Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
Doctoral Programs (Human Sciences)
Education
- October (General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals)
- February (General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals)
- February (General Admission)
- February (General Admission)
- Have a bright quiet private room environment
- Have a network environment capable of sending and receiving video
- Have a personal computer with a camera and microphone
(using a speaker for voice output. The use of earphones or headphones, etc., that are fitted to the body are prohibited) - Have a smartphone (with a camera) * Item 4 on the left is for emergency use in case of occurrence of network problems
- (A) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:
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- Individuals who have earned or expect to earn a master’s degree
- Individuals who have earned or expect to earn a specialized degree
- Individuals who have earned or expect to earn a master’s degree in a foreign country
- Others
(If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)
- (B) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:
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- Individuals who have graduated from a junior college or a high school
- Individuals who have graduated from a vocational school or a similar school
- Individuals who have graduated from a four-year university
- Others
(If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)
- October: August 28, 2020
- February: November 27, 2020
- October:August 28, 2020
- February: November 27, 2020
- October: September 1, 2020 (from noon JST) – September 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- February: December 1, 2020 (from noon JST) – December 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice
- Supervisor of Your Choice
- Eligibility
- Educational Background
- –Online credit card payments for both domestic and overseas applicants
- –Convenience store payments for domestic applicants only
- October: September 1, 2020 (from noon JST) – September 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- February: December 1, 2020 (from noon JST) – December 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- October: September 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- February: December 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)
- October: September 29, 2020
- February: January 12, 2021
- Doctoral Program in Education: October 22, 2020
- Doctoral Program in Education: February 1, 2021
- Doctoral Program in Psychology: February 2 and 3, 2021
- Doctoral Program in Disability Sciences: February 3, 2021
- October: November 6, 2020
- February: February 17, 2021
- Documents will be sent out from the admission office on February 17, 2021.
- Documents must be submitted by the beginning of March 2021.
- April 1, 2021
Psychology
Disability Sciences
The following are combined application guidelines for all the programs above.
Implementing Future Entrance Examinations, Etc.,
in Response to the COVID-19 Infections
There is a possibility that there will be changes in the method of the entrance examinations for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School for academic year 2021, depending on the situation regarding the spread of the infections of the COVID-19, such as changes to online entrance examinations, etc., after these application guidelines have been published. Also, there is a possibility that entrance examination days will be added, in connection with the changes in the examination method. The latest information on the entrance examinations is published on the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site, so it can be checked at any time.
In particular, when applying and before taking the examination, be sure to check the latest information in the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site.
Information page of the Graduate Admissions site URL https://eng.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/
Information Environment, Etc., Necessary if there is a Change to Online Entrance Examinations
At present the schedule, etc., envisaged for entrance examinations in the university (Tsukuba area) has been announced. However if there has to be a change to online entrance examinations at short notice, it will be announced on this site when the decision has been taken (as a guide, by August 7 in the case of September entrance examinations, and 1 month before the examination date for entrance examinations in October or later). Also if the examinations are to be held online, the following is advance notification of the preparations that must be made by those taking the examinations.
Note that if you have questions regarding the examination environment or if you would like to do a communication test as preparation in advance for the possibility of online examinations, contact the inquiry desk of your program.
Application Process Overview Chart
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Assessment of Eligibility for Application Individuals who are expected to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact Academic Service Office for the Test System Area in advance. E-mail us to obtain necessary documents and e-mail the documents for the assessment. If you are deemed eligible for admission, you will be given a passcode required for the “Educational Background” page of the Web Entry system.
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Applicants Who Need Special AssistanceIf you need special assistance due to disability, contact us by the following dates:
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Web EntryYou can apply to the University of Tsukuba online through our Web Entry system. Read the guidelines carefully before applying.
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Submission of Documents Original copies of the documents listed in 3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted need to be received by airmail no later than the deadlines mentioned below.
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Information and Hints for ExamineesWe will post the “Information and Hints for Examinees” on our website. Check the documents before the examination.
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Examination Dates
Please note that examination dates vary depending on the doctoral program. |
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Announcement of Admission ResultsThe examinee number of those who passed the examination will be announced at the application website of our university(https://entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/)and those who passed the examination will be sent a notification of passing the examination through registered mail on the same day. |
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Documents for EnrollmentDocuments for enrollment will be sent out from the admission office on following dates: |
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Procedure for Enrollment |
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Entrance |