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Graduate School of Science and Technology
Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences

Application Guidelines for Master’s Programs

Mathematics
Chemistry
Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)
Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

• 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)

Physics

• 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)

Materials Innovation

• July Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
• October Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

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

Important Notice:
To International Students and Applicants Residing Abroad

• All degree programs
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Applied Physics
• Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science
• Materials Innovation

• 1. Schedule

  Master’s Program in Mathematics

  	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	June 29, 2022	November 25, 2022
  Payment	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022
  Web Entry	July 1, 2022 (noon JST)–July 21, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2022 (noon JST)–December 16, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2022)	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 16, 2022)
  Examination Period	August 24, 2022–August 25, 2022	January 26, 2023–January 27, 2023
  Announcement of Admission Results	September 16, 2022	February 15, 2023

  Master’s Program in Physics

  	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	June 29, 2022	November 25, 2022
  Payment	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022
  Web Entry	July 1, 2022 (noon JST)–July 21, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2022 (noon JST)–December 16, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2022)	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 16, 2022)
  Examination Period	August 24, 2022–August 25, 2022	January 26, 2023–January 27, 2023
  Announcement of Admission Results	September 16, 2022	February 15, 2023

  Master’s Program in Chemistry

  	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	June 29, 2022	November 25, 2022
  Payment	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022
  Web Entry	July 1, 2022 (noon JST)–July 21, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2022 (noon JST)–December 16, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2022)	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 16, 2022)
  Examination Period	August 24, 2022–August 25, 2022	January 26, 2023–January 27, 2023
  Announcement of Admission Results	September 16, 2022	February 15, 2023

  Master’s Program in Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)

  	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	June 29, 2022	November 25, 2022
  Payment	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022
  Web Entry	July 1, 2022 (noon JST)–July 21, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2022 (noon JST)–December 16, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2022)	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 16, 2022)
  Examination Period	August 24, 2022–August 25, 2022	January 26, 2023–January 27, 2023
  Announcement of Admission Results	September 16, 2022	February 15, 2023

  Master’s Program in Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	June 29, 2022	November 25, 2022
  Payment	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022
  Web Entry	July 1, 2022 (noon JST)–July 21, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2022 (noon JST)–December 16, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	July 1, 2022–July 21, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2022)	December 1, 2022–December 16, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 16, 2022)
  Examination Period	August 24, 2022–August 25, 2022	January 26, 2023–January 27, 2023
  Announcement of Admission Results	September 16, 2022	February 15, 2023

  Master’s Program in Materials Innovation

  Applicants for the July examination can submit their application documents before the Web entry period. In that case, they must do their Web entry within a period.

  	July	October
  Eligibility Screening Application	May 25, 2022	August 31, 2022
  Payment for First Stage Selection	May 23, 2022–June 3, 2022	September 2, 2022–September 16, 2022
  Web Entry	May 27, 2022 (noon JST)–June 3, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)	September 2, 2022 (noon JST)–September 16, 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	May 23, 2022–June 3, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than June 3, 2022)	September 2, 2022–September 16, 2022 (necessary documents must be received no later than September 16, 2022)
  Examination Period for First Stage Selection	June 13, 2022–June 16, 2022	September 26, 2022–September 28, 2022
  Announcement of Admission Results for First Stage Selection	June 22, 2022	October 5, 2022
  Payment for Second Stage Selection	June 23, 2022–June 29, 2022	October 6, 2022–October 11, 2022
  Examination Period for Second Stage Selection	July 5, 2022–July 7, 2022	October 17, 2022–October 19, 2022
  Announcement of Admission Results for Second Stage Selection	July 15, 2022	November 1, 2022

• 2. Number of Students to Be Admitted

  Mathematics Physics Chemistry Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics) Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  (1-1) August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Mathematics	24
  Physics	43	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Chemistry	35	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics	40	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
  Engineering Science Subprogram in Materials Science	46	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.

  • Refer to “15. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  • The Materials Science and Engineering Class is a master’s program course that allows you to receive academic instruction from a faculty member for the doctoral program in “Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering” (founded on the National Institute for Materials Science [NIMS]).

  1. Students enroll in April or October (Refer to「3.Eligibility for Admission」).

  (1-2) August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Mathematics	1
  Physics	2	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Chemistry	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics	2	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
  Engineering Science Subprogram in Materials Science	2	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.

  • Refer to “15. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  • The Materials Science and Engineering Class is a master’s program course that allows you to receive academic instruction from a faculty member for the doctoral program in “Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering” (founded on the National Institute for Materials Science [NIMS]).

  1. Students enroll in April (Refer to「3.Eligibility for Admission」).

  (2-1) January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Mathematics	13
  Physics	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System. No applications will be accepted in the Particle physics Theory, Astrophysics Theory and Astrophysics Observation fields.
  Chemistry	6	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics	7	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
  Engineering Science Subprogram in Materials Science	5	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.

  • Refer to “15. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  • The Materials Science and Engineering Class is a master’s program course that allows you to receive academic instruction from a faculty member for the doctoral program in “Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering” (founded on the National Institute for Materials Science [NIMS]).

  1. Students enroll in April or October. (Refer to「3.Eligibility for Admission」).

  (2-2) January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Mathematics	A few
  Physics	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System. No applications will be accepted in the Particle physics Theory, Astrophysics Theory and Astrophysics Observation fields.
  Chemistry	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics	1	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
  Engineering Science Subprogram in Materials Science	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.

  • Refer to “15. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  • The Materials Science and Engineering Class is a master’s program course that allows you to receive academic instruction from a faculty member for the doctoral program in “Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering” (founded on the National Institute for Materials Science [NIMS]).

  1. Students enroll in April (Refer to「3.Eligibility for Admission」).

  Materials Innovation

  (1-1) July Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Materials Innovation	5

  1. Students enroll in April or October (Refer to「3.Eligibility for Admission」).

  (1-2) July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Materials Innovation	A few

  1. Students enroll in April (Refer to「3.Eligibility for Admission」).

  (2-1) October Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Materials Innovation	5

  1. Students enroll in April or October (Refer to「3.Eligibility for Admission」).

  (2-2) October Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Materials Innovation	A few

  1. Students enroll in April (Refer to「3.Eligibility for Admission」).

• 3. Eligibility for Admission

  (1) Entry in April 2023

  1) General Selection Process

  Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one of the following requirements:

  • Individuals who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a four-year university by March 2023.
  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a bachelor’s degree by March 2023.
  • Individuals who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university in a foreign country that provides at least 16 years of school education up to university graduation and have earned or are expected to earn a bachelor’s degree by March 2023.
  • Individuals who have been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
  • Individuals who will be 22 years of age or older as of March 2023 and possess a qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in our eligibility screening.
  • Others
    (If you have any questions about your eligibility, contact us by email.)

  2) Special Selection Process for Working Individuals Examination

  Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one of the following requirements and have also worked or will have worked full-time or part-time at a company, a government office or an education-related organization for at least one year by March 2023. (Housework experience is also accepted.)

  • Individuals who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a four-year university by March 2023.
  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a bachelor’s degree by March 2023.
  • Individuals who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university in a foreign country that provides at least 16 years of school education up to university graduation and have earned or are expected to earn a bachelor’s degree by March 2023.
  • Individuals who have been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
  • Individuals who will be 22 years of age or older as of March 2023 and possess a qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in our eligibility screening.
  • Others
    (If you have any questions about your eligibility, contact us by email.)

  (2) Entry in October 2023

  1) General Selection Process

  Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one of the following requirements:

  • Individuals who are expected to graduate from a four-year university between April and September 2023.
  • Individuals who are expected to earn a bachelor’s degree between April and September 2023.
  • Individuals who are expected to earn a bachelor’s degree between April and September 2023 from a university in a foreign country that provides at least 16 years of school education up to university graduation.
  • Individuals who have been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
  • Individuals who will be 22 years of age or older as of September 2023 and possess a qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in our eligibility screening.
  • Others
    (If you have any questions about your eligibility, contact us by email.)
• 4. Admissions Information and Tips

  Obtaining consent from Faculty members before submitting your application

  You must contact your desired faculty advisor and obtain his/her consent to your application prior to submitting your application for the examination.

  List of faculty members and specialization areas
  If you have any questions about a research field, refer to “13.Contact Us.”

  Security Export Control

  Having established the University of Tsukuba Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, the University of Tsukuba conducts strict examinations for the acceptance of international students, etc.

  Important Notice:
  To International Students and Applicants Residing Abroad
  International applicants who fall under any of the conditions set forth in said rules may be unable to enroll in their desired course or program.

• 5. Examination Fees

  * Government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho scholarship) foreign students are exempt from paying examination fees.

  * The University of Tsukuba has introduced special measures to provide exemption from examination fees for victims of disasters in Japan. For details, please visit this website.
  These measures apply only to victims of disasters in Japan.

  (1) Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics),
  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  30,000 Japanese yen (nonrefundable)

  ① Payment Period

  Please make sure that you pay in time for the web entry.

  • August Selection Process： July 1 (Fri.), 2022 (12 p.m. JST)–July 21 (Thu.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process： December 1 (Thu.), 2022 (12 p.m. JST)–December 16 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)

  ② Payment Methods

  Please use one of the following methods to make payment.

  Credit Card Payment (for all applicants)

  We accept Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and American Express.
  You can make payment using your credit card in the final stage of the Web Entry System or on this website.

  After you have made the payment, you will be provided with a receipt number. Enter this number in the applicable box on the Web Entry System.
  Print out the “Application Completed” page after you have made the payment and then send it to us together with the other necessary documents by registered mail.
  For details, see the payment instructions.
  The administration fees must be paid by the applicant.

  Convenience Store Payment (for domestic applicants only)

  You can make payment at LAWSON, Seven-Eleven, FamilyMart, or MINISTOP.
  To pay your fees at a convenience store, follow the instructions given in the final stage of the Web Entry System or on
  this website (available in Japanese only).

  After you have made the payment, enter the name of the convenience store that you used, the payment date, and the number issued by the store in the applicable boxes on the Web Entry System.

  1. Seven-Eleven: 13 digits
  2. LAWSON, FamilyMart, MINISTOP: 11 digits

  Detach the “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement” given to you at the convenience store and affix it to the “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee.” You can create the form as a PDF and print it out from the Web Entry System. Send it to us together with the other necessary documents by registered mail.
  For details, see the payment instructions.
  The administration fees must be paid by the applicant.

  (2) Materials Innovation

  ① Payment Period

  First stage selection

  Examination fees: 7,000 Japanese yen (nonrefundable)

  Payment Period
  • July Selection Process： May 23 (Mon.), 2022 (12 p.m. JST)–June 3 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  • October Selection Process： September 2 (Fri.), 2022 (12 p.m. JST)–September 16 (Fri.), 2022(3 p.m. JST)

  Second stage selection

  Examination fees: 23,000 Japanese yen (nonrefundable)

  Payment Period :
  • July Selection Process： June 23 (Thu.), 2022 (12 a.m. JST)–June 29 (Wed.), 2022 (12 a.m. JST)
  • October Selection Process： October 6 (Thu.), 2022 (12 a.m. JST)–October 11 (Tue.), 2022 (12 a.m. JST)

  Only applicants who have successfully passed the first stage should pay the examination fees for the second stage.

  ② Payment Methods

  Please use one of the following methods to make payment.

  Only applicants who successfully pass the first stage selection will receive an email with information about the payment methods for the second stage selection.

  Credit Card Payment (for all applicants)

  We accept Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and American Express.
  You can make payment using your credit card on this website.

  After you have made the payment, you will be provided with a receipt number. Enter this number in the applicable box on the Web Entry System.
  Print out the “Application Completed” page after you have made the payment and then send it to us together with the other necessary documents by registered mail.
  For details, see the payment instructions.
  The administration fees must be paid by the applicant.

  Convenience Store Payment (for domestic applicants only)

  You can make payment at LAWSON, Seven-Eleven, FamilyMart, or MINISTOP.
  To pay your fees at a convenience store, follow the instructions given on this website (available in Japanese only).

  After you have made the payment, enter the name of the convenience store that you used, the payment date, and the number issued by the store in the applicable boxes on the Web Entry System.

  1. Seven-Eleven: 13 digits
  2. LAWSON, FamilyMart, MINISTOP: 11 digits

  Detach the “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement” given to you at the convenience store and affix it to the “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee”. Send it to us together with the other necessary documents by registered mail.
  For details, see the payment instructions.
  The administration fees must be paid by the applicant.

• 6. Application Procedure
  1. Visit the Web Entry system to apply. Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to make any edits. Be sure to double-check your application before submitting it.
     Application Period
     • July Selection Process： May 27 (Fri.), 2022 (12 p.m. JST)–June 3 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
     • August Selection Process： July 1 (Fri.), 2022 (12 p.m. JST)–July 21 (Thu.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
     • October Selection Process： September 2 (Fri.), 2022 (12 p.m. JST)–September 16 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
     • January to February Selection Process ： December 1 (Thu.), 2022 (12 p.m. JST)–December 16 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  2. Original documents for all of the necessary certificates, etc., have to be submitted by registered mail, and we must receive them by the deadline. When you submit your application online, the system will ask you to create an “Address Sheet” as a PDF. Print out the sheet, affix it to your envelope and then send the documents to us by registered mail.
     Note: Applicants wishing to apply for the July Selection Process for the Materials Innovation Program can download an “Address Sheet” from here.
     Due Dates
     • July Selection Process： June 3 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
     • August Selection Process： July 21 (Thu.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
     • October Selection Process： September 16 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
     • January to February Selection Process： December 16 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)

     If you fail to submit the original documents by the deadline or the documents are insufficient (including cases where a certificate is not the original), your application will not be accepted and you will be unable to take the examination. We will not return the original documents.

     Address for Application Submission

     Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area
     1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305-8571, Japan
     Necessary documents
     • All applicants: “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “Academic Transcript,” and “List of Documents to Be Submitted.”
     • If applicable: “(Expected) Degree Certificate,” “Research Plan,” “Summary of Research and Future Research Plans,” “Form for Submission of English Score” (with the original document of the official score certificate for your chosen English proficiency test attached), “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee” (with the “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement” attached), a copy of the “Application Completed” page for the “Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card,” “Letter of Approval for Entrance Examination,” and “Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student.”

     If you fail to submit the original documents by the deadline or the documents are insufficient (including cases where a certificate is not the original), your application will not be accepted and you will be unable to take the examination. We will not return the original documents.

  3. After you have completed the application procedure on the Web Entry System, you are not allowed to change your program of choice.
  4. You must provide the original documents for all certificates. If you fail to provide the original documents, your application will not be accepted.
     In principle, none of the documents that you submit will be returned to you.
     Examination fees that have been paid are non-refundable.
  5. If you have any questions about a research field (Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs), contact the department that runs your desired program. (refer to “10. Previous Examinations & Contact Details”).
• 7. Web Entry and Documents to Be Submitted

  With our Web Entry System, you can submit your application online. Read this section carefully before applying online.

  You must send us the original documents for the certificates, etc., needed for your application by registered mail. (We must receive the original documents no later than the deadline.)

  If you fail to submit the original documents by the deadline or the documents are insufficient (including cases where a certificate is not the original), your application will not be accepted and you will be unable to take the examination.

  Information You Need for Your Web Entry

  Information		Required by	Remarks
  1. Degree Program / Applicant’s Information		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System. You will need to upload a photograph in JPEG format for your Reference Card. The photograph must have been taken within the last three months and show your shoulders and entire head. You must not be wearing a hat or other head covering. Be sure to enter your phone number and email address so that we can contact you regarding the online entrance examination.
  2. Materials Science and Engineering Class		If applicable	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  3. Field of Interest/Supervisor of Choice		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System and enter the name of your supervisor of choice.
  4. Form for Submission of English Proficiency Test Score (*Check the “Remarks” on the right for valid score sheet types) 【Validity Period of the Test Score】 August Selection Process： test taken after July 2020 January to February Selection Process： test taken after January 2021		August： All applicants October： None January to February： All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System and enter the information provided on the valid score report to be submitted during the application period. A valid score sheet is one of the following. TOEFL iBT： Test Taker Score Report TOEIC： Official Score Certificate Or Official Score Report IELTS： Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) TOEFL iBT Home Edition： Test Taker Score Report
  5. Cooperative Graduate School System		If applicable	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  6. Assistance		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  7. Eligibility		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  8. Educational Background		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  	Research Activities	All applicants who have a research history
  	Employment Record	All applicants who have an employment history
  9. Examination Fees		All applicants except for foreign government- sponsored students, etc. (*Refer to “5.Examination Fees.”)	Follow the instructions given on the last page of the Web Entry System and pay your fees. The following payment methods are available. Credit Card (for all applicants): Pay your fees online. After you have made the payment, enter the receipt number in the applicable box on the Web Entry System. Convenience Store (for domestic applicants only): Pay your fees at a convenience store in Japan. After you have made the payment, enter the name of the convenience store, the payment date, and the number issued by the store in the applicable box on the Web Entry System.

  Documents Needed for Your Application

  (You must send us the original documents by registered mail by the deadline.)

  • July Selection Process： June 3 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  • August Selection Process： July 21 (Thu.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  • October Selection Process： September 16 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process ： December 16 (Fri.), 2022 (3 p.m. JST)

  If you fail to submit the original documents by the deadline or the documents are insufficient (including cases where a certificate is not the original), your application will not be accepted and you will be unable to take the examination.
  Note: Given the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, the submission deadline for the original application document (Only “Academic Transcript”) has been postponed until the first day of the examinations. (If you intend to bring the originals on that day, however, be sure to submit copies by the above deadline.)

  !! However, for the Materials Innovation program, the submission deadline for the “Academic Transcript” cannot be postponed. You must submit the original documents by the above deadline!!

  Documents	To be submitted by	Remarks
  (Expected) Graduation Certificate (*1)	All applicants	Submit a graduation certificate (or an attested document certifying that you will graduate) issued by a university or other educational institution that meets the application requirements for the Master’s Programs offered by this Graduate School (basically, a university [faculty/school] from which you have earned a bachelor’s degree). The graduation certificate (or the attested document certifying that you will graduate) must include both your enrollment date and your (expected) graduation date. All documents must be in English or Japanese. If this certificate is not available at your university, please ask them to issue one using the form below. (Expected) Graduation Certificate (Sample) Note: Even if you have already earned a master’s or doctoral degree, you need to submit a graduation certificate issued by the university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree. Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “(Expected) Degree Certificate,” and “Academic Transcript” to the Web Entry System. Since the education system experienced by those who have graduated from a university overseas is different from the Japanese education system, we will confirm the eligibility of applicants in advance.
  (Expected) Degree Certificate (*1)	(i) Individuals who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university or other educational institution outside Japan (ii) Individuals who will be accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education	(i) If you have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university or other educational institution outside Japan, submit a graduation certificate for your (expected) bachelor’s degree. All documents must be in English or Japanese. The “(Expected) Degree Certificate” must include the (expected） date of degree awarded. If this certificate is not available at your university, please ask them to issue one using the form below. (Expected) Degree Certificate (Sample) Note: Even if you have already earned a master’s or doctoral degree, you need to submit a degree certificate issued by the university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree. (ii) Individuals who will be accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education must submit all certificates related to the acquisition of their degree, such as the “Certificate for Conferment of Degree” (“Certificate for Acceptance of Application for Conferment of Degree”) and the “Academic Transcript.” Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “(Expected) Degree Certificate,” and “Academic Transcript” to the Web Entry System. Since the education system experienced by those who have graduated from a university overseas is different from the Japanese education system, we will confirm the eligibility of applicants in advance.
  Academic Transcript (*1)	All applicants	Submit an academic transcript (i.e., the official transcript for your program’s history) issued by a university or other educational institution that meets the application requirements for the Master’s Programs offered by this Graduate School (basically, a university [faculty/school] from which you have earned a bachelor’s degree). Note: Even if you have already earned a master’s or doctoral degree, you need to submit a degree certificate issued by the university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree. All documents must be in English or Japanese. If any credits were transferred from another school, submit an academic transcript from that school. If you have completed or are expected to complete a program at a graduate school, submit an academic transcript (i.e., the official transcript of your program record) issued by the graduate school, as well. All documents must be in English or Japanese. Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “(Expected) Degree Certificate,” and “Academic Transcript” to the Web Entry System. Since the education system experienced by those who have graduated from a university overseas is different from the Japanese education system, we will confirm the eligibility of applicants in advance.
  English Proficiency Test Score (*Check the “Remarks” on the right for valid score sheet types) 【Validity Period of the Test Score】 August Selection Process： test taken after July 2020 January to February Selection Process： test taken after January 2021	August： All applicants January to February： All applicants	A valid score sheet is one of the following. TOEFL iBT： Test Taker Score Report TOEIC： Official Score Certificate Or Official Score Report IELTS： Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) TOEFL iBT Home Edition： Test Taker Score Report Please be sure to submit one of the above originals at the time of application. Note: If you plan to submit the official Score Report of TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home edition, please carry out the procedure for it to be sent directly from ETS to the University of Tsukuba. If you fail to submit the original document, you will be regarded as having been absent from the foreign language examination and excluded from the selection process. A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable. English proficiency test score certificates such as the following are NOT acceptable: “TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Score Report,” “TOEFL Institutional Test Score Record,” or “Test Report Form of IELTS (General Training Module).”
  Research Plan	August: All applicants who wish to apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (except for the Master’s Program in Physics) October: None January to February All applicants who wish to apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (except for the Master’s Program in Physics)	Submit a plan for the research that you will conduct if you are enrolled in your chosen master’s course. *Print out the designated form that is created after you have completed the Web Entry procedure. Charts and diagrams cannot be included.
  Summary of Research and Future Research Plans	All applicants for the Master’s Program in Materials Innovation	Submit the “Summary of Research and Future Research Plans” by the application deadline. Write the summary in English using the designated form. 〈Please use either of the designated forms below. (PDF)/(Word) 〉
  Copy of “Application Completed” Page for “Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card”	Applicants who have made a credit card payment (*Refer to “5.Examination Fees.”)	After you have made the payment, click the button for the “Application Completed” page, print out the page, and then send it to us by registered mail.
  “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement”	Applicants who have made a convenience store payment (*Refer to “5.Examination Fees.”)	After you have made the payment, detach the “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement” given at the convenience store and then send it to us by registered mail. The receipt must be attached to this form, which can be created online and printed out after you have completed the Web Entry procedure. Note: Applicants for the July Selection Process for the Materials Innovation Program can download the designated form from here.
  Letter of Approval for Entrance Examination (Any format is acceptable)	If applicable	Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school need to submit a letter of approval issued by the head of their university or graduate school (or the head of their department) allowing them to take the entrance examination. Any format is acceptable, but the letter must be printed on A4 paper. *Except for April entry applicants who are expected to graduate by March 2023 and October entry applicants who are expected to graduate by September 2023 Individuals who are currently working for a government agency, school, or company (except for part-time workers) need to submit a letter of approval issued by a superior allowing them to take the entrance examination or a written self-declaration stating that attending the entrance examination will not adversely affect their duties. Any format is acceptable, but the letter must be printed on A4 paper. 〔Applicants who plan to leave their company to enroll in a master’s course may instead submit a written self-declaration (with their seal or signature affixed). In this case, the applicants must submit a “Certificate of Resignation” at the time of the enrollment procedure.〕
  Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student (Any format is acceptable)	If applicable	If you are enrolled in another university at the time of your application, submit the “Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student” issued by your current university.

  (Note)
  1. If your current name is different from the one given in the documents that you will be submitting (e.g., because of marriage), submit your documents together with appropriate proof (e.g., copy of your marriage license).
  2. If we have any questions concerning your certificate, we will verify them with the TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS institution.

  PDFs to Be Created on Completion of the Web Entry Procedure

  Documents	Created by	Remarks
  Reference Card	All applicants	Print out the Reference Card showing your photograph and bring a copy of the card to the venue on examination day.
  Address Sheet	All applicants	Attach the “Address Sheet” to your envelope when you send us the necessary documents by registered mail. Note: Applicants for the July Selection Process for the Materials Innovation Program can download the designated form from here.
  Form for Submission of English Proficiency Test Score	If applicable	Attach the original valid score sheet to this form and then send it to us by registered mail during the application period.
  Research Plan	If applicable	After your enrollment, fill out the research plan on one page and then send it to us by registered mail.
  Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee	Applicants who have made a convenience store payment	Attach the “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement” to the form and then send it to us by registered mail. Note: Applicants for the July Selection Process for the Materials Innovation Program can download the designated form from here.
  List of Documents to Be Submitted	All applicants	Fill in the required details and then send it to us by registered mail. Note: Applicants for the July Selection Process for the Materials Innovation Program can download the designated form from here.

  The results from an applicant’s entrance examination as well as the personal information obtained by the University of Tsukuba from the applicant’s documents and entrance examination will be used for matters concerning admission and screening. Such information may also be used for research and studies aimed at improving the admission procedure and university education, with the identity of each applicant kept confidential. In addition, this information will be used as part of the criteria for screening students for tuition exemptions or scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization, which are offered to individuals who have completed the enrollment procedure.

• 8. Screening Criteria

  We will decide on the students to be admitted by evaluating the documents that they submit and their overall academic skills.

  Examination Schedule and Subjects

  Refer to the schedule below.

  The schedule and other details envisaged for the entrance examinations to be held on-campus (Tsukuba area) have already been announced. However, depending on the spread of COVID-19 infections, the University of Tsukuba Graduate School may have to make changes to the format of the entrance examinations to be held at the venue announced in these application guidelines for academic year 2023 (e.g., holding the entrance examinations online).

  In addition, we may have to make changes to the schedule, allotment of marks, etc., in conjunction with any changes to the examination method.

  If any changes are made to the examination format, schedule, allotment of marks, etc., the information provided on the Application Guidelines website will be promptly updated. Please check the website regularly for the latest information.

  July Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Materials Innovation

  July		First Stage Selection June 13 (Mon.)–June 16 (Thu.), 2022	Second Stage Selection July 5 (Tue.)–7 (Thu.), 2022
  Subject		Screening of Documents	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00-17:00 JST
  Materials Innovation		We will evaluate the applicant’s abilities based on the application documents.	Individual Interview in English regarding research plans, academic skills, and knowledge of specialized fields. Evaluation is based on English ability (50 points) and research execution ability (150 points).

  (Note)

  1. Before applying, you will need to contact a prospective supervisor (i.e., a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance (see Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs).
  2. Points to note about individual interviews:
     We will hold your online interview using Zoom.
     For information on the schedule for your oral examination, we will be sent to you by email.

     If it is difficult to arrange the day of the oral examination within the examination schedule, we will set the schedule by individual adjustment.

  August Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  MathematicsPhysicsChemistryEngineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)
  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  August		August 24 (Wed.), 2022		August 25 (Thu.), 2022
  Subject		Specialized Subject (Point Allocation)	Foreign Language (Point Allocation)	Oral Examination (Point Allocation)
  Program	Time	10:00-13:00	–	10:00-17:00
  Mathematics		Mathematics (600 points)	English〈1〉 (100 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (300 points)
  Physics		Physics (600 points) Including questions about mathematics	English〈1〉(100 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (300 points)
  Chemistry		〈2〉 Chemistry (600 points)	English〈1〉(200 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (400 points)
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics		〈3〉 Applied Physics (500 points)	English〈1〉(200 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (300 points)
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science		〈4〉 Materials Science (500 points)	English〈1〉(200 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (300 points)

  (Note)

  1. Before applying, you will need to contact a prospective supervisor (i.e., a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance (see Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs).
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     1. 〈1〉Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after July 2020.
        A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.

  3. Please use the following standard scores as a point of reference for scores in foreign language (English) proficiency tests. If your TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS score is higher than the relevant score given below, it is considered to be equivalent to a perfect score for our English test.

  TOEIC	TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition	IELTS
  860	98	7.0

  4. Points to note about specialized subjects:
     1. 〈2〉The examination for the specialized subject includes questions on inorganic/analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and organic chemistry. You must answer all the questions.
     2. 〈3〉You must answer mathematics questions. In addition, you must answer three questions from mechanics, electromagnetics, quantum mechanics, optics, and semiconductor engineering (you need to choose either mechanics or electromagnetics).
     3. 〈4〉You must answer two questions from the basic specialized subject and one question from the specialized subject (three questions in total).

  October Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Materials Innovation

  October		First Stage Selection September 26 (Mon.)–28 (Wed.), 2022	Second Stage Selection October 17 (Mon.)–19 (Wed.), 2022
  Subject		Screening of Documents	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00-17:00 JST
  Materials Innovation		We will evaluate the applicant’s abilities based on the application documents.	Individual Interview in English regarding research plans, academic skills, and knowledge of specialized fields. Evaluation is based on English ability (50 points) and research execution ability (150 points).

  (Note)

  1. Before applying, you will need to contact a prospective supervisor (i.e., a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance (see Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs).
  2. Points to note about individual interviews:
     We will hold your online interview using Zoom.
     For information on the schedule for your oral examination,we will be sent to you by email.
     If it is difficult to arrange the day of the oral examination within the examination schedule, we will set the schedule by individual adjustment.

  January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Mathematics Physics Chemistry Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)
  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  January to February		January 26 (Thu.), 2023		January 27 (Fri.), 2023
  Subject		Specialized Subject (Point Allocation)	Foreign Language (Point Allocation)	Oral Examination (Point Allocation)
  Program	Time	10:00-13:00	–	10:00-17:00
  Mathematics		Mathematics (600 points)	〈1〉 English (100 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (300 points)
  Physics		Physics (600 points) Including questions about mathematics	〈1〉 English (100 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (300 points)
  Chemistry		〈2〉 Chemistry (600 points)	〈1〉 English (200 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (800 points)
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics		〈3〉 Applied Physics (500 points)	〈1〉 English (200 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (300 points)
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science		〈4〉 Materials Science (500 points)	〈1〉 English (200 points) We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEFL BT, TOEIC, IELTS (Academic Module), or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.	Individual Interview Questions about your special field (300 points)

  (Note)

  1. Before applying, you will need to contact a prospective supervisor (i.e., a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance (see Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs).
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     1. 〈1〉Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after January 2021.
        A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable. The University of Tsukuba does not conduct English tests.
  3. Please use the following standard scores as a point of reference for scores in foreign language (English) proficiency tests. If your TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS score is higher than the relevant score given below, it is considered to be equivalent to a perfect score for our English test.

  TOEIC	TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition	IELTS
  860	98	7.0

  4. Points to note about specialized subjects:
     1. 〈2〉The examination for the specialized subject includes questions on inorganic/analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and organic chemistry. You must answer all the questions.
     2. 〈3〉You must answer mathematics questions. In addition, you must answer three questions from mechanics, electromagnetics, quantum mechanics, optics, and semiconductor engineering (you need to choose either mechanics or electromagnetics).
     3. 〈4〉You must answer two questions from the basic specialized subject and one question from the specialized subject (three questions in total).

• 9. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure

  (1) Testing Location

  University of Tsukuba (1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki)
  Refer to “12. Information and Instructions for Examinees” for details.

  (2) Acceptance Announcement

  • July Selection Process： July 15 (Fri.), 2022 (10 a.m. JST)
  • August Selection Process： September 16 (Fri.), 2022 (10 a.m. JST)
  • October Selection Process： November 1 (Tue.), 2022 (10 a.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process ： February 15 (Wed.), 2023 (10 a.m. JST)

  The examinee numbers for successful applicants will be posted on our website. (https://entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/). An acceptance letter will be sent to successful applicants by registered mail on the same day.

  (3) Enrollment Procedure

  1. An enrollment packet (which contain documents to be submitted before entrance) will be sent to successful applicants.
     As soon as the shipping date is determined, it will be announced on the application website (https://eng.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/).

     Note:
     Successful applicants need to notify us (Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area) of their new address at least a few days in advance if they will be moving home permanently before the above date or travelling when the documents are expected to be delivered.
     In the event of a long-term absence due to a return home, etc., applicants should take measures such as changing their address to that of a person who can receive deliveries on their behalf.
     All applicants with a full-time job must submit a document or letter from their employer proving that they are available to complete the program (e.g., an order for a training course, a letter for a leave of absence, or an approval letter).

  2. Estimated Expenses on Enrollment
     1. ①Entrance fees: 282,000 Japanese yen (nonrefundable).
     2. ②Tuition:
        • First semester (April–September): 267,900 Japanese yen.
        • Second semester (October–March): 267,900 Japanese yen.

        (Yearly amount: 535,800 Japanese yen)

        (Note)
        1. 1. If the tuition fees are revised before or during your enrollment in this Graduate School, the revised fees will be applied from the time of revision.
        2. 2. Government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho scholarship) foreign students are exempt from paying entrance fees.
  3. Before beginning the enrollment procedure, international applicants must acquire a Status of Residence suitable for enrollment in a graduate school in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951). Individuals who wish to enroll in this Graduate School as an international student must acquire the Status of Residence of “Student.”
• 10. Previous Examinations & Contact Details

  Program		Previous Examinations			Contact	Direct Phone Number/ Email address
  		Browsing	Photocopy	Postal Delivery
  Master’s Program in Mathematics		(*3)	◯	◯	Administration Office for Mathematics	+81-29-853-4235
  Master’s Program in Physics		(*4)	－	－	Administration Office for Physics	+81-29-853-4277
  Master’s Program in Chemistry		－	－	◯	Administration Office for Chemistry	+81-29-853-6505 chkyomu_at_chem.tsukuba.ac.jp
  Master’s Program in Engineering Sciences	Subprogram in Applied Physics	◯	◯	◯	Administration Office for Applied Physics	+81-29-853-5443 suuri_kougaku_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  	Subprogram in Materials Science	◯	◯	◯	Administration Office for Materials Science	+81-29-853-5443 suuri_kougaku_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  Master’s Program in Materials Innovation		－	－	－	Administration Office for Materials Innovation	tsukuba-materials_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp

  1. To browse past examination questions or obtain photocopies, contact the relevant office at the direct phone number or email address above in advance.
  2. For information on how to get past examination questions by post and the cost, contact the relevant office at the direct phone number or email address above.
  3. Refer to the website (https://program.math.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en).
  4. Refer to the website (https://grad.physics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en).
  5. Replace (_at_) with @.
• 11. Applicants Requiring Assistance

  If you require assistance due to a disability, submit the designated application form, a doctor’s certificate, and a copy of your disability certificate to the Division of Admission (1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki) by the following dates.

  Due Dates
  • July Selection Process： May 25 (Wed.), 2022
  • August Selection Process： June 29 (Wed.), 2022
  • October Selection Process： August 31 (Wed.), 2022
  • January to February Selection Process ： November 25 (Fri.), 2022

  Examples of special considerations

  • Extended examination time, separate testing room, preferred seating location, etc.
  • Braille and/or other accessible formats
  • Use of a computer for writing, vision aid, hearing aid, and/or other aids
  • Sign language interpreter and/or other assistants

  To request any or all of the above special considerations, applicants must submit documentation proving their condition.

• 12. Information and Instructions for Examinees

  We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” on our website. Please read the documents carefully and follow their instructions when taking the examination.

  Estimated Release Dates
  • July Selection Process： June 17(Fri.), 2022
  • August Selection Process： August 5 (Fri.), 2022
  • October Selection Process： September 26 (Mon.), 2022
  • January to February Selection Process： January 10 (Tue.), 2023
• 13. Contact Us

  If you have any questions about these application guidelines, contact us at:

  Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area
  1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki 305-8571, Japan
  nyushi-pas_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  Replace (_at_) with @.
  Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday except for on national holidays and during our summer break and winter break.
• 14. Special Provision on Educational Methods Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for the Establishment of Graduate Schools

  This section applies to applicants for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals.

  Education provided under the special provision

  1. As science and technology progress and society becomes increasingly sophisticated, there are increasing demands for working individuals to resume their studies at graduate schools. In response to these demands, Article 14 of the Standards for the 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 a greater number of working individuals with opportunities to receive a graduate school education while in employment and to develop the knowledge and skills required to assume leadership roles in educational research and practices. In accordance with Article 14 of the Standards for the Establishment of Graduate Schools, the master’s and doctoral programs offered by the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which have made significant achievements in fostering skilled professionals and helping working individuals to further their education, have introduced a system for offering day and evening courses to enhance their education and research activities.
  2. Requirements for completing master’s and doctoral programs
     To qualify for the special provision, follow the instructions provided below.

     Pure and Applied Sciences (Master’s programs)

     1. 1) Earn 30 or more credits to complete the program for subjects conducted in the daytime (including the compulsory subjects studied in Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences) and the evening within the stipulated period of study (2 years).
        The credits awarded for compulsory subjects (Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences) can be obtained from other subjects instead. Consult with your supervisor for details.
     2. 2) After enrollment, make a study plan (including time allocated for taking courses and writing your thesis) at the beginning of every school year according to your work schedule. Be sure to consult with your supervisor and the chair of your program (or subprogram) before registering for a course.
     3. 3) The credits required to complete the program are as follows.

     Program	Credits required to complete the program
     Pure and Applied Sciences (Master’s programs)	One credit for Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences (compulsory) and 29 credits for other subjects designated by the relevant program.

     4. 4) To implement the special provision on educational methods, we will, in principle, be offering evening classes in addition to daytime classes from Monday through Friday every semester. Ask your supervisor in advance about subjects that apply the special provision.

• 15. Cooperative Graduate School System

  The Cooperative Graduate School System is a graduate education system that allows students to access facilities and resources in cutting-edge research institutes to conduct their research by employing researchers from these institutes as professors and associate professors at the University of Tsukuba.
  For developed countries, the training of researchers who will serve as the main providers of knowledge creation is regarded as a high-priority issue. Due to the rapid progress and further sophistication of science and technology, research fields have become more departmentalized and specialized. At the same time, there has been an emergence of new interdisciplinary fields that go beyond the boundaries of traditional academic systems, prompting the need for interdisciplinary research.
  In particular, interdisciplinary research that requires a wide range of knowledge, from the basics to the application areas, has attached greater importance to cooperation between researchers from different fields. In addition, there has been increased demand for new interdisciplinary and integrated methods of fostering researchers.
  The Cooperative Graduate School System was established in response to these academic and social needs. We have cooperated with a large number of research institutes run by the government, incorporated administrative agencies (including national research and development agencies), and private companies located in and outside of Tsukuba Science City. We employ researchers from these institutes as professors (Cooperative Graduate School) and associate professors (Cooperative Graduate School) and have them supervise the research conducted by our students at research institutes equipped with the latest research facilities and features. Our aim is to diversify and expand the educational and research domain to further enhance graduate school education and develop new research areas by promoting exchanges with these research institutes.
  As of AY2021, the University of Tsukuba is partnered with 29 research institutes. The scale of the university’s commitment to cooperation is evidenced by its faculty comprising 138 professors and 69 associate professors.

  The Cooperative Graduate School System can be classified into the following two types.

  1st Cooperative Graduate School System

  Researchers at external research institutes join the degree programs as teaching staff and provide research guidance for the university’s graduate students by utilizing the cutting-edge facilities of these institutes. Under the 1st Cooperative Graduate School System, one of the university’s full-time faculty members is appointed as a co-supervisor to provide each student with support in both their academic and student lives. In addition to the research supervision provided at the research institutes, students should take the coursework offered at the university.

  2nd Cooperative Graduate School System

  Launched in 2004, the 2nd Cooperative Graduate School System allows researchers from an external research institute to organize the entire curriculum. The university employs these researchers as teaching staff and incorporates the relevant subprogram within the university’s degree program. Full-time university faculty members cooperate with the researchers in the provision of academic and student life support. Students registered in the subprograms benefit from the cutting-edge research guidance provided by the researchers at research institutes equipped with the latest facilities and features while taking the necessary coursework offered at the university.
  At present, the following two subprograms have been incorporated under the 2nd Cooperative Graduate School System.

  Subprogram	Partner Institute
  Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering (Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences)	National Institute for Materials Science
  Subprogram in Advanced Agricultural Technology and Science cooperated with NARO (Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences, Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences)	National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

• 16. System for Extending the Period of Registration

  Eligible Applicants

  A student who meets any of the following criteria and wishes to complete a degree program in a planned manner over a period longer than the standard two years due to the associated difficulties.

  (1) The student is employed
  (2) The student needs to take care of a family member, such as a child or an elderly person
  (3) The student has a disability
  (4) The student is considered to have another justifiable reason to apply for an extension

  Aim of the System for Extending the Period of Registration

  With the aim of increasing the opportunities for a diverse range of students to learn, the system allows students to complete a degree program in a planned manner if they apply to complete the program over an extended period of time (three or four years) rather than the standard two years and pass an individual review.

  Payment of Tuition Fees

  The annual tuition fees for individuals who have had their application to extend their period of registration approved shall be equal to the amount obtained by multiplying the annual tuition fees that would be paid over the standard period of registration by the number of years in the standard period of registration for the relevant program and dividing that amount by the number of years in the extended period of registration. This calculation will apply only during the period approved for such registration.

  Application Procedure

  Consult the chair of your program as well as your supervisor to obtain their approval for your application.
  Submit the necessary documents by following the guidelines provided in the admission procedure documents. Be sure to check the “Q&As on Extending the Period of Registration” before applying.