School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA)

Admission on Recommendation in July & General Admission Examination in August for Ph.D. Program in Empowerment Informatics (First Year Enrollment)
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8. Student Support

Students enrolled in the Ph.D. Program in Empowerment Informatics are eligible for financial support in the form of stipend under the Financial Support Scheme for Special Fellows. Financial Support of 70,000 Japanese Yen will be paid to the students on a monthly basis. Any students receiving other forms of financial aid such as the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship and JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC) are not entitled to apply for the scheme.

9. Applicants Who Need Special Assistance

If you need special assistance due to disability, contact the Office of Ph.D. Program in Empowerment Informatics by the dates stated below.
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【Deadlines】

For Admission on Recommendation in July : May 29, 2019
For General Admission in August : June 28, 2019

10. Examination Instructions

We will post the “Information for Examinees” on our website on the dates stated below.

【Planned publications dates】

For Admission on Recommendation in July : June 21, 2019
For General Admission in August : August 2, 2019

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about application guide, please contact us at:

12. Security Export Control

University of Tsukuba has established the University of Tsukuba Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, 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 Ph.D. Program in Empowerment Informatics.