This application guideline is the archive of previous year.

Degree Program in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Doctoral Programs (Informatics)

Informatics
  • July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants)
    Note: The Web Entry System for July Selection Process is available only in Japanese.
  • August Selection Process (General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
  • January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process of Global Individuals in English)

All applicants need to contact and obtain confirmation as your prospective academic advisor.

[Important] Special Measures for Graduate School Entrance Examinations
Due to the Impact of the COVID-19 Infection, etc.

The University of Tsukuba Graduate School Entrance Examination for the academic year 2023 is announced as “Entrance Examination on the University Campus” in principle. Some programs may shift to online entrance examinations. In addition, we plan to set up supplementary examinations (online, etc.) for applicants who are unable to come to the University due to the effects of the COVID-19 infection, etc.

※Conditions for coming to the examination center and the setting of supplementary examinations will be announced on this website approximately one month prior to the examination date, based on the status of the spread of the COVID-19 infection, etc. Please be sure to check the announcement column on the Application Guidelines website.

※The latest information on the entrance examinations is published on the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site, so it can be checked at any time.

Information page of the Graduate Admissions site URL https://eng.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/


Information environment and other requirements for taking the online entrance examination

The following preparations and arrangements are required on the examinations are to be held online.

  1. Have a bright quiet private room environment
  2. Have a network environment capable of sending and receiving video
  3. Have a personal computer with a camera and microphone
    (using a speaker for voice output. The use of earphones or headphones, etc., that are fitted to the body are prohibited)
  4. Have a smartphone (with a camera) * Item 4 on the left is for emergency use in case of occurrence of network problems

Note that if you have questions regarding the examination environment or if you would like to do a communication test as preparation in advance for the possibility of online examinations, contact the inquiry desk of your program.

Application Process Overview Chart

Check your qualifications!

 
(A) No Eligibility Screening is required:
  • Individuals who have earned or expect to earn a master’s degree by the end of March, 2023 (for Special Selection Process of Global Individuals in English, September, 2023)
  • Individuals who have earned or expect to earn a specialized degree by the end of March, 2023 (for Special Selection Process of Global Individuals in English, September, 2023)
  • Others
  • <Click here for details of the Eligibility Screening>

 
(B) Eligibility Screening is required:
  • Individuals who have graduated from a junior college or a high school
  • Individuals who have graduated from a vocational school or a comparable school
  • Individuals who have graduated from a four-year university
  • Others
    <Click here for details of the Eligibility Screening>
 

Before you apply, you are expected to contact a prospective academic advisor (a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance.

Please refer https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/academic-staff-en/

 
 
Assessment of Eligibility for Application

Individuals who are expected to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact the Academic Service Office for the Library, Information and Media Science Area in advance.
Submit the documents for the assessment by e-mail or mail. 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 been deemed eligible in their past applications need to reapply for the Eligibility Screening again.)

    【Due Dates】

  • August Selection Process: June 29 (Wed), 2022
  • January to February Selection Process: November 25 (Fri) , 2022

a designated application form

 
Applicants who Need Assistance

If you need assistance due to disability, submit a designated application form, a medical certificate, and a copy of their disability certificate to the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion by the following dates:

    【Due Dates】

  • July Selection Process: May 25 (Wed), 2022
  • August Selection Process: June 29 (Wed), 2022
  • January to February Selection Process: November 25 (Fri), 2022

Click here for examples of consideration.

Web Entry

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

    【Application Period】

  • July Selection Process: 12:00 p.m., May 27 (Fri) – 3:00 p.m., June 3 (Fri), 2022
  • August Selection Process: 12:00 p.m., July 1 (Fri) – 3:00 p.m., July 21 (Thu), 2022
  • January to February Selection Process: 12:00 p.m., December 1 (Thu) – 3:00 p.m., December 16 (Fri), 2022
Sign Up

You need to create your own account using your e-mail address. Once you have created an account, you may save the data you entered and log back in later to continue.

Activation

An activation URL will be sent to your registered e-mail address. Click the URL to activate your account.

Login

Click the “Login” button to begin. When you visit the Login page again, you will need to reenter your e-mail address and password.

My Page

On “My Page,” select the “Application Form” button for the appropriate program.
On this page, you can edit your information or reset your password.

Application Form

There are four sections in the Application Form:

  1. Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice
  2. Supervisor of Your Choice
  3. Eligibility
  4. Educational Background

The fields marked with “*” in each section are required. If those items are left empty or are entered incorrectly, an error message will be displayed, and you will not be able to proceed to the next section.
The data you input 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.
For “1 Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice”, upload your photo in JPEG format (500KB or smaller).
For “4 Educational Background”, if you have graduated from a foreign university, please upload your degree certificate in JPEG format (3MB or smaller, and 2000×2000 pixels or smaller). We will check the eligibility in advance.

Click here for details of the Application form

Payment

You must pay 30,000 JPY as the examination fee before submitting your application. This is exempted for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) scholarship student and for student completing a master’s program of graduate schools of University of Tsukuba in March, 2023 or September, 2023The university accepts:

  1. Online credit card payments (recommended)
    https://e-shiharai.net/english/?schoolcode=OPU5100850000000
  2. Convenience store payments for domestic applicants

Credit Card Payment: Follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and pay your fee by credit card. After the payment, you will be notified of a receipt number. Enter the number into the “Receipt Number” box on the Web Entry system and click the “Submit” button to proceed. After completing the payment, click “Print this Page” to print the payment completion screen. You are required to submit this print-out along with other documents.
Convenience Store Payment: Follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and pay your fee at a convenience store in Japan. After the payment, enter the code, payment date and convenience store name into the boxes on the Web Entry system and click the “Submit” button to proceed.

(*The examination fee is exempted for those who are Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) scholarship student and who continue to doctoral program after completing a master’s program of graduate schools of University of Tsukuba in March, 2023 or September, 2023.)

Submission

After the payment is confirmed, you can submit your application by clicking the “Submit to Apply” button. Once you click the button, the information you have entered will be sent to the university, and you will not be able to make any changes. Please check carefully before submitting.

After submitting your application, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to your registered e-mail address.

(Check and adjust the spam filter settings in your e-mail account so that you can receive an e-mail from the “entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp”, “un.tsukuba.ac.jp” domains.)

Download and Print PDF

After submitting your application through the Web Entry system, follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and download a PDF file. Print out the PDF file.

Please bring the printed Reference Card with you at the oral examination.
The PDF file can be downloaded only during Application Period.

Web Entry

Submission of Documents

Original documents listed in “3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted” in this guideline must be sent by registered mail and be received during Application Period no later than the deadline mentioned below.

    【Due Dates】

  • July Selection Process: June 3 (Fri), 2022
  • August Selection Process: July 21 (Thu), 2022
  • January to February Selection Process: December 16 (Fri), 2022

Click here for details of the submission of Documents.

Release Dates of Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination

“Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination” will be posted on our website.

  • July Selection Process: 2:00 p.m., June 17 (Fri), 2022
  • August Selection Process: 2:00 p.m., Aug 5 (Fri), 2022
  • January to February Selection Process: 2:00 p.m., January 10 (Tue), 2023
Examination Dates
  • July Selection Process: July 6 (Wed) or 7 (Tue), 2022 (To be conducted online)
  • August Selection Process: August 25 (Thu) or 26 (Fri), 2022 (To be conducted online)
  • January to February Selection Process: January 26 (Thu) or 27 (Fri), 2023 (To be conducted online)
Announcement of Admission Results
  • July Selection Process: 10:00 a.m., July 15 (Fri), 2022
  • August Selection Process: 10:00 a.m., September 16 (Fri), 2022
  • January to February Selection Process: 10:00 a.m., February 15 (Wed), 2023

A list of examinee number of successful applicants will be posted by the examinee number on the website below:
https://entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/
A letter of acceptance will be sent to successful applicants by registered mail on the same day.

Shipment of Documents for Enrollment

Shipping dates will be announced on the application guidelines website as soon as they are determined.

Due Date for Enrollment
  • By March 3 (Fri), 2023 (EXCEPT Special Selection Process of Global Individuals in English)
  • Special Selection Process of Global Individuals in English : By Middle of July, 2023
【Entry to the Graduate School】
  • April 1, 2023 (All students with the exemption of those who are accepted through the Special Selection Process of Global Individuals in English)
  • October 1, 2023 (Students who are accepted through the Special Selection Process of Global Individuals in English)