Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Doctoral Programs (Human Sciences)

Education

February (General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals)

Psychology

February (General Admission)

Disability Sciences

February (General Admission)

The following are combined application guidelines for all the programs above.

Application Process Overview Chart

Check your qualifications!

(A) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

Individuals who have earned or expect to earn a master’s degree
Individuals who have earned or expect to earn a specialized degree
Individuals who have earned or expect to earn a master’s degree in a foreign country
Others
(If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)

(B) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

Individuals who have graduated from a junior college or a high school
Individuals who have graduated from a vocational school or a similar school
Individuals who have graduated from a four-year university
Others
(If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)

Click here for information about the research fields of the faculty in each programs.
If you have any questions about the research fields, contact the office for your desired program.

Assessment of Eligibility for Application

Individuals who are expected to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact Academic Service Office for the Test System Area in advance. E-mail us to obtain necessary documents and e-mail the documents for the assessment. 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】

February： November 29, 2019

Applicants Who Need Special Assistance

If you need special assistance due to disability, contact us by the following dates:

【Due Dates】

February： November 29, 2019

Web Entry

You can apply to the University of Tsukuba online through our Web Entry system. Read the guidelines carefully before applying.

【Application Period】

February： December 2, 2019 (from noon JST) – December 20, 2019 (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.

Activation

When you sign up, an activation URL will be sent to your registered e-mail address. Click the URL to activate your account.

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.

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.

Application Form

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.

Payment

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.

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 “entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp” domain.)

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】

February： December 2, 2019 (from noon JST) – December 20, 2019 (by 3 p.m. JST)

Web Entry

Submission of Documents

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.

【Due Dates】