Master’s Programs / Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics (First Year Enrollment) Application Guidelines | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions

Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering

Master’s Programs / Five-year Doctoral Program (First Year Enrollment) Application Guidelines

Policy and Planning Sciences / Service Engineering / Risk and Resilience Engineering / Computer Science / Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems / Engineering Mechanics and Energy / Empowerment Informatics (First Year Enrollment)

Notes on the Use of Generative AI in Entrance Examinations

When preparing application documents, please refer to the “Admissions Policy (Graduate School Standards)” of each degree program in the Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering.
To avoid any suspicion of misconduct or potential mismatch in academic expectations after enrollment, you must carefully prepare and submit all documents on your own responsibility.

Important Notice:
To International Students and Applicants Residing Abroad

  • 0. Application Process Overview Chart
  • 1. Schedule
    July Selection Process August Selection Process January to February Selection Process Notes
    Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility May 20, 2026 July 3, 2026 November 24, 2026 See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.”
    Deadline for requesting assistance due to disability See “9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.”
    Deadline for submitting Dual Degree Program Application Form See “15. Dual Degree Program.”
    Payment of examination fee May 22, 2026 – June 1, 2026 July 9, 2026 – July 22, 2026 November 30, 2026 – December 10, 2026 See “5. Examination Fee.”
    Web entry May 22, 2026 (from noon JST) – June 1, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) July 9, 2026 (from noon JST) – July 22, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) November 30, 2026 (from noon JST) – December 10, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) See “6. Details of Web Entry.”
    Documents submission
    (The documents must arrive at our office by the last day of the submission period)    		 May 22, 2026 – June 2, 2026 July 9, 2026 – July 23, 2026 November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026 See “6. Details of Web Entry” and “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc..”
    Planned publication date of “Information and Instructions for Examinees” We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” in the “information” section on our website at least one week in advance. See “10. Information and Instructions for Taking the Examination.”
    Examination Dates The date and time differ depending on the desired program and selection process.
    See “8. Screening Criteria” for details.
    Announcement of acceptance July 21, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) September 10, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) February 15, 2027 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) See “11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure.”
    Sending of Admission Procedure Guide to successful applicants (email) July 21, 2026 September 10, 2026 February 15, 2027
    *Those who are October entrants are scheduled to be sent around late June 2027.
  • 2. Number of Students to Be Admitted

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants

    April 2027 Admission
    July Selection Process
    Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences 22
    Master’s Program in Service Engineering 9
    Master’s Program in Risk and Resilience Engineering 13
    Master’s Program in Computer Science 52
    Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems 60
    Master’s Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy 34
    Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics (First Year Enrollment) 4

    General Selection Process

    April 2027 Admission April 2027/October 2027 Admission
    August Selection Process January to February Selection Process
    Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences 42 16
    Master’s Program in Service Engineering 10 A few
    Master’s Program in Risk and Resilience Engineering 14 1
    Master’s Program in Computer Science 72 22
    Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems 57 12
    Master’s Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy 29 1
    Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics (First Year Enrollment) 4 A few

    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

    April 2027 Admission April 2027/October 2027 Admission
    August Selection Process January to February Selection Process
    Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences 3 6
    Master’s Program in Service Engineering 2 5
    Master’s Program in Risk and Resilience Engineering 3 1
    Master’s Program in Computer Science 3 2
    Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems 3 5
    Master’s Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy 2 2
      Notes:

    • Applicants for the Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences, Service Engineering, Computer Science, Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems or Engineering Mechanics and Energy may apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System (visit the official website of University of Tsukuba for details).
  • 3-1. Eligibility for Application

    [Eligibility Screening is NOT required]

    • Individuals who have graduated from a Japanese 4-year university or are expected to graduate by the month prior to enrollment. (Eligibility requirement (1))
    • Individuals who have been granted a bachelor’s degree or are expected to be granted it by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education the month prior to enrollment. (Eligibility requirement (2))
    • Individuals who have completed a 16-year program of school education in a foreign country or who are expected to complete by the month prior to enrollment. (Eligibility requirement (3))
    • Individuals who have granted or are expected to grant by the month prior to enrollment a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by completing a course of not less than three years from a foreign university. (Eligibility requirement (6); prior confirmation of the eligibility required).

    Please contact Division of Admission (Graduate School) for prior confirmation of the eligibility before web entry by the deadline for application for eligibility screening.
    Please note that inquiries made after the deadline may not be able to proceed to the screening process if it is determined that screening is necessary.
    E-mail: admission.grad#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
    (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.)

    [Eligibility Screening is required]

    *See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.”

    • Individuals who have reached 22 years of age or will reach 22 years of age by the month prior to enrollment, who have been admitted to the graduate school of the University with academic ability equivalent or superior to that of a university graduate through an individual admission eligibility screening conducted by the graduate school of the University. (Eligibility requirement (9); eligibility screening required)

    [Other eligibility requirements]

    Application Requirements for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

    Individuals who are eligible to apply (excluding those who have not yet graduated from a university or not yet earned a bachelor’s degree at the time of application) and have at least one year of work experience (from any industry including both full-time and part-time jobs) by the month prior to enrollment may apply for this selection process. Jobs held while enrolled as a full-time student DOES NOT qualify as work experience.

    Application Requirements for the Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants

    Individuals who are eligible to apply and meet either of the following recommendation requirements 1 or 2 may apply for this selection process. Applicants for this selection process must submit a letter of recommendation issued by president, dean or department head at the university they currently attend, and promise that they enroll in the University of Tsukuba if they are accepted. This selection is open to both internal and external students.

    • For the criteria for A grade in the recommendation requirements 1, please refer to page 2 of the Letter of Recommendation form. See “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc..”

    • The “research fields” covered by each program, as mentioned in the recommendation requirements 2, can be found in the Faculty Directory. See “4. Supervisor Assignment.”
    Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences/Service Engineering
    1. Recommendation requirements 1)
      Individuals who have earned at least 70 percent of their credits with A grade in the undergraduate program by the time of application.
    2. Recommendation requirements 2)
      Individuals who have achievements in the research field covered by the program to which they are applying. Submission of supporting documentation is required.
    Master’s Program in Risk and Resilience Engineering/Computer Science
    1. Recommendation requirements 1)
      Individuals who have earned at least 70 percent of their credits with A grade in the undergraduate program by the time of application.
    2. Recommendation requirements 2)
      Individuals who have an outstanding academic record in the research field covered by the program to which they are applying.
    Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
    1. Recommendation requirements 1)
      Individuals who have earned at least 68 percent of their credits with A grade in the undergraduate program by the time of application, with a minimum score of 470 on TOEIC Listening & Reading Test, 42 on TOEFL iBT or 4.0 on IELTS Academic test.
    2. Recommendation requirements 2)
      Individuals who have an outstanding academic record in the research field covered by the Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems.
    Master’s Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy
    1. Recommendation requirements 1)
      Individuals who have earned at least 68 percent of their credits with A grade in the undergraduate program by the time of application.
    2. Recommendation requirements 2)
      Individuals who have an outstanding academic record in the research field covered by the Master’s Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy.
    Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics (First-year enrollment)
    1. Recommendation requirements 1)
      Individuals who have earned at least 68 percent of their credits with A grade in the undergraduate program by the time of application, with a minimum score of 470 on TOEIC Listening & Reading Test, 42 on TOEFL iBT or 4.0 on IELTS Academic test.
    2. Recommendation requirements 2)
      Have an outstanding academic record in the research field covered by the Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics.
  • 3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening

    How to Apply for Eligibility Screening

    The eligibility screening is conducted by the University of Tsukuba to confirm that the applicant has academic ability equivalent or superior to that of university graduates prior to application. Please check the details of Eligibility for Application at the official website of University of Tsukuba. Even if you have passed the eligibility screening in the past, you will need to undergo the screening again when you wish to apply for another selection process.

    If you pass the screening, you will receive a passcode to be entered into the Web Entry System. Please note that applicants must submit their original graduation certificate and academic transcript at the time of application even if they submit the PDF or JPEG files at the time of the screening for eligibility (See “Notes” of “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.”).
    Deadlines:
    See “1. Schedule.”
    Place to Submit:

    Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)
    Please submit the required documents by email. We recommend contacting us to confirm your application eligibility before submitting your application.

    Documents Required for Application for Eligibility Screening:
    1. A. Application Form
    2. B. Curriculum Vitae
    3. C. Graduation Certificate of the last school you graduated from (PDF or JPEG format)
    4. D. Academic Transcript of the last school you graduated from (PDF or JPEG format)
    5. E. Certificate of Research Experience – only for those who wish to apply under the eligibility requirement (9) and meet the following condition;
      – Foreign applicants who have completed their university education in a country with less than 16 years of schooling up to the university education, and who have been engaged in research or are expected to be engaged in research as a research student, researcher, etc. for a considerable period of time (generally one year or more) at a university, Inter-University Research Institute or other equivalent research institute by the end of March 2027.
      – Certificate of Research Experience” must be certified by the head of the said university or research institute.
      **International students enrolled at the University of Tsukuba as a non-degree research student may submit the Certificate of Enrollment (for scholarship application) (“在籍証明書（奨学金申請用）”) which can be obtained from Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines on campus, instead of submitting the Certificate of Research Experience.
    6. F. Letter of Recommendation– only for those who wish to apply under the eligibility requirement (10);
      – It must be written by the head of the department and must bear the certification seal of the president or dean.
  • 4. Supervisor Assignment

    Obtaining Consent from Faculty Members before Applying

    All the applicants must obtain prior consent from their supervisor.
    Before applying, you must contact a faculty member and obtain consent to become your prospective supervisor (the person who gives you academic instructions after enrollment). You may select up to a second choice of supervisor at the time of application, but the second choice is not mandatory. If applicants have the second choice, they should contact that faculty member and obtain consent as well.
    Upon successful admission, unless otherwise notified, you will be assigned to the laboratory of your first-choice academic supervisor.
    Please see the Faculty Directory for the list of faculty members and their research fields and keywords.
    If you have any questions about research field, contact your desired program (See “13. Previous Examinations and Inquiry about curriculum”).
    Applicants for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals should inform their prospective supervisor that they wish to apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals when obtaining consent.

    Main Supervisor and Sub-supervisor

    In order to provide a better learning environment, the Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering have a multiple supervisor system in which each student is assigned a main supervisor and one or more sub-supervisors.
    In principle, applicants are to choose only their main supervisor at the time of application. However, if you wish to conduct research related to research topics of a faculty member whose role is indicated in the Faculty Directory only as “Sub-supervisor,” please choose both the main supervisor and sub-supervisor (You need to obtain consent from both of them).
    In that case, applicants for the Master’s Program in Computer Science and the Master’s Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy must choose their main supervisor and sub-supervisor from the same “Research Field” on the Faculty Directory.

    Security Export Control

    The University of Tsukuba has established the University of Tsukuba Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA), and conducts strict examinations for acceptance of international students etc. International applicants who fall under any of the conditions set out in said regulations may be unable to enter their desired program.

    1) Reference Number
    International students will be notified of a “reference number” for Security Export Control by the faculty member who agreed to become their prospective supervisor. The reference number must be entered in the Web Entry System at the time of application. Since it will take some time to obtain a reference number, please contact your desired faculty member as soon as possible.
    Applicants for the Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences or Service Engineering are not required to obtain a reference number or to enter it in the Web Entry System.

    2) Procedures for “Deemed Export” for Security Export Control
    In order to strengthen the prevention of leakage of sensitive technology related to security, “deemed export control” was clarified and related laws and regulations were revised (effective May 1, 2022).
    As a result, our university has decided to require all applicants to our graduate school to confirm the applicability of Specific Categories.
    Please review the link below and check the corresponding items on the web application system.

  • 5. Examination Fee

    Examination Fee

    30,000 Japanese Yen (non-refundable)

    Exemptions of Examination Fee

    • The examination fees will not be charged for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship students and students applying for a secondary program (master’s program) under the Dual Degree Program.

    The University of Tsukuba have the special measures of examination fee exemption for the victims of disasters in Japan. For details, please refer to the official website of University of Tsukuba.

    Payment Methods

    The examination fee can be paid by either of the following methods. In either case, administration fees are to be borne by the applicant.

    (1) Credit Card Payment (for all applicants)

    https://e-shiharai.net/english/
    We accept Visa, MasterCard, JCB or AMERICAN EXPRESS.
    Credit card payment can be made at the final step of the Web Entry System or by visiting the website linked above. After the payment, you will be provided with the receipt number. Enter the receipt number in the input field displayed on the Web Entry System.
    Print out the payment complete screen (see below) and submit it along with other application documents.
    For details, see the payment instructions.

    (2) Convenience Store Payment (for applicants residing in Japan only)

    https://e-shiharai.net/
    Payment can be made at convenience stores in Japan: LAWSON, SEVEN-ELEVEN, FamilyMart, or MINISTOP.
    Follow the instructions given at the final steps of the Web Entry System or at the website linked above (available in Japanese only) to apply for the convenience store payment.

    After going to the selected store and completing payment, please enter the required information into the Web Entry System: name of the convenience store that you used, the date of payment, and the payment number (The number of digit and the Japanese name of the payment number differ according to the store you used. See the description below).

    • SEVEN-ELEVEN: “払込票番号” 13 digits
    • LAWSON, FamilyMart, MINISTOP: “お客様番号” 11 digits

    Download the “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee” from the Web Entry System and print it out. Paste the receipt (certificate of payment) you received from the convenience store on the form. Submit the completed form along with other application documents.
    For details, see the payment instructions.

  • 6. Details of Web Entry

    6-1. Web Entry Flow

    Submit your application data through Web Entry System during the designated period (See “1. Schedule”).

    • Preparation
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        Email Settings

        Please verify your email settings to ensure you can receive emails from “entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp”.
        *We have confirmed instances emails to the “@au.com” and “@ezweb.ne.jp” domains are not being delivered. Please register a different email address or check your “Recipient List Settings” and “Spam Filter Settings” in advance.
        Also, please avoid using SMS and MMS as attachments may not be delivered.

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        Internet Environment

        Please ensure your PC's internet connection. (Smartphones and tablets are not recommended.)

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        ID Photo Data

        Please prepare your photo data. (only JPEG file, the file size must be 500 KB or less and less than 2,000 pixels in both width and height.)
        Please do not change the image of the person by editing or processing the image to make the eyes look larger, whitening the skin, or modifying facial features, moles, wrinkles, etc. Such modifications may prevent us from verifying the applicant’s identity using the photo on the reference card on the examination day.

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        Printer

        Please have a printer ready as there are documents that need to be printed.

    • Sign Up / Activation

      Create your own account on the Web Entry System. When you sign up, activation email will be sent to your registered email address. Click the activation URL on the email to activate your account.

    • My Page

      Click the “Application Form” button on “My Page” to start web entry. You can edit your login information or reset password on “My Page.”

    • Application Form

      Please enter the required information (See “6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry”).

    • Payment

      Complete payment of the examination fee before submitting your application. The examination fee can be paid by either credit card or convenience store. For details, please check 5. Examination Fees.
      *The examination fee already paid is non-refundable.

    • Submission

      Once you click on the “Submit to Apply” button, the information you have entered will be sent to the university, and you will not be able to go back to edit. Please check carefully before proceeding. After submission, please make sure to check the confirmation email that will be sent to your registered email address.

    • Create PDF and Print Reference Card etc.

      After submitting the application data, you will be able to download the documents such as “Reference Card” and “Address Sheet” until the end of the application period. These files must be brought to the venue or mailed to the university. You must print your Reference card and bring it on the day of the examination. Please note that the files no longer be available for download after the end of the application period.

    Notes:
    • The Web Entry System does not allow you to apply to more than one programs from a single account. Also, it is not possible to register multiple accounts with one e-mail address. Therefore, for example, if applicants for the Dual Degree Program wish to apply to both the doctoral Program and the master’s Program at the same time, they must prepare two e-mail addresses, create accounts using each, and apply to each program from separate accounts.
    • The payment screen will not be displayed for students who do not have to pay the examination fee, i.e., the Japanese Government Scholarship students and students applying for a secondary program (master’s program) under the Dual Degree Program.
    • After the application period ends, you cannot change degree program and enrollment date.

    Handling of Personal Information

    Applicants’ personal information obtained from the application documents and the results of the entrance examination will be used for the affairs concerning admission and screening. The university may also process the information so that it is not personally identifiable and use it for research and study aimed at improvement of the admission procedure and the university education. If a successful applicant who has completed the admission procedures has applied for a JASSO scholarship, the information will be used as screening material in the scholarship selection process.

    6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry

    Please prepare the data in the table below for web entry in advance.

    Required data Who should submit Instructions
    ID Photo All applicants JPEG format.
    The photo must be clear, taken within the last three months, showing the front of the applicant’s head, neck and shoulder with no hats or other head adornments.
    The recommended photo aspect ratio is 4:3.
    Certificate of Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship Japanese Government Scholarship students who fall under either of the following:
    (1) Individuals currently enrolled in a university other than the University of Tsukuba and are receiving the scholarship
    (2) Individuals who plan to receive the scholarship     		Submit the corresponding document in JPEG format.
    (1) Scanned copy of a “Certificate of Government-Sponsored” issued by your university (Any format is acceptable)
    (2) Scanned copy of an official document proving that the scholarship will be awarded, such as a “Passing Certificate of the First Screening” issued by an overseas diplomatic establishment
    Name of your prospective supervisor All applicants You must contact a faculty member and obtain consent to become your prospective supervisor before applying (See “4. Supervisor Assignment”).
    Eligibility type All applicants Confirm in advance what your qualifications are. Depending on the type, prior screening or inquiry may be required (See “3-1. Eligibility for Application” and “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening”).
    Research Plan All applicants Summarize your research plans after enrollment in approximately 500 words in English. Charts and figures cannot be included. If references are also provided, the number of words in the references need not be included in the word limit. Applicants for the Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences who wish to take the Course in Strategic Frontiers for Regional Revitalization should indicate so at the beginning of your research plan. Applicants for the Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics should also refer to the note below this table.
    Career Plan Applicants for the Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics Summarize plans for your career after completing graduate school in approximately 500 words in English. Charts and figures cannot be included. See also the note below this table.

    Note:
    The research plans of applicants for the Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics will mainly be assessed according to the following four criteria that examine to what extent you have;
    1) expertise and presentation skills appropriate for Empowerment Informatics
    2) fundamental skills for interdisciplinary research
    3) the ability to investigate issues from multiple perspectives
    4) the potentiality to play active roles in an international society
    The career plans will mainly be assessed according to the following three criteria that examine to what extent you have;
    1) the qualities needed to take an initiative as a global leader
    2) the potentiality to develop and pass on technology that matches the needs of the future society
    3) the abilities to tackle and resolve complicated social issues

  • 7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.

    Paper certificates and other documents required for application (See below table) should be mailed (using registered mail) or brought in person. All required documents must be put in an envelope which fits unfolded A4 size paper with an Address Sheet attached. You can download your Address Sheet in PDF from the Web Entry System.

    We will begin reviewing the documents as soon as they arrive.
    We will contact you at the email address registered in web application only if there are any deficiencies. Please respond promptly so that any issues can be resolved without delay.
    Please note that we do not send a receipt confirmation if there are no deficiencies.
    The documents must arrive to our office by the deadline (See “1. Schedule”). If your documents fail to arrive by the deadline or any of the required documents is incomplete, invalid or missing, you will not be allowed to take the exam. Documents brought in after 5:00 p.m. JST on the last day of the submission period will not be accepted. The deadlines are strictly observed.
    In case of delays caused by the carrier, submit an official notice from the carrier indicating the situation.

    Place to Submit:

    Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)

    Note:
    • Your [Expected] Graduation Certificate, [Expected] Degree Certificate and Academic Transcript must be original documents with the official university seal unless otherwise specified.
    • In case of submitting photocopies of certificates because they cannot be reissued, etc., only those certificates that are certified by the issuer of the certificate that the photocopies do not differ from the original will be accepted. (To verify authenticity, the official seal of the issuer must be stamped directly on the photocopy (paper media) to be submitted.)
    • If your university does not issue paper certificates, digital certificates will be accepted on the condition that the following 1) and 2).
      In case of using an independent authentication system that does not fall under any of the categories below, please consult us individually, in principle, by the application start date.
      1) URL of an online verification service that can verify the authenticity of the digital certificates
      *However, those that cannot be accessed from outside (e.g., those that require the use of the VPN of your university or cannot be accessed without an account at your university) are not acceptable.
      2) URL of the official web page indicating that your university is using such online verification service
    • All documents must be written in Japanese or English. Otherwise, attach a Japanese or English translation. The translation must be verified officially. You may translate it by yourself with issuer’s verification on it.

    In principle, all documents submitted will not be returned to you. For certificates that cannot be reissued, please submit a copy certified by the issuer or an official institution.
    If you are unable to obtain a verified photocopy that meets our requirement, please submit the original document with a return request.

    Regardless of the above, the External English Test Score Sheet will NOT be returned. Also, we will not provide you with a photocopy after submission. Please make your own copy and keep them before submission if necessary.

    ※For those who have graduated from a university in China, please follow the instructions below.
    – Applicants submitting a graduation (or expected graduation) certificate and a degree (or expected degree) certificate issued by a Chinese university must also submit the English version of the Academic Verification Report issued by CHSI (China Higher-education Information and Student Information). Submission of the CHSI certificate alone is also acceptable.
    – For those who completed the Self-taught Higher Education Examination (Benke) and obtained a degree, the official transcripts and degree certificate must be submitted in the original, issued by the institution administering the Self-taught Examination. Please note that applications based on expected completion of the Self-taught Examination are not accepted.

    Documents/Forms Who should submit Instructions
    Letter of Recommendation or Letter of Self- Recommendation

    Forms:

    		 Applicants for the Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants in July Use the designated form.
    Submit the letter issued by the president, dean, or department head at your university in a sealed envelope.
    If you cannot submit the Letter of Recommendation due to circumstances (e.g. your university cannot issue the letter after a certain period of time after graduation), the Letter of Self- Recommendation prepared by yourself is also acceptable.
    [Expected] Graduation Certificate All applicants Submit a graduation certificate (or an official document certifying that you are expected to graduate) issued by a university or other institution that awarded or will award you a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. The document 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)

    Even if you have a higher (i.e. master’s or doctoral) degree, you must submit a graduation certificate of undergraduate program.

    [Expected] Degree Certificate (1) Individuals who have graduated or expected to graduate from a university in a country other than Japan
    (2) Individuals who qualify for application at the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education (NIAD-QE) in Japan     		Submit the corresponding document as described below.
    (1) Submit a degree certificate, i.e., an official document certifying that you are expected to earn a degree issued by a university or other institution that awarded or will award you a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. The document 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)

    Even if you have a higher (i.e. master’s or doctoral) degree, you must submit a bachelor’s degree certificate.

    If [Expected] Graduation Certificate includes the degree title and the date of degree conferral, this document may be omitted.

    (2) Submit a “Certificate of degree conferment (certificate of acceptance of application for degree conferment),” academic transcripts and all other certificates related to degree conferment.

    Academic Transcript All applicants Submit an academic transcript issued by a university or institution that awarded or will award you a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. The document must be in Japanese or English.
    If grades are listed with symbols (S, A, B, C, D, etc.), the grading criteria (S: 100 to 91 scores, A: 90 to 81 scores, etc.) must be clearly stated on the transcript. If it is not clearly stated, a document that clearly states the grading criteria should also be submitted.

    Graduates (or expected graduates) from an advanced course at a technical college (Koutousenmongakko) must submit transcripts of both the advanced course and the regular course.
    If you completed (or expected to complete) graduate school, please submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

    [For Applicants to the Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (All Degree Programs), and Applicants to Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics (All Application Categories)]
    If you have any accredited courses, you must also submit the transcript(s) that serve as supporting documents for the accreditation, showing the grades and other relevant details.
    (Example: Applicants who were admitted through transfer must submit transcripts issued by both the institution they are currently enrolled in and the institution they attended prior to the transfer.)

    External English Test Score Sheet/Request Letter for Exemption See “External English Test Score Sheet.”
    Research Plan Applicants who use mathematical formulae, Greek letters, or special symbols that cannot be entered in the Web Entry System Use the designated form which can be downloaded from the system after completing web entry (Do not modify the form or write outside of the frame).
    Summarize your research plans after enrollment (See “
    6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry”).
    Proof of payment of examination fee (1) Applicants who made a credit card payment
    (2) Applicants who made a convenience store payment     		Submit the corresponding document as described below.
    (1) Print out and submit the “Application Completed” page (After payment is completed, click “Print this page” button to view the “Result”).
    (2) Submit the receipt portion (certificate of payment) you received from the convenience store. The receipt portion must be pasted on the “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee” which can be downloaded from the system after completing web entry.
    Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam and Admission (1) Individuals who currently attend a university or graduate school and are NOT expected to graduate by the month before admission to the University of Tsukuba
    (2) Individuals who currently work as a full-time employee     		Submit the corresponding document as described below.
    (1) Submit a letter of approval for Entrance Exam and Admission issued by the president, dean, or department head at your university. If you plan to withdraw from your current university/graduate school, we also accept a letter written by you stating that you will withdraw from the university/graduate school before admission to the University of Tsukuba. Any format is acceptable, but the size must be A4.
    (2) Submit a letter of approval for Entrance Exam and Admission issued by your superior or a letter written by you stating that admission to the university will not interfere with your current job If you plan to resign from your current job, we also accept a letter written by you stating that you will resign your current job before admission to the University of Tsukuba. Any format is acceptable, but the size must be A4.
    Certificate of Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship Those currently enrolled at other university who plan to continue receiving a scholarship as a MEXT student after entering the University of Tsukuba Submit a “Certificate of Government-Sponsored” issued by your university. Any format is acceptable.
    Dual Degree Program Acceptance Letter Individuals who are accepted to take the Dual Degree Program Submit a photocopy of the Dual Degree Program Acceptance Letter (See “15. Dual Degree Program”).
    Proof of your name change Individuals whose name is different from that on the certificates you submit (e.g. due to marriage) Submit a photocopy of a certificate of name change issued by a public institution (e.g. marriage license). In order to register under your previous name, you must submit the required documents at the time of enrollment procedure (for details, see “Admission Procedure Guide” that will be distributed after acceptance).
    Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination

    Form:
    Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination

    		 Applicants applying to a degree program that conducts examinations online ・Use the designated form.
    ・Signature required.
    *To see whether the degree program you are applying for conducts the examination online, please refer to the details in “8. Screening Criteria”.

    External English Test Score Sheet

    Who should submit:

    For the application categories marked with 〇 in the table below, submission of an English test score is required.

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants General Selection Process Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
    Selection Process July August January to February August January to February
    Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences ○ ○
    Master’s Program in Service Engineering ○ ○ ○
    Master’s Program in Risk and Resilience Engineering ○ ○
    Master’s Program in Computer Science ○ ○ ○ ○
    Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
    Master’s Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy ○ ○
    Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics (First Year Enrollment) ○ ○ ○
    • TOEIC Listening and Reading Test Official Score Certificate
    • TOEFL iBT® Test Taker Score Report which is sent to the TOEFL examinee from ETS by postal mail
      (TOEFL iBT® Home Edition score sheets are also valid.)
    • IELTS Academic (on paper or on computer) Test Report Form

    Score sheets must meet all of the following requirements to be accepted:

    • The English test must be taken in July 2024 or later.
    • The applicant’s photo must be printed on the score sheet.

    Please refer to the announcement “(Important) English Proficiency Test Scores for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School Entrance Examination” on the website’s top page the details on how to submit each English test scores. As the information may be updated from time to time, be sure to check the latest information before submitting your documents.

    We will not accept the following document:

    • A photocopy of TOEIC Listening and Reading Test Official Score Certificate without digital verification
    • TOEIC Institutional Program Score Report
    • TOEFL ITP® Score Report
    • IELTS General Training Test Report Form
    • IELTS Academic (Online) Test Report Form
    • In addition to the above examples, other than the designated External English Test Score Sheets, we will not accept any other score sheets.

    *1: In case of submitting the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test Official Score Certificate taken outside Japan, the score sheet must be affixed to the designated form, which can be downloaded from the system after completing web entry.
    “How to submit the TOEIC exam taken outside Japan”
    *2: If a score sheet that meets the requirements is not submitted at the time of application, regardless of the reason, you will be considered to have missed the examination subject of “English” (or “Application Document Screening” in the examinations of the Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics) and will be excluded from the further selection.
    *3: If you are unsure whether the certificate you have are acceptable, please be sure to contact us before the application period begins. If you inquire right before the application deadline, you may not have enough time to prepare the required documents and may become unable to submit your application.

    Request Letter for Exemption from TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS Academic Score Requirements

    Applicants for the Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems and the Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics can apply for an exemption from submitting the designated score sheets if they meet certain conditions.
    If you wish to apply for this exemption, you must submit a letter indicating your linguistic background. Any format is acceptable. If you meet the exemption condition 3), please also submit the original certificate that serves as supporting evidence.

    Exemption conditions:

    Applicants must fall under any of the following:
    1) Those whose first or native language is English
    2) Those from a country where English is an official language
    3) Those who completed their undergraduate course fully conducted in English

    Applicants for other Master’s Programs are not eligible for this exemption.

  • 8. Screening Criteria
    Screening Criteria:

    We will make an overall decision on which student to accept based on the submitted documents and performance in the examinations.

    Examination Schedule and the Subjects:

    Details of the examination schedule are shown in the tables below. Please read the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” carefully and follow the instructions to take the examinations.
    In some examinations, you need to choose exam subjects at the time of application.
    If you have any questions, please refer to each program’s website, and contact them if necessary. (See “13. Previous Examinations and Inquiry about curriculum”)

    (1) Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences Master’s

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process)
    July Selection Process Friday, July 3, 2026
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)     		Oral Examination (100 points)
    Time 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail Individual Interview
    Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision.
    Questionnaire (10min): A comprehensive question and answer session to verify the content of your presentation and your research plan.
    General Selection Process (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Thursday, August 20, 2026 Friday, August 21, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Thursday, January 28, 2027 Friday, January 29, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 English (100 points) Specialized Subject
    (100 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Choose one from Mathematics (calculus, linear algebra), Microeconomics and Urban/Regional planning at the time of exam.

    Past Examination

    		Individual Interview
    Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision.
    Questionnaire (10min): Questions will be asked from the interviewer.
    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process Friday, August 21, 2026
    January to February Selection Process Friday, January 29, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Oral Examination
    (100 points)
    Time 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail Individual Interview
    Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision.
    Questionnaire (15min): The interviewer will ask questions to check your ability to analyze data, such as graphs, maps, or tables, and your general ability to think logically. Questions may refer the content of your presentation, or to related issues in general.

    *1: You may choose Japanese or English for the specialized subjects and the interview.
    *2: The time and place of the oral examinations will be announced in “Admission: General Information” on the program’s website.

    (2) Master’s Program in Service Engineering Master’s

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process)
    July Selection Process – Friday, July 3, 2026
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 English (100 points) Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Individual Interview
    Presentation: To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision.
    Questionnaire: A comprehensive question and answer session to verify the content of your presentation and your research plan.
    General Selection Process (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Thursday, August 20, 2026 Friday, August 21, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Thursday, January 28, 2027 Friday, January 29, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 English (100 points) Specialized Subject
    (100 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Mathematics (calculus, linear algebra)

    Past Examination

    		Individual Interview
    Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision.
    Questionnaire (10min): Questions will be asked from the interviewer.
    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process Friday, August 21, 2026
    January to February Selection Process Friday, January 29, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Oral Examination
    (100 points)
    Time 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail Individual Interview
    Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision.
    Questionnaire (15min): Questions including your presentation and knowledge about English and mathematics will be asked from the interviewer.

    *1: You may choose Japanese or English for the specialized subjects.
    *2: The time and place of the oral examinations will be announced in “Admission: General Information” on the program’s website.

    (3) Master’s Program in Risk and Resilience Engineering Master’s

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process)
    July Selection Process Friday, July 3, 2026
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail Individual Interview
    (You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.)
    General Selection Process (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Thursday, August 20, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 English (200 points) Oral Examination
    (300 points)
    Time – 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Individual Interview
    (You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.)
    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process Thursday, August 20, 2026
    January to February Selection Process Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Oral Examination
    (300 points)
    Time 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail Individual Interview
    (You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.)

    *1: The time and place of the oral examinations will be announced in “Admission: General Information” on the program’s website at least 14 days before the exam.

    (4) Master’s Program in Computer Science Master’s

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process)
    July Selection Process Friday, July 3, 2026
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
    Detail Individual Interview
    (You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.)
    General Selection Process (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Wednesday, August 19, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 English (100 points) Oral Examination
    (400 points)
    Time 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Individual Interview
    1) You will be asked about your basic knowledge about mathematics and fundamentals of computer science.
    2) You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.
    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Wednesday, August 19, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 English (100 points) Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time – 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Individual Interview
    (You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.)

    *1: See “Admission” on the program’s website for the scope of questions on basic knowledge of computer science and the details of entrance examinations.

    (5) Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems Master’s

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process)
    July Selection Process – Friday, July 3, 2026
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 English (100 points) Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Individual Interview
    (The examination will cover matters related to each specialty, current research, reasons for application, research plan, and basic academic skills (mathematics).)
    General Selection Process (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Thursday, August 20, 2026
    Friday, August 21, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Friday, January 29, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)     		English (100 points) Oral Examination
    (300 points)
    Time – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Individual Interview
    1) You will be asked about your basic knowledge about mathematics.
    2) You will give a presentation about your graduation research or equivalent, purpose of enrollment and current research plan, and you will be asked questions about them.
    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Wednesday, August 19, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)     		English (100 points) Oral Examination
    (300 points)
    Time – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Individual Interview
    You will be required to give a presentation about your past researches and your research plan, and you will be asked questions about them.

    Oral examination for the August Selection Process and January to February Selection Process will be conducted online.

    *1: For the General Selection Process (August Selection Process), the oral examination 1 will be on the first day, and the oral examination 2 will be on the first day or the second day. The schedule for the oral examination (the time and the date) will be announced on the program’s web page around 7 days before the exam.

    (6) Master’s Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy Master’s

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process)
    July Selection Process Friday, July 3, 2026
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time 10:00 am-5:00 pm
    Detail Individual Interview
    (You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.)
    General Selection Process (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Thursday, August 20, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Friday, January 29, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 English
    (100 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (400 points)
    Time – 10:00 am-5:00 pm
    Detail English
    Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application (See “External English Test Score Sheet”)     		Individual Interview
    1) You will be asked questions about your basic knowledge about mathematics (analysis and linear algebra) and one of the following physics topics you choose upon applying. (mechanics, thermodynamics or electromagnetics).
    2) You will be asked questions on your purpose of enrollment.
    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process Wednesday, August 19, 2026
    January to February Selection Process Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Time 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail Individual Interview (You will be required to give a 15-minute presentation about your past researches and your future research plan, and you will be asked questions about them.)

    *1: PowerPoint presentation is preferable.
    *2: You must bring your own laptop for your presentation. The presentation will be made by connecting it to a display provided by the university.
    *3: For more information on the entrance examinations, see the program’s website.
    *4:The exact date and time of your examination will be announced through the program’s website approximately two weeks prior to the exam.

    (7) Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics (First Year Enrollment) 5yr Doctoral

    Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process)
    July Selection Process – Friday, July 3, 2026
    Monday, July 6, 2026
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Application Document Screening
    (100 points)     		Oral Examination (200 points in total):
    1) Research Plan (100 points)
    2) Career Plan (100 points)
    Time – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail Your academic skills will be assessed based on all your information and documentation submitted.

    		 The examination takes the form of an interview.
    You will be asked to offer a presentation about your research plan (5 minutes) and career plan (5 minutes) followed by a Q & A session (10 minutes).
    (See also the “Note” below the table of “6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry”)

    Oral examination will be conducted online.

    General Selection Process (August/January to February Selection Process)
    August Selection Process – Wednesday, August 19, 2026
    Thursday, August 20, 2026
    Friday, August 21, 2026
    January to February Selection Process – Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Friday, January 29, 2027
    Subject
    (Allocation of Marks)    		 Application Document Screening
    (100 points)     		Oral Examination (200 points in total):
    1) Research Plan (100 points)
    2) Career Plan (100 points)
    Time – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Detail Your academic skills will be assessed based on all your information and documentation submitted. The examination takes the form of an interview and a presentation.
    You will be asked to offer a presentation about your research plan (5 minutes) and career plan (5 minutes) followed by a Q & A session (10 minutes).
    (See also the “Note” below the table of “6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry”)

    Oral examination will be conducted online.

    *1: For the External English Test Score Sheet, see “External English Test Score Sheet.”
    *2: For the Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process), the oral examination will be on the first day or the second day.
    *3: For the General Selection Process (August selection), the oral examination will be conducted on either the first, second, or third day.
    *4: General Selection Process (January to February Selection Process), the oral examination will be on the first day or the second day.
    *5: The examination time will in principle be determined by the university after applications are closed, and will be informed about 7 days before the exam.
    *6: The following items are what you need to bring for taking the examination.
    1) A copy of your Reference Card, and your passport and/or photo ID card
    2) Presentation slides
    3) A laptop PC for your presentation

  • 9. Applicants Who Need Assistance
    Applicants who need assistance due to disability must submit a designated application form, a doctor’s certificate, and a copy of their disability certificate to the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion (1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki) by the following dates:
    * We may not be able to accommodate your request for consideration.
    【Due Dates】
    See “1. Schedule.”
    Examples of Assistance:
    • Extended exam time, separate testing room, preferred seating location, etc.
    • Braille and other accessible formats
    • Use of a computer for writing, vision aid, hearing aid, and other aids
    • Sign language interpreter and other assistants
    To request these accommodations, applicants must submit documents to prove the necessity.
  • 10. Information and Instructions for Taking the Examination

    Please follow the instructions in the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” to take the examination.
    That will be posted on the top page of this website (For the planned publication dates, see “1. Schedule”).
    * No individual notifications will be sent by email.

  • 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure

    Testing Site

    University of Tsukuba (1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki)
    Further details will be provided in the “Information and Instructions for Examinees,” which will be posted in the “Information” section on the top page of this application guidelines website (For the planned publication dates, see “1. Schedule”.)

    * The following selections will be conducted online.

    • Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
      Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
      (August/January to February Selection Process)
    • Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics (First Year Enrollment)
      Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (July Selection Process)
      General Selection Process (August/January to February Selection Process)

    The other selections will be conducted in person. Please refer to “8. Screening Criteria” for the meeting place or other details.

    Acceptance Announcement

    Date of Acceptance Announcement:

    See “1. Schedule.”

    The examinee numbers of the successful applicants will be posted on the website.
    Letter of Acceptance will be issued online. An email will be sent to the email address registered for the application from 10:00 a.m. on the day of acceptance announcement sequentially. Please follow the instructions in that email to download Letter of Acceptance.
    *It may take up to an hour from the announcement to receive the email.

    In some cases, additional admissions will be offered to applicants who took the entrance examination administered in January to February Selection Process. Applicants will be notified by phone (or e-mail in exceptional cases) around mid-March 2027 for April 2027 admissions.

    Admission Procedure

    1. Notice of Admission Procedure Guide
      The information on Admission Procedure will be provided to successful applicants to the email address registered for the application.
      Please follow the instructions in that email to conduct the admission procedure. Admission will be permitted upon completion of the prescribed admission procedure.
      Date to send email:
      See “1. Schedule.”
    2. Expenses Required upon Entrance
      1. (a)Admission fee
        282,000 Japanese yen (non-refundable)
      2. (b)Tuition fee
        **the payment made after enrollment.
        You will need to register a Japanese bank account.
        Please note that tuition fee is different depending on whether you are an international student or not.
          Tuition fee（Except international students)
        • The first term (April – September): 267,900 Japanese yen
        • The second term (October – March): 267,900 Japanese yen (Annual: 535,800 Japanese yen)
          Tuition fee（For international students)
        • The first term (April – September): 304,400 Japanese yen
        • The second term (October – March): 304,400 Japanese yen (Annual: 608,800 Japanese yen)
        * International students refer to individuals residing in Japan under the ‘Student’ residence status as specified in Table (4) of Appended Table I of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951).
      3. *1：If fees are revised before admission or while enrolled in thee university, the revised amount of fees will apply.
      4. *2：Tuition exemption applications will be processed after enrollment.
    3. All applicants who have a full-time job must submit a document or a letter (e.g. an order to attend a training course, a letter of leave of absence or an approval letter) issued by the employer to prove that you are approved to enroll in the university.
    4. Applicants with foreign nationality must acquire a status of residence which is suitable for admission, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951), before beginning enrollment procedures. Those who wish to enroll in the university as an international student must obtain a “Student” visa and enter Japan with a residence status of “Student.”
  • 12. Disclosure of Admission Examination Results

    For those who fail the admission examination, the result of the examination will be disclosed as follows.

    1. Information to Be Disclosed
      Total score of the applicant who failed the examination
      However, the following information will not be disclosed:
      1) Individuals who missed at one or more subject(s)
      2) Individuals who took the Online Entrance Examinations

    2. Who Can Apply
      The applicant himself/herself
    3. How to Request
      Please send the following by mail. If you live abroad, please contact the office in charge via e-mail before submitting your request.
      1) Request Form for Disclosure of Admission Information
      2) Reference Card (To be returned to the applicant at the time of disclosure. If you have lost the Reference Card, submit a photocopy of your student ID card, driver’s license or other identification documents.)
      3) Return envelope (Use 120 mm x 235 mm size envelope. Write your full name and address on the envelope with 460 yen postal stamp affixed.)
      However, if you are an Overseas Resident, Please Inquire by E-mail to the Billing Office.
    4. Request Acceptance Period
      May 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027
    5. Disclosure Method
      Information to be disclosed will be mailed to the requestor after the request acceptance period closed.
    6. Office in Charge
      1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
      Graduate Admission Office, Division of Admission, University of Tsukuba
      dai.daigakuinka#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (replace #@# with @)
  • 13. Previous Examinations and Inquiry about curriculum

    The information of previous examinations for the Master’s program in Policy and Planning Sciences/Service Engineering are available in following link. For other degree programs, it is not available because it is conducted as oral examinations.
    https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/admission/graduate-overview/past-exam/index.html

    If you have any questions about curriculum or research field or obtaining consent from a supervisor, please contact your desired program.

  • 14. Contact Us

    If you have any questions regarding student recruitment, please refer to the Admission FAQ. If your question is not resolved, please contact the following with the name of the degree program you wish to enroll and your examinee number.

    Graduate Support, Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area, University of Tsukuba
    sysinfo.admission#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Replace #@# with @.)

    Location:
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573 Japan
    3A201, 2nd floor, 3A Building, Tsukuba Campus
    https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/about/campus-access/tsukuba-campus/3a.html

    Hours:
    9:00am to 12:15pm and 1:15pm to 5:00pm on Monday through Friday except national holidays

  • 15. Dual Degree Program

    The Dual Degree Program is designed to develop individuals with deep expertise, broad academic knowledge and a high degree of adaptability. The program provides doctoral students seeking to acquire the abilities and knowledge necessary to become researchers and highly specialized professionals with an opportunity to acquire knowledge in a related field that differ from their major field of study.
    The term “Dual Degree” as used here means that while enrolled in a doctoral program at the University of Tsukuba, students can also enroll in a master’s or professional degree program at the university (except the Law School Program at the Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences), and obtain both a doctoral degree and a master’s degree.
    The Degree Programs of Systems and Information Engineering currently offer Dual Degree Program in the following programs. (For more information about the programs, please refer to the website of each program.)

    Doctoral Programs (Primary Program) Master’s Programs (Secondary Program)
    Doctoral Program in Computer Science
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering    		 Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
    Doctoral Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering    		 Master’s Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
    Doctoral Program in Computer Science
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering    		 Master’s Program in Service Engineering
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
    Doctoral Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering    		 Master’s Program in Service Engineering
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
    Doctoral Program in PhysicsDegree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences Master’s Program in Computer Science
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
    Doctoral Program in GeosciencesDegree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences Master’s Program in Computer Science
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
    Doctoral Program in BiologyDegree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences Master’s Program in Computer Science
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
    Doctoral Program in DesignDegree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences Master’s Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
    Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering

    It is not easy to obtain two degrees within a limited period of time. If you wish to apply for the Dual Degree Program, please consult with your prospective supervisor in the doctoral program, and receive a full explanation before applying. Once you have decided to apply, please obtain a Dual Degree Program Application Form at the Academic Service Office (Graduate Support) in charge of the Degree Programs that your doctoral program (i.e. the primary program of the Dual Degree Program) belongs to. The application must be signed by both the prospective supervisors in the primary and secondary program, and submitted to the Academic Service Office where you received the form by the same date as the application deadline for eligibility screening stated in the application guidelines.

    Contact Information:

    • Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
      Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)
    • Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences
      Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area
      Jimu-pas#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Replace #@# with @.)
    • Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences
      Academic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences Area
      seimeiin-nyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Replace #@# with @.)
    • Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences (Doctoral Program in Design)
      Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area
      daigakuin.taigeiss#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Replace #@# with @.)

    If you pass the review and are accepted to take the Dual Degree Program, you will receive a Dual Degree Program Acceptance Letter. After the issuance, please send a scanned copy to the Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area (See “14. Contact Us”) via e-mail. You will receive a passcode in return. The passcode must be entered in the Web Entry System at the time of application. By entering the passcode, you will not be required to pay the examination fee for the master’s program. A photocopy of the Dual Degree Program Acceptance Letter should be submitted along with other application documents at the time of application for the master’s program (See “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.).

    In order to take the Dual Degree Program, you must pass the designated entrance examination and complete the admission procedures. In accordance with the purpose of the program, if you apply to both the doctoral program and the master’s program at the same time, your failure to pass the entrance examination for the doctoral program will also result in failure for the master’s program.
    If you are accepted in the master’s program, the admission and the tuition fee for the master’s program while this program is in effect will not be collected.

  • 16. Programs and Systems Offered by the Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering

    System for Extending the Period of Registration

    The system for extending the period of registration allows students to complete their academic program in an organized and planned manner over a period that exceeds the standard period of study (two years), for a fixed extended duration of up to four years. It is intended for students who face difficulties completing their studies within the standard period due to circumstances such as employment, childcare or family care responsibilities, or a disability. If you wish to apply, please indicate so in the Web Entry System at the time of application, and follow the designated procedures after you have been accepted.
    See the following web page for details.
    https://www.sie.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/visitor/student/longterm

    Special Provision on Educational Method Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools

    See the following web page for details.
    https://www.sie.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/visitor/student/article14

    Financial support for students of Empowerment Informatics

    See the following web page for details.
    https://www.sie.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/visitor/exam/financial-support/

    Computing Science English Program

    The Master’s Program in Computer Science have the program which allows you to take classes in English to earn degree in Computer Science field. If you wish to enroll, apply after admission. See the following web pages for details. No procedure is required at the time of application.

    http://www.cs.tsukuba.ac.jp/cse/
    https://www.cs.tsukuba.ac.jp/cs-p-curriculum/cse-en/

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