In FY2025, Niigata University has introduced a new certificate program (*), “Sakeology Professional Program (Sakeology-P1)”.

Sakeology is the world’s first academic discipline, featuring extensive learning with an interdisciplinary focus specifically on sake, which is rooted in Japanese culture and traditions. In recent years, global interest in sake has been on the rise. An increasing number of people are seeking to acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to Sakeology, particularly in sake brewing, aiming to become sake brewing practitioners or start their own sake brewery ventures overseas. In response to such educational needs, Niigata University has introduced a new certificate program, “Sakeology Professional Program (Sakeology-P1),” designed to train professionals involved in sake brewing as Sakeology evangelists.

We are now accepting applications for FY2025 as follows.
【Number of Applicants (FY2025)】
　Approx. 4 students

【Eligibility/Qualifications】
　Applicants must meet the admission criteria of Niigata University as stipulated in Article 41 of the Niigata University Academic Regulations and Articles 17 through 19 of the Niigata University Graduate School Academic Regulations. Preference will be given to sake brewing practitioners, those currently working in brewing organizations, or who plan to start a business related to the production of sake overseas. (The linked websites are in Japanese.)

【Enrollment Period】
　August 21, 2025 (Thu) – August 31, 2025 (Sun)

【Completion Requirements】
　Required to complete the necessary courses, totalling 60 hours

【Tuition fee for the certificate program】
　66,000 Japanese Yen (approx. 200,000 Japanese Yen for practical training at sake breweries, etc. will be additionally required)

【Application period】
　April 17, 2025 (Thu) – April 30, 2025 (Wed) at 17:00 (JST) (must arrive no later than this date and time)

For details on the program outline and application guidelines, please click here.

(*) Website of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on  certificate programs at universities, etc. (The linked website is in Japanese.)