Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering,
Life and Earth Sciences, Comprehensive Human Sciences

Master’s Program in Life Science Innovation

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Life Science Innovation
  • August Selection Process (General Selection Process) Entrance: April 2025
  • January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process) Entrance: April 2025 or October 2025

Security Export Control

The University of Tsukuba has established the University of Tsukuba Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act　(FEFTA), and conducts strict examinations for acceptance of international students etc. International applicants who fall under any of the conditions set out in said regulations may be unable to enter their desired program.

[IMPORTANT] Procedures for “Deemed Export” for Security Export Control

In order to strengthen the prevention of leakage of sensitive technology related to security, “deemed export control” was clarified and related laws and regulations were revised (effective May 1, 2022).
As a result, our university has decided to require all applicants to our graduate school to confirm the applicability of Specific Categories.
Please review the link below and check the corresponding items on the web application system.

・Procedures for “Deemed Export” for Security Export Control

Application Process Overview Chart

Check your qualifications!

(A) No eligibility screening is required for the following individuals:
  • Individuals who have graduated from, or who are expecting to graduate from, a Japanese four-year university by March 2025 (enrollment in April) or by September 2025 (enrollment in October)
  • Individuals who have graduated from a university outside Japan that implements 16 or more years of school curriculum up to university graduation, and earned a bachelor’s degree, or individuals who are expecting to graduate from such a university and earn a bachelor’s degree by March 2025 (enrollment in April) or by September 2025 (enrollment in October)
  • Others(If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)
(B) Eligibility screening is required for the following individuals:
  • Individuals who have graduated from, or are expecting to graduate from, a junior college or upper secondary school as latest academic background
  • Individuals who have graduated from, or are expecting to graduate from, a vocational school or similar school as latest academic background
  • Individuals who have graduated from, or are expecting to graduate from, a university of a foreign country that implements less than 16-year school curriculum
  • Others(If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)
Assessment of Eligibility for Application

Email us to obtain the necessary documents by the schedule below. If you are deemed eligible for admission, you will be given a passcode needed on the Web Entry System.

【Due Dates】

  • August Selection Process: July 3, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process: November 26, 2024
Applicants Who Need Considerations

If you need considerations due to disability, contact the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion.

【Due Dates】

  • August Selection Process: July 03, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process: November 26, 2024
Web Entry

You can apply to the University of Tsukuba online by our Web Entry system. Read guidelines carefully before applying.

【Application Period】

  • August Selection Process： July 9 (from 12 p.m. JST) – July 22, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process： December 2 (from 12 p.m. JST) – December 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
Sign Up

First, you will need your account to log in. Once you make an account, you may save the data you entered and log back in later to continue.
Activation

When you sign up, the activation email will be sent to your email address registered. Click the activation URL on the email to activate your account.
Login

For the first time after the activation, you’re already logged in. Just click on the “Login” button to begin. When you visit our Login page the second time or later, enter your email address and password to log in.
My Page

At the “My Page”, you need to click on the “Application Form” button for the Master’s Program.
On the page, you can edit your login information or reset the password.
Application Form

There are four sections in the Application Form.

  1. Applicant’s Information
  2. Course Information/ Preferences
  3. Eligibility
  4. Educational Background

Each section will be saved when you click on the “Proceed” button on each confirmation page. After saving, you can continue from where you left off when you log in back.

On “1. Applicant’s Information,” upload your ID photo in JPEG format.
On “3. Eligibility,” describe your Study Plan, Background and Future Career Plan, within 1,000 words in English.
On “4. Educational Background,” applicants who have graduated from a university outside Japan are required to upload their degree certificate in JPEG format, which is one of the documents to be submitted. (Since each country has different education systems, we need to confirm their eligibility for application.)
Click here for details on information, certificates and supporting documents required for application.
Payment

You must pay the examination fee before submitting your application. The University can accept:

  1. -Online credit card payment for both domestic and overseas applicants
  2. -Convenience store payment for domestic applicants only

Please note that the examination fees are exempted for those who are

  1. The Government-Sponsored (MEXT scholarship) students.

Click here for details.
(Or for details, please see “4. Examination Fee” in the Admission Examination Guidelines)
Submission

You can submit your application by clicking the “Submit to Apply” button. Once you click on the button, the information you have entered will be sent to the University, and you will not be able to go back to edit. Make sure to double-check before proceeding.
Print Generated PDF Documents

After clicking on the “Submit to Apply” button, “Reference Card” and “Address Sheet” will be generated in PDF for printing.
You can download them from the Web Entry system only during the application period.

    【Application Period】

  • August Selection Process： July 9 (from 12 p.m. JST) – July 22, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process： December 2 (from 12 p.m. JST) – December 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)

Web Entry
Submission of Certificates and Supporting Documents

Submit originals of all required certificates and supporting documents to the T-LSI Office by postal mail or you can submit them directly to the TLSI office.

【Due Dates】

  • August Selection Process: July 23, 2024 PM 3:00 (JST)
  • January to February Selection Process: December 13, 2024 PM 3:00 (JST)

Click here for details.
Information and Instructions for Examinees

Information and Instructions for Examinees will be sent by email.
Examination Dates
  • August Selection Process：August 26 – 28, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process： January 28 – January 31, 2025
Announcement of Admission Results
  • August Selection Process： September 12, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process： February 14, 2025

The examinee numbers for successful applicants will be posted on our website. (http://webentry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/). The Letter of Acceptance will be issued online. An email will be sent to the email address registered for the application from 10:00 a.m. on the day of acceptance announcement sequentially. Please follow the instructions in that email to download the Letter of Acceptance.

Documents for Enrollment

(1) Enrollment Procedure
An enrollment packet (which contain documents to be submitted before entrance) will be sent to successful applicants.

    • 【Date of dispatch: for entrants in April 2025】
    　Sent out in two instalment.

  • October 31 (Thu.) 2024
    (Successful applicants for the August selection)
  • February 14 (Fri.) 2025
    (Successful applicants for the January-February Selection Process)
    【Date of dispatch: for entrants in October 2025】

  • Late June 2025

NOTE: Successful applicants need to notify us of their new address at least a few days in advance if they will be moving home permanently before the above date or travelling when the documents are expected to be delivered.

In the event of a long term absence due to a return home, etc.., applicants should take measures such as changing their address to that of a person who can receive deliveries on their behalf.

All applicants with a full time job must submit a document or letter from their employer providing that they are available to complete the program (e.g., an order for training course, a letter for a leave of absence, or approval letter)

(2) The documents should be mailed using a designated envelope (which will be sent to you together with the Enrollment Procedure Guidelines) by early March 2025. The deadline will be shown in Enrollment Procedure Guidelines.
Entrance
  • April 1 or October 1, 2025