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

Application Guidelines for Doctoral Programs

Mathematics
Chemistry
Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)

【Admission in October 2023】
• July Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

【Admission in April 2024 / October 2024】
• 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
Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)
Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering)

【Admission in October 2023】
• July Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)

【Admission in April 2024 / October 2024】
• August Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)
• January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)

Materials Innovation

【Admission in October 2023】
• July Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

【Admission in April 2024】
• July Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
• October Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

【Admission in October 2024】
• October Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

*The Special Selection for Overseas Residents is an online entrance examination for overseas residents. (Conducted by Physics, Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science) Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering))

* Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics) and the Materials Innovation are fully online examinations.

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
• Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering
• Materials Innovation

• 1. Schedule

  Doctoral Program in Mathematics

  	Admission in October 2023	Admission in April 2024 / October 2024
  	July	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	May 24, 2023	July 3, 2023	November 27, 2023
  Payment	May 26, 2023-June 2, 2023	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023
  Web Entry	May 26, 2023 (noon JST)–June 2, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	July 7, 2023 (noon JST)–July 21, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2023 (noon JST)–December 15, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	May 26, 2023–June 2, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than June 2, 2023)	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2023)	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 15, 2023)
  Examination Date	July 6, 2023	August 28, 2023	January 26, 2024
  Announcement of Admission Results	July 18, 2023	September 14, 2023	February 15, 2024

  Doctoral Program in Physics

  	Admission in October 2023	Admission in April 2024 / October 2024
  	July	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	May 24, 2023	July 3, 2023	November 27, 2023
  Payment	May 26, 2023-June 2, 2023	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023
  Web Entry	May 26, 2023 (noon JST)–June 2, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	July 7, 2023 (noon JST)–July 21, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2023 (noon JST)–December 15, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	May 26, 2023–June 2, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than June 2, 2023)	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2023)	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 15, 2023)
  Examination Date	July 6, 2023	August 28, 2023	January 26, 2024
  Announcement of Admission Results	July 18, 2023	September 14, 2023	February 15, 2024

  Doctoral Program in Chemistry

  	Admission in October 2023	Admission in April 2024 / October 2024
  	July	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	May 24, 2023	July 3, 2023	November 27, 2023
  Payment	May 26, 2023-June 2, 2023	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023
  Web Entry	May 26, 2023 (noon JST)–June 2, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	July 7, 2023 (noon JST)–July 21, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2023 (noon JST)–December 15, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	May 26, 2023–June 2, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than June 2, 2023)	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2023)	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 15, 2023)
  Examination Date	July 6, 2023	August 28, 2023	January 26, 2024
  Announcement of Admission Results	July 18, 2023	September 14, 2023	February 15, 2024

  Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)

  	Admission in October 2023	Admission in April 2024 / October 2024
  	July	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	May 24, 2023	July 3, 2023	November 27, 2023
  Payment	May 26, 2023-June 2, 2023	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023
  Web Entry	May 26, 2023 (noon JST)–June 2, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	July 7, 2023 (noon JST)–July 21, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2023 (noon JST)–December 15, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	May 26, 2023–June 2, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than June 2, 2023)	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2023)	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 15, 2023)
  Examination Date	July 6, 2023	August 28, 2023	January 26, 2024
  Announcement of Admission Results	July 18, 2023	September 14, 2023	February 15, 2024

  Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  	Admission in October 2023	Admission in April 2024 / October 2024
  	July	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	May 24, 2023	July 3, 2023	November 27, 2023
  Payment	May 26, 2023-June 2, 2023	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023
  Web Entry	May 26, 2023 (noon JST)–June 2, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	July 7, 2023 (noon JST)–July 21, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2023 (noon JST)–December 15, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	May 26, 2023–June 2, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than June 2, 2023)	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2023)	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 15, 2023)
  Examination Date	July 6, 2023	August 28, 2023	January 26, 2024
  Announcement of Admission Results	July 18, 2023	September 14, 2023	February 15, 2024

  Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering)

  	Admission in October 2023	Admission in April 2024 / October 2024
  	July	August	January to February
  Eligibility Screening Application	May 24, 2023	July 3, 2023	November 27, 2023
  Payment	May 26, 2023-June 2, 2023	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023
  Web Entry	May 26, 2023 (noon JST)–June 2, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	July 7, 2023 (noon JST)–July 21, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	December 1, 2023 (noon JST)–December 15, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	May 26, 2023–June 2, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than June 2, 2023)	July 7, 2023–July 21, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than July 21, 2023)	December 1, 2023–December 15, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than December 15, 2023)
  Examination Date	July 6, 2023	August 24, 2023-August 25, 2023	January 25, 2024-January 26, 2024
  Announcement of Admission Results	July 18, 2023	September 14, 2023	February 15, 2024

  Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation

  	Admission in October 2023/Admission in April 2024	Admission in April 2024 / October 2024
  	July	October
  Eligibility Screening Application	May 24, 2023	August 30, 2023
  Payment	May 26, 2023-June 2, 2023	September 1, 2023-September 15, 2023
  Web Entry	May 26, 2023 (noon JST)–June 2 , 2023 (3 p.m. JST)	September 1, 2023 (noon JST)–September 15, 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  Documents Submission	May 26, 2023–June 2, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than June 2, 2023)	September 1, 2023–September 15, 2023 (necessary documents must be received no later than September 15, 2023)
  Examination Period	July 4, 2023–July 7, 2023	October 12, 2023–October 16, 2023
  Announcement of Admission Results	July 18, 2023	November 1, 2023

• 2. Number of Students to Be Admitted

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

  (1) July Selection Process (Admission in October 2023)

  (1-1) General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

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

  • Refer to “20. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  1. Students enroll in October, 2023. (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Admission“).

  (1-2) General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents

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

  • Refer to “20. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  1. Students enroll in October, 2023. (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Admission“).
  2. The Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering applies the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  (2) August Selection Process (Admission in April 2024/October 2024)

  (2-1) General Selection Process

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Mathematics	6
  Physics	8	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Chemistry	10	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Applied Physics	11	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science	9	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	8

  • Refer to “20. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024 or October, 2024. (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Admission“).
  2. The Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering applies the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  (2-2) 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.
  Chemistry	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Applied Physics	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	A few

  • Refer to “20. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024. (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Admission“).
  2. The Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering applies the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  (2-3) Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents

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

  • Refer to “20. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024 or October, 2024. (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Admission“).
  2. The Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering applies the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  (3) January to February Selection Process (Admission in April 2024/October 2024)

  (3-1) General Selection Process

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Mathematics	4
  Physics	14	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Chemistry	5	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.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science	5	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	7

  • Refer to “20. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024 or October, 2024. (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Admission“).
  2. The Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering applies the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  (3-2) 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.
  Chemistry	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Applied Physics	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science	A few	This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
  Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	A few

  • Refer to “20. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024 or October, 2024. (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Admission“).
  2. The Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering applies the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  (3-3) Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents

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

  • Refer to “20. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024 or October, 2024. (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Admission“).
  2. The Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering applies the Cooperative Graduate School System.

  Materials Innovation

  (1) July Selection Process (Admission in October 2023)

  (1-1) General Selection Prosess / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

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

  1. Students enroll in October, 2023. (Refer to”3.Eligibility for Admission“).

  (2) July Selection Process (Admission in April 2024)

  (2-1) General Selection Prosess

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Materials Innovation	4

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024. (Refer to”3.Eligibility for Admission“).

  (2-2) Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

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

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024. (Refer to”3.Eligibility for Admission“).

  (3) October Selection Process (Admission in April 2024/ October 2024)

  (3-1) General Selection Process

  Program	No. of Students to Be Admitted	Remarks
  Materials Innovation	4

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024 or October, 2024. (Refer to”3.Eligibility for Admission“).

  (3-2)Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

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

  1. Students enroll in April, 2024 or October, 2024. (Refer to”3.Eligibility for Admission“).

• 3. Eligibility for Admission

  (1) Entry in October 2023

  (General Selection Process, Special Selection Process for Working Individuals, Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)

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

  1) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a master’s degree by September 2023.
  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a specialized degree by September 2023.
  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a master’s degree in a foreign country by September 2023.

  2) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who will be 24 years of age or older as of September 2023 and possess a qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a master’s degree or a specialized degree in our eligibility screening.

  3) Others:

  • Please refer here for the details of eligibility.

  【Eligibility for Special Selection Process for Working Individuals】

  Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one requirement indicated from 1) to 3) above 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 September 2023. (Housework experience is also accepted.)

  【Eligibility for Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents】

  Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one requirement indicated from 1) to 3) above and live overseas when they take the examination. (Including Japanese nationality holder)

  (2) Entry in April 2024

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

  1) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a master’s degree by March 2024.
  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a specialized degree by March 2024.
  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a master’s degree in a foreign country by March 2024.

  2) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who will be 24 years of age or older as of March 2024 and possess a qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a master’s degree or a specialized degree in our eligibility screening.

  3) Others:

  • Please refer here for the details of eligibility.

  【Eligibility for Special Selection Process for Working Individuals】

  Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one requirement indicated from 1) to 3) above 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 2024. (Housework experience is also accepted.)

  【Eligibility for Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents】

  Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one requirement indicated from 1) to 3) above and live overseas when they take the examination. (Including Japanese nationality holder)

  (3) Entry in October 2024

  【Eligibility for General Selection Process】

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

  1) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who are expected to earn a master’s degree between April and September 2024.
  • Individuals who are expected to earn a specialized degree between April and September 2024.
  • Individuals who are expected to earn a master’s degree or a specialized degree in a foreign country between April and September 2024.

  2) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who will be 24 years of age or older as of September 2024 and possess a qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a master’s degree or a specialized degree in our eligibility screening.

  3) Others:

  • Please refer here for the details of eligibility.

  【 Eligibility for Special Selection Process for Working Individuals】

  * October Selection Process (Materials Innovation Degree Program only)and January-February Selection Process only can be selected.

  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 September 2024. (Housework experience is also accepted.)

  1) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a master’s degree by September 2024.
  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a professional degree by September 2024.
  • Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a master’s degree or a specialized degree in a foreign country by September 2024.

  2) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who will be 24 years of age or older as of September 2024 and possess a qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a master’s degree or a specialized degree in our eligibility screening.

  3) Others:

  • Please refer here for the details of eligibility.

  【Eligibility for Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents】

  Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one of the following requirements and live overseas when they take the examination. (Including Japanese nationality holder)

  1) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who are expected to earn a master’s degree between April and September 2024.
  • Individuals who are expected to earn a specialized degree between April and September 2024.
  • Individuals who are expected to earn a master’s degree or a specialized degree in a foreign country between April and September 2024.

  2) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

  • Individuals who will be 24 years of age or older as of September 2024 and possess a qualification that is recognized as equivalent to a master’s degree or a specialized degree in our eligibility screening.

  3) Others:

  • Please refer here for the details of eligibility.

  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 “10.Contact Details.”

  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

  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.

  30,000 Japanese yen (nonrefundable)

  * Examination fee exemption is provided for the following individuals:

  • Government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho scholarship) foreign students.
  • Those who have completed the University of Tsukuba Master’s Program and will continue on to the University Doctoral Program within one year of the completion date.

  ① Payment Period

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

  • July Selection Process : May 26 (Fri.), 2023 (noon JST)-June 2(Fri.), 2023(3 p.m. JST)
  • August Selection Process： July 7 (Fri.), 2023 (noon JST)–July 21 (Fri.), 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  • October Selection Process: September 1 (Fri.), 2023 (noon JST)- September 15 (Fri.), 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process： December 1 (Fri.), 2023 (noon JST)–December 15(Fri.), 2023 (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 or in person.
  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. Submit it to us together with the other necessary documents by registered mail or in person.
  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 26 (Fri.), 2023 (noon JST)–June 2 (Fri.), 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
     • August Selection Process： July 7 (Fri.), 2023 (noon JST)–July 21 (Fri.), 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
     • October Selection Process： September 1 (Fri.), 2023 (noon JST)–September 15 (Fri.), 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
     • January to February Selection Process ： December 1 (Fri.), 2023 (noon JST)–December 15 (Fri.), 2023 (3 p.m. JST)
  2. Original documents for all of the necessary certificates, etc. have to be submitted by registered mail or in person, 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 submit the documents.
     Due Dates
     • July Selection Process： June 2 (Fri.), 2023
     • August Selection Process： July 21 (Fri.), 2023
     • October Selection Process： September 15 (Fri.), 2023
     • January to February Selection Process： December 15 (Fri.), 2023

     If you submit the documents to our office in person, bring them by 5:00 pm on each deadline.

     Address for Document Submission

     Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area
     3rd Floor, 1A Building, 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,” “Research Outline,” “Summary of Research and Future Research Plans,” “Reference Letter,” “Form for Submission of English Score” (with the original document of the official score certificate for your chosen English proficiency test attached), “Letter of Approval for Entrance Examination,” “Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student,” “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee” (with the “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement” attached), and a copy of the “Application Completed” page for the “Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card.”

     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. Please add a note indicating your desire to return documents like a diploma or any other document that only has one copy issued, if you want it to return.

  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.

  Note: If you have any questions about a research field (Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Doctoral Programs), contact the department that runs your desired program. (refer to “10. Contact Details”).

• 7. Web Entry and Documents to Be Submitted

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

  You must submit the original documents for the certificates, etc., needed for your application by registered mail or in person. (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. Applicant’s Information/Program of Choice		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 application.
  2. Field of Interest/Supervisor of Choice		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  3. 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】 July Selection Process： test taken after June 2021 August Selection Process： test taken after July 2021 January to February Selection Process： test taken after January 2022		All applicants for Doctoral Programs in the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics or the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	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. TOEIC： Official Score Certificate or Official Score Report TOEFL iBT： Test Taker Score Report TOEFL iBT Home Edition： Test Taker Score Report IELTS： Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) Note: 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).”
  4. Cooperative Graduate School System		If applicable	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  5. Assistance		If applicable	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  6. Eligibility		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
  7. 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
  8. 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 submit the original documents by registered mail or in person by the deadline.)
  

  • July Selection Process： June 2 (Fri.), 2023
  • August Selection Process： July 21 (Fri.), 2023
  • October Selection Process： September 15 (Fri.), 2023
  • January to February Selection Process ： December 15 (Fri.), 2023

  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.

  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 doctoral programs offered by this Graduate School (basically, a graduate school [university] from which you have earned a master’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) Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “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. If the certificate (original) is issued online by an overseas university graduate, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’. For graduates of Chinese universities, see *2 below.
  (Expected) Degree Certificate (*1)	Individuals who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a graduate school outside Japan	If you have graduated or are expected to graduate from a graduate school outside Japan, submit a graduation certificate for your (expected) master’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) Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “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. If the certificate (original) is issued online, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’. For graduates of Chinese universities, see *2 below.
  Academic Transcript (*1)	All applicants	Submit an academic transcript (i.e., the official transcript of your program history) issued by a university or other educational institution that meets the application requirements for the doctoral programs offered by this Graduate School (basically, a graduate school [university] from which you have earned a master’s degree). If any credits were transferred from another school, submit an academic transcript from that school. All documents must be in English or Japanese. Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “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. If the certificate (original) is issued online by an overseas university graduate, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’. For graduates of Chinese universities, see *2 below.
  English Proficiency Test Score (*Check the “Remarks” on the right for valid score sheet types)(*3) 【Validity Period of the Test Score】 July Selection Process： test taken after June 2021 August Selection Process： test taken after July 2021 January to February Selection Process： test taken after January 2022	All applicants for Doctoral Programs in the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics or the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	A valid score sheet is one of the following. TOEIC * (1)： Official Score Certificate or Official Score Report TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition * (2)： Test Taker Score Report IELTS： Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) Please be sure to submit one of the above originals at the time of application. 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. * (1): Print-out of the official digital certificate of the TOEIC Test conducted after April 2023 is acceptable. *(2): 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. At the same time, submit a printed copy of the Test Taker Score Report downloaded from your ETS account page. Note: 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	All applicants for Doctoral Programs in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics, the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Material Sciences, or the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	Submit a plan for the research that you will conduct if you are enrolled in your chosen graduate school. Specify your name, title, and prospective supervisor. (Write your plan in either Japanese [max. 2,000 characters] or English [max. 1,000 words] on A4 paper in any format you wish.) Applicants for the Physics Doctoral Program must include the reason why they have chosen this program in their research plan.
  Research Outline	All applicants for Doctoral Programs in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics, the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Material Sciences, or the Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	Submit an outline of your current research by the application deadline. Your outline should be no longer than 4 pages, corresponding to about 4,000 characters in Japanese or 2,000 words in English. Attach the designated cover for the “Research Outline” to your outline. 〈For the designated cover for the “Research Outline,” visit here〉
  Summary of Research and Future Research Plans	All applicants for the Doctoral 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)〉
  Reference Letter	All applicants for the Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation	Submit the “Reference Letter” by the application deadline. Write 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 submit it to us by registered mail or in person.
  “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 submit it to us by registered mail or in person. The receipt must be attached to this form, which can be created online and printed out after you have completed the Web Entry procedure.
  Letter of Approval for Entrance Examination (Any format is acceptable)	1. Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school. *Except for applicants who are expected to complete by the admission. 2. 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 the head of their university or graduate school (or the head of their department) allowing them to take the entrance examination or, submit a letter of application the applicant (stating that he/she will withdraw from the university before enrolment). Any format is acceptable, but the letter must be printed on A4 paper. 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 graduate school may instead submit a 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.

  (*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).
  If the student wishes to register under his/her maiden name, he/she can apply for the use of his/her maiden name during the enrolment procedure.

  (*2) Substitution of the original English version of the Academic Credentials verification report issued by the ‘China Higher education Information and Student Information (CHSI (Japan))’ is acceptable.

  (*3) 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
  You can download these documents from the Web Entry System only while the system is open. Please be sure to print out all of the documents.

  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 submit the necessary documents.
  Form for Submission of English Proficiency Test Score	If applicable	Attach an original valid score sheet to this form. (Print-out of the official digital certificate of the TOEIC Test conducted after April 2023 is acceptable.)
  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)” detached from the “Examination Fee Statement” to the form.
  List of Documents to Be Submitted	All applicants	Fill in the required details and submit it with other application documents.

  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 scholarships, 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.

  (1) July Selection Process (Admission in October 2023)

  (1-1) General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

  MathematicsPhysicsChemistryEngineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  July		July 6 (Thu.), 2023
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00–17:00
  Mathematics		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session (a projector or a blackboard is available; if you want to distribute an abstract during your presentation, prepare 20 copies in advance).
  Physics		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session (a projector is available).
  Chemistry		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session, using a projector.
  Subprogram in Materials Science		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 15 minutes, including a question-and-answer session, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)

  July		July 6 (Thu.), 2023
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–17:00 JST
  Subprogram in Applied Physics		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after June 2021.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
  3. 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.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Sciences and Engineering)

  July		July 6 (Thu.), 2023
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–18:00
  Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after June 2021.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
  3. Points to note about individual interviews:
     For information on the schedule for your oral examination, we will be sent to you by email.

  Materials Innovation

  July		July 4 (Tue.)–7 (Fri.), 2023
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00-17:00 JST
  Materials Innovation		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. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  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.

  (1-2) Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents

  PhysicsEngineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  July		July 6 (Thu.), 2023
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00-17:00 JST
  Physics		Online Individual Interview. Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session.
  Subprogram in Materials Science		Online Individual Interview. Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 15 minutes, including a question-and-answer session.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about individual interviews:
     We will hold your online interview using Zoom etc.
     For information on the schedule for your oral examination, we will be sent to you by email.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering)

  July		July 6 (Thu.), 2023
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–18:00 JST
  Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Online Individual Interview. Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after June 2021.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
  3. Points to note about individual interviews:
     We will hold your online interview using Zoom etc.
     For information on the schedule for your oral examination, we will be sent to you by email.

  (2) July Selection Process (Admission in April 2024)

  (2-1) General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

  Materials Innovation

  July		July 4 (Tue.)–7 (Fri.), 2023
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00-17:00 JST
  Materials Innovation		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. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  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.

  (3) August Selection Process (Admission in April 2024/ October 2024)

  (3-1) General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

  MathematicsPhysicsChemistryEngineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  August		August 28 (Mon.), 2023
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00-17:00
  Mathematics		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session (a projector or a blackboard is available; if you want to distribute an abstract during your presentation, prepare 20 copies in advance).
  Physics		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session (a projector is available).
  Chemistry		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session, using a projector.
  Subprogram in Materials Science		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 15 minutes, including a question-and-answer session, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)

  August		August 28 (Mon.), 2023
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–17:00 JST
  Subprogram in Applied Physics		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after July 2021.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
  3. 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.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering)

  August		August 24 (Thu.)–25 (Fri.), 2023
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–18:00
  Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after July 2021.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
     We will use the higher score if you submit more than one English score certificate.
  3. For information on the schedule for your oral examination, please refer to the “Timetable of the Oral Examination” that will be sent to you by email.

  (3-2) Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents

  PhysicsEngineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  August		August 28 (Mon.), 2023
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00-17:00 JST
  Physics		Online Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session.
  Subprogram in Materials Science		Online Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 15 minutes, including a question-and-answer session.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about individual interviews:
     We will hold your online interview using Zoom etc.
     For information on the schedule for your oral examination, we will be sent to you by email.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering)

  August		August 24 (Thu.)–25 (Fri.), 2023
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–18:00 JST
  Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Online Individual Interview. Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about individual interviews:
     We will hold your online interview using Zoom etc.
  3. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after July 2021.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
     We will use the higher score if you submit more than one English score certificate.
  4. For information on the schedule for your oral examination, please refer to the “Timetable of the Oral Examination” that will be sent to you by email.

  (4) October Selection Process (Admission in April 2024/ October 2024)

  (4-1) General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

  Materials Innovation

  October		October 12 (Thu.)–16 (Mon.), 2023
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00-17:00 JST
  Materials Innovation		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. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  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.

  (5) January to February Selection Process (Admission in April 2024/ October 2024)

  (5-1) General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

  MathematicsPhysicsChemistryEngineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  January to February		January 26 (Fri.), 2024
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00–17:00
  Mathematics		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session (a projector or a blackboard is available; if you want to distribute an abstract during your presentation, prepare 20 copies in advance).
  Physics		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session (a projector is available).
  Chemistry		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session, using a projector.
  Subprogram in Materials Science		Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 15 minutes, including a question-and-answer session, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)

  January to February		January 26 (Fri.), 2024
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–17:00
  Subprogram in Applied Physics		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after January 2022.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
  3. 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.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering)

  January to February		January 25 (Thu.)–26 (Fri.), 2024
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–18:00
  Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes, using a projector.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after January 2022.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
     We will use the higher score if you submit more than one English score certificate.
  3. For information on the schedule for your oral examination, please refer to the “Timetable of the Oral Examination” that will be sent to you by email.

  (5-2) Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents

  PhysicsEngineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

  January to February		January 26 (Fri.), 2024
  Subject		Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	10:00-17:00 JST
  Physics		Online Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 30 minutes, including a question-and-answer session.
  Subprogram in Materials Science		Online Individual Interview Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for about 15 minutes, including a question-and-answer session.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about individual interviews:
     We will hold your online interview using Zoom etc.
     For information on the schedule for your oral examination, we will be sent to you by email.

  Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering)

  January to February		January 25 (Thu.)–26 (Fri.), 2024
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 Points)	Oral Examination (200 Points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00–18:00 JST
  Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering		English We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score for TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).	Online Individual Interview. Presentation on a master’s thesis or research achievements equivalent to a master’s thesis for 15 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session for 15 minutes.

  (Note)

  1. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor in advance.
  2. Points to note about individual interviews:
     We will hold your online interview using Zoom etc.
  3. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
     Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after January 2022.
     A copy of the original or a PDF copy downloaded from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
     We will use the higher score if you submit more than one English score certificate.
  4. For information on the schedule for your oral examination, please refer to the “Timetable of the Oral Examination” that will be sent to you by email.

• 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 18 (Tue.), 2023 (10 a.m. JST)
  • August Selection Process： September 14 (Thu.), 2023 (10 a.m. JST)
  • October Selection Process： November 1 (Wed.), 2023 (10 a.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process ： February 15 (Thu.), 2024 (10 a.m. JST)

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

  Note: If you are not at home on the day of delivery, an ‘absentee delivery notice’ will be left in your post box. Please make sure you receive it within a week, for example by requesting re-delivery from the post office.

  (3) Enrollment Procedure

  1. An enrollment packet (which contain documents to be submitted before entrance) will be sent to successful applicants.
     Date of dispatch: for entrants in October 2023
     • The notification will be sent together with the acceptance letter on the day of the Acceptance Announcement (18 July).
     Date of dispatch: for entrants in April 2024
     Sent out in two instalments.
     • November 1 (Wed.) 2023
       (Successful applicants for the July, August and October Selection Process)
     • February 15 (Thu.) 2024
       (Successful applicants for the January-February Selection Process)
     Date of dispatch: for entrants in October 2024
     • Late June 2024

     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 are 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. Entrance fees: 282,000 Japanese yen (nonrefundable).
        (Note)
        • If the fees are revised before or during your enrollment in this Graduate School, the revised fees will be applied from the time of revision.
        • Government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho scholarship) foreign students or individuals who have completed the University of Tsukuba Master’s Program and will continue on to the University Doctoral Program within one year of the completion date 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. Contact Details

  Program		Contact	Direct Phone Number/Email address
  Doctoral Program in Mathematics		Administration Office for Mathematics	+81-29-853-4235
  Doctoral Program in Physics		Administration Office for Physics	+81-29-853-4277
  Doctoral Program in Chemistry		Administration Office for Chemistry	+81-29-853-6505 chkyomu_at_chem.tsukuba.ac.jp
  Doctoral 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
  	Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	Administration Office for Materials Science and Engineering	butsuzai_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation		Administration Office for Materials Innovation	tsukuba-materials _at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp

  1. Past examination questions are not available since only oral examinations are conducted.
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• 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 24 (Wed.), 2023
  • August Selection Process： July 3 (Mon.), 2023
  • October Selection Process： August 30 (Wed.), 2023
  • January to February Selection Process ： November 27 (Mon.), 2023

  Examples of 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 16 (Fri.), 2023
  • August Selection Process： August 4 (Fri.), 2023
  • October Selection Process： September 25 (Mon.), 2023
  • January to February Selection Process： January 9 (Tue.), 2024
• 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
  3rd Floor, 1A Building, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki 305-8571, Japan
  nyushi-pas_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
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  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. Financial Support for Students Enrolled in Doctoral Programs

  We provide all of our students in doctoral programs with various types of support that cover more than half of their tuition and other fees.
  See here for details.

• 15. Disclosure of Admission Examination Results

  The following disclosure is made in relation to the performance of a candidate who was
  unsuccessful in the entrance examination for the Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences (Doctoral Program).

  1. Contents of Disclosure
     Total Score of the Candidate Who Failed the Examination
     ※However, the Following Results Will not be Disclosed
     (1) Absentee from One or More Courses
  2. Applicant
     The Examinee Himself /Herself
  3. How to Request
     Please Send Your Request by Mail, Enclosing the Following
     (1) Request Form for Disclosure of Admission Information
     (2) Examination Voucher (to be returned at the time of disclosure)
     (If you have lost the Examination Voucher, a copy of your Student ID, Driver’s License, etc.)
     (3) Reply Envelope (long size #3) with your Name and Address written on it and a 434 Yen Stamp Affixed.
     However, if you are an Overseas Resident, Please Inquire by E-mail to the Billing Office.
  4. Request Period
     May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  5. Disclosure Method
     Disclosed Information will be mailed to the Person in Question Sequentially after the Deadline of the Request Period.
  6. Billing Office
     1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
     Division Graduate Admissions Office, University of Tsukuba
     E-mail: dai.daigakuinka_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace (_at_) with @.)
• 16. 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.
     1. 1.Earn the required number of credits to complete the program within the stipulated period of study (3 years).
     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.
• 17. Pure and Applied Sciences Early Completion Program for Working Individuals (*Through Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  The Doctoral Program for Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences adopted the Pure and Applied Sciences Early Completion Program for Working Individuals in FY 2007 to support working individuals who wish to complete a doctoral program in a shorter period of time. The Early Completion Program is available to working individuals with a certain degree of research achievements and competency, providing them with an opportunity to complete a three-year doctoral program in a minimum of one year. We cannot guarantee successful completion of a doctoral program within this timeframe, but the Early Completion Program is intended to support individuals aiming to complete their chosen program within one year.

  1. Eligibility
     Working Individuals who have a record of research achievements related to a research field covered in the Doctoral Program for Pure and Applied Sciences and wish to earn a doctoral degree in a shorter period of time.
  2. Documents to be submitted to apply for the Early Completion Program
     Individuals who have successfully passed the entrance examination must submit the documents and reports specified in items 1) to 4) below. Successful applicants will be notified of the procedure when the announcement of acceptance is made.
     1. 1) Applicant’s statement (includes the applicant’s area of specialization, their activities at the school that they last attended, and their relation to their desired area of research).
     2. 2) List of achievements (includes peer-reviewed papers and presentation materials).
     3. 3) Self-assessment form.
     4. 4) Plan for doctoral dissertation (any format is acceptable, but your plan must be written on two to four pages of A4 paper and include your theme and studies in related areas).

        The number of peer-reviewed papers and conference presentations required to apply for the program is indicated below.

     Program		Peer-Reviewed Papers	Conference Presentations
     Mathematics		You must have had a minimum of two papers published or accepted for publication in an international journal. You must be the sole author of one of these papers.	No requirement specified
     Physics		You must have had a minimum of three papers published or accepted for publication in an international journal.	No requirement specified
     Chemistry		You must have had a minimum of three papers published or accepted for publication in international journals. You must be the first author of these papers or have made a significant contribution to them.	No requirement specified
     Engineering Sciences	Subprogram in Applied Physics	You must have had a minimum of three papers published or accepted for publication in an international journal. You must be the first author of these papers.	No requirement specified
     	Subprogram in Materials Science	You must have had a minimum of three papers published or accepted for publication in an international journal. You must be the first author of these papers.	No requirement specified
     	Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering	You must have had a minimum of three papers published or accepted for publication in an international journal. You must be the first author of these papers.	No requirement specified

  3. Qualification for the Early Completion Program
     Where necessary, an interview will be conducted based on the documents listed in item 2 above to determine whether the applicant qualifies for the program. Notification of the application procedure will be sent together with the announcement of acceptance.
  4. Note
     Consult with your prospective supervisor in advance before applying.
• 18. Dual Degree Program for Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences

  Our dual degree program is structured so that researchers or students enrolled in doctoral programs who aim to acquire the skills and academic knowledge required to secure highly professional jobs can pursue graduate work in two fields. This program is intended to develop highly talented individuals who have considerable expertise, demonstrate great erudition, and exhibit a high degree of adaptability.

  That is, students enrolled in a doctoral program will also belong to a master’s program or a professional degree program (except for Degree Programs in Business Sciences, University of Tsukuba Law School) and be expected to fulfill the requirements for two degrees.

  The following fields are available for the dual degree program (please refer to the applicable program websites for details).

  Primary Program in a Doctoral Program	Secondary Program in a Master’s Program
  Physics	Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering or Master’s Program in Computer Science
  Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Materials Science	Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences Master’s Program in Medical Sciences

  Completing two degrees at the same time is not easy. You will need to ask your prospective supervisor (listed in the application guidelines) for advice and consider the matter carefully before applying. If you decide to apply, obtain an application document, have your prospective supervisor sign it, and then submit it to the Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area by the deadline (same as the deadline for Eligibility Screening Application).

  If you pass the assessment, you will be given written permission to take the dual degree program. Submit a copy of this written permission and your application documents to Graduate Admissions, Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion.

  (If you apply for both a doctoral program and a master’s program, attach a copy of the written permission to each of the application documents.) Submitting a copy of this written permission will entitle you to exemption from the examination fees for the master’s program.

  To apply for the dual degree program, you will need to pass the examination and complete the enrollment procedure. If you apply for both a master’s program and a doctoral program at the same time but you fail the examination for the doctoral program, you will be considered to have failed the examination for the master’s program, as well.

  If you pass the examination, you will be exempt from paying the enrollment fee and tuition fee (during the duration of the dual degree program) for the first semester.

• 19. Double Degree Program for Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences and Université Grenoble Alpes (France)

  The Doctoral Program (three-year/second semester) for Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences offers a double degree program with the Université Grenoble Alpes. In this program, students enroll and study at the University of Tsukuba and at the Université Grenoble Alpes as regular students, but they are awarded a degree from both universities upon completion of the program. (Students are required to take an admission examination for the Université Grenoble Alpes after passing the examination for our doctoral program.)

  This program is designed to create global human resources who have a high level of expertise and meet the standards of both universities. The program is backed by all teachers involved in joint research responsibly.

  Applicants must consult an academic advisor for their chosen doctoral program (visit here for the contact details) in advance and apply to the advisor by the deadline for eligibility screening stated in the Application Guidelines.

• 20. 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. The university will retain this system in its new graduate schools and programs (degree program system) following their reorganization in academic year 2020.
  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.

  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 the 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 subprogram have been incorporated in the Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences 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

• 21. 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 three 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 (four or five years) rather than the standard three 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.