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*Those who wish to apply for the “Special Selection Process for Working Individuals” must have at least 2 year of full-time or part-time work experience by entrance.
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- (A) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:
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- Individuals who have graduated from, or who are expecting to graduate from, a Japanese four-year university
- Individuals who have graduated from a university outside Japan that implements 16 or more years of a 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
- Others
(If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)
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- (B) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:
- Individuals who have graduated from a junior college or an upper secondary school as latest academic background
- Individuals who have graduated from a vocational school or a similar school as latest academic background
- Individuals who have graduated from a university of a foreign country that implements less than 16 years of a school curriculum
- Others
(If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)
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Assessment of Eligibility for Application
Individuals who are expected to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact Academic Service Office for the Human Sciences Area in advance.
E-mail us to obtain necessary documents and submit these documents for the assessment. These documents need to be received by airmail no later than the deadlines mentioned below.
If you are deemed eligible for admission, you will be given a passcode required for the “Educational Background” page of the Web Entry system.
(* Individuals who have previously applied for the Eligibility Screening and been deemed eligible should also apply for the screening again.)
【Due Dates】
- August Selection Process: July 3, 2024
- October Selection Process: August 29, 2024
- January to February Selection Process: November 26, 2024
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For the disabled who needs assistance, submit the “designated application form, doctor’s certificate, copy of the disability certificate” to the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion.
【Due Dates】
- August Selection Process: July 3, 2024
- October Selection Process: August 29, 2024
- January to February Selection Process: November 26, 2024
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For Disability Sciences, October and January to February Selection Process:
Applicants who meet either of the following requirements will be exempt from the English examination and will receive a full score in English:
(A) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
(B) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university where English is the language of instruction. However, you must submit an official document from your university certifying that English is the language of instruction.
If you fulfill this requirement, please state which requirement you fall under and submit official documents proving your eligibility by the following dates to the address provided below.
For October Selection Process: 2024 Aug, 29th (Thurs)
For January to February Selection Process: 2024 Nov. 26th (Tues)
ningen-dnyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
(Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)
Foreign applicants (excluding “Permanent Resident/Special Permanent Resident” status of residence) are required to have one of the following Japanese language examinations reached the level mentioned below at the time of application. Please note that the score of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a requirement for application and therefore, will not be counted towards the entrance examination score. Please submit the certification (must be an original). The original certification will be given back to you after the examination.
-Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) (Japan Educational Exchanges and Services) N2 or above
-J.TEST Test of Practical Japanese (JS Siam International Co., Ltd.) Level C or above
-Japan Proficiency Test (JPT) (The JPT Japan Executive Committee) score of 525 or above
If you have special circumstances that make it difficult to take the above Japanese language examinations, please consult with the Master’s Program in Disability Sciences before the application deadline.
ningen-dnyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
(Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)
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Web Entry
You can apply to the University of Tsukuba online through our Web Entry system. Read the guidelines carefully before applying.
【Application Period】
- August Selection Process: July 9, 2024 (from noon JST) – July 22, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- October Selection Process: September 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – September 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- January to February Selection Process: December 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – December 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
Sign Up
First, you will need your own account to login. Once create an account, you may save the data you entered and log back in later to continue.
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Activation
When you sign up, an activation URL will be sent to your registered e-mail address. Click the URL to activate your account.
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Login
For the first time after you activate your account, you will be automatically logged in. Just click the “Login” button to begin. Thereafter, when you visit our Login page, you will need to enter your e-mail address and password to begin.
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My Page
On “My Page,” you need to click the “Application Form” button for the appropriate program.
On this page, you can edit your login information or reset your password.
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There are four sections in the Application Form:
- Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice
- Supervisor of Your Choice
- Eligibility
- Educational Background
Each section will be saved when you click the “Proceed” button on each confirmation page. After saving, you can continue from where you left off when you login again. Use one-byte alphabets and numbers to input all the information.
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You must pay the examination fee before submitting your application. The university accepts:
- –Online credit card payments for both domestic and overseas applicants
- –Convenience store payments for domestic applicants only
Credit Card Payment: Follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and pay your fees by credit card. After the payment, you will be notified of a receipt number. Enter the number into the “Receipt Number” box and click the “Submit” button to proceed.
Convenience Store Payment: Follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and pay your fees at a convenience store in Japan. When you apply for ‘Convenience Store Payment’ online, you will receive the Examination Fee Statement with an 11-digit or a 13-digit code. After the payment, enter the code and payment date into the boxes on the Web Entry system and click the “Submit” button to proceed.
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Submission
After the payment is confirmed, 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 make edits. Be sure to double-check before proceeding.
After you submit your application, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address. Be sure to check it.
(*Check and adjust the spam filter settings in your e-mail account beforehand so that you can receive an e-mail from the “webentry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp” domain.)
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Create PDF
After you submit your application, follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry and be sure to download the PDF documents. You can download them from the Web Entry system only while the system is open.
【Application Period】
- August Selection Process: July 9, 2024 (from noon JST) – July 22, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- October Selection Process: September 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – September 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- January to February Selection Process: December 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – December 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
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Web Entry
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Original copies of the documents listed in 3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted need to be received by airmail or in person no later than the deadlines mentioned below.
Your application will not be reviewed unless all required documents are received by airmail no later than the deadlines mentioned below.
【Due Dates】
- August Selection Process: July 23, 2024
- October Selection Process: September 13, 2024
- January to February Selection Process: December 13, 2024
If you submit the documents in person, you have to submit them by 5 p.m. JST.
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We will post the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” on our website. Check the documents before the examination.
【Estimated Release Dates】
- August Selection Process: August 2, 2024
- October Selection Process: September 24, 2024
- January to February Selection Process: January 9, 2025
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【August Selection Process】
- Master’s Program in Psychology: August 22 and 23, 2024
【October Selection Process】
- Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in International Education): October 15, 2024
- Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation): October 16 and 17, 2024
- Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences): October 10 and 11, 2024
- Master’s Program in Disability Sciences: October 10, 2024
【January to February Selection Process】
- Master’s Program in Psychology: January 29 and 30, 2025
- Master’s Program in Disability Sciences: January 28, 2025
Please note that examination dates vary depending on the master’s program.
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- August Selection Process: September 12, 2024
- October Selection Process: October 31, 2024
- January to February Selection Process: February 14, 2025
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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
- Successful applicants for the August and October Selection Process：October 31 (Thu.) 2024
- Successful applicants for the January-February Selection Process：February 14 (Fri.) 2025
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- Deadline for submission is the beginning of March 2025.
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