Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Application Guidelines for Doctoral Program (Nursing Science)

Nursing Science
  • August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

＊Depending on the number of successful applicants from the August entrance exams, we may hold entrance exams in January-February. Please check the application guidelines, scheduled to be posted in November, for details on the fields of study and other information.

Obtaining Consent from Faculty Members before Applying
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).
Click here for the contact information (of the program) about the research fields.

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.

[IMPORTANT] 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.

・Procedures for “Deemed Export” for Security Export Control

  • 0. Application Process Overview Chart
  • 1. Schedule


    August Selection Process Notes
    Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility July 3, 2026 See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.”
    Deadline for requesting assistance due to disability See “9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.”
    Payment of examination fee July 9, 2026 – July 22, 2026 See “5. Examination Fee.”
    Web entry July 9, 2026 (from noon JST) – July 22, 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)    		 July 9, 2026 – July 23, 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 September 10, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) See “11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure.”
    Sending of Admission Procedure Guide to successful applicants (email) September 10, 2026
  • 2. Number of Students to Be Admitted

    [August Selection Process]

    Program Number of Students to be Admitted Remarks
    Nursing Science 8


    (Note)
    Time of entrance is April.

  • 3-1. Eligibility for Application

    [Eligibility Screening is NOT required]

    • Individuals who have obtained a master’s degree or a professional degree in Japan or who are expected to obtain it by the month prior to enrollment. (Eligibility requirement (1))
    • Individuals who have been granted a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree in a foreign country or who are expected to grant the degree by the month prior to enrollment. (Eligibility requirement (2))

    [Eligibility Screening is required]

    *See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.”
    • Individuals who have graduated from a university and have been engaged in research at a university, research institute, etc. for two years or more, and who are recognized as having academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional degree based on the results of their research. (Eligibility requirement (6-1); eligibility screening required)
    • Individuals who have completed 16 years of school education in a foreign country or 16 years of correspondence courses provided by a foreign school in Japan, and who have been engaged in research at a university or research institute for 2 years or more, and who are recognized as having academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s or professional degree based on the results of said research. (Eligibility requirement (6-2); eligibility screening required)
    • Individuals who have reached 24 years of age or will reach 24 years of age by the month prior to enrollment, after being admitted to the university’s graduate school with academic ability equivalent or superior to a master’s degree or a professional degree through an individual admission eligibility screening conducted by the graduate school of the university. (Eligibility requirement (7); eligibility screening required)

    [Other eligibility requirements]

  • 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 of those who earned a master’s degree or professional degree 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 Medical Sciences Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)

    How to Submit:

    Please submit a request in advance via email to the Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area. Obtain the required forms, such as the Applicant Information Form, from the links below. Please submit them by postal mail or in person to the Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area, along with the necessary supporting documents and your contact information (address, phone number, and email address). Upon review, applicants who are deemed eligible will be provided with an authentication code to enter into the online application system.

    Documents Required for Application for Eligibility Screening:

    The required form is available on this website.

    a) Applicant Record (Prescribed Form)
    b) CV for Eligibility Screening (Prescribed Form)
    c) Graduation Certificate (From your last school; Copies are acceptable)
    d) Transcript (From your last school; Copies are acceptable)
    e) Research Plan (PDF)
    f) Other Required Documents

  • 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.
    Please see the List of Faculty Research Field for the list of faculty members and their research fields and keywords.

  • 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.
    • Those who completed the University of Tsukuba Master’s Program and will continue on to the University Doctoral Program within one year of the completion date.

    The University of Tsukuba have the special measures of examination fee exemption for the victims of disasters in Japan. For details, see https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/news/20200710152909.html.

    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 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

    With our Web Entry system, you can submit the application online. Read this section carefully before applying online. And submit the required documents by postal mail or in person.

    Information You Need for Web Entry

    Information Required for Remarks
    1. Program of Your Choice / Applicant’s Information All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
    You are requested to upload a photograph for your Reference Card in JPEG format. The photograph must be taken within the last three months and must not include hats or other head adornments.
    2. Professors of Your Choice All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
    Form for Submission of English Proficiency Test Score
    【Validity Period of The Test Score】
    August Selection Process: test taken after July 2024     		All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System and enter the information provided on the valid score report to be submitted during the application period.

    A valid score sheet is one of the following.

    • TOEIC Listening & Reading Test
      (*TOEIC IP is not acceptable)
    • TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition
      （*TOEFL ITP is not acceptable）
    • IELTS Academic
      (*IELTS General and IELTS Academic (Online) are not acceptable)

    For information regarding valid score reports and submission methods, please be sure to check the notice titled “(Important) English Proficiency Test Scores for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School Entrance Examination” in the “Information” section on the homepage of this website. It contains important information regarding submission methods.

    3. Eligibility All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
    Research Plan
    *1    		 All applicants Enter your research content and the research plan after enrollment.

    (You may use the prescribed form downloadable from the Web Entry system only if it is essential for you to use mathematical formulae, Greek letters, special symbols, or diagrams which cannot be entered into the system. Fill it out and submit it together with the other required documents by mail or in person. The format of the form must not be changed. Any texts may not be written outside the box.)
    4. Educational Background All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
    Research Activities All applicants who have research history
    Employment Records All applicants who have employment history
    Examination Fees All applicants
    (*Refer to “5.Examination Fee.”)    		 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 the payment, enter the receipt number into the box on the Web Entry system.
    Convenience Store (for domestic applicants only):
    Pay your fees at a convenience store in Japan. After the payment, enter the name of the convenience store, the date of payment, and the number given by the store into the box on the Web Entry system.

    * Once you have submitted your application, you cannot change your desired degree program or enrollment date.
    *1 Generative AI must not be used when writing the Research Plan.

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

    Paper certificates and other documents required for application (See below) 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.
    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 a written notice from the carrier indicating the situation.

    Place to Submit:

    Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)

    Note:

    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 (See below).
    If you are unable to obtain a 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.

    Documents Needed for Application
    (The original copies need to be submitted to us by postal mail or in person.)

    Documents Required for Remarks
    (Expected) Graduation Certificate
    (See *1)    		 All applicants Submit a certificate of (expected) graduation issued by a university (generally the graduate school from which applicants have earned a master’s degree) which meets the application requirements for the Doctoral Programs of this Graduate School.

    • 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’.
    Degree Certificate
    (See *1)    		 Applicants who graduated from a graduate school outside Japan If you graduated from a graduate school outside Japan, submit a degree certificate for your master’ s degree.
    ※Please submit the JPEG image of your certificate to the Web Entry system to check your eligibility.

    • 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
    (See *1)    		 All applicants Submit an academic transcript issued by a university (generally the graduate school from which applicants have earned a master’s degree) which meets the application requirements for the Doctoral Programs of this Graduate School.

    • 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’.

    Applicants who have credits transferred from another school must submit an academic transcript issued by that school as well.

    English Proficiency Test Score
    (*Check the “Remarks” on the right for valid score sheet types) *3

    【Validity Period of the Test Score】
    August Selection Process: test taken after July 2024

    		All applicants ＜Valid Score Sheet＞
    For information regarding valid score reports and submission methods, please be sure to check the notice titled “(Important) English Proficiency Test Scores for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School Entrance Examination” in the “Information” section on the homepage of this website. It contains important information regarding submission methods.

    • Submission of TOEIC Listening & Reading Test (Digital Official Score Certificate)
      *TOEIC IP is not acceptable.

      * If you took the exam in a country where digital official certificates are not issued, please affix the original “Official Score Certificate” (which will be mailed to you) to the download form provided after completing your registration in the online system, and then mail it to us.

    • Submission of the TOEFL iBT Test or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition Test Taker Score Report (original copy), or submission of an Official Score Report via the direct-to-university reporting service.
      *TOEFL ITP is not acceptable
    • IELTS Academic
      Submission of score data from the “Additional TRF” and a copy of the “Test Report Form” for the IELTS Academic Module
      *IELTS General and IELTS Academic (Online) are not acceptable.
    Thesis All applicants （Excluding those who are expected to complete Master’s Program in Nursing Science.）

    Submit one of the following to the office of each program by the end of the application period.
    Attach a Thesis Title Sheet to the front page of your thesis. The envelope (prepared by the applicant) for submitting the thesis must have an Address Sheet for Thesis Submission attached. To submit by mail, make sure to send it by registered mail from a post office in Japan or by Express Mail Service from overseas.
    (Do not send your thesis in the same envelope with your application documents.)

    1. Master’s thesis (Photocopies are acceptable.)
    2. Applicants who completed a program in the previous year or earlier may submit a more recent paper (photocopies are acceptable) instead of their master’s thesis.
    3. Applicants who have not been required to write a master’s thesis may submit an equivalent paper instead.
    Research Plan Only applicants whose“Research Plan” needs mathematical formulae, Greek letters, or special symbols which cannot be entered in the Web Entry system If applicable, check the box in the Web Entry system to download the form from the last page. Fill it out and submit it to us.

    (Note)
    The format of the form may not be changed. Any texts may not be written outside the box.

    Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam and Admission
    (Free Format)    		 If applicable

    1. Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school
      *Except for applicants who are expected to graduate by March 2027
    2. Individuals who are currently working for a government agency, school, or company (except for part-time workers)
    1. Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs
      Need to submit a letter of approval for entrance exam and admission issued by the head of their university or graduate school (or the head of their department) or, submit a letter of statement by the applicant (stating that he/she will withdraw from the university before enrollment). (Free Format, A4 size)
    2. Current employees
      Need to submit a letter of approval for entrance exam and admission issued by a superior, or a written self-declaration stating that attending the entrance examination will not adversely affect their duties. (Free Format, A4 size)
      Applicants who plan to leave the company to enroll in the graduate school may submit a written document as a substitute for this letter of approval.
    Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement Applicants who made a convenience store payment
    (*Refer to “5. Examination Fee.”)    		 After the payment, detach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) from the Examination Fee Statement given at the convenience store and submit it to us.
    The Receipt Portion needs to be attached to the form that can be created online and printed out after you complete the Web Entry procedure.
    Copy of “Application Completed” Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card Applicants who made a credit card payment
    (*Refer to “5. Examination Fee.”)    		 After the payment, print out the “Application Completed” page, and submit it to us.
    Certificate of Government-Sponsored Foreign Student
    (Free Format)    		 Foreign applicants who meet the criteria specified in the Remarks Government-sponsored foreign students enrolled in another university must submit a certificate of government-sponsored foreign student issued by the university.
    1. *1 If your current name differs from that on any of your certificates due to marriage or other reasons, enclose an extract of your family register (a copy is acceptable).
      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 enrollment procedure.
    2. *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. *3 If there are any concerns regarding the score sheet, we will contact the issuing authority for clarification.

    PDF to Be Created After Completing Web Entry

    Documents Created for Remarks
    Reference Card All applicants The Web Entry system instructs you to supply a photograph for your Reference Card in JPEG format. The photograph must be taken within the last three months and must not include hats or other head adornments.
    Print out the Reference Card with your photograph and bring a copy of the card to the venue with you on the examination day.
    Address Sheet All applicants

    Attach the address sheet to your envelope when you submit the required documents to us by mail or in person.

    【Submission Periods】
    See “1. Schedule.”

    English Score Report Attachment Sheet All applicants Please attach the original copy of your valid English test score report to this form.
    We also accept the TOEIC Digital Official Certificate as a printed copy without attaching it to the form.
    Address Sheet for Thesis Submission All applicants (Excluding those who are expected to complete Master’s Program in Nursing Science.) Fill in the required items on this sheet and attach it to an envelope for submitting your thesis or paper.
    Thesis Title Sheet All applicants (Excluding those who are expected to complete Master’s Program in Nursing Science.) Fill in the required items on this sheet and attach it to the front page of each thesis or paper to be submitted. (This sheet may be photocopied.)
    Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee Applicants who made a convenience store payment Attach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of the Examination Fee Statement to the form and submit it to us by postal mail or in person.
    List of Documents to be submitted All applicants Fill in the required items and submit it to us by mail or in person.

    * Results from the entrance examination, as well as personal information obtained by the University of Tsukuba from the application documents, will be used not only for affairs concerning admission and screening, but also research and study aimed at improvement of the admission procedure and the university education. We will carefully take care of the data not to be disclosed as a specific person. Also, we will use the data to screen students for scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization, which are offered to individuals who have completed the enrollment procedures.

    External English Test Score Sheet

    For information regarding valid score reports and submission methods, please be sure to check the notice titled “(Important) English Proficiency Test Scores for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School Entrance Examination” in the “Information” section on the homepage of this website. It contains important information regarding submission methods.

  • 8. Screening Criteria
    Selection Process

    Applicants are selected through a comprehensive assessment of their submitted documents and results of the examination.

    Examination Schedule and the Subjects

    Refer to the schedule below.

    Doctoral ProgramDoctoral

    August Monday, August 24, 2026
    Subject English (100 points) Oral Examination (200 points)
    Program Time – 10:00 – 17:00
    Nursing Science
    (General Selection Process)    		 English
    Evaluating TOEIC L&R, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Academic
    See note 1
    Individual Interview
    Applicants will be questioned about their research conducted during the master’s program and related knowledge.
      Notes on examination subjects

    1. For details of English Proficiency Test Score, please refer to the “Information” section on the top page of this application guidelines website.
  • 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
    Read through and follow the instructions in the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” to take the examination.
    “Information and Instructions for Examinees” will be posted on the top page of this website at least one week in advance.
  • 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure

    Testing Location

    University of Tsukuba (1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken)
    [Refer to the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” in “10.Instructions for Taking the Examination” for 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 for Those Living Abroad
      3) Individuals who failed the first round of the two-stage selection process

    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
      admission.grad#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (replace #@# with @)
  • 13. Previous Examinations

    Please visit the following page to view past entrance exam questions.
    https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/admissions/grad-exam/past-exam/

  • 14. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about the application procedure, contact us at:

    Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-ken, 305-8575 Japan
    Phone: +81-29-853-3013, +81-29-853-5668
    E-mail: medgra-nyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
    (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.)
    Hours of Operation: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm – 5:00 pm on Monday through Friday
    [except national holidays]

    Thesis submission: Master & Doctoral Office of Nursing Science, University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-ken, 305-8575 Japan
    Phone: +81-29-853-3403

  • 15. Register Extending System
    [Outline of the Register Extending System]

    The Register Extending System aims to expand learning opportunities for working students. When a student has reported his/her plans to complete the program over a certain period of time (4 or 5 years) exceeding the original duration of study (3 years), the University conducts the individual’s screening after which approval may be given.

    [Eligible Applicants]

    Students who cannot earn the required number of credits to complete the program within the original duration of study (3 years), due to circumstances such as work, and wishes to intentionally complete the program over a certain period of time, which exceeds the original duration of study.

    * This also includes students who need to take care of family, such as children or elderly relatives.

    [Payment of Tuition]

    Annual tuition fee for the student using the Register Extending System is calculated by multiplying the amount of annual tuition fee by the number of years of the original duration of study and then dividing the result by the number of years the student use the Register Extending System.

    [Application Period]

    To enroll in the system from the first year of study: Consult the Chair of your program as well as your supervisor for approval of the application. Submit the required documents to the Executive Dean of Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences within the time period for enrollment procedure.
    To enroll in the system from the second year of study: Follow the procedure above by the end of January during the first year of study.

    [Application Documents]

    Application documents are published in website of the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba (https://www.chs.tsukuba.ac.jp/).