Application Guidelines for Master’s Programs (Human Sciences) | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions

Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Application Guidelines for Master’s Programs (Human Sciences)

Education (Subprogram in International Education)
Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation)
  • October Selection Process (General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers)
  • January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers)
Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences)
  • October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
  • January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Psychology
  • August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
  • January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Disability Sciences
  • October Selection Process (General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers)
  • January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process/ Special Selection Process for Working Individuals/ Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers)

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

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

  • 1. Number of Students to be Admitted

    August Selection Process

    Course Master’s Program Number of Students to be Admitted Remarks
    Master’s Program Psychology 14 students The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    1. Students enroll in April.
    2. The Subprogram in General Psychology and Subprogram in Clinical Psychology are in the Master’s Program in Psychology. The Subprogram in Clinical Psychology is an authorized Class 1 Designated Graduate School by the Foundation of the Japanese Certification Board for Clinical Psychologists. Furthermore, the Subprogram in Clinical Psychology has prepared a curriculum system for eligibility for admission to an examination for accredited psychologists since AY 2018.
    3. For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here.

    October Selection Process

    Course Master’s Program Number of Students to be Admitted Remarks
    Master’s Programs Education (Subprogram in International Education) 10 students The number includes students who apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals and Special Selection for English speakers and Overseas Japanese Nationals.
    The General Selection Process and Special Selection Process for Working Individuals are mainly conducted in Japanese.
    Those who would like to take the examination in English should take the Special Selection Process for English Speakers and Overseas Japanese Nationals.
    Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) 80 students The number includes students who apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals and 5 students for the Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers.
    Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences） 12 students
    Disability Sciences 25 students The number includes students who apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals and Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers.
    1. Students enroll in April.
    2. The School Education Area, Japanese Language Education Area, Social Science Education Area, Mathematics Education Area, and Science Education Area are in the Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation. Furthermore, the 4 fields of the School Leadership Development Field, English Language Education Field, Arts Education Field, and Health and Physical Education Field are in the School Education Area.
    3. Inservice Teachers who wish to apply for the Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation may take the examination for the one year course if the eligibility of admission is met in addition to the two year course. However, for the Health and Physical Education Field, School Education Area, there is no student recruitment for the Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers.
    4. Students applying to the Master’s Program in Disability Science should look at the URL below. https://www2.human.tsukuba.ac.jp/ids/disability-mp/en/for-applicants

    January to February Selection Process

    Course Master’s Program Number of Students to be Admitted Remarks
    Master’s Programs Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) 9 students Only Japanese Language Education Area, Social Science Education Area, Mathematics Education Area, and Science Education Area.
    The number includes students who apply for the Special Selection of Working Individuals and students for the Special Selection of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers.
    Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences） A few students
    Psychology 2 students The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System.
    Disability Sciences 5 students The number includes students who apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals and Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers.
    1. Students enroll in April.
    2. Master’s program in Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) will only admit the students in Japanese Language Education Area, Social Studies Education Area, Mathematics Education Area, and Science Education Area. The program will not admit the students in School Education Area (School Leadership and Professional Development Field, English Language Education Field, Arts Education Field and Health and Physical Education Field.)
    3. The Subprogram in General Psychology and Subprogram in Clinical Psychology are in the Master’s Program in Psychology. The Subprogram in Clinical Psychology is an authorized Class 1 Designated Graduate School by the Foundation of the Japanese Certification Board for Clinical Psychologists. Furthermore, the Subprogram in Clinical Psychology has prepared a curriculum system for eligibility for admission to an examination for accredited psychologists since AY 2018.
    4. For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here.
  • 2. Eligibility for Admission

    Eligibility Screening

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

    • Individuals who have graduated from, or who are expecting to graduate from, a Japanese four-year university
    • Individuals who have graduated from a university outside Japan that implements 16 or more years of a school curriculum up to university graduation, and earned a bachelor’s degree, or individuals who are expecting to graduate from such a university and earn a bachelor’s degree
    • Others
      (If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)

    (B) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:

    • Individuals who have graduated from a junior college or an upper secondary school as latest academic background
    • Individuals who have graduated from a vocational school or a similar school as latest academic background
    • Individuals who have graduated from a university of a foreign country that implements less than 16 years of a school curriculum
    • Others
      (If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)

    In addition to the eligibility above, applicants for each selection process will be deemed eligible if they meet one of the following requirements:

    Applicants in the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals of the Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in International Education and Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) and the Master’s Program in Disability Sciences

    If applying for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals, it is necessary that the applicant comes under one of the following requirements (provided however, that except those who are expected) and has or is expected to have social experience (including work in business, civil service, educational institution, etc. and experience in engaging in household labor, etc.) for 2 years or more irrespective of being full-time and part-time until March 2025.

    • Individuals who have graduated from a four-year university
    • Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree
    • Individuals who have completed 16 years of a school curriculum overseas
    • Individuals who are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
    • Individuals who are 22 years of age or who shall be 22 years of age until March 2025, and whose qualification is recognized as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree as the result of the Eligibility Screening conducted in a graduate school of our university
    • Others

    (If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an e-mail.)

    Applicants in the Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers of the Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) and the Master’s Program in Disability Sciences

    This program is for the purpose of responding to societal demand for the re-education of in-service teachers and acquisition of specialized certificate. In principle, the training term is 1 year.
    For the eligibility for admission, the applicant who comes under one of the above requirements and satisfies all of the following (a) to (d)

    • (a) Individuals who are working as a teacher of a school prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act since the time of the filing of the application.
    • (b) Individuals who have or expected to have working experience as a teacher ※ for a total of 3 years or more by the end of March 2025
    • (c) Individuals who already have sufficient educational practice of preparing a master’s thesis in the course of 1 year or actual achievements for research articles, etc.
    • (d) Individuals who substantially consulted in advance with the academic advisor of one’s choice for the research plan, etc.
    ※ Length of Working Experience
    • You can apply regardless of your employment status (full-time or part-time).
    • Calculated as the time to the end of March 2025; provided however, that if the individual resigns before that, it shall be by the scheduled date of resignation.
    • If the number of months of experience is shorter than 1 month, it shall be calculated by rounding up to 1 month.
    • The period of administrative leave shall not be calculated in the length of working experience.
    • Others

    (For details, click here. For the eligibility for admission other than listed above and eligibility screening, check here.)

  • 3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted

    With our Web Entry system, you can submit the application online. Read this section carefully before applying online.

    Information You Need for Web Entry

    Information Required for Remarks
    1. Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice 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.
    Furthermore, retouched photos are unacceptable.
    2. Supervisor of Your Choice All applicants
    Provided however, that for the Master’s Program in Education, only applicants for the Subprogram in Education Sciences    		 Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
    English Score
    (For Oct Selection Process: Score of a test taken after Oct 2022. For Jan to Feb Selection Process: Score of a test taken after Jan 2023)     		October/ January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process) Disability Sciences Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system. Enter one of the following tests as the score of English examination.

    -TOEIC L&R Test (Official Score Certificate with photo or Official Score Report with photo), or
    -TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Official Score Report or Test Taker Score Report with photo) , or
    -IELTS Academic Test Report Form (with photo)

    If you have yet to receive your score at the time of application, fill in “Taken on (Year/Month): 2024 9; Your score: 0” on the Web Entry system.

    If you have been exempted, you should select “Exemption”.
    Exemption requirements are;

    (A) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
    or
    (B) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university where English is the language of instruction
    If you fulfill this requirement, you must submit an official document from your university that certifies that English is the language of instruction at your institution.

    *The following test scores are not accepted.
    TOEIC Institutional Program(IP) Score Report 、TOEFL Institutional Test Score Record, and Test Report Form of IELTS (General Training Module)
    3. Eligibility All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
    4. Educational Background All applicants Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
    Research Activities All applicants who have research history
    Employment Records All applicants who have employment history
    Examination Fees All applicants
    (*Refer to “4.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.

    Documents Needed for Application

    (The original documents must be submitted by registered mail or in person. These documents need to be received no later than the deadlines.)
    If any false or forged statements are found in the application documents, or if there is any obvious examination misconduct, the acceptance or admission may be revoked.

    Documents Who must submit Instructions
    1. (Expected) Graduation Certificate* All applicants Submit a graduation certificate (or an attested document certifying that you will graduate) issued by a university or another educational institution that meets the application requirements for the Master’s Programs of this Graduate School.

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

    • If the certificate (original) is issued online by an overseas university graduate, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be
      attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’.
    • For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘*2 and *3 below’.
    2. Degree Certificate* Those who graduated from a university or another educational institution outside Japan If you graduated from a university or another educational institution outside Japan, submit a degree certificate for your bachelor’s degree. All documents must be in English or in Japanese.

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

    Upload the JPEG file of your degree certificate to the Web Entry system.

    • If the certificate (original) is issued online, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be
      attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’.
    • For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘*2 and *3 below’.
    3. Academic Transcript* All applicants Submit an academic transcript (the official transcript of your programs history) issued by a university or another educational institution that meets the application requirements for the Master’s Programs of this Graduate School. If any credits were transferred from another school, submit an academic transcript from that school.
    If you have completed or will complete a graduate school, submit an academic transcript (the official transcript of programs record) issued by the graduate school, too. (All documents must be in English or in Japanese.)

    • If the certificate (original) is issued online by an overseas university graduate, a ‘copy of the page and the URL’ of the official website of the issuing institution (university) must be
      attached to the certificate to confirm that the certificate is an ‘online certificate = original’.
    • For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘*2 and *3 below’.
    4. Research Plan Education Download the following form, fill in the required items, and submit. (The form cannot be submitted when changed.)
    Psychology For the content and plan to research after admission, the research plan should state your name, research subject, academic advisor of your choice Within two A4 sized papers in portrait orientation and written horizontally, one-side printing, within 2,000 characters Can be in English (Up to two A4 sized papers). Exclude charts and cited literature in the number of characters.
    Disability Sciences Download the form below, fill it within a A4 sized papers, and submit it to us. (The form cannot be submitted when changed.)
    5. Track Records on International Education Education (Subprogram in International Education)

    		Download the form below, fill it in, and submit it to us.
    6．Certificate of Employment Applicants in the Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers Certificate of Employment that satisfies the eligibility for admission (Certifies a total of 3 years or more of experience working) Submit a Certificate of Employment (any format, A4 sized paper) from your immediate manager (official who head the board of education, etc.). When the working experience includes a part-time position, also submit the Certificate of Employment for the period. (Specify the job appointment period for the full-time position and number of working hours for the part-time position.)
    7．Employment History All applicants with an employment history Download the form below, fill it in, and submit it to us. (The form cannot be submitted when changed.)
    8．Research and Practice Track Record Applicants in the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals Download the form below, fill it in, and submit it to us. (The form cannot be submitted when changed.)

    ① Fill in the required items and submit.
    ② If there are other printed literature and production that show your activities, attach less than 5 major items. For productions, explain by using pictures, etc, instead of the actual production.
    Furthermore, submitted publications, etc. will be returned following the completion the examination.

    9．Education and Research Track Record Applicants in the Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers Download the form below, fill it in, and submit it to us. (The form cannot be submitted when changed.)

    ① Fill in the required items. This record is necessary to check the eligibility for admission so fill in and submit.
    ② If there are other printed literature and production that show your activities, attach less than 5 major items. For productions, explain by using pictures, etc, instead of the actual production. Furthermore, submitted publications, etc. will be returned following the completion the examination.

    10．Education Practice Track Record
    11．Certificate of Research History Relevant Foreign Applicants Download the form below, fill it in, and submit it to us. (The form cannot be submitted when changed.)

    Among the foreign applicants, those who complete university education in a country where the course of school education up to the completion of university education is less than 16 years, who engage in research for a considerable period of time (approximately one year or more) as a non-degree research student, researcher, etc. in a university, inter-university research institute, or research institute equivalent thereto in Japan or overseas following the completion of university education, and who has attained 22 years of age or expected to become should receive certification from the head of the institute, etc. on the designated form; provided however, that international students who become non-degree research students of graduate schools of this university may substitute the Certificate of Enrollment provided by this university (for scholarship application) for the Certificate of Research History.
    Apply by the automated certificate issuing machine on-campus and submit.

    12. Copy of “Application Completed” Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card Applicants who made a credit card payment
    (*Refer to “4.Examination Fee.”)    		 After the payment, print out the “Application Completed” page, and submit it to us by airmail.
    13．The original English Score
    ＜The submitted test scores must be:＞
    For October Selection Process: taken after October 2022
    For January to February Selection Process: taken after January 2023     		October/ January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process) Disability Sciences Submit one of the following test scores. Submitted score report must be original.

    -TOEIC L&R Test (Official Score Certificate or Official Score Report with photo), or
    -TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Official Score Report or Test Taker Score Report) (with photo) , or
    -IELTS Academic Test Report Form (with photo)

    If the original copy cannot be submitted at the time of application, the applicant must bring the original copy by the examination date.
    Failure to submit the original document, regardless of the reason, will result in the student being marked absent from the foreign language examination and will not be considered for selection. Please note that the original copy submitted will not be returned.

    * For applicants who took TOEIC after April of 2023, print out of the Digital Official Score Certificate is also accepted.

    *If there isn’t sufficient time to send in the official Score Report of TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, you may carry out the procedure for the official score reports to be sent directly from ETS to University of Tsukuba(DI code : 9995, Department code : 99). The Official score report of TOEFL iBT must be received by the university no later than 3 days before the examination date.　Also send the printed out version of the test score.

    Official scores of TOEIC SW Test and TOEIC Bridge Test, TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Score Report, TOEFL Institutional Test Program (ITP) Score Report, IELTS General Training Test Report Form are not accepted. Submitted certificates must be original.

    However, applicants who meet either of the following requirements will be exempt from the English examination and receive a full in English.

    (A) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
    or
    (B) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university where English is the language of instruction

    If you fulfil this requirement, you must submit an official document from your university that certifies that English is the language of instruction at your institution.

    Applicants who meet the above requirement must e-mail to the following address by the following dates.
    For October Selection Process:
    2024 Aug 29th (Thurs)
    For January to February Selection Process:
    2024 Nov. 26th (Tues)
    E-mail: ningen-dnyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
    (Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)
    14．Japanese Language Proficiency Test　(original) October/ January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process) Disability Sciences
    Foreign applicants (excluding “Permanent Resident/Special Permanent Resident” status of residence)     		Foreign applicants (excluding “Permanent Resident/Special Permanent Resident” status of residence)
    are required to have one of the following Japanese language examinations reached the level mentioned below at the time of application. Please note that the score of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a requirement for application and therefore, will not be counted towards the entrance examination score. Please submit the certification (must be an original).　The original certification will be given back to you after the examination.

    -Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) (Japan Educational Exchanges and Services) N2 or above
    -J.TEST Test of Practical Japanese (JS Siam International Co., Ltd.) Level C or above
    -Japan Proficiency Test (JPT) (The JPT Japan Executive Committee) score of 525 or above

    If you have special circumstances that make it difficult to take the above Japanese language examinations, please consult with the Master’s Program in Disability Sciences before the application deadline.
    E-mail: ningen-dnyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)

    15. Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement Applicants who made a convenience store payment
    (*Refer to “4.Examination Fee.”)    		 After the payment, detach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) from the Examination Fee Statement given at the convenience store and submit it to us by airmail.
    The Receipt Portion needs to be attached to the form that can be created online and printed out after you complete the Web Entry procedure.
    16. Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam (Form of Your Selection) If applicable

    1. Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school
      *Except for April entry applicants who are expected to graduate by March 2025 and October entry applicants who
      are expected to graduate by September 2025
    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) 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.
    2. Need to submit a letter of approval 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.
      〔Individuals who are planning to resign and enter the university may replace the letter of approval for entrance examination with a letter clearly stating to that effect, provided however, that in this case, a “letter of resignation” at admission procedures should be submitted.〕
    17. Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student If applicable The certificate must be submitted by airmail.
    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.

    *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 Substitution of the original English version of the Academic Credentials verification report issued by the ‘China Higher education Information and Student Information (CHSI (Japan))’
    is acceptable.

    *3 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.

    PDF to Be Created After Completing Web Entry

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

      【Due dates】

    • August Selection Process： July 9，2024 – July 23, 2024
    • October Selection Process： September 2, 2024 – September 13, 2024
    • January to February Selection Process： December 2, 2024 – December 13, 2024

    If you submit the documents in person, you have to submit them by 5 p.m. JST

    Form for Submission of English Proficiency Test Scores October/ January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    Disability Sciences     		Attach the original English Score Sheet and submit it to us by airmail. For anyone taken the TOEIC after 2023 April, a printed-out version of the Digital Official Score Certificate may be submitted.
    Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee Applicants who made a convenience store payment Attach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of the Examination Fee Statement to the form and submit it to us by airmail.

    Results from the entrance examination, as well as personal information obtained by the University of Tsukuba from the application documents, will be used not only for affairs concerning admission and screening, but also research and study aimed at improvement of the admission procedure and the university education. We will carefully take care of the data not to be disclosed as a specific person.

  • 4. Examination Fees

    30,000 Japanese Yen (nonrefundable)

    * Examination fees are exempted for the Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho scholarship) foreign students.

    * University of Tsukuba have the special measures of examination fee exemption for the victims of disasters in Japan. For more details, please confirm this website.
    This applies only to the victims of disasters in Japan.

      Payment period：

    • August Selection Process： July 9, 2024 – July 22, 2024
    • October Selection Process： September 2, 2024 – September 12, 2024
    • January to February Selection Process： December 2, 2024 – December 12, 2024

    Credit Card Payment (for all applicants):

    Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and American Express are accepted.
    You can make a payment by using your credit card at the last stage of the Web Entry system or at this website.

    After the payment, you will be provided with a receipt number; enter the number into the box on the Web Entry system.
    Print out the application completed page after the payment and submit it together with other required documents to us by mail.
    For details, see the payment instructions.
    Administration fees need to be covered by the applicant.

    Convenience Store Payment (for domestic applicants only):

    Payments can be made at LAWSON, 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Circle K Sunkus, or MINISTOP.
    To pay your fee at a convenience store, follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system or at this website (available in Japanese only).

    After the payment, enter the name of the convenience store that you used, the date of payment, and the number given by the store into the box on the Web Entry system.

    1. 7-Eleven: 13 digits
    2. LAWSON, FamilyMart, MINISTOP, Circle K Sunkus: 11 digits

    Detach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) from the Examination Fee Statement given to you at the convenience store and affix it to the “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee”. You can create the form in PDF format and print it out from the Web Entry system. Submit it together with other required documents to us by mail.
    For details, see the payment instructions.
    Administration fees need to be covered by the applicant.

  • 5. Application Procedure
    1. Visit the Web Entry System to apply. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make edits. Be sure to double-check before proceeding.
        【Application Period】

      • August Selection Process： July 9, 2024 (from noon JST) – July 22, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
      • October Selection Process： September 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – September 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
      • January to February Selection Process： December 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – December 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
    2. The documents have to be submitted by mail or in person, and these must be received by the deadline. When you submit your application online, the system will ask you to create an Address Sheet in PDF format. Print out the sheet and submit it along with the other required documents to us.
      If your documents are not received by the due date, you will not be able to take the exam.

        【Due dates】

      • August Selection Process： July 23, 2024
      • October Selection Process： September 13, 2024
      • January to February Selection Process： December 13, 2024

      If you submit the documents in person, you have to submit them by 5 p.m. JST

    3. After you complete the application procedure on the Web Entry System, you are not allowed to change the program of your choice.
    4. Unless requested, all documents submitted will not be returned to you.
      Examination fees which have been paid are non-refundable.
    5. Should you have any question about the curriculum or the research field, contact the department that runs your desired program.
  • 6. 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.

    Education
    Subprogram in International Education Master’s

    October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    October Selection Process Tuesday, October 15
    Subject
    (Point allocation)    		 Foreign Language
    (100 points)    		 Specialized Subject
    (200 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-11:00 11:30-12:30 13:30-
    Education
    (Subprogram in International Education)    		 English

    Dictionaries are not permitted.

    		 Questions related to “International Education”
    (See Note 1)    		 Individual interview mainly about the specialized field.
    (See Note 2, 3 & 4)
    1. For the specialized subject, it is possible to answer in English.
    2. A part of the oral examination will be conducted in English.
    3. The meeting time of the oral examination will be announced on the day of the examination. If an applicant is late for the meeting time, he or she may not be able to take the examination.
    4. 200 points allocation for the oral examination includes evaluation of the research plan (100 points) and evaluation of track records on international education (50 points).
    October Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
    October Selection Process Tuesday, October 15
    Subject
    (Point allocation)    		 Foreign Language
    (100 points)    		 Essay
    (100 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-11:00 11:30-12:30 13:30-
    Education
    (Subprogram in International Education)    		 English

    Dictionaries are not permitted.

    		 The topic will be mainly related to “International Education”.
    (See Note 1)    		 Individual interview mainly about the research plan, reasons for the application, knowledge related to specialization and education in general.
    (See Note 2, 3 & 4)
    1. For the essay, it is possible to answer in English.
    2. A part of the oral examination will be conducted in English.
    3. The meeting time of the oral examination will be announced on the day of the examination. If an applicant is late for the meeting time, he or she may not be able to take the examination.
    4. 200 points allocation for the oral examination includes evaluation of the research plan (100 points).
    5. Based on the application documents, evaluation of documentation will be conducted (100 points).
    October Selection Process (Special Selection Process for English Speakers and Overseas Japanese Nationals)

    Please refer to ‘Application guidelines for the Special Selection Process for English Speakers and Overseas Japanese Nationals’.

    Education
    Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation Master’s

    October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    October Selection Process Wednesday, October 16 Thursday, October 17
    Subject
    (Point allocation)    		 Common Foundation Subjects
    (100 points)    		 Major Subjects
    (200 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (100 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-11:30 13:00-15:00 10:00-
    Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) Issues related to “principle of education” and “educational psychology” Essay preparation
    Issues related to each area and specialization in each field (Including a test based on documents written in English)
    (Note) Refer to 1.     		The examination on the research plan, knowledge related to specialization, etc. will be chiefly administered individually.
    (Note) Refer to 2.
    1. Dictionaries cannot be used.
    2. The meeting time of the oral examination will be specified on October 16 in advance. If the applicant is late for the meeting time, he or she may not be able to go in for the examination.
    October Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
    October Selection Process Wednesday, October 16
    Subject (Point allocation) Essay (100 points) Oral Examination (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-12:00 13:30-
    Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) Write an essay about issues centered on the “area of expertise”. The examination on the research plan, knowledge related to specialization, etc. will be chiefly administered individually.
    October Selection Process (Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers)
    (Refer to Note 1)
    October Selection Process Wednesday, October 16
    Subject (Point allocation) Essay (100 points) Oral Examination (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-12:00 13:30-
    Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) Write an essay about issues centered on the “area of expertise”. The examination on the research plan, knowledge related to specialization, etc. will be chiefly administered individually.
    1. You should establish preliminary contact with a faculty member of your choice.
    January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    January to February Selection Process Wednesday, January 29
    Subject
    (Point allocation)    		 Major Subjects
    (200 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-12:00 13:30-
    Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) Essay preparation
    Issues related to each area and specialization in each field (Including a test based on documents written in English)
    (Note) Refer to 1.     		The examination on the research plan, knowledge related to specialization, etc. will be chiefly administered individually.
    1. Dictionaries cannot be used.
    January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
    January to February Selection Process Wednesday, January 29
    Subject (Point allocation) Essay (100 points) Oral Examination (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-12:00 13:30-
    Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) Write an essay about issues centered on the “area of expertise”. The examination on the research plan, knowledge related to specialization, etc. will be chiefly administered individually.
    January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers) [Refer to Note 1]
    January to February Selection Process Wednesday, January 29
    Subject (Point allocation) Essay (100 points) Oral Examination (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-12:00 13:30-
    Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation) Write an essay about issues centered on the “area of expertise”. The examination on the research plan, knowledge related to specialization, etc. will be chiefly administered individually.
    1. You should establish preliminary contact with a faculty member of your choice.

    Education
    Subprogram in Education Sciences Master’s

    October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    October Selection Process Thursday, October 10 Friday, October 11
    Subject
    (Point allocation)    		 Foreign Language
    (200 points)    		 Major Subjects
    (200 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-12:00 13:30-15:30 10:00-
    Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences) English

    Provided however, that for international students, the English and Japanese examinations will be carried out simultaneously. (For both the English and Japanese examinations, dictionaries cannot be used.)

    		Essay related to education sciences It will be given based on the research plan submitted with your application.
    The examination will be administered individually.
    (Refer to Note 1.)
    1. The oral examination will be held in Japanese and each 5-minute presentation will be concluded with a question and answer session.
    2. You should establish preliminary contact with a faculty member of your choice (Updated on August 23, 2024) before the submission of the application documents.
    3. For the contact information for inquiries on this program,
      the address of the Subprogram in Education Sciences : kiso.nyushi#@#human.tsukuba.ac.jp (Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)
    January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    January to February Selection Process Tuesday, January 28
    Subject
    (Point allocation)    		 Foreign Language
    (200 points)    		 Major Subjects
    (200 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-12:00 13:00-15:00 15:30-
    Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences) English

    Provided however, that for international students, the English and Japanese examinations will be carried out simultaneously. (For both the English and Japanese examinations, dictionaries cannot be used.)

    		Essay related to education sciences It will be given based on the research plan submitted with your application.
    The examination will be administered individually.
    (Refer to Note 1.)
    1. The oral examination will be held in Japanese and each 5-minute presentation will be concluded with a question and answer session.
    2. You should establish preliminary contact with a faculty member of your choice before the submission of the application documents.
    3. For the contact information for inquiries on this program,
      the address of the Subprogram in Education Sciences : kiso.nyushi#@#human.tsukuba.ac.jp (Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)

    Psychology Master’s

    August / January to February Selection Process
    August Selection Process Thursday, August 22 Friday, August 23
    January to February Selection Process Wednesday, January 29 Thursday, January 30
    Subject (Point allocation) Foreign Language
    (200 points)     		Major Subjects
    (200 points)    		 Announcement of Admission Results of the First Stage Examination Oral Examination (200 points)
    Master’s Program Time 10:00-12:00 13:00-15:00 21:00
    Psychology English (Reading comprehension and expressiveness in English will be checked. Dictionaries cannot be used.) Psychology
    (Grounding in psychology: elementary knowledge of psychology in general will be checked.)     		It will be given in the admission website of our university. It will be given based on the research plan submitted with your application.
    The examination will be administered individually.
    1. For the application, you should establish preliminary contact with a faculty member of your choice.
      For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here.
    2. The specialized subject has common problems of the Subprogram in General Psychology and Subprogram in Clinical Psychology and problems with the subprogram of your choice.
    3. The first stage examination (foreign language and specialized subject) will be held and the second stage examination (oral examination) will be held for those who passed the first. For those who passed the first stage examination, the examinee number will be announced at 21:00 on the same day at the admission website of our university https://webentry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/).
      Attendance will be confirmed at 9:50 on the day of the second stage examination so gather at the waiting room for the oral examination at that time. If your attendance is not confirmed, you cannot take the second stage examination (oral examination). The oral examination will be given on each subprogram.
    4. There is no looking at a copy of your research plan while taking the oral examination.
    5. The admission decision for both the first stage examination and second stage examination will be based on each subprogram.
    6. For details on this master’s program, refer to the following website.　http://www.human.tsukuba.ac.jp/psychology/program-en/

    Disability Sciences Master’s

    October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    October Selection Process Thursday, October 10
    Subject Specialized Subject
    (200 points)     		Foreign Language
    (200 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (400 points)
    Program Time 10:00-11:30 – 13:00-17:00
    Disability Sciences Examination on issues related to disability sciences Converted from the following scores: TOEIC L&R Test or TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Academic Scores Based on the research plan submitted at the time of application, applicants will be individually administered on their research theme and aspirations, the logic that led to the conception of the research plan, and the state of their preparation.
    January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    January to February Selection Process Tuesday, January 28
    Subject Specialized Subject
    (200 points)     		Foreign Language
    (200 points)    		 Oral Examination
    (400 points)
    Program Time 10:00-11:30 – 13:00~17:00
    Disability Sciences Examination on issues related to disability sciences Converted from the following scores: TOEIC L&R Test or TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Academic Scores Based on the research plan submitted at the time of application, applicants will be individually administered on their research theme and aspirations, the logic that led to the conception of the research plan, and the state of their preparation.
    1. For the application, you should establish preliminary contact with a faculty member of your choice.
    2. For the specialized subject, it is possible to answer in English.
    3. The oral examination will be held in Japanese.
    4. Conversion rule of English score
      Scores listed below will be converted as a full score (200 points) .

      TOEIC TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL iBT
      Home Edition      		 IELTS
      830
      89
      6.5

      Applicants who meet either of the following requirements will be exempt from the English examination and will receive a full score in English.
      (A) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
      (B) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university where English is the language of instruction. If you fulfill this requirement, you must submit an official document from your university that certifies that English is the language of instruction at your institution.

    October / January to February Selection Process
    (Applicants in the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals / Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers)
    October Selection Process Thursday, October 10
    January to February Selection Process Tuesday, January 28
    Subject Specialized Subject
    (200 points)     		Oral Examination
    (200 points)
    Program Time 10:00-11:30 13:00-17:00
    Disability Sciences Examination on issues related to disability sciences The examination on the research plan, knowledge related to specialization, etc. will be administered individually. (Notes)
    1. A 100-point evaluation of the research plan is included in the 200-point allocation of the oral examination.
    2. For the application, you should establish preliminary contact with a faculty member of your choice.
    3. For the specialized subject, it is possible to answer in English.
    4. The oral examination will be held in Japanese.
  • 7. Testing Location, Announcement of Acceptance, and Enrollment Procedure

    Testing Location

    University of Tsukuba (1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken)
    Refer to “10. Information and Instructions for Examinees” for details.

    Announcement of Acceptance

    • August Selection Process： September 12, 2024 (from 10 a.m. JST)
    • October Selection Process： October 31, 2024 (from 10 a.m. JST)
    • January to February Selection Process： February 14, 2025 (from 10 a.m. JST)

    The examinee numbers for successful applicants will be posted on our 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.

    Enrollment Procedure

    1. An enrollment packet (which contain documents to be submitted before entrance) will be sent to successful applicants.
        Date of dispatch: for entrants in April 2025
        Sent out in two instalments.

      • October 31 (Thu.) 2024
        (Successful applicants for the August and October Selection Process)
      • February 14 (Fri.) 2025
        (Successful applicants for the January-February Selection Process)

      Note: The successful applicants need to notify us in advance if they are moving house permanently before the date above or travelling when the documents are expected to be delivered.

    2. Estimated Expenses Upon Entrance
      1. (a)Entrance fees are 282,000 Japanese Yen (nonrefundable).
      2. (b)Tuition: The tuition for the first semester of the academic year (April-September) is 267,900 Japanese Yen. The tuition for the second semester (October-March) is 267,900 Japanese Yen. (Yearly Amount: 535,800 Japanese Yen)
          (Note)

        1. (1)If fees are revised before entrance or while enrolled in this Graduate School, the revised tuition fees will be applied.
        2. (2)The Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho scholarship) foreign students, as well as students enrolling in a Secondary Major (Master’s Program) of a Dual Degree Program are exempted from paying the entrance fees.
    3. All applicants with a full-time job need a document or a letter (e.g., an order for a training course, a letter for a leave of absence, or an approval letter) from the employer to prove that they are available to complete the program.
    4. International applicants must acquire a Status of Residence suitable for entrance to a graduate school, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951), before beginning the enrollment procedures. Those who wish to enter this Graduate School as an international student must acquire Status of Residence as a “Student.”
  • 8. Previous Examinations
    Notes1:
    The previous entrance examination questions of the Master’s Program in Education are posted on the website of the Master’s Program in Education in past three years (excluding those not eligible for disclosure under the Copyright Act)
    https://www.education.tsukuba.ac.jp/edu-mp/adinfo_edump/
    Notes2:
    The previous entrance examination questions and format of previous entrance examination questions of the Master’s Program in Psychology are posted on the website of the Master’s Program in Psychology, Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences (excluding those not eligible for disclosure under the Copyright Act).
    https://www.human.tsukuba.ac.jp/psychology/admissions/
    Notes3:
    The mailing of the previous examinations of the Master’s Program in Disability Sciences is only for the past year. Mailing outside Japan does not been accepted. Please also check Q&A of the website of the Master’s Program in Disability Sciences.
    https://www2.human.tsukuba.ac.jp/ids/disability-mp/en/for-applicants
    Program Browsing Photocopy Postal Delivery Contact Direct Phone Number /
    Email address
    Education (Subprogram in International Education)
    (Note 1)    		 × × × Office of the Subprogram in International Education and the Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation jimu-education-mp#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)
    Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation)
    (Note 1)    		 × × ×
    Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences)
    (Note 1)    		 × × × General Affairs Office for Human Sciences
    Graduate School Academic Affairs Office for Master’s Programs in Education    		 +81 29.8536619
    Psychology
    (Note 2)    		 × × × General Affairs Office for Human Sciences
    Graduate School Academic Affairs Office for Master’s Programs in Phycology    		 +81 29.8534597
    Disability Sciences
    (Note 3)    		 × × ◯ General Affairs Office for Human Sciences
    Graduate School Academic Affairs Office for Master’s Programs in Disability Sciences    		 +81 29.8534595
  • 9. Applicants Who Need Assistance

    If you need assistance due to disability, contact the Division of Admission by following dates:

      【Due Dates】

    • August Selection Process： July 3, 2024
    • October Selection Process： August 29, 2024
    • January to February Selection Process： November 26, 2024

    Click here for sending your request.

  • 10. Information and Instructions for Examinees

    We will post the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” on our website.

      【Estimated Release Dates】

    • August Selection Process： August 2, 2024
    • October Selection Process： September 24，2024
    • January to February Selection Process： January 9, 2025
  • 11. Contact Us

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

    Academic Service Office for the Human Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-ken 305-8577 Japan
    e-mail ningen-dnyushi＃@＃un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)
    Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday except national holidays
  • 12. Disclosure of Admission Examination Results

    The following disclosure is made in relation to the performance of a candidate who was unsuccessful in the entrance examination for the Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences: Human Sciences (Master’s Program).

    1. Contents of Disclosure
      Total Score of the Candidate Who Failed the Examination
      ※However, the Following Results Will not be Disclosed
      (1) The First Examination of the Master’s Program in Psychology
      (2) Absentee from One or More Courses
      (3) Online Entrance Examinations for Those Living Abroad.
    2. Applicant
      The Examinee Himself /Herself
    3. How to Request
      Please Send Your Request by Mail, Enclosing the Following
      (1) Request Form for Disclosure of Admission Information
      (2) Examination Voucher (to be returned at the time of disclosure)
      (If you have lost the Examination Voucher, a copy of your Student ID, Driver’s License, etc.)
      (3) Reply Envelope (long size #3) with your Name and Address written on it and a 460 Yen Stamp Affixed.
      However, if you are an Overseas Resident, Please Inquire by E-mail to the Billing Office.
    4. Request Period
      May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025
    5. Disclosure Method
      Disclosed Information will be mailed to the Person in Question Sequentially after the Deadline of the Request Period.
    6. Billing Office
      1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
      Division Graduate Admissions Office, University of Tsukuba
      E-mail: dai.daigakuinka＃@＃un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)
  • 13. 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 re-education of working individuals at 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 practice. Under Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools, master’s and doctoral programs in the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which has achieved in fostering skilled professionals and re-educating working individuals, has introduced a day/evening course system to enhance education and research activities.

    2. Methods of Taking Classes
      The methods of taking classes by a person to whom the above special provision is applied to pay due regard to the convenience, etc. of a student who has occupation and give attention to the maintenance of the standards of graduate schools by maximizing the use of the purpose of the Special Provision on Educational Method Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools are as listed below.

      ① Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in International Education and Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation)
        【Special Selection Process for Working Individuals】

      1. 1) Among the persons who have been admitted with the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals, those who wish the application of the above Special Provision should acquire 24 credits from class subjects offered in the daytime in the 1st year and 6 credits or more from class subjects offered in the nighttime in the 2nd year.
      2. 2) A person who wishes the application of the Special Provision on Educational Method should submit a course plan to the academic advisor and Chair of the degree program at the beginning of the relevant academic year (2nd year) and obtain approval.
      3. 3) Classes to be taken standard for course completion are as listed below.
        4. Methods of Taking Classes for Course Completion Taking classes at night, etc. out of the left
        Master’s Program in Education
        (Subprogram in International Education and Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation)         		General foundation subjects 3 credits 30 credits or more Foundation subjects for the major and major subjects 6 credits or more
        Foundation subjects for the major 18 credits
        Major subjects 9 credits
        【Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers】

      1. 1) A person who is affiliated with the Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers should acquire 30 credits or more necessary for course completion from class subjects offered in the daytime, nighttime, etc. during the course of 1 year of the standard training term.
      2. 2) A person who is affiliated with the Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers should submit a course plan to the academic advisor and Chair of the degree program in advance at the beginning of the relevant academic year and obtain approval.
      ② Master’s Program in Disability Sciences
      1. 1) A person who wishes the application of the above Special Provision should acquire 30 credits or more necessary for course completion from class subjects offered in the daytime, intensive, etc. per 2 years of the standard training term.
      2. 2) A person who wishes the application of the Special Provision on Educational Method should submit a course plan to the academic advisor and head of the degree program in advance at the beginning of the relevant academic year and obtain approval.
      3. 3) Classes to be taken standard for course completion are as listed below.
        4. Methods of Taking Classes for Course Completion Intensive Courses,
        Etc. out of the Left
        Disability Sciences Acquisition of 5 credits as general foundation subjects, 7 credits of elective compulsory subjects out of major subjects, and 18 credits or more from among the others and acquisition of a total of 30 credits or more including general foundation subjects and recommended common foundation subjects for graduate school
        Passing of the examination of the master’s thesis and final examinations        		 Major Subjects 3 credits or more
  • 14. Register Extending System

    Eligible Applicants

    Working students, students with disabilities, or those who need to take care of family members, such as children or the elderly.

    Overview

    Register Extending System allows students to complete a master’s or a doctoral program in a period longer than usual.
    Master’s programs: The period can be extended from standard 2 years to 3 or 4 years.
    Doctoral programs: The period can be extended from standard 3 years to 4 or 5 years.

    Application Period

    Details of the register extending system will be published in website of the Graduate School of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba (http://www.chs.tsukuba.ac.jp/) at the middle of January 2025. If you are interested in the register extending system, apply until the designated date after confirming the details published in the website.

  • 15. Details of the Eligibility for Admission (Special Selection Process of the One Year Course for Inservice Teachers)

    This program is for the purpose of responding to societal demand for the re-education of in-service teachers and acquisition of specialized certificate. In principle, the training term is 1 year.
    For the eligibility for admission, individuals who come under one of the requirements from (1) to (8) and satisfy all of the following (a) to (d)

    1. Eligibility Screening is not required for the following individuals
      1. (1)Individuals who have graduated from a university prescribed by Article 83 of the School Education Act
      2. (2)Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree pursuant to the provision of Paragraph 4, Article 104 of the School Education Act
      3. (3)Individuals who have completed 16 years of school curriculum overseas
      4. (4)Individuals who have completed 16 years of school curriculum overseas by taking class subjects which are conducted by a foreign school by correspondence education in Japan
      5. (5)Individuals who have completed a relevant course of study which is conducted by a foreign educational facility positioned as a facility that has curricula of a university (those completing the course are limited to those who have completed 16 years of school curriculum overseas) under said foreign country’s school education system and designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan
      6. (6)Individuals who have completed a specialized course of study (limited to 4 years or more of training term and satisfies the standard prescribed by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) at a vocational school designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology after a date prescribed by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology pursuant to the provisions of Item 5, Paragraph 1, Article 155 of the Order for Enforcement of the School Education Act
      7. (7)Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Public Notice No. 5 of the Ministry of Education of 1953: those who graduated from a university under the former University Order or polytechnic university under acts for the establishment, orders for organization of each government organization, and relevant individual acts of independent administrative agencies)
    2. Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:※
      1. (8)Individuals who are deemed to have an equal or greater academic ability than a person who graduated from university and who are 22 years of age as of March 2025 as the result of the individual Eligibility Screening conducted by a graduate school of the university (Refer to Note 1 and Note 2)
      1. (a)Individuals who are working as school teachers as prescribed in Article 1 of the School Education Act since the time of the filing of the application
      2. (b) Individuals who have working experience for a total of 3 years or more＊ by the end of March 2025
      3. (c)Individuals who already have sufficient educational practice of preparing a master’s thesis in the course of 1 year or actual achievements for research articles, etc.
      4. (d) Individuals who substantially consulted in advance with the academic advisor of one’s choice for the research plan, etc.
        ＊ Length of Working Experience
        Calculated as the time to the end of March 2025; provided however, that if the individual resigns before that, it shall be by the scheduled date of resignation.
        If the number of months of experience is shorter than 1 month, it shall be calculated by rounding up to 1 month.
        The period of administrative leave shall not be calculated in the length of working experience.
    ※ Eligibility Screening is a screening whether or not the individual has equal or greater academic ability than a person who graduated from university by the graduate school of the university before application. Individuals who intend to apply on eligibility of admission (8) come under this.
    Read the following Note 1 and Note 2 carefully and apply in the manner of Note 1.

    Note 1: For individuals who intend to apply on eligibility of admission (8), an eligibility screening will be made so apply to the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion in advance. After acquiring and filling in the following designated forms and documents, submit them to the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion.

      【Deadline】

    • August Selection Process： July 3, 2024
    • October Selection Process： August 29, 2024
    • January to February Selection Process: November 26, 2024

    Furthermore, the receipt of the application documents will be kept on hold until the completion of the eligibility screening.

    1. ①Individuals who intend to apply on eligibility of admission (8)
      1. a. Written statement by the applicant (designated form)
      2. b. Ordinary application documents (Provided however, that the examination fee should not be paid pending the outcome of the eligibility screening.)
      3. c. Other documents as deemed necessary by the graduate school
    2. ②Out of the individuals who intend to apply in eligibility for admission ⑧, in principle, foreign applicants who completed university education in a country where the school curriculum up to the completion of university education is less than 16 years and who come under the following (a) and who are deemed to have an equal or greater academic ability than a person who graduated from university in (1) in the graduate school of the university
      1. (a) Individuals who engaged in research for a considerable period of time (approximately 1 year or more) as a non-degree research student, researcher, etc. in a university, inter-university research institute, or research institute equivalent thereto in Japan or overseas following the completion of university education and who are expected to engage in research until March 2025
      2. a. Ordinary application documents (Provided however, that the examination fee should not be paid pending the outcome of the eligibility screening.)

    Note 2: Individuals who come under eligibility for admission (8) are those who graduated from a two-year college, college of technology, specialized training college, or miscellaneous category school and those who completed a course (including those who are expected to complete a course) in a foreign university in Japan, foreigner school, and other educational facilities and deemed to have an equal or greater academic ability than a person who graduated from university in the graduate school of the university as the result of the individual screening of individual abilities

    If there are questions on the eligibility for admission, refer to the Division of Educational Promotion, Department of Educational Promotion.

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*Those who wish to apply for the “Special Selection Process for Working Individuals” must have at least 2 year of full-time or part-time work experience by entrance.
 
(A) No Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:
  • Individuals who have graduated from, or who are expecting to graduate from, a Japanese four-year university
  • Individuals who have graduated from a university outside Japan that implements 16 or more years of a school curriculum up to university graduation, and earned a bachelor’s degree, or individuals who are expecting to graduate from such a university and earn a bachelor’s degree
  • Others
    (If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)
  
(B) Eligibility Screening is required for the following individuals:
  • Individuals who have graduated from a junior college or an upper secondary school as latest academic background
  • Individuals who have graduated from a vocational school or a similar school as latest academic background
  • Individuals who have graduated from a university of a foreign country that implements less than 16 years of a school curriculum
  • Others
    (If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an email.)
 

If you have any questions about the research fields, contact the office for your desired program.
   
   
Assessment of Eligibility for Application

Individuals who are expected to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact Academic Service Office for the Human Sciences Area in advance.
E-mail us to obtain necessary documents and submit these documents for the assessment. These documents need to be received by airmail no later than the deadlines mentioned below.
If you are deemed eligible for admission, you will be given a passcode required for the “Educational Background” page of the Web Entry system.
(* Individuals who have previously applied for the Eligibility Screening and been deemed eligible should also apply for the screening again.)

    【Due Dates】

  • August Selection Process: July 3, 2024
  • October Selection Process: August 29, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process: November 26, 2024
 
Applicants Who Need Assistance

For the disabled who needs assistance, submit the “designated application form, doctor’s certificate, copy of the disability certificate” to the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion.

    【Due Dates】

  • August Selection Process: July 3, 2024
  • October Selection Process: August 29, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process: November 26, 2024
For Disability Sciences, October and January to February Selection Process:

Applicants who meet either of the following requirements will be exempt from the English examination and will receive a full score in English:

(A) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.

(B) Applicants who have received or will receive a degree from a university where English is the language of instruction. However, you must submit an official document from your university certifying that English is the language of instruction.

If you fulfill this requirement, please state which requirement you fall under and submit official documents proving your eligibility by the following dates to the address provided below.

For October Selection Process: 2024 Aug, 29th (Thurs)
For January to February Selection Process: 2024 Nov. 26th (Tues)

ningen-dnyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
(Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)

Foreign applicants (excluding “Permanent Resident/Special Permanent Resident” status of residence) are required to have one of the following Japanese language examinations reached the level mentioned below at the time of application. Please note that the score of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a requirement for application and therefore, will not be counted towards the entrance examination score. Please submit the certification (must be an original). The original certification will be given back to you after the examination.

-Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) (Japan Educational Exchanges and Services) N2 or above
-J.TEST Test of Practical Japanese (JS Siam International Co., Ltd.) Level C or above
-Japan Proficiency Test (JPT) (The JPT Japan Executive Committee) score of 525 or above

If you have special circumstances that make it difficult to take the above Japanese language examinations, please consult with the Master’s Program in Disability Sciences before the application deadline.

ningen-dnyushi#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
(Delete “#” before the e-mail is sent.)

Web Entry

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

    【Application Period】

  • August Selection Process: July 9, 2024 (from noon JST) – July 22, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
  • October Selection Process: September 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – September 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process: December 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – December 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
Sign Up

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

Activation

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

Login

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

My Page

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

Application Form

There are four sections in the Application Form:

  1. Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice
  2. Supervisor of Your Choice
  3. Eligibility
  4. Educational Background

Each section will be saved when you click the “Proceed” button on each confirmation page. After saving, you can continue from where you left off when you login again. Use one-byte alphabets and numbers to input all the information.

Payment

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

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

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

Submission

After the payment is confirmed, you can submit your application by clicking the “Submit to Apply” button. Once you click on the button, the information you have entered will be sent to the university, and you will not be able to go back to make edits. Be sure to double-check before proceeding.
After you submit your application, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address. Be sure to check it.
(*Check and adjust the spam filter settings in your e-mail account beforehand so that you can receive an e-mail from the “webentry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp” domain.)

Create PDF

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

    【Application Period】

  • August Selection Process: July 9, 2024 (from noon JST) – July 22, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
  • October Selection Process: September 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – September 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)
  • January to February Selection Process: December 2, 2024 (from noon JST) – December 12, 2024 (by 3 p.m. JST)

Web Entry
Submission of Documents

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

    【Due Dates】

  • August Selection Process: July 23, 2024
  • October Selection Process: September 13, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process: December 13, 2024

If you submit the documents in person, you have to submit them by 5 p.m. JST.

Information and Instructions for Examinees

We will post the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” on our website. Check the documents before the examination.

    【Estimated Release Dates】

  • August Selection Process: August 2, 2024
  • October Selection Process: September 24, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process: January 9, 2025
Examination Dates
    【August Selection Process】

  • Master’s Program in Psychology: August 22 and 23, 2024
    【October Selection Process】

  • Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in International Education): October 15, 2024
  • Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation): October 16 and 17, 2024
  • Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences): October 10 and 11, 2024
  • Master’s Program in Disability Sciences: October 10, 2024
    【January to February Selection Process】

  • Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation): January 29, 2025
  • Master’s Program in Education (Subprogram in Education Sciences): January 28, 2025
  • Master’s Program in Psychology: January 29 and 30, 2025
  • Master’s Program in Disability Sciences: January 28, 2025

Please note that examination dates vary depending on the master’s program.

Announcement of Admission Results
  • August Selection Process: September 12, 2024
  • October Selection Process: October 31, 2024
  • January to February Selection Process: February 14, 2025

The examinee number of those who passed the examination will be announced at the application website of our university（https://webentry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/）and those who passed the examination will be sent a notification of passing the examination through registered mail on the same day.

Documents for Enrollment

An enrollment packet (which contain documents to be submitted before entrance) will be sent to successful applicants.

    Date of dispatch: for entrants in April 2025

  • Successful applicants for the August and October Selection Process：October 31 (Thu.) 2024
  • Successful applicants for the January-February Selection Process：February 14 (Fri.) 2025
Procedure for Enrollment
  • Deadline for submission is the beginning of March 2025.
Entrance
  • April 1, 2025

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