Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
Five-year Doctoral Program (Doctoral Program in Human Biology)
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3. Web Entry and Supporting Documents to be Submitted
With our Web Entry system, you can submit the application online. Read this section carefully before applying online.
[Information You Need for Web Entry]
| Information | Required for | Remarks | |
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| 1. Applicant’s Information | All applicants | Follow the instruction on the Web Entry system. You are requested to upload the JPEG data of your ID photo for the Reference Card. The ID photo must be taken within three months with no hats or other head adornments. |
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| Time of Enrollment | All applicants | August Selection Process: April 1, 2023 January to February Selection Process: April 1, 2023 or October 1, 2023 |
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| 2. Course Information/ Preferences | All applicants | Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system. | |
TOEIC/ TOEFL Score/ IELTS (Academic Module) Score
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All applicants except for those whose first or native language is English | Read the following and check the box on the Web Entry system. Submit an original copy of TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or other equivalents test results to us by express mail. Important Notice: If the applicant does not have any valid TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS scores or those who are native English speakers, While instead, the recommendation letter of the applicant must include an evaluation of the applicant’s English proficiency. |
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| Desired Language in Examination | All applicants | Written (English) Oral Examination/ Group Session (Japanese or English ) |
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| 3. Eligibility | All applicants | Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system. | |
| Background and study /Future Career Plan | All applicants | Describe your motivations for the application, academic/non-academic background, study plan(s), and future career plan(s) about 1,000 words in English. | |
| 4. Educational Background | All applicants | Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system. | |
| Research Activities | All applicants who have research history | ||
| Employment Records | All applicants who have employment history | ||
【Documents to be posted directly from your school】
(The original copies need to be posted to us by airmail).
※No photocopied / scanned documents accepted
*If the recommendation letter is not received by the deadline, we cannot accept the application.
| Documents | Required for | Remarks |
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| Letter of Recommendation | All applicants | A recommendation letter of the department dean or the supervisor, from which the applicant graduated/is expected to graduate, should be sent to the admission office. The recommendation letter must be written on A4/letter-size paper with the department-letter-head printed and with the signature of the recommender. The letter must be sent by the recommender directly by postal mail. Important Notice: The letter for an applicant who is a non-native-speaker of English with no TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS must include an evaluation of the applicant’s English proficiency. |
【Documents to be sent from the applicant】
(The original copies need to be posted to us by airmail).
※No photocopied / scanned documents accepted
*If the required documents are not received by the deadline, we cannot accept the application.
| Documents | Required for | Remarks |
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| (Expected) Graduation Certificate (See the note) | All applicants | Submit a (expected) graduation certificate issued by a university (generally the undergraduate school where you received a bachelor’s degree) which meets the application requirements for University of Tsukuba. (Note) If you have (or are expected to have) a Master’s or Doctorate degree, you are required to submit a certificate (or proof of future certification) issued by the university where you received your Master’s or Doctorate. |
| Degree Certificate | Those who graduated from a university or other educational institution outside Japan | If you graduated from a university or another educational institution outside Japan, submit a degree certificate for your bachelor’s. The document(s) must; – be issued by university or the institution. – include the name of the degree(s) conferred. (Note) *If you have a Master’s or Doctorate degree, you are required to submit a certificate issued by the university where you received your Master’s or Doctorate. *Upload a JPEG file to the Web Entry system and then post original copy(ies) to us by express mail. |
| Academic Transcript | All applicants | Submit an academic transcript (the official transcript of programs record) issued by universities or other educational institutions where you have earned/are expected to earn your bachelor’s degree. If any credits were transferred from another school, submit an academic transcript from that school. (All documents must be in English or in Japanese.) Post an original copy to us by express mail. (Note) If you have (or are expected to have) a Master’s or Doctorate degree, you are required to submit an academic transcript issued by the university where you received (or are expected to receive) your Master’s or Doctorate. |
| Letter of Approval for Taking the Examination (Format of your choice) |
If applicable | 1. Individuals who currently attend a university or graduate school (except those who will graduate or complete in March 2023 (April enrollment) or September 2023 (October enrollment)) are required to submit a letter of approval for taking the examination issued by the head of their university (or department). (Format of your choice, A4 size) 2. Individuals who currently work for a government agency, school, or company (except part-time workers) are required to submit ① a letter of approval for taking the examination issued by their supervisor or ② a declaration written by the applicants themselves. (Format of your choice, A4 size) |
| Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) International Student | If applicable | The certificate must be submitted by airmail or hand. If you are enrolled in another university at the time of application, submit the certificate of government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) internatinal student issued by the university. |
TOEIC/ TOEFL Score/ IELTS (Academic Module) Score
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All applicants except for those whose first or native language is English | Submit an original copy of TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS or other equivalents test results to us by express mail. Important Notice: If the applicant does not have any valid TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS scores or those who are native English speakers, While instead, the recommendation letter of the applicant must include an evaluation of the applicant’s English proficiency. Important Notice: The recommendation letter for an applicant who is a non-native-speaker of English with no TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS must include an evaluation of the applicant’s English proficiency. |
(Note) Certificate should be issued in English or Japanese.
(Note) If your current name differs from that on any of your certificates due to marriage or other reasons, enclose an extract of your family register (photocopy is acceptable) or relevant certificate of individual items in your family register.
PDF to be Created after Completing Web Entry
| Documents | Created for | Remarks |
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| Examination ID Card | All applicants | Print out the Examination ID Card with your ID photo and bring it to the venue with you on your examination day. |
| Address Sheet | All applicants | Attach the sheet to the envelope when you post the required documents to us.
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| Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee | Applicants who made a convenience store payment | Attach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of the Examination Fee Statement to the form and submit it to us by postal mail. |
*If the required documents are not received by the office before the deadline or they are incomplete, we cannot accept the application.
Results from the entrance examination, as well as personal information obtained by the University of Tsukuba from the applicants’ documents, will be used for affairs concerning admission and screening, or may be used to improve the way of admission and university education keeping each identity confidential. Also, they will be used as part of the materials for screening students for tuition exemption or scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization, which are offered to individuals who have completed the enrollment procedures.