, the Pacific Ocean, the Shirakami Mountains, and the Hakkoda-san Mountains. In an era when search engines and generative AI can instantly provide answers to many questions, what truly matters is not simply obtaining information but developing the passion, critical thinking, and practical abilities needed to combat global and regional challenges as one’s own responsibility. The world needs individuals who are prepared to engage sincerely with issues that will shape our collective future.

At our faculty, dedicated faculty and staff members are committed to supporting students as they grow into professionals capable of addressing challenges facing both local communities and the global society.

Let us learn together here at Hirosaki University.