The following application guidelines apply to all of the programs listed above.
If you have any questions about the application process, please check the information in this application guideline before contacting us, and inquire at the contact information in “13. Contact Us ”.
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.
Please refer to 3-1. Eligibility for Application for details of eligibility. For individuals who are required the Eligibility Screening, please check the deadline of the Eligibility Screening in 1. Schedule and the application method in 3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.
Applicants are required to consult with their prospective supervisor in advance and obtain the supervisor’s preliminary approval for research supervision. For details, please check 4. Preliminary Approval for Research Supervision.
If you require special assistance due to a disability, please check the deadline of the application in 1. Schedule and the application method in 9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.
You can apply to the program through Web Entry System during the application period.
Please check 1. Schedule for each application period. For the application process, please refer to 6. Details of Web Entry.
Application is complete upon submitting the web entry and all required documents such as certificates. Please check 7. Documents to Be Submitted and Reference Card etc. for details and 1. Schedule for deadline. Necessary documents must be received no later than each deadline.
We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” on the Graduate School of Integrative and Global Multidisciplinary Arena (G-SIGMA) website (https://g-sigma.edu.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/) no later than one week before the examination. Please be sure to check the website.
Please check 8. Screening Criteria for examination date etc. and 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure for acceptance announcement.
The information on Admission Procedures will be sent to successful applicants to the email address registered for the application. For details, please check 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure.
Successful applicants who complete the prescribed admission procedures are admitted.
| October Selection Process (Excluding Life Science Innovation) |
January to February Selection Process | Notes | |
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| Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility | September 10, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.” |
| Deadline for requesting assistance due to disability | See “9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.” | ||
| Payment of examination fee | September 1,2026 – September 30, 2026 | November 30, 2026 – December 10, 2026 | See “5. Examination Fee.” |
| Web entry | September 1, 2026 (from noon JST) – September 30, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) | November 30, 2026 (from noon JST) – December 10, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) | See “6. Details of Web Entry.” |
| Documents submission (The documents must arrive at our office by the last day of the submission period) |
September 1, 2026 –October1, 2026 | November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026 | See “6. Details of Web Entry” and “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc..” |
| Planned publication date of “Information and Instructions for Examinees” | We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” on the G-SIGMA website (https://g-sigma.edu.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/”) at least one week in advance. | See “10. Information and Instructions for Taking the Examination.” | |
| Examination Dates | The date and time differ depending on the desired program and selection process. See “8. Screening Criteria” for details. |
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| Announcement of acceptance | November 19, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) | February 15, 2027 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) | See “11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure.” |
| Sending of Admission Procedure Guide to successful applicants (email) | November 19, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | |
| Program | Enrollment in April 2027 | Enrollment in October 2027 | ||
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| October Selection Process | January to February Selection Process | October Selection Process | January to February Selection Process | |
| Innovative Legal Studies | 6 (including a limited number of October admissions) |
A few students when appropriate | A few students when appropriate | A few students when appropriate |
| Social Ecology | 2 | A few students when appropriate | – | – |
| Co-creative Next Generation Energy | 3 | A few students when appropriate | – | A few students when appropriate |
| Life Science Innovation | – | A few students when appropriate | – | – |
Applicants who require eligibility screening must submit an application to SIGMA Office by the designated deadline. For details, please refer to “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening”
The eligibility screening is conducted by the University of Tsukuba to confirm that the applicant has academic ability equivalent or superior to of those who earned a master’s degree or professional degree prior to application. Please check the details of Eligibility for Application at the official website of University of Tsukuba. Even if you have passed the eligibility screening in the past, you will need to undergo the screening again when you wish to apply for another selection process.
If you pass the screening, you will receive a passcode to be entered into the Web Entry System.
See “1. Schedule.”
SIGMA Office, University of Tsukuba (See “13. Contact Us.”)
Please submit your application by email by the application deadline.
g-sigma@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
30,000 Japanese Yen (non-refundable)
The University of Tsukuba have the special measures of examination fee exemption for the victims of disasters in Japan. For details, see https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/news/20200710152909.html.
Submit your application data through Web Entry System during the designated period (See “1. Schedule”).
Please verify your email settings to ensure you can receive emails from “entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp”.
*We have confirmed instances emails to the “@au.com” and “@ezweb.ne.jp” domains are not being delivered. Please register a different email address or check your “Recipient List Settings” and “Spam Filter Settings” in advance.
Also, please avoid using SMS and MMS as attachments may not be delivered.
Please ensure your PC's internet connection. (Smartphones and tablets are not recommended.)
Please prepare your photo data. (only JPEG file, the file size must be 500 KB or less and less than 2,000 pixels in both width and height.)
Please do not change the image of the person by editing or processing the image to make the eyes look larger, whitening the skin, or modifying facial features, moles, wrinkles, etc. Such modifications may prevent us from verifying the applicant’s identity using the photo on the reference card on the examination day.
If any image editing or manipulation is detected, it may be treated as misconduct.
Please have a printer ready as there are documents that need to be printed.
Create your own account on the Web Entry System. When you sign up, activation email will be sent to your registered email address. Click the activation URL on the email to activate your account.
Click the “Application Form” button on “My Page” to start web entry. You can edit your login information or reset password on “My Page.”
Please enter the required information (See “6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry”).
Complete payment of the examination fee before submitting your application. The examination fee can be paid by either credit card or convenience store. For details, please check 5. Examination Fees.
*The examination fee already paid is non-refundable.
Once you click on the “Submit to Apply” button, the information you have entered will be sent to the university, and you will not be able to go back to edit. Please check carefully before proceeding. After submission, please make sure to check the confirmation email that will be sent to your registered email address.
After submitting the application data, you will be able to download the documents such as “Reference Card” and “Address Sheet” until the end of the application period. These files must be brought to the venue or mailed to the university. You must print your Reference card and bring it on the day of the examination. Please note that the files no longer be available for download after the end of the application period.
Applicants’ personal information obtained from the application documents and the results of the entrance examination will be used for the affairs concerning admission and screening. The university may also process the information so that it is not personally identifiable and use it for research and study aimed at improvement of the admission procedure and the university education. If a successful applicant who has completed the admission procedures has applied for a JASSO scholarship, the information will be used as screening material in the scholarship selection process.
With our Web Entry system, you can submit your application online. Read this section carefully before applying online.
| Information | Required for | Remarks | |
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| Degree Program / Applicant’s Information | All applicants | Follow the instructions in the Web Entry system. You are required to upload a photograph for your Reference Card in JPEG format. The photograph must have been taken within the last three months and must not include hats or other head coverings. Please do not alter the photo. |
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| Supervisor | All applicants | Enter the name of your prospective academic supervisor. | |
| Verification of the TOEIC Official Score Certificate, TOEIC Digital Official Score Certificate, TOEFL Test Taker Score Report, or IELTS Official Score Report Score validity period: • For the October Selection Process: tests taken in or after October 2024 • For the January-February Selection Process: tests taken in or after January 2025 |
All applicants | Please review the “Policy on External English Proficiency Test Scores” before completing the online application form. In addition to entering the information online, the relevant score document must also be submitted separately (see the section “Documents Required for Application”). Applicants whose native language is English, or who have obtained or are expected to obtain a degree from an educational program in which English is the primary language of instruction, may be exempt from submitting English proficiency test scores. For details, please contact the SIGMA Office. |
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| Language of the Entrance Examination | Applicants to Innovative Legal Studies | Select the language to be used for the entrance examination (oral examination). | |
| Eligibility | All applicants | Follow the instructions in the Web Entry system. | |
| Research Proposal | Applicants for the Life Science Innovation
(Applicants for the Innovative Legal Studies, Social Ecology, and Co-creative Next-Generation Energy should refer to “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.”) |
〇 Applicants for the Life Science Innovation Please describe your motivation for applying, your academic background and any other achievements or experiences you wish to highlight, your research plan, and your future career goals in approximately 1,000 words in English. |
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| Request to Submit Certificates by Email | Applicants who have graduated from, or are expected to graduate from, an overseas university and wish to submit documents by email | After reviewing the section “Applicants Who Have Completed (or Are Expected to Complete) a Graduate Program at an Overseas Institution” in “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc” please check this box if you wish to submit documents by email. | |
| Concurrent Applications to Other Degree Programs at the University of Tsukuba | Applicable Applicants | If you are planning to apply concurrently to another degree program, please provide the relevant information. | |
| Educational Background | All applicants | Follow the instructions in the Web Entry system. | |
| Research Activities | All applicants who have research history | ||
| Employment Records | All applicants who have employment history | ||
| Examination Fees | All applicants (*Refer to “5. Examination Fee.”) |
Follow the instructions on the last page of the Web Entry system and pay your fees. The following payment methods are available. Credit Card (for all applicants): Pay your fees online. After payment, enter the receipt number into the box on the Web Entry system. Convenience Store (for domestic applicants only): Pay your fees at a convenience store in Japan. After payment, enter the name of the convenience store, the date of payment, and the number given by the store into the boxes on the Web Entry system. |
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Paper certificates and other documents required for application (See below) should be mailed (using registered mail) or brought in person. All required documents must be put in an envelope which fits unfolded A4 size paper with an Address Sheet attached. You can download your Address Sheet in PDF from the Web Entry System.
The documents must arrive to our office by the deadline (See “1. Schedule”). If your documents fail to arrive by the deadline or any of the required documents is incomplete, invalid or missing, you will not be allowed to take the exam. Documents brought in after 5:00 p.m. JST on the last day of the submission period will not be accepted. The deadlines are strictly observed.
In case of delays caused by the carrier, submit a written notice from the carrier indicating the situation.
Note: If you are unable to submit the original certificates within the application period due to residing overseas or other unavoidable circumstances, please contact the office listed below in advance.
SIGMA Office, University of Tsukuba (See “13. Contact Us.”)
Applicants who have completed, or are expected to complete, a graduate program at an overseas institution and are unable to submit documents by postal mail may be permitted to take the entrance examination by submitting PDF copies of the following documents by email:
• Academic transcript
• Certificate of completion (or expected completion)
• Certificate of master’s degree conferral (including an expected degree conferral certificate)
• TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, or other English proficiency test score documents
• Proof of payment of the application fee
Applicants who wish to submit certificates and other documents by email must check the designated box in the online application system and send PDF copies of the required documents to the address below.
Submission Address:
g-sigma@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
SIGMA Office, University of Tsukuba
Note: Original copies of the academic transcript, certificate of completion, and certificate of master’s degree conferral are still required. Therefore, these original documents must be submitted either by postal mail or in person to the office below before completing the enrollment procedures. Applicants whose original documents cannot be verified before the enrollment procedures will not be permitted to enroll.
1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
Contact Office：SIGMA Office, University of Tsukuba
Location: Research Building A (7th Floor), Central Area 2 Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday except national holidays and the year-end/New year holiday.
In principle, all documents submitted will not be returned to you. For certificates that cannot be reissued, please submit a copy certified by the issuer or an official institution (See below).
If you are unable to obtain a photocopy that meets our requirement, please submit the original document with a return request.
The original documents must be submitted by registered mail or brought to the office. A copy of the original cannot be accepted.
Note: Applicants who have completed (or are expected to complete) a graduate program at an overseas institution and are unable to submit documents by postal mail may submit certificates and other required documents in PDF format by email.
*If your current name is different from that on the documents you submit (e.g. because of marriage), submit proof of your name change (e.g. a copy of your marriage certificate).
*Applicants must submit certificates with an original official seal (of the university that issued the document), signatures or authorization stamp.
*Certificates must be issued in Japanese or English. If the university does not issue certificates in Japanese or English, please submit a translation certified by official institutions (embassy, notary public, etc.) together with the original certificate issued by the university.
*If you wish to register under your maiden name, you can apply for the use of your maiden name during the enrolment procedure.
| Documents | Who must submit | Instructions |
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| Letter of Recommendation | Applicants to Innovative Legal Studies | The letter of recommendation must be prepared responsibly by the applicant’s academic supervisor at their current university/institution or by a person who is able to evaluate the applicant’s academic qualifications, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Letter of Recommendation (Legal) D * If the recommender (e.g., academic supervisor) submits the letter of recommendation directly, submission by email is permitted. Please send the document to the following email address: ils-sigma@un.tsukuba.ac.jp（SIGMA Office, University of Tsukuba） |
| (Expected) Graduation Certificate* | All applicants | Submit a certificate of completion (or an attested document certifying that you will complete your current program) issued by a university or other educational institution that meets the application requirements for the Doctoral Programs of this Graduate School. (All documents must be in English or Japanese.) * If the certificate (original) is issued online by an overseas university graduate, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’. * Applicants who have completed a graduate program at an overseas institution and wish to submit certificates in PDF format by email should follow the procedures described under “Applicants Who Have Completed (or Are Expected to Complete) a Graduate Program at an Overseas Institution” in “7. Section 7, Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.” Note: If the relevant certificate is not issued by the overseas university or institution, please ask the institution to prepare and issue it using the form provided below. ・Expected Graduation Certificate Sample * For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘Note 2 and Note 3 below’. |
| (Expected) Degree Certificate* | Applicants who completed or will complete a graduate program outside Japan | *If you have completed or complete a graduate program outside Japan, submit a certificate (degree certificate etc.) verifying that you have received or expect to receive a master’s degree. All documents must be in English or Japanese.
* If the certificate (original) is issued online, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’. Also, applicants who wish to submit certificates in PDF format by email should follow the procedures described under “Applicants Who Have Completed (or Are Expected to Complete) a Graduate Program at an Overseas Institution” in “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc. Note: If the relevant certificate is not issued by the overseas university or institution, please ask the institution to issue the certificate using the sample form provided below. ・Expected Degree Certificate Sample * For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘Note 2 and Note 3 below’. |
| Academic Transcript* | All applicants |
Submit an academic transcript (the official record of your courses and grades etc.) issued by a university or other educational institution that meets the application requirements for the Doctoral Programs of this Graduate School.
* If the certificate (original) is issued online by an overseas university graduate, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’. Note: Applicants who have completed a graduate program at an overseas institution and wish to submit certificates in PDF format by email should follow the procedures described under “Applicants Who Have Completed (or Are Expected to Complete) a Graduate Program at an Overseas Institution” in “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc. * For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘Note 2 and Note 3 below’. |
| Verification of the TOEIC Official Score Certificate, TOEIC Digital Official Score Certificate, TOEFL Test Taker Score Report, or IELTS Official Score Report Score validity period: • For the October Selection Process: tests taken in or after October 2024 • For the January-February Selection Process: tests taken in or after January 2025 |
All applicants(If English is your native language or the language of instruction for your higher education, please follow the instructions in the left column.) | Please review the “Policy on External English Proficiency Test Scores” and submit the relevant score document.
Applicants whose native language is English, or who have obtained or are expected to obtain a degree from an educational program in which English is the primary language of instruction, may be exempt from submitting English proficiency test scores. For details, please contact the SIGMA Office. Note: Applicants who have completed a graduate program at an overseas institution and wish to submit certificates in PDF format by email may also submit their English proficiency test score reports by email. |
| Master’s thesis, academic papers, etc. | Applicants for the Innovative Legal Studies and Social Ecology | Applicants are required to submit either a master’s thesis or one academic paper of equivalent quality.
The equivalent academic paper is not required to be a published work and may be prepared specifically for and submitted as part of this application. |
| Research Plan | Applicants for the Innovative Legal Studies, Social Ecology and Co-creative Next-Generation Energy | 〇Applicants for the Innovative Legal Studies and Social Ecology must prepare their research proposal in accordance with the preparation guidelines for their intended degree program as stated on the designated cover sheet, and submit it together with the designated cover sheet.
Note: There is no prescribed format for the main body of the research proposal. The research proposal, including the cover sheet, must be submitted as a PDF file. 〇Applicants to Co-creative Next-Generation Energy are required to submit a research plan describing the research they intend to pursue after enrollment and the proposed plan for conducting it. The research plan must clearly state the applicant’s name, research topic, and preferred supervisor. There is no designated format; however, it must be prepared on A4-size paper in portrait orientation and written horizontally, within 2,000 Japanese characters or 1,000 English words. Note: However, among applicants who have graduated from an overseas university or equivalent institution, those who wish to submit certificates by email (PDF format) may also submit their research plan by email. |
| Research Outline | Applicants for the Co-creative Next-Generation Energy | Submit an outline of your current research by the application deadline. Your outline should be no longer than 4 pages, corresponding to about 4,000 characters in Japanese or 2,000 words in English. Attach the designated cover for the “Research Outline” to your outline. 〈For the designated cover for the “Research Outline,” visit here. (Word) 〉 |
| Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement | Applicants who make a convenience store payment (*Refer to “5. Examination Fee.”) |
After payment, detach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) from the Examination Fee Statement given to you at the convenience store. Then affix the Receipt Portion to the designated form (a PDF you will create online and print out after you complete the Web Entry procedures) and submit the form. |
| Copy of “Application Completed” Page for Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card | Applicants who make a credit card payment (*Refer to “5. Examination Fee.”) |
After online payment, print out the “Application Completed” page, and submit it. Note: Applicants who have completed graduate studies at an overseas university and wish to receive the certificate (PDF) via e-mail may also submit proof of payment of the application fee via e-mail. |
| Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam (no designated form) | Applicable Applicants:
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| Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship) Foreign Student | If applicable | If you are enrolled in another university at the time of application, submit the certificate of the government-sponsored (Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship) foreign student issued by the university. |
(Note 1) In principle, all documents submitted will not be returned to you. For certificates that cannot be reissued, please submit a copy certified by the issuer or an official institution (See below).
If you are unable to obtain a photocopy that meets our requirement, please submit the original document with a return request.
(Note 2) Substitution of the original English version of the Academic Credentials verification report issued by the ‘China Higher education Information and Student Information (CHSI (Japan))’ is acceptable.
(Note 3) For those who have completed the 「自学考試(本科)」and obtained a degree, the original transcript and degree certificate issued by the institution conducting the 「自学考試」must be submitted. Applications from applicants who have not yet completed the 「自学考試」are not accepted.
| Documents | Created for | Remarks |
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| Reference Card | All applicants | Print out the Reference Card with your photograph and bring the card to the venue with you on the examination day. (The PDF can be generated only during the online application entry period. Please make sure to print all required documents before the deadline.) See “1. Schedule.” |
| Address Sheet | Applicants who submit documents by postal mail | Attach the address sheet to your envelope and submit the originals of your required documents by registered mail or bringing them to SIGMA Office. 【Due Dates】 See “1. Schedule.” Note: If you bring your documents to the office, the closing time is 5:00 p.m. on each due date. |
| Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee | Applicants who make a convenience store payment | Attach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of the Examination Fee Statement to this form and submit it to us by registered mail or by bringing to SIGMA Office, University of Tsukuba. |
*Results from the entrance examination, as well as personal information obtained by the University of Tsukuba from the application documents, will be used not only for affairs concerning admission and screening, but also research and study aimed at improvement of the admission procedure and the university education. We will carefully take care of the data not to be disclosed as a specific person. Also, we will use the data to screen students for scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization, which are offered to individuals who have completed the enrollment procedures.
*Applicants who have any questions regarding the application process should contact the office indicated in “13. Contact Us.”
*If any false information or falsification is discovered in the application documents, or if there is clear evidence of misconduct during the examination, the applicant’s acceptance may be revoked and admission may be cancelled.
Candidates for admission will be selected on the basis of comprehensive assessment of the documents submitted and the examination results.
Refer to the schedule below.
| Date | Tuesday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 28 |
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| Thursday, January 28, and Friday, January 29 | |
| Subject (Points) | Oral Examination (100 points) |
| Time | 9:00-17:00 (JST, UTC+09:00) |
| Examination Format | Individual interviews will be conducted online. Applicants will be evaluated based on the interview and the submitted documents, with particular consideration given to their research proposal, master’s thesis or an equivalent academic paper, knowledge of the relevant field, English proficiency, and other relevant qualifications. |
| Language | Applicants who wish to receive research supervision in Japanese: The interview will be conducted in Japanese and English. A portion of the interview may be conducted in English to assess the applicant’s English-language proficiency. Applicants who wish to receive research supervision in English: The interview will be conducted in English. If necessary, Japanese and/or other languages required for conducting research may also be used. Note: The language(s) to be used must be specified in advance through the online application system. |
A connection test will be conducted in advance. Details regarding the date and time of the connection test will be provided after the application has been successfully received.
Note: The entrance examination will be conducted at the University Examination Venue.
| Date | Wednesday, October 28 | |
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| Friday, January 29 | ||
| Subject | Evaluation of Submitted Documents (100 points) | Oral Examination (100 points) |
| Time | – | 9:00-17:00 (JST, UTC+09:00) |
| Examination Format | Evaluation will focus on the applicant’s research capability, the novelty and originality of the proposed research topic, the feasibility of the research plan, and other relevant aspects. | The oral examination will assess the applicant’s research achievements and/or research plan, logical thinking ability, communication skills, presentation skills, motivation for social implementation, and other relevant factors. |
| Language | – | Japanese or English |
The oral examination includes a presentation of approximately 10 minutes and a subsequent question-and-answer session. The University will provide the computer to be used for the presentation. Presentation materials (PDF slides) must be submitted in advance. Instructions on the submission procedure and deadline will be communicated after the application has been received.
Note: The entrance examination will be conducted at the University Examination Venue.
However, applicants residing outside Japan may take the entrance examination online. Those wishing to do so must submit the “Declaration Form for the Online Entrance Examination for Overseas Residents” during the application period.
| Date | Tuesday, October 27, and Wednesday, October 28 |
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| Friday, January 29 | |
| Subject | Oral Examination (500 points) |
| Time | 9:00-17:00 (JST, UTC+09:00) |
| Examination Format | English (100 points) English proficiency will be evaluated based on the applicant’s TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, or IELTS score, together with performance in an oral examination. Individual Interview (400 points) |
| Language | Japanese or English |
The oral examination will consist of a presentation of approximately 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session. Applicants should bring their presentation slides saved on their own laptop computer on the day of the examination.
Note: The entrance examination will be conducted at the University Examination Venue.
However, applicants residing outside Japan may take the entrance examination online.
Those wishing to do so must submit the “Declaration Form for the Online Entrance Examination for Overseas Residents” during the application period.
| Date | Tuesday, January 26 to Thursday, January 28 | |
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| Subject | English (100 points) | Oral Examination (500 points) |
| Examination Format | Applicants will be evaluated based on the English proficiency test score they submit.
Note: Since all instruction and research activities in this degree program are conducted in English, applicants are expected to possess English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2 or above. |
Applicants will be required to make an oral presentation in English on their proposed research plan.
Note: English communication skills will also be evaluated. |
Read through and follow the instructions in the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” to take the examination.
“Information and Instructions for Examinees” will be posted on the Graduate School of Integrative and Global Multidisciplinary Arena (G-SIGMA) website no later than one week before the examination.
University of Tsukuba (1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan)
For details, please refer to “Information and Instructions for Examinees”in “10.Instructions for Taking the Examination.”
Note: The entrance examination for the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Innovative Legal Studies will be conducted online. Applicants must prepare a private room, a stable internet connection, and a personal computer prior to the scheduled connection test.
See “1. Schedule.”
The examinee numbers of the successful applicants will be posted on the website .
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 Letter of Acceptance.
*It may take up to an hour from the announcement to receive the email.
For those who fail the admission examination, the result of the examination will be disclosed as follows.
If you have any questions about the application guidelines, contact us at:
With the aim of further increasing opportunities for diverse students to learn, the system allows a student to follow a degree program in a planned manner when they apply to complete the program over an extended period of time (four or five years) rather than the standard three years after an individual review.
A student who falls under any of the following and wishes to complete a degree program in a planned manner over a period longer than the standard three years due to associated difficulties.
(1) Having an occupation
(2) Needing to take care of family members, such as children or the elderly
(3) Having a disability
(4) Any other person when it is considered that there is a justifiable reason to apply
Applicants who wish to use the System for Extending the Period of Registration should contact the SIGMA Office at g-sigma@un.tsukuba.ac.jp.
（For details, see the “Q&A on the Long-Term Study Program.”長期履修に関する Q&A）
Along with the progress of science technology and the sophistication of society, there are increasing demands for re-education of working individuals at graduate schools. In response to these demands, Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools stipulates that graduate schools may, if necessary from an educational standpoint, provide education through appropriate means, which include conducting classes or research guidance in the evening and other certain hours and periods.
This stipulation provides more working individuals with opportunities to receive graduate school education while in employment and to develop the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in educational research and practice. Under Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools, master’s and doctoral programs in the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which has achieved in fostering skilled professionals and re-educating working individuals, has introduced a day/evening course system to enhance education and research activities.