Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Doctoral Programs (Art and Sport, Interdisciplinary Sciences)

Neuroscience

October (General Admission)

Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences

February (General Admission)

Art

February (General Admission / Special Selection of Working Individuals)

Design

October (General Admission)
February (General Admission)

Heritage Studies

February (General Admission)

Three-year Doctoral Programs (Art and Sport, Interdisciplinary Sciences)

Human Care Science

October (General Admission)

Public Health

October (General Admission)

Sports Medicine

February (General Admission)

Coaching Science

February (General Admission)

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

[Important] Information on Change in Method of
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.

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

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.

*Treatment of Private Sector English Proficiency Tests is described in the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site, so those intending to apply for programs that require a score report to be submitted should be sure to check this page.

Application Process Overview Chart

Check your qualifications!

*Those who wish to apply for the “Special Selection of Working Individuals”
must have at least one year of full-time or part-time work experience
by entrance.

(A) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

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:

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.)

Before you apply, you are expected to contact a prospective supervisor (a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance.
Download the PDF below.

If you have any questions about the curriculum or the research field, contact the department that runs your desired program.

Assessment of Eligibility for Application

Individuals who are expected to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba 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.
(* Individuals who have previously applied for the Eligibility Screening and been deemed eligible should also apply for the screening again.)

【Due Dates】

October： August 28, 2020
February： November 27, 2020

Applicants Who Need Special Assistance

If you need special assistance due to disability, contact us by the following dates:

【Due Dates】

October： August 28, 2020
February： November 27, 2020

Web Entry

You can apply to the University of Tsukuba online through our Web Entry system. Read the guidelines carefully before applying.

【Application Period】

October： September 1, 2020 – September 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)
February： December 1, 2020 – December 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)

Sign Up

First, you will need your own account to login. Once create an account, you may save the data you entered and log back in later to continue.

Activation

When you sign up, an activation URL will be sent to your registered e-mail address. Click the URL to activate your account.

Login

For the first time after you activate your account, you will be automatically logged in. Just click the “Login” button to begin. Thereafter, when you visit our Login page, you will need to enter your e-mail address and password to begin.

My Page

On “My Page,” you need to click the “Application Form” button for the appropriate program.
On this page, you can edit your login information or reset your password.

Application Form

There are four sections in the Application Form:

Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice
Field of Research
Eligibility
Educational Background

Each section will be saved when you click the “Proceed” button on each confirmation page. After saving, you can continue from where you left off when you login again. Use one-byte letters and numbers to input all the information.
Upload JPEG file of your ID photo in “1. Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice”.

Payment

You must pay the examination fee before submitting your application. The university accepts:

–Online credit card payments for both domestic and overseas applicants
–Convenience store payments for domestic applicants only

Credit Card Payment: Follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and pay your fees by credit card. After the payment, you will be notified of a receipt number. Enter the number into the “Receipt Number” box and click the “Submit” button to proceed.

Convenience Store Payment: Follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and pay your fees at a convenience store in Japan. When you apply for ‘Convenience Store Payment’ online, you will receive the Examination Fee Statement with an 11-digit or a 13-digit code. After the payment, enter the code and payment date into the boxes on the Web Entry system and click the “Submit” button to proceed.

(*The examination fees are exempted for those who are the Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho scholarship) foreign students and who continue to doctoral program after completing our master’s program in March 2021.)

Submission

After the payment is confirmed, you can submit your application by clicking the “Submit to Apply” button. Once you click on the button, the information you have entered will be sent to the university, and you will not be able to go back to make edits. Be sure to double-check before proceeding.
After you submit your application, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address. Be sure to check it.

(*Check and adjust the spam filter settings in your e-mail account beforehand so that you can receive an e-mail from the “entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp” domain.)

Create PDF

After you submit your application, follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry and be sure to download the PDF documents. You can download them from the Web Entry system only while the system is open.

【Application Period】

October： September 1, 2020 – September 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)
February： December 1, 2020 – December 18, 2020 (by 3 p.m. JST)

Web Entry

Submission of Documents

Original copies of the documents listed in 3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted need to be received by mail no later than the deadlines mentioned below.
Your application will not be reviewed unless all required documents are received.

【Due Dates】