Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

Doctoral Program

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:

Doctoral Program in BiologyDoctoral

August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Thursday, August 22
Subject Foreign Language (100 points) Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 13:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Biology English
Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL or TOEFL iBT® Home Edition.
See (Note) 1 – 3.		 Individual Interview
Presentation on the applicant’s master’s thesis (or other previous research) and research plans after enrollment (15 minutes), followed by an interview (15 minutes). The interview can be conducted in English. No materials or computer can be brought in. An LCD projector is available for use on site.
See (Note) 4.
January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
(a) General Selection Process
Date Wednesday, January 29
Subject Foreign Language (100 points) Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Biology English
Evaluate the score on the TOEIC or TOEFL or TOEFL iBT® Home Edition.
See (Note) 1 – 3.		 Individual Interview
Presentation on the applicant’s master’s thesis (or other previous research) and research plans after enrollment (15 minutes), followed by an interview (15 minutes). The interview can be conducted in English. No materials or computer can be brought in. An LCD projector is available for use on site.
See (Note) 4.

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application. (Refer to https://www.mbs.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/e/index.html.)

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Biology will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Submit the original of TOEIC Official Score Certificate (with your photo on), TOEFL Examinee (Test Taker) Score Report (with your photo on) or TOEFL iBT® Home Edition Score Report (with your photo on) (Report which is sent to the TOEFL examinee from ETS by postal mail) when you apply for the entrance examination. Submit only the score of the test in August 2022 afterwards if you apply for examination in August, or January 2023 afterwards if you apply for the examination in January to February.
  2. Foreign students who cannot submit the TOEIC Official Score Certificate (with photo attached) or the TOEFL Examinee Score Record (with photo attached) at the time of application must take a foreign language (English) examination conducted separately. The details will be sent by e-mail.
  3. Scores of TOEIC and TOEFL are evaluated based on the reference scores shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is evaluated as perfect, and a lower score is proportionately reduced.
    4. TOEIC L&R TOEFL-iBT
    879 100
  4. If you wish to use the LCD projector, bring your material data saved as PDF files to a USB memory stick on the day of the examination. Copy the files to the computer in the examination site and check its operation within the designated time below.
      Time for computer operation:

    • August Selection Process : 12:15 – 12:45 (strictly observed)
    • January to February Selection Process : 9:00 – 9:30 (strictly observed)
  5. For information on the examination contact:
    Office of Doctoral Program in Biology
    Phone +81-29-853-6600 (Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30)
    E-mail seibutsu-senkou-jimu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)
(b) Applicants who wish to proceed from Master’s Program in Biology to Doctoral Program in Biology at the University of Tsukuba (Students who are continuing from the Master’s Program)
    　　

  • Details of the entrance examination will be announced separately.

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  • Applicants must submit their applications via the Web Entry System. However, the applicants do not need to submit their application documents by hand or mail.

Doctoral Program in BiologyDoctoral

August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Thursday, August 22
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 13:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Biology Individual Interview
Presentation on the applicant’s master’s thesis (or other previous research) and research plans after enrollment (15 minutes), followed by an interview (15 minutes). The interview can be conducted in English. No materials or computer can be brought in. An LCD projector will be available for use on site. See (Note) 1
January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Wednesday, January 29
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Biology Individual Interview
Presentation on the applicant’s master’s thesis (or other previous research) and research plans after enrollment (15 minutes), followed by an interview (15 minutes). The interview can be conducted in English. No materials or computer can be brought in. An LCD projector will be available for use on site. See (Note) 1

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application. (Refer to https://www.mbs.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/e/index.html.)

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Biology will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. If you wish to use the LCD projector, bring your material data saved as PDF files to a USB memory stick on the day of the examination. Copy the files to the computer in the examination site and check its operation within the designated time below.
      Time for computer operation:

    • August Selection Process : 12:15 – 12:45 (strictly observed)
    • January to February Selection Process : 9:00 – 9:30 (strictly observed)
  2. For information on the examination contact:
    Office of Doctoral Program in Biology
    Phone +81-29-853-6600 (Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30)
    E-mail seibutsu-senkou-jimu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

Doctoral Program in Agricultural SciencesDoctoral

August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences Conducted individually, approximately 20 minutes for each applicant.
You may conduct the interview in English.
* Approximately 10 minutes of presentation using presentation software on the previous research, motivation for the application, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview.
January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Tuesday, January 28
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences Conducted individually, approximately 20 minutes for each applicant.
You may conduct the interview in English.
* Approximately 10 minutes of presentation using presentation software on the previous research, motivation for the application, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview.

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Presentation will be performed on the Laptop brought in by the applicants. The VGA Adapter for the projector is 15 Pin Mini D Sub Connector. If your Laptop does not support this type of adapter, bring your own adapter to the examination site. Applicants must perform preview beforehand accordingly to the instruction by staffs [Time for preview: 9:20～9:40 (time is strictly observed)].
    In preparation for trouble, applicants must bring their presentation documents saved as PDF files to a virus-free USB memory stick.
  2. For information on the examination contact (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”):
    • Sumiko SUGAYA, Chair of the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences
      (Phone +81-29-853-4790, E-mail sugaya.sumiko.fw#@#u.tsukuba.ac.jp)
    • Junichi TANAKA, Chair of the Subprogram in Advanced Agricultural Technology and Science cooperated with NARO
      (Phone +81-29-838-7138, E-mail tanajun#@#affrc.go.jp)

Doctoral Program in Agricultural SciencesDoctoral

August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 15:00
Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences Conducted individually, approximately 20 minutes for each applicant.
Approximately 10 minutes of presentation using presentation software on the previous research, experience, motivation for the application, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview.
You may conduct the interview in English.
January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Tuesday, January 28
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 15:00
Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences Conducted individually, approximately 20 minutes for each applicant.
Approximately 10 minutes of presentation using presentation software on the previous research, experience, motivation for the application, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview.
You may conduct the interview in English.

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Presentation will be performed on the Laptop brought in by the applicants. The VGA Adapter for the projector is 15 Pin Mini D Sub Connector. If your Laptop does not support this type of adapter, bring your own adapter to the examination site. Applicants must perform preview beforehand accordingly to the instruction by staffs [Time for preview: 9:20～9:40 (time is strictly observed)].
    In preparation for trouble, applicants must bring their presentation documents saved as PDF files to a virus-free USB memory stick.
  2. For information on the examination contact (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”):
    • Sumiko SUGAYA, Chair of the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences
      (Phone +81-29-853-4790, E-mail sugaya.sumiko.fw#@#u.tsukuba.ac.jp)
    • Junichi TANAKA, Chair of the Subprogram in Advanced Agricultural Technology and Science cooperated with NARO
      (Phone +81-29-838-7138, E-mail tanajun#@#affrc.go.jp)

Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural SciencesDoctoral

August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences Conducted individually, approximately 20 minutes for each applicant.
You may conduct the interview in English.
* Approximately 10 minutes of presentation using presentation software on the previous research, motivation for the application, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview.
January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Tuesday, January 28
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences Conducted individually, approximately 20 minutes for each applicant.
You may conduct the interview in English.
* Approximately 10 minutes of presentation using presentation software on the previous research, motivation for the application, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview.

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.

  1. Presentation will be performed on the Laptop brought in by the applicants. The VGA Adapter for the projector is 15 Pin Mini D Sub Connector. If your Laptop does not support this type of adapter, bring your own adapter to the examination site. Applicants must perform preview beforehand accordingly to the instruction by staffs [Time for preview: 9:20～9:40 (time is strictly observed)].
    In preparation for trouble, applicants must bring their presentation documents saved as PDF files to a virus-free USB memory stick.
  2. For information on the examination contact (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”):

Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural SciencesDoctoral

August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 15:00
Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences Conducted individually, approximately 20 minutes for each applicant.
Approximately 10 minutes of presentation using presentation software on the previous research, experience, motivation for the application, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview.
You may conduct the interview in English.
January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Tuesday, January 28
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 15:00
Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences Conducted individually, approximately 20 minutes for each applicant.
Approximately 10 minutes of presentation using presentation software on the previous research, experience, motivation for the application, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview.
You may conduct the interview in English.

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.

  1. Presentation will be performed on the Laptop brought in by the applicants. The VGA Adapter for the projector is 15 Pin Mini D Sub Connector. If your Laptop does not support this type of adapter, bring your own adapter to the examination site. Applicants must perform preview beforehand accordingly to the instruction by staffs [Time for preview: 9:20～9:40 (time is strictly observed)].
    In preparation for trouble, applicants must bring their presentation documents saved as PDF files to a virus-free USB memory stick.
  2. For information on the examination contact (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”):

Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial SciencesDoctoral

August Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (200 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences Language and interview on details and plans of research
* Language: Evaluation of communication skills in English or Japanese
Details and plans of research: 15 minutes of presentation on the applicant’s master’s thesis, research experience, and research plans after enrollment (using PowerPoint), followed by 15 minutes of interview
January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Tuesday, January 28
Subject Oral Examination (200 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences Language and interview on details and plans of research
* Language: Evaluation of communication skills in English or Japanese
Details and plans of research: 15 minutes of presentation on the applicant’s master’s thesis, research experience, and research plans after enrollment (using PowerPoint), followed by 15 minutes of interview

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
Refer to the website https://nc-bsys.tsukuba.ac.jp/member/ for the phone number and e-mail address of the faculty member of your desired research area.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Overseas residents are allowed to take an oral examination using remote communication System if there is probable cause.
  2. For information on the examination contact:
    Admission office of the Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences
    (sangyo-info#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

Doctoral Program in GeosciencesDoctoral

August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Geosciences Individual Interview

Presentation on the master’s thesis (or other previous research) and research plan after enrollment (15 minutes) using an LCD projector, followed by an interview (10 minutes). The interview can be conducted in English.
January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Wednesday, January 29
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Geosciences Individual Interview

Presentation on the master’s thesis (or other previous research) and research plan after enrollment (15 minutes) using an LCD projector, followed by an interview (10 minutes). The interview can be conducted in English.

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Geosciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. An LCD projector is available for use on site. A PC is installed in the room, however, bringing your own laptop computer is highly recommended (with the presentation file saved).
  2. For the presentation, summarize your master thesis in about 10 slides and future research plan in about 2 slides.
  3. Students from Master’s Program in Geosciences (Geoenvironmental Science Field) at the University of Tsukuba, presentation of the master thesis is omitted. 5- minutes presentation for research plan (about 2 slides) should be included in the total 15-minutes presentation.
  4. Contact information of faculty members and their research interests are shown below.
  5. Further enquiries:
    • Geoenvironmental Science Field
      Tsutomu YAMANAKA, Chair of Doctoral Program in Geosciences (Phone +81-29-853-2538, E-mail tyam#@#geoenv.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)
    • Earth Evolution Science Field
      Toshiaki TSUNOGAE, Contact person for the field (Phone +81-29-853-5239, E-mail tsunogae#@#geol.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

Doctoral Program in GeosciencesDoctoral

August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Geosciences Individual Interview
Presentation on the master’s thesis (or other previous research) and research plan after enrollment (15 minutes) using an LCD projector, followed by an interview (15 minutes). The interview can be conducted in English.
January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Wednesday, January 29
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 17:00
Doctoral Program in Geosciences Individual Interview
Presentation on the master’s thesis (or other previous research) and research plan after enrollment (15 minutes) using an LCD projector, followed by an interview (15 minutes). The interview can be conducted in English.

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Geosciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. An LCD projector is available for use on site. A PC is installed in the room, however, bringing your own laptop computer is highly recommended (with the presentation file saved).
  2. For the presentation, summarize your own research ever in about 10 slides and future research plan in about 2 slides.
  3. Contact information of faculty members and their research interests are shown below.
  4. Further enquiries:
    • Geoenvironmental Science Field
      Tsutomu YAMANAKA, Chair of Doctoral Program in Geosciences (Phone +81-29-853-2538, E-mail tyam#@#geoenv.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)
    • Earth Evolution Science Field
      Toshiaki TSUNOGAE, Contact person for the field (Phone +81-29-853-5239, E-mail tsunogae#@#geol.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

Doctoral Program in Environmental StudiesDoctoral

August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 9:15 – 13:00
Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies Individual Interview
10-minute presentation about past research achievements and activities, doctoral research topic and proposal. The presentation is followed by a comprehensive interview (15 minutes).
January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Date Tuesday, January 28
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 9:15 – 13:00
Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies Individual Interview
10-minute presentation about past research achievements and activities, doctoral research topic and proposal. The presentation is followed by a comprehensive interview (15 minutes).

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Applicants must bring their own laptops for the presentation. LCD projector that connects to the HDMI terminal and mini D-Sub 15 pin VGA terminal is available for use at the examination site. If your Laptop does not support any of the connection terminals, bring a connection adapter yourself.
  2. Refer to the Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies website (https://www.envr.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/) for e-mail address of the faculty member of your desired research area.
  3. For information on the examination contact e-mail:
    Admission office of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies (admission#@#envr.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

Doctoral Program in Environmental StudiesDoctoral

August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Wednesday, August 21
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 9:15 – 13:00
Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies Individual Interview
10-minute presentation about past work and civic activities, thoughts on the environment based on the experience, motivation for application and research plan after enrollment. The presentation is followed by a comprehensive interview (15 minutes).
January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Date Tuesday, January 28
Subject Oral Examination (100 points)
Program Time 9:15 – 13:00
Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies Individual Interview
10-minute presentation about past work and civic activities, thoughts on the environment based on the experience, motivation for application and research plan after enrollment. The presentation is followed by a comprehensive interview (15 minutes).

* Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.

The entrance examination for the Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
・Application form to take exam online PDF
・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Applicants must bring their own laptops for the presentation. LCD projector that connects to the HDMI terminal and mini D-Sub 15 pin VGA terminal is available for use at the examination site. If your Laptop does not support any of the connection terminals, bring a connection adapter yourself.
  2. Refer to the Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies website (https://www.envr.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/) for e-mail address of the faculty member of your desired research area.
  3. For information on the examination contact e-mail:
    Admission office of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies (admission#@#envr.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)