Graduate School of Science and Technology
Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences

Application Guidelines for Master’s Programs

Mathematics
Chemistry
Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)
Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)
  • 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)
Physics
  • August Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

    • ＊Based on the number of applicants who successfully pass the August Selection Process, we may hold a January to February Selection Process. For details on the fields that we will be accepting applications for, please check the application guidelines scheduled to be posted in November.

Materials Innovation
  • July Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
  • October Selection Process (General Selection Process/Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

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

Important Notice:
To Foreign Nationals and Applicants from Overseas

Security Export Control

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

[IMPORTANT] Procedures for “Deemed Export” for Security Export Control

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

・Procedures for “Deemed Export” for Security Export Control

  • 0. Application Process Overview Chart
  • 1. Schedule
    July Selection Process August Selection Process October Selection Process January to February Selection Process Notes
    Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility May 20, 2026 July 3, 2026 August 25, 2026 November 24, 2026 See “3. Eligibility for Application.”
    Deadline for requesting assistance due to disability See “9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.”
    Payment of examination fee May 22, 2026 – June 1, 2026 July 9, 2026 – July 22, 2026 August 31, 2026 – September 10, 2026 November 30, 2026 – December 10, 2026 See “5. Examination Fee.”
    Web entry May 22, 2026 (from noon JST) – June 1, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) July 9, 2026 (from noon JST) – July 22, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) August 31, 2026 (from noon JST) – September 10, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) November 30, 2026 (from noon JST) – December 10, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) See “6. Details of Web Entry.”
    Documents submission
    (The documents must arrive at our office by the last day of the submission period)    		 May 22, 2026 – June 2, 2026 July 9, 2026 – July 23, 2026 August 31, 2026 – September 11, 2026 November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026 See “6. Details of Web Entry” and “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc..”
    Planned publication date of “Information and Instructions for Examinees” We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” in the “information” section on our website at least one week in advance. See “10. Information and Instructions for Taking the Examination.”
    Examination Dates The date and time differ depending on the desired program and selection process.
    See “8. Screening Criteria” for details.
    Announcement of acceptance July 21, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) September 10, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) October 30, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) February 15, 2027 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) See “11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure.”
    Sending of Admission Procedure Guide to successful applicants (email) July 21, 2026 September 10, 2026 October 30, 2026
    *Those who are October entrants are scheduled to be sent around late June 2027.    		 February 15, 2027
    *Those who are October entrants are scheduled to be sent around late June 2027.
  • 2. Number of Students to Be Admitted

    Mathematics Physics Chemistry Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics) Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

    (1-1) August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    Program No. of Students to Be Admitted Remarks
    Mathematics 24 → 22*
    Physics 43 This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    Chemistry 35 This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    Engineering Sciences
    Subprogram in Applied Physics    		 41 This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
    Engineering Science
    Subprogram in Materials Science    		 47 → 46* This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
    • Refer to “16. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    • The Materials Science and Engineering Class is a master’s program course that allows you to receive academic instruction from a faculty member for the doctoral program in “Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering” (founded on the National Institute for Materials Science [NIMS]).
    1. Students enroll in April, 2027 (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Application”).

    *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/

    (1-2) August Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
    Program No. of Students to Be Admitted Remarks
    Mathematics 1
    Physics 2 → 1* This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    Chemistry A few This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    Engineering Sciences
    Subprogram in Applied Physics    		 2 This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
    Engineering Science
    Subprogram in Materials Science    		 2 This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
    • Refer to “16. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    • The Materials Science and Engineering Class is a master’s program course that allows you to receive academic instruction from a faculty member for the doctoral program in “Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering” (founded on the National Institute for Materials Science [NIMS]).
    1. Students enroll in April, 2027 (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Application”).

    *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/

    (2-1) January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

    Program No. of Students to Be Admitted Remarks
    Mathematics 2
    Chemistry 6 → 5* This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    Engineering Sciences
    Subprogram in Applied Physics    		 7 → 6* This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
    Engineering Science
    Subprogram in Materials Science    		 5 This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
    • Refer to “16. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    • The Materials Science and Engineering Class is a master’s program course that allows you to receive academic instruction from a faculty member for the doctoral program in “Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering” (founded on the National Institute for Materials Science [NIMS]).
    1. Students enroll in April, 2027 or October, 2027 (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Application”).

    *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/

    (2-2) January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

    Program No. of Students to Be Admitted Remarks
    Mathematics A few
    Chemistry A few This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    Engineering Sciences
    Subprogram in Applied Physics    		 1 This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
    Engineering Science
    Subprogram in Materials Science    		 A few This number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System and the Materials Science and Engineering Class.
    • Refer to “16. Cooperative Graduate School System” for details on the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    • The Materials Science and Engineering Class is a master’s program course that allows you to receive academic instruction from a faculty member for the doctoral program in “Engineering Sciences: Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering” (founded on the National Institute for Materials Science [NIMS]).
    1. Students enroll in April, 2027 or October, 2027 (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Application”).

    Materials Innovation

    (1-1) July Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    Program No. of Students to Be Admitted Remarks
    Materials Innovation 4
    1. Students enroll in April, 2027 (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Application”).
    (1-2) July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
    Program No. of Students to Be Admitted Remarks
    Materials Innovation A few
    1. Students enroll in April, 2027 (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Application”).
    (2-1) October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    Program No. of Students to Be Admitted Remarks
    Materials Innovation 4
    1. Students enroll in April, 2027 or October, 2027 (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Application”).
    (2-2) October Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
    Program No. of Students to Be Admitted Remarks
    Materials Innovation A few
    1. Students enroll in April, 2027 or October, 2027 (Refer to “3. Eligibility for Application”).

  • 3. 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]

    • 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]

    Eligibility for Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

    Individuals will be deemed eligible if they meet one requirement above and have also worked or will have worked full-time or part-time at a company, a government office, or an education-related organization for at least one year by the month prior to enrollment. (Housework experience is also accepted.)

    If you have any questions about your eligibility, contact us by email (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.

    Security Export Control

    Having established the University of Tsukuba Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, the University of Tsukuba conducts strict examinations for the acceptance of international students, etc.

    Important Notice:
    To International Students and Applicants Residing Abroad
    International applicants who fall under any of the conditions set forth in said rules may be unable to enroll in their desired course or program.

    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
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        Email Settings

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

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        Internet Environment

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

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        ID Photo Data

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

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        Printer

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

    • Sign Up / Activation

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

    • My Page

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

    • Application Form

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

    • Payment

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

    • Submission

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

    • Create PDF and Print Reference Card etc.

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

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

    Handling of Personal Information

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

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

    With our Web Entry System, submit your application online. Read this section carefully before applying.

    You must submit the original documents for the certificates, etc., needed for your application by registered mail or in person. (We must receive the original documents no later than the deadline.)

    If you fail to submit the original documents by the deadline or the documents are insufficient (including cases where a certificate is not the original), your application will not be accepted and you will be unable to take the examination.

    Information You Need for Your Web Entry

    Information Required by Remarks
    1. Degree Program / Applicant’s Information All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
    You will need to upload a photograph in JPEG format for your Reference Card. The photograph must have been taken within the last three months and show your shoulders and entire head. You must not be wearing a hat or other head covering.
    Be sure to enter your phone number and email address so that we can contact you regarding the application.
    After the application period ends, you cannot change degree program and enrollment date.
    2. Materials Science and Engineering Class If applicable Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
    3. Field of Interest/Supervisor of Choice All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System and enter the name of your supervisor of choice.
    4. External English Test Score Sheet See “External English Test Score Sheet.”
    5. Cooperative Graduate School System If applicable Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
    6. Assistance If applicable Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
    7. Eligibility All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
    8. Educational Background All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry System.
    Research Activities All applicants who have a research history
    Employment Record All applicants who have an employment history
    9. Examination Fees All applicants except for foreign government- sponsored students, etc.
    (*Refer to “5. Examination Fees.”)
    *The examination fee already paid is non-refundable.    		 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 you have made the payment, enter the receipt number in the applicable box on the Web Entry System.
    Convenience Store (for domestic applicants only):
    Pay your fees at a convenience store in Japan. After you have made the payment, enter the name of the convenience store, the payment date, and the number issued by the store in the applicable 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) or brought in person. All required documents must be put in an envelope which fits unfolded A4 size paper with an Address Sheet attached. You can download your Address Sheet in PDF from the Web Entry System.
    The documents must arrive to our office by the deadline (See “1. Schedule”). If your documents fail to arrive by the deadline or any of the required documents is incomplete, invalid or missing, you will not be allowed to take the exam. Documents brought in after 5:00 p.m. JST on the last day of the submission period will not be accepted. The deadlines are strictly observed.
    In case of delays caused by the carrier, submit a written notice from the carrier indicating the situation.

    Place to Submit:

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

    Note:

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

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

    Documents Needed for Your Application

    You must submit the original documents by registered mail or in person by the deadline.
    All documents must be in English or Japanese.

    If you fail to submit the original documents by the deadline or the documents are insufficient (including cases where a certificate is not the original), your application will not be accepted and you will be unable to take the examination.

    Documents To be submitted by Remarks
    (Expected) Graduation Certificate (*1) All applicants Submit a graduation certificate (or an attested document certifying that you will graduate) issued by a university or other educational institution that meets the application requirements for the Master’s Programs offered by this Graduate School (basically, a university [faculty/school] from which you have earned a bachelor’s degree). The graduation certificate (or the attested document certifying that you will graduate) must include both your enrollment date and your (expected) graduation date. All documents must be in English or Japanese.
    If this certificate is not available at your university, please ask them to issue one using the form below.

    (Expected) Graduation Certificate (Sample)

    Note: Even if you have already earned a master’s or doctoral degree, you need to submit a graduation certificate issued by the university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree.

    Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “(Expected) Degree Certificate,” and “Academic Transcript” to the Web Entry System. Since the education system experienced by those who have graduated from a university overseas is different from the Japanese education system, we will confirm the eligibility of applicants in advance.

    If the certificate is issued online, please attach a screenshot and URL from the university’s official website confirming that the online certificate is considered the original.

    For graduates of Chinese universities, see *2 below.

    (Expected) Degree Certificate (*1) (i) Individuals who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university or other educational institution outside Japan
    (ii) Individuals who will be accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education     		(i) If you have graduated or are expected to graduate from a university or other educational institution outside Japan, submit a graduation certificate for your (expected) bachelor’s degree. All documents must be in English or Japanese. The “(Expected) Degree Certificate” must include the (expected） date of degree awarded.
    If this certificate is not available at your university, please ask them to issue one using the form below.
    (Expected) Degree Certificate (Sample)

    Note: Even if you have already earned a master’s or doctoral degree, you need to submit a degree certificate issued by the university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree.
    (ii) Individuals who will be accredited by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education must submit all certificates related to the acquisition of their degree, such as the “Certificate for Conferment of Degree” (“Certificate for Acceptance of Application for Conferment of Degree”) and the “Academic Transcript.”

    Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “(Expected) Degree Certificate,” and “Academic Transcript” to the Web Entry System. Since the education system experienced by those who have graduated from a university overseas is different from the Japanese education system, we will confirm the eligibility of applicants in advance.

    If the certificate is issued online, please attach a screenshot and URL from the university’s official website confirming that the online certificate is considered the original.

    For graduates of Chinese universities, see *2 below.
    Academic Transcript (*1) All applicants Submit an academic transcript (i.e., the official transcript for your program’s history) issued by a university or other educational institution that meets the application requirements for the Master’s Programs offered by this Graduate School (basically, a university [faculty/school] from which you have earned a bachelor’s degree).
    Note: Even if you have already earned a master’s or doctoral degree, you need to submit an Academic Transcript issued by the university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree. All documents must be in English or Japanese.
    If any courses have been credited through transfer admission, academic transcripts from the previous institution(s) must also be submitted.
    If you have completed or are expected to complete a program at a graduate school, submit an academic transcript (i.e., the official transcript of your program record) issued by the graduate school, as well. All documents must be in English or Japanese.
    Upload a JPEG file for the “(Expected) Graduation Certificate,” “(Expected) Degree Certificate,” and “Academic Transcript” to the Web Entry System. Since the education system experienced by those who have graduated from a university overseas is different from the Japanese education system, we will confirm the eligibility of applicants in advance.

    If the certificate is issued online, please attach a screenshot and URL from the university’s official website confirming that the online certificate is considered the original.

    For graduates of Chinese universities, see *2 below.
    External English Test Score Sheet See “External English Test Score Sheet.”
    Research Plan August:
    All applicants who wish to apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals (except for the Master’s Program in Physics)

    October: None

    January to February
    All applicants who wish to apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
    (except for the Master’s Program in Physics)

    		 Submit a plan for the research that you will conduct if you are enrolled in your chosen master’s course.
    *Print out the designated form that is created after you have completed the Web Entry procedure.
    Charts and diagrams cannot be included.
    Summary of Research and Future Research Plans All applicants for the Master’s Program in Materials Innovation Submit the “Summary of Research and Future Research Plans” by the application deadline. Write the summary in English using the designated form.
    〈Please use either of the designated forms below.
    (PDF)/(Word) 〉
    Reference Letter All applicants for the Master’s Program in Materials Innovation
    (Except for the applicants of Special Selection for Working Individuals.)    		 Submit the “Reference Letter” by the application deadline. Write in English using the designated form.
    〈Please use either of the designated forms below.
    (PDF)/(Word) 〉
    Copy of “Application Completed” Page for “Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card” Applicants who have made a credit card payment
    (*Refer to “5. Examination Fees.”)    		 After you have made the payment, click the button for the “Application Completed” page, print out the page, and then submit it to us by registered mail or in person.
    “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement” Applicants who have made a convenience store payment
    (*Refer to “5. Examination Fees.”)    		 After you have made the payment, detach the “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” from the “Examination Fee Statement” given at the convenience store and then submit it to us by registered mail or in person.
    The receipt must be attached to this form, which can be created online and printed out after you have completed the Web Entry procedure.
    Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam and Admission
    (Any format is acceptable)    		 If applicable

    1. Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school
      *Except for applicants who are expected to complete by the admission.
    2. Individuals who are currently working for a government agency, school, or company (except for part-time workers)
    1. Need to submit a letter of approval issued by the head of their university or graduate school (or the head of their department) with their official seal or signature allowing them to take the entrance examination or submit a letter from the applicant with his/her seal or signature stating that he/she will withdraw from the university before enrolment. Any format is acceptable, but the letter must be printed on A4 paper.
    2. Need to submit a letter of approval issued by a superior with their official seal or signature allowing them to take the entrance examination or a letter from the applicant with his/her seal or signature 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.

    〔Applicants who plan to leave their company to enroll in a master’s course may instead submit a written self-declaration (with their seal or signature affixed). In this case, the applicants must submit a “Certificate of Resignation” at the time of the enrollment procedure.〕

    Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student
    (Any format is acceptable)    		 If applicable If you are enrolled in another university at the time of your application, submit the “Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student” issued by your current university.
      (Note)

    1. If your current name is different from the one given in the documents that you will be submitting (e.g., because of marriage), submit your documents together with appropriate 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. Substitution of the original English version of the Academic Credentials verification report issued by the ‘China Higher education Information and Student Information (CHSI (Japan))’ is acceptable.

    【Print the files that are generated after your online application. Then, follow the instructions below regarding them.】

    You can download these documents from the Web Entry System only while the system is open. Please be sure to print out all of the documents.

    Documents Created by Remarks
    Reference Card All applicants Print out the Reference Card showing your photograph and bring a copy of the card to the venue on examination day.
    Address Sheet All applicants Attach the “Address Sheet” to your envelope when you submit us the necessary documents.
    【Due Dates】
    See “1. Schedule.”
    Form for Submission of English Proficiency Test Score If applicable Attach the original valid score sheet to this form.
    The following exceptions allow for a printout:
    ・TOEIC：Digital Official Score Certificate
    ・TOEFL: Test Taker Score Report (when you have requested direct delivery)
    ・IELTS: Test Report Form (when you have requested direct delivery)
    Research Plan If applicable Fill out the research plan after your enrollment on one page.
    Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee Applicants who have made a convenience store payment Attach the “Receipt (Certificate of Payment)” detached from the “Examination Fee Statement” to the form.
    List of Documents to Be Submitted All applicants Fill in the required details and submit it with other application documents.

    The results from an applicant’s entrance examination as well as the personal information obtained by the University of Tsukuba from the applicant’s documents and entrance examination will be used for matters concerning admission and screening. Such information may also be used for research and studies aimed at improving the admission procedure and university education, with the identity of each applicant kept confidential. In addition, this information will be used as part of the criteria for screening students for tuition exemptions or scholarships which are offered to individuals who have completed the enrollment procedure.

    External English Test Score Sheet

    Before submitting your application, please be sure to check the “English Proficiency Test Scores for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School Entrance Examination” in the Information on the top page of this website. It contains the details of how to submit the scores.

    Who should submit:
    General Selection Process
    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
    Selection Process July August October January to February
    Mathematics ✓ ✓
    Physics ✓ ✓
    Chemistry ✓ ✓
    Engineering Sciences:
    Subprogram in Applied Physics    		 ✓ ✓
    Engineering Sciences:
    Subprogram in Materials Science    		 ✓ ✓
    Materials Innovation

    Applicants specified in the table above must submit one of the following External English Test Score Sheets:

    • TOEIC Listening & Reading Test * (1)： Digital Official Score Certificate
    • TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition * (2)： Official Score Report, Test Taker Score Report
    • IELTS* (3)： Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) (However, IELTS Online results are not acceptable.)

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

    • The score sheet must be either an original or a printout produced after completing any of the following procedures (*1) to (*3).
    • The English test must be taken in June 2024 or later for the July examination, July 2024 or later for the August examination, and January 2025 or later for the January–February examination.
    • The applicant’s photo must be printed on the score sheet.

    We will not accept the following documents:

    • TOEIC Institutional Program Score Report
    • TOEFL ITP® Score Report
    • IELTS General Training Test Report Form
    • IELTS Academic (Online) Test Report Form

    The score sheet must be pasted on the designated form which can be downloaded from the system after completing web entry. If the score sheet extends beyond the submission form, you may fold the score sheet.
    If a score sheet that meets the requirements is not submitted at the time of application, regardless of the reason, you will be considered to have missed the examination subject of “English” and will be excluded from the further selection.

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

    If any false information is found on the submitted score sheet, your application will be rejected or your acceptance will be cancelled.

    *1: If you are submitting the Digital Official Score Certificate issued for TOEIC, a paper score sheet will not be issued, so please respond as follows.

    1. Please copy and paste the URL of the Digital Official Score Certificate, which will be sent to you by the TOEIC Office via e-mail, into the field for entering the URL in the Web Entry System.
    2. Print out the Digital Official Score Certificate, pasted on the designated form which can be downloaded from the system after completing web entry, and mail it together with the other application documents.

      However, if you took the exam in a country which does not issue the “Digital Official Score Certificate”, please mail the “Official Score Certificate (original)”, which will be mailed to the candidate. The score sheet must be pasted on the designated form which can be downloaded from the system after completing web entry.

    *2：The TOEFL Test Taker Score Report (paper) will be discontinued from January 2026. If you do not have a paper score report, please submit the Official Score Report.
    If you plan to submit the official Score Report of TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home edition, please carry out the procedure for it to be sent directly from ETS to the University of Tsukuba. At the same time, submit a printed copy of the Test Taker Score Report downloaded from your ETS account page.

    *3: Please request so that your IELTS Test Report Form will arrive to our university from the institution. Please select “Electronically” for the sending method. At the same time, please submit a copy of the Test Report Form.

  • 8. Screening Criteria

    We will decide on the students to be admitted by evaluating the documents that they submit and their overall academic skills.

    Examination Schedule and Subjects

    Refer to the schedule below.

    July Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

    Materials Innovation
    July July 3 (Fri.)–7 (Tue.), 2026
    Subject Oral Examination (200 Points)
    Program Time 10:00-17:00 JST
    Materials Innovation Individual Interview in English regarding research plans, academic skills, and knowledge of specialized fields.
    Evaluation is based on English ability (50 points) and research execution ability (150 points).
    (Note)
    1. Before applying, you will need to contact a prospective supervisor (i.e., a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance (see Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs).
    2. Points to note about individual interviews:
      We will hold your online interview using Zoom.
      For information on the schedule for your oral examination, we will be sent to you by email.

      If it is difficult to arrange the day of the oral examination within the examination schedule, we will set the schedule by individual adjustment.

    August Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

    MathematicsPhysicsChemistryEngineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)
    Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)
    August August 20 (Thu.), 2026 August 21 (Fri.), 2026
    Subject Specialized Subject (Point Allocation) Foreign Language (Point Allocation) Oral Examination (Point Allocation)
    Program Time 10:00-13:00 – 10:00-17:00
    Mathematics Mathematics
    (600 points)     		English〈1〉 (100 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (300 points)
    Physics Physics
    (600 points)
    Including questions about mathematics     		English〈1〉 (100 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (300 points)
    Chemistry Chemistry
    (600 points)
    The examination for the specialized subject includes questions on inorganic /analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and organic chemistry. You must answer all the questions.     		English〈1〉 (200 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (400 points)
    Engineering Sciences
    Subprogram in Applied Physics    		 Applied Physics
    (500 points)
    You must answer mathematics questions. In addition, you must answer three questions from mechanics, electromagnetics, quantum mechanics, optics, and semiconductor engineering (you need to choose either mechanics or electromagnetics).
    The examination questions are in English (with Japanese included for technical terms)     		English〈1〉 (200 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (300 points)
    Engineering Sciences
    Subprogram in Materials Science    		 Materials Science
    (500 points)
    You must answer two questions from the basic specialized subject and two questions from the specialized subject (four questions in total).     		English〈1〉 (200 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (300 points)
    (Note)
    1. Before applying, you will need to contact a prospective supervisor (i.e., a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance (see Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs).
    2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
      1. 〈1〉Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after July 2024.
    3. Please use the following standard scores as a point of reference for scores in foreign language (English) proficiency tests. If your TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS score is higher than the relevant score given below, it is considered to be equivalent to a perfect score for our English test.
      4. TOEIC TOEFL iBT,
      TOEFL iBT Home Edition      		 IELTS
      860 98 7.0

    October Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

    Materials Innovation
    October October 8 (Thu.), October 13(Tue.)–15 (Thu.), 2026
    Subject Oral Examination (200 Points)
    Program Time 10:00-17:00 JST
    Materials Innovation Individual Interview in English regarding research plans, academic skills, and knowledge of specialized fields.
    Evaluation is based on English ability (50 points) and research execution ability (150 points).
    (Note)
    1. Before applying, you will need to contact a prospective supervisor (i.e., a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance (see Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs).
    2. Points to note about individual interviews:
      We will hold your online interview using Zoom.
      For information on the schedule for your oral examination,we will be sent to you by email.
      If it is difficult to arrange the day of the oral examination within the examination schedule, we will set the schedule by individual adjustment.

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

    Mathematics Chemistry Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Applied Physics)
    Engineering Sciences (Subprogram in Materials Science)

    January to February January 27 (Wed.), 2027 January 28 (Thu.), 2027
    Subject Specialized Subject (Point Allocation) Foreign Language (Point Allocation) Oral Examination (Point Allocation)
    Program Time 10:00-13:00 – 10:00-17:00
    Mathematics Mathematics
    (600 points)     		〈1〉
    English
    (100 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC,TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (300 points)
    Chemistry Chemistry
    (600 points)
    The examination for the specialized subject includes questions on inorganic /analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and organic chemistry. You must answer all the questions.     		〈1〉
    English
    (200 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC,TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (800 points)
    Engineering Sciences
    Subprogram in Applied Physics    		 Applied Physics
    (500 points)
    You must answer mathematics questions. In addition, you must answer three questions from mechanics, electromagnetics, quantum mechanics, optics, and semiconductor engineering (you need to choose either mechanics or electromagnetics).
    The examination questions are in English (with Japanese included for technical terms)     		〈1〉
    English
    (200 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC,TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (300 points)
    Engineering Sciences
    Subprogram in Materials Science    		 Materials Science
    (500 points)
    You must answer two questions from the basic specialized subject and two questions from the specialized subject (four questions in total).     		〈1〉
    English
    (200 points)
    We will evaluate the applicant’s English proficiency based on their official score of TOEIC,TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS (Academic Module).     		Individual Interview
    Questions about your special field (300 points)
    (Note)
    1. Before applying, you will need to contact a prospective supervisor (i.e., a faculty member from whom you wish to receive academic instruction) in advance (see Faculty Members, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences: Master’s Programs).
    2. Points to note about the assessment of English proficiency:
      1. 〈1〉Please submit a valid score sheet at the time of application. The score sheet is valid that taken after January 2025.
    3. Please use the following standard scores as a point of reference for scores in foreign language (English) proficiency tests. If your TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS score is higher than the relevant score given below, it is considered to be equivalent to a perfect score for our English test.
      4. TOEIC TOEFL iBT,
      TOEFL iBT Home Edition      		 IELTS
      860 98 7.0

  • 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
      3) Individuals who failed the first round of the two-stage selection process

    2. Who Can Apply
      The applicant himself/herself
    3. How to Request
      Please send the following by mail. If you live abroad, please contact the office in charge via e-mail before submitting your request.
      1) Request Form for Disclosure of Admission Information
      2) Reference Card (To be returned to the applicant at the time of disclosure. If you have lost the Reference Card, submit a photocopy of your student ID card, driver’s license or other identification documents.)
      3) Return envelope (Use 120 mm x 235 mm size envelope. Write your full name and address on the envelope with 460 yen postal stamp affixed.)
      However, if you are an Overseas Resident, Please Inquire by E-mail to the Billing Office.
    4. Request Acceptance Period
      May 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027
    5. Disclosure Method
      Information to be disclosed will be mailed to the requestor after the request acceptance period closed.
    6. Office in Charge
      1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
      Graduate Admission Office, Division of Admission, University of Tsukuba
      admission.grad#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (replace #@# with @)
  • 13. Previous Examinations and Inquiry
    Program Previous Examinations Contact Direct Phone Number/
    Email address
    Browsing Photocopy Postal Delivery
    Master’s Program in Mathematics (*3) Administration Office for Mathematics kyomu_at_math.tsukuba.ac.jp
    Master’s Program in Physics (*4) Administration Office for Physics +81-29-853-4277
    Master’s Program in Chemistry ✓
    (*6)    		 (*5) Administration Office for Chemistry +81-29-853-6505
    chkyomu_at_chem.tsukuba.ac.jp
    Master’s Program in Engineering Sciences Subprogram in Applied Physics ✓
    (*6)     		✓ ✓ Administration Office for Applied Physics +81-29-853-5443
    suuri_kougaku_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
    Subprogram in Materials Science ✓
    (*6)    		 ✓ ✓ Administration Office for Materials Science +81-29-853-5443
    suuri_kougaku_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
    Master’s Program in Materials Innovation Administration Office for Materials Innovation tsukuba-materials_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
    1. To browse past examination questions or obtain photocopies, contact the relevant office at the direct phone number or email address above in advance.
    2. For information on how to get past examination questions by post and the cost, contact the relevant office at the direct phone number or email address above.
    3. Refer to the website (https://program.math.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en).
    4. Refer to the website (https://grad.physics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en).
    5. For information on how to get past exam questions, please email the supervisor of the lab you wish to enroll in.
    6. Refer to the website (https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/admissions/grad-exam/past-exam/).
    7. Replace (_at_) with @.
  • 14. Contact Us

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

    Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area
    3rd Floor, 1A Building, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki 305-8571, Japan
    nyushi-pas_at_un.tsukuba.ac.jp
    Replace (_at_) with @.
    Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday except for on national holidays and during our summer break and winter break.
  • 15. Special Provision on Educational Methods Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for the Establishment of Graduate Schools

    This section applies to applicants for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals.

    Education provided under the special provision

    1. As science and technology progress and society becomes increasingly sophisticated, there are increasing demands for working individuals to resume their studies at graduate schools. In response to these demands, Article 14 of the Standards for the 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 a greater number of working individuals with opportunities to receive a graduate school education while in employment and to develop the knowledge and skills required to assume leadership roles in educational research and practices. In accordance with Article 14 of the Standards for the Establishment of Graduate Schools, the master’s and doctoral programs offered by the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which have made significant achievements in fostering skilled professionals and helping working individuals to further their education, have introduced a system for offering day and evening courses to enhance their education and research activities.
    2. Requirements for completing master’s programs
      To qualify for the special provision, follow the instructions provided below.
      Consult your supervisor for details.

      Pure and Applied Sciences (Master’s programs)
      1. 1) Earn 30 or more credits to complete the program for subjects conducted in the daytime (including the compulsory subjects studied in Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences) and courses provided under Article 14 within the stipulated period of study (2 years).
        Courses provided under Article 14: “Research” course in each program and sub-program (referred to as “Research in MI” in Master’s Program in Materials Innovation.)
        The credits awarded for compulsory subjects (Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences) can be obtained from other subjects instead.
      2. 2) After enrollment, make a study plan (including time allocated for taking courses and writing your thesis) at the beginning of every school year according to your work schedule. Be sure to consult with your supervisor and the chair of your program (or subprogram) before registering for a course.
      3. 3) The credits required to complete the program are as follows.
        4. Program Credits required to complete the program
        Pure and Applied Sciences (Master’s programs) One credit for Colloquium on Pure and Applied Sciences (compulsory) and 29 credits for other subjects designated by the relevant program.
  • 16. Cooperative Graduate School System

    The Cooperative Graduate School System is a graduate education system that allows students to access facilities and resources in cutting-edge research institutes to conduct their research by employing researchers from these institutes as professors and associate professors at the University of Tsukuba.
    For developed countries, the training of researchers who will serve as the main providers of knowledge creation is regarded as a high-priority issue. Due to the rapid progress and further sophistication of science and technology, research fields have become more departmentalized and specialized. At the same time, there has been an emergence of new interdisciplinary fields that go beyond the boundaries of traditional academic systems, prompting the need for interdisciplinary research.
    In particular, interdisciplinary research that requires a wide range of knowledge, from the basics to the application areas, has attached greater importance to cooperation between researchers from different fields. In addition, there has been increased demand for new interdisciplinary and integrated methods of fostering researchers.
    The Cooperative Graduate School System was established in response to these academic and social needs. We have cooperated with a large number of research institutes run by the government, incorporated administrative agencies (including national research and development agencies), and private companies located in and outside of Tsukuba Science City. We employ researchers from these institutes as professors (Cooperative Graduate School) and associate professors (Cooperative Graduate School) and have them supervise the research conducted by our students at research institutes equipped with the latest research facilities and features. Our aim is to diversify and expand the educational and research domain to further enhance graduate school education and develop new research areas by promoting exchanges with these research institutes.

    The Cooperative Graduate School System can be classified into the following two types.

    1st Cooperative Graduate School System

    Researchers at external research institutes join the degree programs as teaching staff and provide research guidance for the university’s graduate students by utilizing the cutting-edge facilities of these institutes. Under the 1st Cooperative Graduate School System, one of the university’s full-time faculty members is appointed as a co-supervisor to provide each student with support in both their academic and student lives. In addition to the research supervision provided at the research institutes, students should take the coursework offered at the university.

    2nd Cooperative Graduate School System

    Launched in 2004, the 2nd Cooperative Graduate School System allows researchers from an external research institute to organize the entire curriculum. The university employs these researchers as teaching staff and incorporates the relevant subprogram within the university’s degree program. Full-time university faculty members cooperate with the researchers in the provision of academic and student life support. Students registered in the subprograms benefit from the cutting-edge research guidance provided by the researchers at research institutes equipped with the latest facilities and features while taking the necessary coursework offered at the university.
    At present, the following subprogram have been incorporated in the Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences under the 2nd Cooperative Graduate School System.

    Subprogram Partner Institute
    Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering (Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences, Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences) National Institute for Materials Science
  • 17. System for Extending the Period of Registration

    Eligible Applicants

    A student who meets any of the following criteria and wishes to complete a degree program in a planned manner over a period longer than the standard two years due to the associated difficulties.

    (1) The student is employed
    (2) The student needs to take care of a family member, such as a child or an elderly person
    (3) The student has a disability
    (4) The student is considered to have another justifiable reason to apply for an extension

    Aim of the System for Extending the Period of Registration

    With the aim of increasing the opportunities for a diverse range of students to learn, the system allows students to complete a degree program in a planned manner if they apply to complete the program over an extended period of time (three or four years) rather than the standard two years and pass an individual review.

    Payment of Tuition Fees

    The annual tuition fees for individuals who have had their application to extend their period of registration approved shall be equal to the amount obtained by multiplying the annual tuition fees that would be paid over the standard period of registration by the number of years in the standard period of registration for the relevant program and dividing that amount by the number of years in the extended period of registration. This calculation will apply only during the period approved for such registration.

    Application Procedure

    Consult the chair of your program as well as your supervisor to obtain their approval for your application.
    Regarding the necessary documents, please request to us. Be sure to check the “Q&As on Extending the Period of Registration” (available only in Japanese) before applying.