Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences

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12. Special Provision on Educational Method Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools

This is for applicants to Special Selection of Working Individuals.

Education provided under special provision

  1. 1.Along with the progress of science technology and the sophistication of society, there are increasing demands for the return of working individuals to 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 practices. Under Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools, master’s and doctoral programs in the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which have achieved in fostering skilled professionals and re-educating working individuals, have introduced a day/evening course system to enhance education and research activities.

  2. 2.Requirements to complete the programs
    To receive the special provision, follow these directions.

    1. 1.Earn the required number of credits to complete the program within the original duration of study (3 years).
    2. 2.Submit a list of courses to your supervisor and a chair of your program for approval of the application at the beginning of the first year of study.