School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA)
Five-year Doctoral Program (Ph.D. Program in Humanics)
Click here for more details about the program.
Ph.D. Program in Humanics
- October (General Admission) April 2021 Entry
- January (General Admission, Special selection of working individuals) April 2021 or October 2021 Entry
Implementing Future Entrance Examinations, Etc.,
in Response to the COVID-19 Infections
There is a possibility that there will be changes in the method of the entrance examinations for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School for academic year 2021, depending on the situation regarding the spread of the infections of the COVID-19, such as changes to online entrance examinations, etc., after these application guidelines have been published. Also, there is a possibility that entrance examination days will be added, in connection with the changes in the examination method. The latest information on the entrance examinations is published on the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site, so it can be checked at any time.
In particular, when applying and before taking the examination, be sure to check the latest information in the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site.
Information page of the Graduate Admissions site URL https://eng.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/
Information Environment, Etc., Necessary if there is a Change to Online Entrance Examinations
At present the schedule, etc., envisaged for entrance examinations in the university (Tsukuba area) has been announced. However if there has to be a change to online entrance examinations at short notice, it will be announced on this site when the decision has been taken (as a guide, by August 7 in the case of September entrance examinations, and 1 month before the examination date for entrance examinations in October or later). Also if the examinations are to be held online, the following is advance notification of the preparations that must be made by those taking the examinations.
- Have a bright quiet private room environment
- Have a network environment capable of sending and receiving video
- Have a personal computer with a camera and microphone
(using a speaker for voice output. The use of earphones or headphones, etc., that are fitted to the body are prohibited) - Have a smartphone (with a camera) * Item 4 on the left is for emergency use in case of occurrence of network problems
Note that if you have questions regarding the examination environment or if you would like to do a communication test as preparation in advance for the possibility of online examinations, contact the inquiry desk of your program.
*Treatment of Private Sector English Proficiency Tests is described in the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site, so those intending to apply for programs that require a score report to be submitted should be sure to check this page.
Application Process Overview Chart
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*Those who wish to apply for the “Special Selection of Working Individuals” must have at least two years of full-time or part-time research experience in biomedical sciences or physical sciences/engineering/informatics by entrance.
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Assessment of Eligibility for ApplicationEmail us to obtain necessary documents by the schedule below. If you are deemed eligible for admission, you will be given a passcode needed on the Web Entry System.
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Applicants Who Need Special AssistanceIf you need special assistance due to disability, contact us.
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Web EntryYou can apply to the University of Tsukuba online by our Web Entry system. Read guidelines carefully before applying.
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Information and Hints for ExamineesInformation and Hints for Examinees will be posted on the program website.
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Examination Dates
*Keep checking on our website for the latest news regarding the entrance examination. We will consider how to take place the examination, depending on the situation caused by the spread of COVID-19. |
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Announcement of Admission Results
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Documents for EnrollmentEnrollment related documents will be sent out from the admission office.
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Procedure for Enrollment
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Entrance
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