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Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

Application Guidelines for Master’s Programs

Biology

• August Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
• January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process / General Selection Process (October Entry) / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology

• August Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
• January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process / General Selection Process (October Entry) / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

Geosciences

• August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
• January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process / General Selection Process (October Entry))

Environmental Sciences

• August Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
• January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

Mountain Studies

• August Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
• January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

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

*Click here for Joint Master’s Degree Program in Sustainability and Environmental Sciences.

Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Admissions

In recent years, generative AI has been widely used as a tool to support tasks such as writing and information organization. However, it is important to fully understand its characteristics and limitations and to use it appropriately. In particular, please pay careful attention to the following points:

• Risk of unintended information leakage:
  Information entered into generative AI systems may be stored and reused depending on the service. Please exercise due caution when handling personal or confidential information.
• Accuracy and reliability of information:
  Content generated by AI may include inaccuracies, biases, or outdated information. Even if the text appears coherent, its credibility is not guaranteed. Users are advised to verify sources and carefully review the content.

When applying for admission, applicants must carefully review the application guidelines and the “Admission Policy (Tsukuba STANDARDs for Graduate Schools and Programs)” for each Master’s Program, Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences. Applicants are required to prepare and submit all application documents based on their own judgment and responsibility, ensuring that inappropriate use of generative AI does not lead to suspicions of misconduct or hinder their academic work after enrollment.

Important Notice:
To International Students and Applicants Residing Abroad

• All programs
• Biology
• Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology
• Geosciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Mountain Studies

• 0. Application Process Overview Chart
  • Confirmation of Application Eligibility

    Confirm your Application Eligibility.

    Please refer to 3-1. Eligibility for Application for details of eligibility. For individuals who are required the Eligibility Screening, please check the deadline of the Eligibility Screening in 1. Schedule and the application method in 3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.

  • Supervisor Assignment

    Depending on the program, applicants need to obtain a consent from prospective supervisor in advance. For details, please check 4. Supervisor Assignment.

  • Applicants Requiring Assistance

    If you require special assistance due to a disability, please check the deadline of the application in 1. Schedule and the application method in 9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.

  • Web Entry

    You can apply to the program through Web Entry System during the application period.
    Please check 1. Schedule for each application period. For the application process, please refer to 6. Details of Web Entry.

  • Submission of Documents

    Application is complete upon submitting the web entry and all required documents such as certificates. Please check 7. Documents to Be Submitted and Reference Card etc. for details and 1. Schedule for deadline. Necessary documents must be received no later than each deadline.

  • 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.

  • Examination Date etc./ Acceptance Announcement

    Please check 8. Screening Criteria for examination date etc. and 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure for acceptance announcement.

  • Admission Procedures

    The information on Admission Procedures will be sent to successful applicants to the email address registered for the application. For details, please check 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure.

  • Enrollment

    Successful applicants who complete the prescribed admission procedures are admitted.

• 1. Schedule

  	August Selection Process	January to February Selection Process	Notes
  Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility	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 “16. Dual Degree Program.”
  Payment of examination fee	July 9, 2026 – July 22, 2026	November 30, 2026 – December 10, 2026	See “5. Examination Fee.”
  Web entry	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)	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	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)	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

  August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Program	Number of Students to be Admitted	Remarks
  Biology	47 → 46*	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology	110	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Geosciences	35	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Environmental Sciences	28	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Mountain Studies	14 → 9*	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.

  (Note)
  • For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here.
  • Students are enrolled in April.

  *In AY2027, the University is scheduled to establish a new graduate educational organization, the Graduate School of Integrative and Global Multidisciplinary Arena (G-SIGMA), under the system of a “basic organization for the delivery of inter-graduate school programs.” Entrance examinations for programs under G-SIGMA are scheduled to be held in the autumn and winter of AY2026. Under this system, enrollment quotas for the new organization will be allocated from existing degree programs, and accordingly, the number of students to be admitted to the relevant programs for the current academic year is scheduled to be revised as indicated above.
  Please note that the details are subject to change. Should any changes occur, the University will update the admissions guidelines in the autumn and publish a notice on the “Information” page of the University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions website.
  https://eng.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/

  August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Program	Number of Students to be Admitted	Remarks
  Biology	2	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology	2	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Environmental Sciences	2	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Mountain Studies	1	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.

  (Note)
  • For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here.
  • Students are enrolled in April.
  • Applicants for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students may apply for the Special Selection of Working Individuals.

  January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Program	Number of Students to be Admitted	Remarks
  Biology*	5	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology*	10	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Geosciences*	5	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Environmental Sciences	23	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Mountain Studies	4	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.

  (Note)
  • For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here.
  • Students of Biology*，Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology* and Geosciences* are enrolled in April or October.
    For other programs, students are enrolled in April.
  • The eligibility for application for the Geosciences (October Entry) differ from those of other programs; please refer to Section “3-1. Eligibility for Application” for details.

  January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Program	Number of Students to be Admitted	Remarks
  Biology	1	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology	2	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Environmental Sciences	2	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.
  Mountain Studies	1	The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students.

  (Note)
  • For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here.
  • Students are enrolled in April.
  • Applicants for the Cooperative Graduate School System and foreign students may apply for the Special Selection of Working Individuals.
• 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]

  • Please check the details of Eligibility for Application at the official website of University of Tsukuba.

  Master’s Program in Geosciences, January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process (October Entry))

  [Eligibility Screening is NOT required]

  • Individuals who are expected to graduate from a four-year university in Japan between April and September 2027. (Eligibility requirement (1))
  • Individuals who are expected to be granted a bachelor’s degree by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education between April and September 2027. (Eligibility requirement (2))
  • Individuals who are expected to complete a 16-year program of school education in a foreign country between April and September 2027. (Eligibility requirement (3))
  • Individuals who are expected to obtain a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree between April and September 2027 by completing a program of at least three years at a foreign university or equivalent institution. (Eligibility requirement (6); prior confirmation of eligibility is required)

  Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

  Applicants will be deemed eligible if they meet one of the above requirements and have or expect to have at least one year of full-time or part-time working experience by the month prior to enrollment. (This includes employment at a company, public office, educational institution, other organizations, and housework.)

• 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 Life and Environmental Sciences Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)

  How to Submit:

  Please ensure that the documents listed below under “Documents Required for Application for Eligibility Screening” are sent by post to Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences Area no later than the deadline for “application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility” as specified in “1. Schedule.”

  Documents Required for Application for Eligibility Screening:

  1. 1-1. Application Form (Enclosed form 1)
  2. 1-2. Application Form (Enclosed form 2)
  3. 2. CV for Eligibility Screening
  4. 3. Graduation Certificate of the last school you graduated from (*1)
  5. 4. Academic Transcript of the last school you graduated from (*1)(*2)
  6. 5. Certificate of Research Activities (*3)
  7. 6. Research Plan (*4)
  8. 7. Other Required Documents (*5)

  (*1) In case your current name is different from that on the documents you submit (e.g., because of marriage), submit with the proof (e.g., copy of your marriage license).

  (*2) If any credits were transferred from another school, please also submit an academic transcript issued by that school which contains grade information for the transferred credits (e.g. A student who transferred to the current university must submit transcripts issued by the current university and the previous university).

  (*3) This document needs to be submitted only by 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

  “E. 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.

  (*4) This document is required only for applicants to Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology, Environmental Sciences, and Mountain Studies. There is no prescribed format for the research proposal; however, please ensure that the following information is included at the beginning of the document: “Degree Program,” “Applicant Name,” and “Prospective Academic Advisor.” The proposal should be written in English and be approximately 1,000 words in length.

  (*5) Required documents vary depending on the degree program to which you are applying. For details, please contact the Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences Area (see “14. Contact Us.”).

• 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).
  Please see the List of Faculty Research Field 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”).
  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.

  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.

• 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, 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
    • 

      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.

    • 

      Internet Environment

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

    • 

      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.

    • 

      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.
  In addition, the original certificates and other documents required for application must be submitted by registered mail.
  Please note that applications will not be accepted for any reason if web entry is not completed within the application period, or if the required documents are not submitted to the designated address by the deadline.

  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. * After the application period ends, you cannot change degree program and enrollment date.
  2. Supervisor		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
  	Confirmation of External English Exam Scores 【Validity Period of the Test Score】 August Selection Process： test taken after August 2024 January to February Selection Process： test taken after January 2025	August Selection Process/ January to February Selection Process: (General Selection Process) All applicants (except for Master’s Program in Biology (International Students)	Please follow the web input procedure and enter the information of a valid score report during the application period. Valid score reports: Official Score Certificate or Official Score Report for the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test (only for those who took the test outside Japan) Digital Official Score Certificate for the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test Examinee (Test Taker) Score Report for TOEFL iBT® (an Examinee’s copy sent to the test taker by ETS in the United States) Test Taker Score Report for TOEFL iBT® Home Edition * IELTS Academic Module Additional Test Report Form (TRF) is also accepted for Master’s Programs in: Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology Geosciences Environmental Sciences Mountain Studies (However, IELTS Online score report is not accepted.) * Please note that below items will not be accepted: Photocopies of “original” documents TOEIC Institutional Program(IP) Score Report TOEFL Institutional Test Score Record Test Report Form of IELTS (General Training Module)
  3. Eligibility		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
  	Research Plan	August Selection Process/ January to February Selection Process: (General Selection Process) Applicants for Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology / Geosciences / Environmental Sciences / Mountain Studies (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals) All applicants	Summarize your research plan about 1,000 words in English. If you apply to Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology, describe both graduate study and research plan. If you apply for the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences, please describe about both your research topic and research plan in this program. (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. The format of the form must not be changed. Any texts may not be written outside the box.)
  	Activity/ Research Achievement Record	(Special Selection Process for Working Individuals) Applicants for Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology / Environmental Sciences / Mountain Studies meet the conditions specified in the Remarks	(Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology) Enter previous activities and research achievements in the specified column in the Web Entry system. Submit any proof of the achievements (paper or report) by (registered) airmail, if available. (Photocopies are accepted.) (Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences / Mountain Studies) 1. Enter the list and the details of previous activities and research achievements in the Web Entry System. Submit any proof of the achievements (paper or report) by registered airmail, if available. (Photocopies are accepted.) 2. Enter any language proficiency and other qualifications in the specified column in the Web Entry system. Submit any certificates of qualifications by (registered) airmail, if available. (Photocopies are accepted.)
  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 except foreign government-sponsored students etc. (*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.

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

  Paper certificates and other documents required for application (See below) should be mailed (using registered mail). 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.

  Place to Submit:

  Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences 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.)
    

  In principle, all documents submitted will not be returned to you.
  If you are unable to obtain a photocopy that meets our requirement, please submit the original document with a return request.

  • Return request form

  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 registered mail, such as EMS.)
  ※The submission in person to the office counter is not acceptable.

  Documents	Who must submit	Instructions
  (Expected) Graduation Certificate *1	All applicants	Submit a graduation certificate (or an official document certifying that you are expected to graduate) issued by a university or other type of educational institution that awarded or will award you a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. The documents must be in English or Japanese. (Notes) Even if you have a higher (i.e. master’s or doctoral) degree, you must submit a graduation certificate of undergraduate program. For applicants who have graduated from a university outside Japan and intend to submit certificates issued online, please refer to *2 below. For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘*3 and *4 below’.
  Degree Certificate *1	(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. (Notes) Even if you have a higher (i.e. master’s or doctoral) degree, you must submit a bachelor’s degree certificate. Eligibility for applicants who have graduated from universities in countries other than Japan will be confirmed individually, since the education system varies by countries. Please upload a scanned image of your degree certificate in JEPG format on to the Web Entry system before submitting. For applicants who have graduated from a university outside Japan and intend to submit certificates issued online, please refer to *2 below. For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘*3 and *4 below’. (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 *1	All applicants	Submit an academic transcript issued by a university or other type of educational institution that awarded or will award you a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. The document must be in Japanese or English. If any credits were transferred from another school, please also submit an academic transcript issued by that school which contains grade information for the transferred credits (e.g. A student who transferred to the current university must submit transcripts issued by the current university and the previous university). (Notes) If you completed (or expected to complete) graduate school, please submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Even if you have a higher (i.e. master’s or doctoral) degree, you must submit an academic transcript for bachelor’s program. For applicants who have graduated from a university outside Japan and intend to submit certificates issued online, please refer to *2 below. For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘*3 and *4 below’.
  External English Exam Scores (Please refer to the ‘details’ in the right to confirm the types of valid score reports.) *5 【Validity Period of the Test Score】 August Selection Process： test taken after August 2024 January to February Selection Process： test taken after January 2025	August Selection Process/ January to February Selection Process: (General Selection Process) All applicants (except for Master’s Program in Biology (International Students)	＜Valid score reports＞ Official Score Certificate or Official Score Report for the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test (only for those who took the test outside Japan) Digital Official Score Certificate for the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test Examinee (Test Taker) Score Report for TOEFL iBT® (an Examinee’s copy sent to the test taker by ETS in the United States) Test Taker Score Report for TOEFL iBT® Home Edition Please make sure to submit the “original” score report when applying. * Additional Test Report Form (TRF) of IELTS (Academic Module) is also accepted for Master’s Programs in: Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology Geosciences Environmental Sciences Mountain Studies (However, IELTS Online score report is not accepted.) Please apply for Additional TRF of IELTS (Academic Module) to be sent to our university by the method specified on the official website of the test administration organization. * For submission procedure of TOEIC Digital Official Score Certificate, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition, TOEFL iBT® Test Score Reports and Additional TRF of IELTS (Academic Module), please refer to the information section of the Application Guideline.
  Research Plan	Only applicants whose “Research Plan” includes mathematical formulae, Greek letters, special symbols, or diagrams that 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 out the research plan on one page and submit it to us by airmail or in person. (The format of the form must not be changed. Any texts may not be written outside the box.)
  Materials on Activity/ Research Achievement	(Special Selection Process for Working Individuals) Applicants for Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology / Environmental Sciences / Mountain Studies meet the conditions specified in the Remarks	Submit any materials on the information entered in the Web Entry system by (registered) airmail or in person. (Photocopies are accepted.)
  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.
  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. The Receipt Portion must be attached to the designated form that can be created online and printed out after completing the Web Entry procedure.
  Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam and Admission (Form of Your Selection)	If applicable Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school *Except for April entry applicants who are expected to graduate by March 2027 and October entry applicants who are expected to graduate by September 2027 Individuals who are currently working for a government agency, school, or company (except for part-time workers)	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) allowing them to take the entrance examination or, submit a letter of application the applicant (stating that he/she will withdraw from the university before enrolment). Any format is acceptable, but the letter must be printed on A4 paper. Need to submit a Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam and Admission issued by a superior allowing them to take the entrance examination or a written self-declaration stating that attending the entrance examination will not adversely affect their duties. Any format is acceptable, but the letter must be printed on A4 paper.
  Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student	If applicable	If you are enrolled in another university at the time of application, submit the certificate of the government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) foreign student issued by the university. Applicants who plan to receive the government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) foreign student must submit a copy of the “Passing Certificate of the First Screening” issued by the Japanese diplomatic mission abroad. (*Please make a JPEG image of the certificate to be submitted and upload it to the web system in advance so that we can check your eligibility for the government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship)

  *1 In case your current name is different from that on the documents you submit (e.g., because of marriage), submit with the proof (e.g., copy of your marriage license).
  If the student wishes to register under his/her maiden name, he/she can apply for the use of his/her maiden name during the enrolment procedure.

  *2 If you submit certificates issued online, they must include measures that allow third parties to objectively verify their validity and authenticity, such as a verifiable QR code, a verification website URL, or a verification code. If such measures are not in place, please submit a printed copy that has been certified as a true copy by the issuing institution (e.g., your home university).

  *3 Submission of the following original English-language verification reports issued by the China Higher-education Information and Student Information (CHSI (Japan)) is accepted in lieu of the original documents :
  ・Verification Report of China Higher Education Qualification Certificate (English version)
  ・Verification Report of China Higher Education Student’s Academic Transcript (English version)
  ・Verification Report of China Higher Education Degree Certificate (English version)

  *4 For those who have completed the 「自学考試(本科)」 and obtained a degree, the original transcript and degree certificate issued by the institution conducting the 「自学考試」 must be submitted. Applications from applicants who have not yet completed the 「自学考試」 are not accepted.

  *5 If we have any questions concerning your certificate, we will verify them with the TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS institution.

  PDF to Be Created After Completing Web Entry

  ※You can download them from the Web Entry system only during the application period

  Documents	Created for	Remarks
  Reference Card	All applicants	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 registered mail, such as EMS. 【Due Dates】 See “1. Schedule.”
  Form for Submission of English Proficiency Test Score	Applicants who need to send an English test score	Attach an original copy of the Official Score Certificate or Examinee (Test Taker) Score Report which is sent to the TOEFL examinee from ETS or IELTS Academic Module Additional Test Report Form and submitted. * For details on the submission method, please refer to the information section of the Application Guideline.
  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 submitted.

  Results from the entrance examination, as well as personal information obtained by the University of Tsukuba from the applicants’ documents, will be used for affairs concerning admission and screening, or may be used to improve the way of admission and university education keeping each identity confidential. Also, they will be used as part of the materials for screening students for tuition exemption or scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization, which are offered to individuals who have completed the enrollment procedures.

• 8. Screening Criteria

  We will determine the students to be admitted by evaluating the submitted documents and their academic skills as a whole:

  Examination Schedule and the Subjects

  Refer to the schedule below:

  Master’s Program in Biology (general students)Master’s

  August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Wednesday, August 19		Thursday, August 20
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Specialized Subject (100 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00 – 12:00	10:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Biology		English Evaluate the Score on the TOEIC, TOEFL or TOEFL iBT® Home Edition. See (Note) 1 – 2.	Specialized Subject Answer to 4 basic questions in 8 fields (one question from each field): Taxonomy/Phylogeny and Evolution, Ecology, Plant Development and Physiology, Animal Physiology, Animal Development, Molecular Cell Biology, Genome Sciences, Biochemistry.	Individual Interview Interview about graduation (or previous) research, the area of Biological Sciences, and future plans. (approx. 15 minutes)

  January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Wednesday, January 27
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Biology		English Evaluate the Score on the TOEIC, TOEFL or TOEFL iBT® Home Edition. See (Note) 1 – 2.	Individual Interview Presentation on the graduation research and research plans after enrollment (10 minutes), followed by interview about the presentation and the area of specialization (20 minutes), either in English or Japanese. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview. And LCD projector will be available for use. See (Note) 3.

  * Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application. (Refer to https://www.mbs.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/e/index.html.)

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Biology will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
  However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
  Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
  ・Application form to take exam online PDF
  ・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
  ・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Please refer to the External English Exam Scores section of “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.” for details on valid exam score sheets and how to submit them.
  2. Scores of TOEIC and TOEFL are evaluated based on the reference scores shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is evaluated as perfect, and a lower score is proportionately reduced.

  TOEIC L&R	TOEFL-iBT
  879	100

  3. If you wish to use the LCD projector, bring your material data saved as PDF files to a USB memory stick on the day of the examination. Copy the files to the computer in the examination site and check its operation within the designated time below.
     Time for computer operation: [January to February Selection Process] 9:00 am – 9:30 am (strictly observed)
  4. For information on the examination contact:
     Office of Master’s Program in Biology
     Phone +81-29-853-6600 (Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30)
     E-mail seibutsu-senkou-jimu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in Biology (foreign students)Master’s

  August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Thursday, August 20
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	13:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Biology		Individual Interview Presentation on the graduation research (or other previous research) and research plans after enrollment, either in English or Japanese (15 minutes), followed by interview (15 minutes). See (Note) 1. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview. An LCD projector will be available for use. See (Note) 2.

  January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Wednesday, January 27
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	10:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Biology		Individual Interview Presentation on the graduation research (or other previous research) and research plans after enrollment, either in English or Japanese (15 minutes), followed by interview (15 minutes). See (Note) 1. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview. An LCD projector will be available for use. See (Note) 2.

  * Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application. (Refer to https://www.mbs.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/e/index.html.)

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Biology will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
  However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
  Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
  ・Application form to take exam online PDF
  ・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
  ・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. If you take the interview in Japanese, submit your TOEIC Official Score Certificate (with your photo on), TOEFL Examinee (Test Taker) Score Record (your photo on) or TOEFL iBT® Home Edition Score Report (Report which is sent to the TOEFL examinee from ETS by postal mail) at the time of the interview. If you cannot submit either of them, bring instead a score report of International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or English score in The International Baccalaureate (IB). Submit only the score of the test in August 2024 afterwards if you apply for examination in August, or January 2025 afterwards if you apply for the examination in January to February.
  2. If you wish to use the LCD projector, bring your material data saved as PDF files to a USB memory stick on the day of the examination. Copy the files to the computer at the examination site and check its operation within the designated time below.
     Time for computer operation:
     • August Selection Process: 12:15 – 12:45 (strictly observed)
     • January to February Selection Process: 9:00 – 9:30 (strictly observed)
  3. For information on the examination contact:
     Office of Master’s Program in Biology
     Phone +81-29-853-6600 (Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30)
     E-mail seibutsu-senkou-jimu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in Biology Master’s

  August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Date		Thursday, August 20
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	13:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Biology		Individual Interview Presentation on the graduation research (or other previous research) and research plans after enrollment (15 minutes). Interview (15 minutes). Interview in English is available. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview. An LCD projector will be available for use. See (Note) 1.

  January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Date		Wednesday, January 27
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	10:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Biology		Individual Interview Presentation on the graduation research (or other previous research) and research plans after enrollment (15 minutes). Interview (15 minutes). Interview in English is available. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview. An LCD projector will be available for use. See (Note) 1.

  * Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application. (Refer to https://www.mbs.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/e/index.html.)

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Biology will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
  However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
  Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
  ・Application form to take exam online PDF
  ・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
  ・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. If you wish to use the LCD projector, bring your material data saved as PDF files to a USB memory stick on the day of the oral examination. Copy the files to the computer at the examination site and check its operation within the designated time below.
     Time for computer operation:
     • August Selection Process: 12:15 – 12:45 (strictly observed)
     • January to February Selection Process: 9:00 – 9:30 (strictly observed)
  2. For information on the examination contact:
     Office of Master’s Program in Biology
     Phone +81-29-853-6600 (Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30)
     E-mail seibutsu-senkou-jimu#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology Master’s

  August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Thursday, August 20
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Oral Examination (200 points)
  Program	Time		10:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology		English Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or IELTS Academic Module.	Individual Interview Presentation on the research plan (5 minutes) Interview about your specialty, fundamental knowledge and future plans based on the presentation, either in English or Japanese. Whiteboard/ blackboard placed in the interview room will be available for use. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview.

  January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Wednesday, January 27
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Oral Examination (200 points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology		English Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or IELTS Academic Module.	Individual Interview Presentation on the research plan (5 minutes) Interview about your specialty, fundamental knowledge and future plans based on the presentation, either in English or Japanese. Whiteboard/ blackboard placed in the interview room will be available for use. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview.

  * Make sure to contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application. (Refer to https://www.bres.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/masters-program/)

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
  However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
  Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
  ・Application form to take exam online PDF
  ・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
  ・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Please refer to the External English Exam Scores section of “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.” for details on valid exam score sheets and how to submit them.
  2. Reference scores for the English examination are shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is calculated to be 100 points, and a lower score is proportionately reduced.

  TOEIC L&R	TOEFL-iBT	IELTS
  860	95	7.0

  3. From the beginning of the individual interview session (10:00) to the start of each applicant’s interview period, applicants are requested to wait at the waiting room. Applicants are allowed to bring in their lunch, etc. and eat and drink at the waiting room.
  4. For information on the examination contact:
     Hideki AOYAGI, Chair of the Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology
     (Phone +81-29-853-7212, E-mail aoyagi.hideki.ge＃@＃u.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and TechnologyMaster’s

  August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Date		Thursday, August 20
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	10:00 – 15:00
  Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology		About 20 minutes for each applicant, conducted individually	Approximately 10 minutes of presentation on your previous research or experience, motivation for applying, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview. You may conduct the interview in English. (Note) 1.

  January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Date		Wednesday, January 27
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	10:00 – 15:00
  Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology		About 20 minutes for each applicant, conducted individually	Approximately 10 minutes of presentation on your previous research or experience, motivation for applying, and research plans after enrollment, followed by about 10 minutes of interview. You may conduct the interview in English. (Note) 1.

  * Make sure to contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application. (Refer to https://www.bres.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/masters-program/)

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
  However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
  Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
  ・Application form to take exam online PDF
  ・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
  ・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Presentation will be performed on the Laptop brought in by the applicants. The VGA Adapter for the projector is 15 Pin Mini D Sub Connector. If your Laptop does not support this type of adapter, bring your own adapter to the examination site. Applicants must perform preview beforehand accordingly to the instruction by staffs [Time for preview: 9:20～9:40 (time is strictly observed)].
     In preparation for trouble, applicants must bring their presentation documents saved as PDF files to a virus-free USB memory stick.
  2. For information on the examination contact:
     Hideki AOYAGI, Chair of the Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology
     (Phone +81-29-853-7212, E-mail aoyagi.hideki.ge＃@＃u.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in GeosciencesMaster’s

  August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Wednesday, August 19		Thursday, August 20
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Specialized Subject (300 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00 – 11:30	10:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Geosciences		English Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or IELTS Academic Module. See (Note) 1 and 2.	Specialized Subject At the time of application, select each of the following from the list: – Area of interest (only one) – Two elective questions related to the area of interest and answer a total of three questions along with one common question. See (Note) 3.	Individual Interview (Interview about the area of specialization and future plans.)

  January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Tuesday, January 26		Wednesday, January 27
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Specialized Subject (300 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	–	10:00 – 11:30	10:00 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Geosciences		English Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or IELTS Academic Module. See (Note) 1 and 2.	Specialized Subject At the time of application, select each of the following from the list: – Area of interest (only one) – Two elective questions related to the area of interest and answer a total of three questions along with one common question. See (Note) 3.	Individual Interview (Interview about the area of specialization and future plans.)

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Geosciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.

  1. Please refer to the External English Exam Scores section of “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.” for details on valid exam score sheets and how to submit them.
  2. Scores are evaluated based on the reference scores shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is evaluated as perfect (150 points), and a score below it is proportionately reduced.

  TOEIC L&R	TOEFL-iBT	IELTS
  860	95	7.0

  3. Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
     For further details, please refer to the following website: https://www.geosci.tsukuba.ac.jp/e_index.html
     Research Area

  area	Elective Question
  Human Geosciences	Geoenvironmental Science*Reqired, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Geomorphology, Analysis of Environmental Dynamics
  Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences	Geoenvironmental Science*Reqired, Hydrological Science, Atmospheric Science, Analysis of Environmental Dynamics, Water-related Disaster Science, Atmosphere-Ocean Interaction System
  Solid Earth Science Biogeosciences	Paleobiological Science, Paleogeosphere Science, Geodynamics, Petrology, Mineralogy, Planetary Resource Geology, Earth Historical Analysis

  4. For information on the examination contact:
     • Toshiaki TSUNOGAE, Chair of Master’s Program in Geosciences (Phone +81-29-853-5239, E-mail tsunogae#@#geol.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in Environmental SciencesMaster’s

  August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Wednesday, August 19
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time		13:30 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences		English Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or IELTS Academic Module.	Individual Interview The interview will be about your area of expertise, understanding of environmental issues, reasons for application, and research plan based on the submitted documents (15 minutes).

  January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Tuesday, January 26
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time		13:30 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences		English Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or IELTS Academic Module.	Individual Interview The interview will be about your area of expertise, understanding of environmental issues, reasons for application, and research plan based on the submitted documents (15 minutes).

  * Before sending an application form, every applicant MUST contact a prospective advisor and discuss about a research proposal.

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
  However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
  Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
  ・Application form to take exam online PDF
  ・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
  ・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Refer to the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences website (https://www.envr.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/) for e-mail address of the faculty member of your desired research area.
  2. Reference scores for the English examination are shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is calculated to be 100 points.

  TOEIC L&R	TOEFL-iBT	IELTS
  860	98	7.0

  3. For information on the examination contact e-mail:
     Admission office of the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences (E-mail admission#@#envr.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in Environmental SciencesMaster’s

  August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Date		Wednesday, August 19
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	9:15 – 13:00
  Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences		Individual Interview 10-minute presentation about past research achievements, work/civic activities gained after graduation, thoughts on the environment through the experience, motivations for application and research plan after enrollment. The presentation is followed by a comprehensive interview (15 minutes).

  January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Date		Tuesday, January 26
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	9:15 – 13:00
  Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences		Individual Interview 10-minute presentation about past research achievements, work/civic activities gained after graduation, thoughts on the environment through the experience, motivations for application and research plan after enrollment. The presentation is followed by a comprehensive interview (15 minutes).

  * Before sending an application form, every applicant MUST contact a prospective advisor and discuss about a research proposal.

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.
  However, the entrance examination will be conducted online for those who reside overseas and wish to take it.
  Applicants must submit the “Application form to take exam online” and “Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination” within the application period.
  ・Application form to take exam online PDF
  ・Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination PDF
  ・Online Admission Examination Schedule PDF

  1. Applicants must bring their own laptops for the presentation. LCD projector that connects to the HDMI terminal and mini D-Sub 15 pin VGA terminal is available for use at the examination site. If your Laptop does not support any of the connection terminals, bring a connection adapter yourself.
  2. Refer to the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences website (https://www.envr.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/) for e-mail address of the faculty member of your desired research area.
  3. For information on the examination contact e-mail:
     Admission office of the Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences (E-mail admission#@#envr.tsukuba.ac.jp) (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in Mountain StudiesMaster’s

  August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Wednesday, August 19
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Specialized Subject (100 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time		10:00 – 11:00	13:30 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Mountain Studies		English Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or IELTS Academic Module.	Written Examination Choose and answer one of questions from several fields of geosciences, biology, agro-bioresource sciences, and environmental science. Refer to *.	Individual Interview Presentation on your research plan (3 minutes). Interview about your specialty, fundamental knowledge and future plans based on the presentation, either in English or Japanese. Whiteboard / blackboard placed in the interview room will be available for use. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview.

  January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

  Date		Tuesday, January 26
  Subject		Foreign Language (100 points)	Specialized Subject (100 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time		10:00 – 11:00	13:30 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Mountain Studies		English Evaluate the score on the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or IELTS Academic Module.	Written Examination Choose and answer one of questions from several fields of geosciences, biology, agro-bioresource sciences, and environmental science. Refer to *.	Individual Interview Presentation on your previous research and research plan (5 minutes). Interview about your specialty, fundamental knowledge and future plans based on the presentation, either in English or Japanese. Whiteboard / blackboard placed in the interview room will be available for use. Materials and computers may not be brought into the interview.

  * Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application, and confirm our guideline of the written examination.
  (Refer to https://mountain-studies.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/en-program/en-member/)

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Mountain Studies will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.

  1. Please refer to the External English Exam Scores section of “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.” for details on valid exam score sheets and how to submit them.
  2. Reference scores for the English examination are shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is calculated to be 100 points.

  TOEIC L&R	TOEFL-iBT	IELTS
  860	95	7.0

  3. For information on the examination contact:
     Admission staff of the Master’s Program of Mountain Studies sangaku-admissions#@#ml.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

  Master’s Program in Mountain StudiesMaster’s

  August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Date		Wednesday, August 19
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	13:30 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Mountain Studies		Individual Interview (20 minutes) Presentation on your social and academic experience and on research plans after enrollment using presentation software (8 minutes), followed by interview about the presentation and the area of specialization either in English or Japanese (12 minutes). (Note) 1.

  January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

  Date		Tuesday, January 26
  Subject		Oral Examination (100 points)
  Program	Time	13:30 – 17:00
  Master’s Program in Mountain Studies		Individual Interview (20 minutes) Presentation on your social and academic experience and on research plans after enrollment using presentation software (8 minutes), followed by interview about the presentation and the area of specialization either in English or Japanese (12 minutes). (Note) 1.

  * Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
  (Refer to https://mountain-studies.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/en-program/en-member/)

  The entrance examination for the Master’s Program in Mountain Studies will be held at the “University’s examination venues”.

  1. Presentation will be performed on the Laptop brought in by the applicants. The adapter for the projector is HDMI (Type A) or 15 pin Mini D sub Connector. If your PC doesn’t support this type of adapter, bring your own adapter to the examination site. Applicants must perform preview beforehand accordingly to the instruction by staffs.
     [Time for preview] 12:50 – 13:10 (time is strictly observed)
     In case of trouble, applicants must bring their presentation documents saved as PDF files to a virus-free USB memory stick.
  2. For information on the examination contact:
     Admission staff of the Master’s Program of Mountain Studies sangaku-admissions#@#ml.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)
• 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 Tennoudai, 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
  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 and Inquiry

  Degree Programs (Program)	Download	Contact	Direct Phone Number
  Biology	[August Selection Process] 〇 (note) 2 [January to February　Selection Process] -(Note) 5	Office of Master’s Program in Biology	+81-29-853-6600
  Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology	–(Note) 5	Graduate Program Office for Agricultural Sciences (F306) (Except Biosystem domain)	+81-29-853-7228
  		Office of Biosystem domain (Biosystem domain)	+81-29-853-4846
  Geosciences	Available (Note) 3	Office of Doctoral and Master’s Program in Geosciences (Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences Field and Human Geosciences Field)	+81-29-853-6884
  		Office of Doctoral and Master’s Program in Geosciences (Solid Earth Sciences Field and Biogeosciences Field)	+81-29-853-4510
  Environmental Sciences	–(Note) 5	Office of Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences	+81-29-853-4751
  Mountain Studies	Available (Note) 4	Office of Master Degree Program of Mountain Studies	+81-29-853-5812

  • (Note) 1
    To browse past examination questions or obtain a photocopy, contact the administration office for the Degree Programs (program) in advance.
  • (Note) 2
    Download from the Master’s Program in Biology website
    (https://www.mbs.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/e/index.html).
  • (Note) 3
    Download from the website below:
    ・https://www.geoenv.tsukuba.ac.jp/e_about.html (Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences Field and Human Geosciences Field)
    ・https://www.geol.tsukuba.ac.jp/index-e.html (Solid Earth Sciences Field and Biogeosciences Field)
  • (Note) 4
    Download from the Master Degree Program of Mountain Studies website
    (https://mountain-studies.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/en-admission/).
  • (Note) 5
    There are no past examination questions, as no written exam is administered.
• 14. Contact Us

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

  305-8572
  Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Life and Environmental Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba
  1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-ken, Japan
  e-mail : seimeiin-nyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)
  Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 12:15pm, 1:15pm – 5:00pm on Monday through Friday
  [except national holidays, summer, year-end, and new year holidays]
• 15. Special Provision on Educational Method Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools

  Education provided under special provision

  1. Along with the progress of science technology and the sophistication of society, there are increasing demands for the return of working individuals to graduate schools. In response to these demands, Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools stipulates that graduate schools may, if necessary from an educational standpoint, provide education through appropriate means, which include conducting classes or research guidance in the evening and other certain hours and periods.
     This stipulation provides more working individuals with opportunities to receive graduate school education while in employment and to develop the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in educational research and practices. Under Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools, Master’s and Doctoral Programs in the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which have achieved in fostering skilled professionals and re-educating working individuals, have introduced a day/evening course system to enhance education and research activities.

  2. Requirements to complete the programs
     Requirements to complete the programs under the application of this special provision are as follows.

     Degree Program in Life and Earth Sciences

     Master’s Program in Biology

     1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits in day courses and courses provided under Article 14 within the standard two year period.
     2. The number of credits normally required to complete the program is shown below.

     Program	Credits Required to Complete the Program
     Master’s Program in Biology	A minimum of 30 credits in common/ specialized courses (include seminars in the area of specialization, research method, and common courses and elective courses in the program)

     3. Contact the Chair of the program for details of courses provided under Article 14.
        Chair of the Master’s Program in Biology (Contact at +81-29-853-6600) Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30

     Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology

     1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits in day courses (includes compulsory courses of research method and special research) and courses provided under Article 14 within the standard two year period.
     2. Submit a program completion plan to the advisor and the Chair of the program and obtain their approvals at the beginning of the school year.
     3. The number of credits normally required to complete the program is shown below.

     Program	Credits Required to Complete the Program
     Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology	A minimum of 30 credits in total, including specialized foundation courses and specialized courses (include 22 credits in compulsory courses: advanced courses, seminars, and special research in the area of specialization)

     4. Contact the Chair of the program for details of courses provided under Article 14.
        Chair of the Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology (Contact at +81-29-853-7228)
        Office hours: 10:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 15:00

     Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences

     1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits in day/ evening courses within the standard two year period.
     2. Submit a program completion plan to the Chair of the program at the beginning of the school year to consult for a flexible arrangement based on your work situation.
     3. An example of completing credits normally required to complete the program is shown below.

     Program	Requirement to Complete the Program
     Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences	A minimum of 21 credits in compulsory courses and a minimum of 9 credits in elective courses.

     4. Contact the office of Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences at +81-29-853-4751 for details of courses provided under Article 14.

     Master’s Program in Mountain Studies

     1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits in day courses and courses provided under Article 14 within the standard two year period.
     2. Submit a program completion plan to the Chair of the program at the beginning of the school year to consult for a flexible arrangement based on your work situation.
     3. An example of completing credits normally required to complete the program is shown below.

     Program	Requirement to Complete the Program
     Master’s Program in Mountain Studies	A minimum of 20 credits in compulsory courses and a minimum of 10 credits in elective courses.

     4. Contact the admission office of the Master’s Program in Mountain Studies (E-mail sangaku-admissions#@#ml.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp) for details. (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)

• 16. Dual Degree Programs at the Graduate School of Science and technology

  Dual Degree Programs provide doctoral students with opportunities to obtain skills and knowledge in areas outside but related to their specialty, which are necessary to engage in research or highly professional occupations. The purpose of the Dual Degree Programs is to foster students to become professionals with advanced skills and wide knowledge as well as high adaptability.
  The term “Dual Degree” is used to refer to students who belong in a Doctoral Program at the University of Tsukuba Graduate School and are also enrolled in the university’s Master’s Program or a Professional Degree Program (except Law School Program at the Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. Hereinafter referred to as “Master’s Program”) and earning both degrees.

  The Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences has introduced Dual Degree Programs in the following Master’s Program. (For details, refer to the websites of the Master’s Program in Agro-bioresources Science and Technology.)

  Doctoral Programs	Master’s Programs
  Doctoral Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering	Master’s Program in Agro-bioresources Science and Technology Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

  It is not easy to earn two degrees within a limited period of time. If you wish to apply, contact the faculty member of the Doctoral Program (see the Application Guide for the contact information) for consultation in advance.
  Obtain a Dual Degree Program Application Form, have it signed by your prospective adviser, and submit it to the Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area by the deadline for the eligibility screening specified in the Application Guide.
  If you are approved through the screening process, a Dual Degree Program Admission Permit will be issued. Attach a copy of the permit to your application form and submit it to the Academic Service Office for the Environmental Sciences Area. (If you are applying for a Doctoral Program and a Master’s Program at the same time, attach a copy to each application form.) You will be exempt from the examination fee for the Master’s Program.
  To be admitted to the Dual Degree Program, you need to pass the entrance examination and complete the enrollment procedures. According to the aims of the Dual Degree Program, if you apply for a Doctoral Program and a Master’s Program at the same time and fail the entrance examination for the Doctoral Program, you will not be admitted to the Master’s Program either.
  If you pass the entrance examinations, you will be exempt from the admission fee and tuition fee for the Master’s Program during the period you are enrolled in the Dual Degree Program.

• 17. Cooperative Graduate School System

  For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here.