Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences
Doctoral Programs
6. Screening Criteria
We will determine the students to be admitted by evaluating the submitted documents and their academic skills as a whole.
Examination Schedule and the Subjects
Refer to the schedule below:
There is a possibility that there will be changes in the method of the entrance examinations for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School for academic year 2021, depending on the situation regarding the spread of the infections of the COVID-19, such as changes to online entrance examinations, etc.
Also, there is a possibility that schedule, allotment of marks etc., will be changed, in connection with the changes in the examination method.
Once there are any changes in the examination method, schedule, allotment of marks etc., information on the application guidelines website will be updated. Please do check the website regularly for the latest information.
September Exam (General Admission / Special Selection of Working Individuals)
Materials Innovation
| September | First stage selection July 30(Thu.) – August 6(Thu.), 2020 |
Second stage selection September 1(Tue.), 2(Wed.), 2020 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Screening of the documents | Foreign Language | Oral Examination | |
| Program | Time | – | – | 10:00-17:00 |
| Materials Innovation | We will evaluate applicants’ ability with the application documents. (100 points) |
English (100 points) We will evaluate applicants’ English ability with official score of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS (Academic Module) , or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (Please be sure to read here for details.) |
Individual Interview Questions about your research plan, academic skills, special field (200 points) |
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- Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
- The assessment of English ability
Applicants have to choose one from the following and submit an original score by registered mail or in person by July 30 (Thu.), 2020.- 1)The Official Score Certificate/ Report of TOEIC
- 2)The Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL
- 3)The Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)
- 4)The Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) taken after June 2018 is valid. A copy of the original and a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
(Please be sure to read here for details.)If you cannot have an original score ready by the due date, please submit a printed page showing your score on the Internet by registered mail or in person by the July 30 (Thu.), 2020.
In that case, submit the original score by mail or in person by the designated date.
- Only an applicant who fulfills both Condition A and Condition B below is eligible to apply for the special measure targeted at an applicant who cannot submit an original score report of an external English test.
- A: living in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition does not take place (e.g. People’s Republic of China, Islamic Republic of Iran etc.)
- B: unable to take approved English tests including TOEIC, TOEFL iBT、IELTS due to a reason not attributable to him/her (e.g. None of them take place or all of them have been cancelled in their country.)
(More information about the special measure.)
If you apply to the special measure, you have to contact us by email.
If your reason for application turns out to be false, your examination results will be invalidated.
Applicants who live in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition takes place (such as Japan) are ineligible for the special measure. - About Individual Interview
When applying on our web entry system, you can choose to be interviewed remotely if it is difficult for you to come to University of Tsukuba and to be interviewed on our campus face to face.
A remote interview is restricted to connect to our university from outside Japan.
As a general rule, while having an online interview, you must be in a public place proper for taking an entrance examination.
To have an online interview, you must ensure the stability of communication environment including voice and video at the time of the oral examination day designated by the University.
Please note that if the instability of your communication environment prevents the interview from going properly, you might be marked absent.
As for the schedule of the oral examination, please refer to the ‶Timetable of the oral examination” that will be sent by email.
October Exam (General Admission / Special Selection of Working Individuals)
(1) Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Subprogram in Materials Science
| October | October 16 (Fri.), 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Oral Examination (200 points) | |
| Program | Time | 10:00-17:00 |
| Mathematics | Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for about 30 minutes which includes question-and-answer session (a projector or a blackboard is available. If you want to distribute an abstract in your presentation, prepare 20 copies in advance). |
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| Physics | Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for about 30 minutes which includes question-and–answer session.(A projector is available.) |
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| Chemistry | Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for about 30 minutes which includes question-and –answer session using a projector. (OHP is available. If you want to use it, please let the chairperson of the program know in advance) |
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| Subprogram in Materials Science | Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for about 15 minutes and question-and–answer session using a projector. |
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(2) Subprogram in Applied Physics
| October | October 16（Fri.）, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Foreign Language (100 points) | Oral Examination (200 points) | |
| Program | Time | – | 10:00～17:00 |
| Subprogram in Applied Physics |
English We will evaluate applicants’ English ability with official score of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS (Academic Module) , or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (Please be sure to read here for details.) |
Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for 15 minutes and question-and–answer session for 15 minutes using a projector. |
|
- Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
- Applicants have to choose one from the following and submit an original score on the first day of the exam.
- 1)The Official Score Certificate/ Report of TOEIC
- 2)The Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL
- 3)The Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)
- 4)The Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) taken after July 2018 is valid. A copy of the original and a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
(Please be sure to read here for details.)If you cannot have an original score ready on the first day of the exam, you can substitute a printed page showing your score on the Internet.
In that case, submit the original score by registered mail or in person by the designated date.
- Only an applicant who fulfills both Condition A and Condition B below is eligible to apply for the special measure targeted at an applicant who cannot submit an original score report of an external English test.
- A: living in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition does not take place (e.g. People’s Republic of China, Islamic Republic of Iran etc.)
- B: unable to take approved English tests including TOEIC, TOEFL iBT、IELTS due to a reason not attributable to him/her (e.g. None of them take place or all of them have been cancelled in their country.)
(More information about the special measure.)
If you apply to the special measure, you have to contact us by email.
If your reason for application turns out to be false, your examination results will be invalidated.
Applicants who live in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition takes place (such as Japan) are ineligible for the special measure.
(3) Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering
| October | October 14（Wed.）, 15(Thu.), 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Foreign Language (100 points) | Oral Examination (200 points) | |
| Program | Time | – | 10:00～18:00 |
| Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering |
English We will evaluate applicants’ English ability with official score of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS (Academic Module) , or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (Please be sure to read here for details.) |
Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to the master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and–answer session for 15 minutes using a projector. |
|
- Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
- There is no English test.
Applicants have to choose one from the following and submit an original score on the first day of the exam.- 1)The Official Score Certificate/ Report of TOEIC
- 2)The Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL
- 3)The Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)
- 4)The Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
(Please be sure to read here for details.)
We take the higher score if you submit more than one English score certificate.
If you cannot have an original score ready on the first day of the exam, you can substitute a printed page showing your score on the Internet.
In that case, submit the original score by registered mail or in person by the designated date.
- Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) taken after July 2018 is valid.
- Only an applicant who fulfills both Condition A and Condition B below is eligible to apply for the special measure targeted at an applicant who cannot submit an original score report of an external English test.
- A: living in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition does not take place (e.g. People’s Republic of China, Islamic Republic of Iran etc.)
- B: unable to take approved English tests including TOEIC, TOEFL iBT、IELTS due to a reason not attributable to him/her (e.g. None of them take place or all of them have been cancelled in their country.)
(More information about the special measure.)
If you apply to the special measure, you have to contact us by email.
If your reason for application turns out to be false, your examination results will be invalidated.
Applicants who live in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition takes place (such as Japan) are ineligible for the special measure. - As for the schedule of the oral examination, please refer to the “Timetable of the oral examination” that will be sent by email.
February Exam (General Admission / Special Selection of Working Individuals)
(1) Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Subprogram in Materials Science
| February | February 2（Tue.）, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Oral Examination (200 points) | |
| Program | Time | 10:00～17:00 |
| Mathematics | Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for about 30 minutes which includes question-and-answer session (a projector or a blackboard is available. If you want to distribute an abstract in your presentation, prepare 20 copies in advance). |
|
| Physics | Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for about 30 minutes which includes question-and–answer session.(A projector is available.) |
|
| Chemistry | Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for about 30 minutes which includes question-and –answer session using a projector. (OHP is available. If you want to use it, please let the chairperson of the program know in advance) |
|
| Subprogram in Materials Science | Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for about 15 minutes and question-and–answer session using a projector. |
|
(2) Subprogram in Applied Physics
| February | February 2（Tue.）, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Foreign Language (100 points) | Oral Examination (200 points) | |
| Program | Time | – | 10:00～17:00 |
| Subprogram in Applied Physics |
English We will evaluate applicants’ English ability with official score of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (Please be sure to read here for details.) |
Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to master’s thesis for 15 minutes and question-and–answer session for 15 minutes using a projector. |
|
- Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
Submit the original Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) along with your application forms. Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) taken after January 2019 is valid. A copy of the original and a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
Depending on the implementation situation of external English tests, acceptable English score reports may be added in examination periods and in degree programs other than the above.
Please do check the application guidelines website regularly for the latest information.Applicants have to choose one from the following and submit an original score on the first day of the exam.
- 1)The Official Score Certificate/ Report of TOEIC
- 2)The Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL
- 3)The Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)
- 4)The Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) taken after January 2019 is valid. A copy of the original and a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
(Please be sure to read here for details.)If you cannot have an original score ready on the first day of the exam, you can substitute a printed page showing your score on the Internet.
In that case, submit the original score by registered mail or in person by the designated date.
- Only an applicant who fulfills both Condition A and Condition B below is eligible to apply for the special measure targeted at an applicant who cannot submit an original score report of an external English test.
- A: living in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition does not take place (e.g. People’s Republic of China, Islamic Republic of Iran etc.)
- B: unable to take approved English tests including TOEIC, TOEFL iBT、IELTS due to a reason not attributable to him/her (e.g. None of them take place or all of them have been cancelled in their country.)
(More information about the special measure.)
If you apply to the special measure, you have to contact us by email.
If your reason for application turns out to be false, your examination results will be invalidated.
Applicants who live in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition takes place (such as Japan) are ineligible for the special measure.
(3) Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering
| February | February 1（Mon.）, 2（Tue.）, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Foreign Language (100 points) | Oral Examination (200 points) | |
| Program | Time | – | 10:00～18:00 |
| Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering |
English We will evaluate applicants’ English ability with official score of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (Please be sure to read here for details.) |
Individual Interview Presentation on the master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to the master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and–answer session for 15 minutes using a projector. |
|
- Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
- There is no English test.
Submit the original Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) along with your application forms. We take the higher score if you submit more than one English score certificate.
Depending on the implementation situation of external English tests, acceptable English score reports may be added in examination periods and in degree programs other than the above.
Please do check the application guidelines website regularly for the latest information.Applicants have to choose one from the following and submit an original score on the first day of the exam.
- 1)The Official Score Certificate/ Report of TOEIC
- 2)The Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL
- 3)The Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)
- 4)The Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
(Please be sure to read here for details.)
We take the higher score if you submit more than one English score certificate.
If you cannot have an original score ready on the first day of the exam, you can substitute a printed page showing your score on the Internet.
In that case, submit the original score by registered mail or in person by the designated date.
- Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module), or Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition taken after January 2019 is valid.
- Only an applicant who fulfills both Condition A and Condition B below is eligible to apply for the special measure targeted at an applicant who cannot submit an original score report of an external English test.
- A: living in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition does not take place (e.g. People’s Republic of China, Islamic Republic of Iran etc.)
- B: unable to take approved English tests including TOEIC, TOEFL iBT、IELTS due to a reason not attributable to him/her (e.g. None of them take place or all of them have been cancelled in their country.)
(More information about the special measure.)
If you apply to the special measure, you have to contact us by email.
If your reason for application turns out to be false, your examination results will be invalidated.
Applicants who live in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition takes place (such as Japan) are ineligible for the special measure. - As for the schedule of the oral examination, please refer to the “Timetable of the oral examination” that will be sent by email.
Materials Innovation
| February | First stage selection December 18(Fri.) – 25(Fri.), 2020 |
Second stage selection February 1(Mon.) – 3(Wed.), 2020 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Screening of the documents | Foreign Language | Oral Examination | |
| Program | Time | – | – | 10:00-17:00 |
| Materials Innovation | We will evaluate applicants’ ability with the application documents. (100 points) |
English(100 points) We will evaluate applicants’ English ability with official score of TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (Please be sure to read here for details.) |
Individual Interview Questions about your research plan, academic skills, special field (200 points) Online interview using Zoom |
|
- Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
- The assessment of English ability
Submit the original Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module), or Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition along with your application forms. Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) taken after September 2018 is valid. A copy of the original and a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.Applicants have to choose one from the following and submit an original score by registered mail or in person by December 18 (Fri.), 2020.
- 1)The Official Score Certificate/ Report of TOEIC
- 2)The Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL
- 3)The Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)
- 4)The Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Examinee Score Report or Test Taker Score Report issued on and after August 1st, 2019 of TOEFL, Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module), or Test Taker Score Report of TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition taken after September 2018 is valid. A copy of the original and a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
(Please be sure to read here for details.)If you cannot have an original score ready by the due date, please submit a printed page showing your score on the Internet by registered mail or in person by December 18 (Fri.), 2020.
In that case, submit the original score by mail or in person by the designated date.
- Only an applicant who fulfills both Condition A and Condition B below is eligible to apply for the special measure targeted at an applicant who cannot submit an original score report of an external English test.
- A: living in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition does not take place (e.g. People’s Republic of China, Islamic Republic of Iran etc.)
- B: unable to take approved English tests including TOEIC, TOEFL iBT、IELTS due to a reason not attributable to him/her (e.g. None of them take place or all of them have been cancelled in their country.)
(More information about the special measure.)
If you apply to the special measure, you have to contact us by email.
If your reason for application turns out to be false, your examination results will be invalidated.
Applicants who live in a country where TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition takes place (such as Japan) are ineligible for the special measure. - About Individual Interview
When applying on our web entry system, you can choose to be interviewed remotely if it is difficult for you to come to University of Tsukuba and to be interviewed on our campus face to face.
A remote interview is restricted to connect to our university from outside Japan.
As a general rule, while having an online interview, you must be in a public place proper for taking an entrance examination.
To have an online interview, you must ensure the stability of communication environment including voice and video at the time of the oral examination day designated by the University.
Please note that if the instability of your communication environment prevents the interview from going properly, you might be marked absent.
We will hold an online interview using Zoom.
As for the schedule of the oral examination, please refer to the ‶Timetable of the oral examination” that will be sent by email.