Degree Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences
Master’s Programs
Humanities (Subprogram in Philosophy/ Subprogram in History and Anthropology/ Subprogram in Literature/ Subprogram in Linguistics/ Subprogram in Modern Culture Studies/ Subprogram in English Language Education)
- July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants)
- January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
International Public Policy
- July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants)
- October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
- January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
International and Advanced Japanese Studies
- October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
- January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
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 “11. Contact Us”.
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.
- Have a bright quiet private room environment
- Have a network environment capable of sending and receiving video
- 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) - 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!
*Those who wish to apply for the “Special Selection Process for Working Individuals” must have at least one year of full-time or part-time work experience by March 2023.
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Assessment of Eligibility for Application Individuals who need to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact the Academic Service Office for the Humanities and Social Sciences Area in advance.
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Applicants Who Need AssistanceIf you need assistance at the time of the entrance examination due to disability, contact us by the following dates:
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Web EntryYou can apply to the University of Tsukuba online through our Web Entry system. Read the guidelines carefully before applying.
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Submission of Documents Original copies of the documents listed in “3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted” must be submitted by registered mail no later than the deadlines below.
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Information and Instructions for ExamineesWe will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” on our website. Be sure to read this before the entrance examination.
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Examination Dates
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Announcement of Admission Results
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Documents for EnrollmentAn enrollment packet (which contain documents to be submitted before entrance) will be sent to successful applicants. |
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Procedure for Enrollment
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Entrance
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