Obtaining Consent from Faculty Members before Applying
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).
Click here for the contact information (of the program) about the research fields.
※For other entrance exams for foreign students, see program’s HP.
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.
Please refer to 3-1. Eligibility for Application for details of eligibility. For individuals who are required the Eligibility Screening, please check the deadline of the Eligibility Screening in 1. Schedule and the application method in 3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.
Depending on the program, applicants need to obtain a consent from prospective supervisor in advance. For details, please check 4. Supervisor Assignment.
If you require special assistance due to a disability, please check the deadline of the application in 1. Schedule and the application method in 9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.
You can apply to the program through Web Entry System during the application period.
Please check 1. Schedule for each application period. For the application process, please refer to 6. Details of Web Entry.
Application is complete upon submitting the web entry and all required documents such as certificates. Please check 7. Documents to Be Submitted and Reference Card etc. for details and 1. Schedule for deadline. Necessary documents must be received no later than each deadline.
We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” in the “information” section on our website at least one week in advance.
Please check 8. Screening Criteria for examination date etc. and 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure for acceptance announcement.
The information on Admission Procedures will be sent to successful applicants to the email address registered for the application. For details, please check 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure.
Successful applicants who complete the prescribed admission procedures are admitted.
| August Selection Process | January to February Selection Process | Notes | |
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| Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility | July 3, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.” |
| Deadline for requesting assistance due to disability | See “9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.” | ||
| Payment of examination fee | July 9, 2026 – July 22, 2026 | November 30, 2026 – December 10, 2026 | See “5. Examination Fee.” |
| Web entry | July 9, 2026 (from noon JST) – July 22, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) | November 30, 2026 (from noon JST) – December 10, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) | See “6. Details of Web Entry.” |
| Documents submission (The documents must arrive at our office by the last day of the submission period) | July 9, 2026 – July 23, 2026 | November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026 | See “6. Details of Web Entry” and “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc..” |
| Planned publication date of “Information and Instructions for Examinees” | We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” in the “information” section on our website at least one week in advance. | See “10. Information and Instructions for Taking the Examination.” | |
| Examination Dates | The date and time differ depending on the desired program and selection process. See “8. Screening Criteria” for details. | ||
| Announcement of acceptance | September 10, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) | February 15, 2027 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) | See “11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure.” |
| Sending of Admission Procedure Guide to successful applicants (email) | September 10, 2026 | February 15, 2027 *Those who are October entrants are scheduled to be sent around late June 2027. | |
Doctoral Program (Medical Sciences) (Four-year)
| Program | Number of Students to be Admitted | Remarks |
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| Medical Sciences | 50 | The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System, Collaborative Graduate School System, foreign students, and working individuals. |
| Program | Number of Students to be Admitted | Remarks |
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| Medical Sciences | 30 | The number includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System, Collaborative Graduate School System, foreign students, and working individuals. |
*See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.”
The eligibility screening is conducted by the University of Tsukuba to confirm that the applicant has academic ability equivalent or superior to of those who earned a master’s degree or professional degree prior to application. Please check the details of Eligibility for Application at the official website of University of Tsukuba. Even if you have passed the eligibility screening in the past, you will need to undergo the screening again when you wish to apply for another selection process.
If you pass the screening, you will receive a passcode to be entered into the Web Entry System.
Please note that applicants must submit their original graduation certificate and academic transcript at the time of application even if they submit the PDF or JPEG files at the time of the screening for eligibility (See “Notes” of “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.”).
See “1. Schedule.”
Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)
Please submit a request in advance via email to the Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area. Obtain the required forms, such as the Applicant Information Form, from the links below. Please submit them by postal mail or in person to the Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area, along with the necessary supporting documents and your contact information (address, phone number, and email address). Upon review, applicants who are deemed eligible will be provided with an authentication code to enter into the online application system.
The required form is available on this website.
a) Applicant Record (Prescribed Form)
b) CV for Eligibility Screening (Prescribed Form)
c) Graduation Certificate (From your last school; Copies are acceptable)
d) Transcript (From your last school; Copies are acceptable)
e) Certificate of Research History (*)
f) Research Plan
g) Research/Specialty Report
h) Other Required Documents
(*)If you meet the following requirements, please submit a (e) Certificate of Research History.
Requirement: Foreign applicants who, after completing a university education in a country where the total duration of schooling is less than 16 years, have engaged in research for a substantial period (generally one year or more) as a research student, researcher, or in a similar capacity at a university, a university joint research institution, or a comparable research institution in Japan or abroad; or those who are expected to be employed by the month prior to the month of enrollment.
e) Please submit a certificate of research history certified by the head of the relevant institution or a designated representative. However, international students enrolled as graduate research students at the University of Tsukuba may use the university’s designated Certificate of Enrollment (for scholarship applications) in lieu of a Certificate of Research History. Please obtain the document from the university’s automated certificate issuance machine and submit it.
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.
30,000 Japanese Yen (non-refundable)
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.
Submit your application data through Web Entry System during the designated period (See “1. Schedule”).
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.
Please ensure your PC's internet connection. (Smartphones and tablets are not recommended.)
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.
Please have a printer ready as there are documents that need to be printed.
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.
Click the “Application Form” button on “My Page” to start web entry. You can edit your login information or reset password on “My Page.”
Please enter the required information (See “6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry”).
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.
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.
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.
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.
With our Web Entry system, you can submit the application online. Read this section carefully before applying online. And submit the required documents by postal mail or in person.
| Information | Required for | Remarks | |
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| 1. Program of Your Choice / Applicant’s Information | All applicants | Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system. You are requested to upload a photograph for your Reference Card in JPEG format. The photograph must be taken within the last three months and must not include hats or other head adornments. | |
| 2. Professors of Your Choice | All applicants | Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system. | |
| 3. Eligibility | All applicants | Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system. | |
| Research Plan | All applicants | Enter your research content and the research plan after enrollment. (You may use the prescribed form downloadable from the Web Entry system only if it is essential for you to use mathematical formulae, Greek letters, special symbols, or diagrams which cannot be entered into the system. Fill it out and submit it together with the other required documents by mail or in person. The format of the form must not be changed. Any texts may not be written outside the box.) | |
| Research/ Specialty Report | All applicants | Enter your previous research content within 400 – 600 words in English. (You may use the prescribed form downloadable from the Web Entry system only if it is essential for you to use mathematical formulae, Greek letters, special symbols, or diagrams which cannot be entered into the system. Fill it out and submit it together with the other required documents by mail or in person. The format of the form must not be changed. Any texts may not be written outside the box.) | |
| 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 “5. Examination Fee.”) | Follow the instructions given on the last page of the Web Entry system and pay your fees. The following payment methods are available. Credit Card (for all applicants): Pay your fees online. After the payment, enter the receipt number into the box on the Web Entry system. Convenience Store (for domestic applicants only): Pay your fees at a convenience store in Japan. After the payment, enter the name of the convenience store, the date of payment, and the number given by the store into the box on the Web Entry system. | |
* Once you have submitted your application, you cannot change your desired degree program or enrollment date.
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.
Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)
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 (See below).
If you are unable to obtain a photocopy that meets our requirement, please submit the original document with a return request.
| Documents | Required for | Remarks |
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| (Expected) Graduation/ Completion Certificate (See *1) | All applicants |
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| Degree Certificate (See *1) |
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| Academic Transcript (See *1) | All applicants |
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| Research Plan | Only applicants whose“Research Plan” needs mathematical formulae, Greek letters, or special symbols which cannot be entered in the Web Entry system | If applicable, check the box in the Web Entry system to download the form from the last page. Fill it out and submit it to us. (Note) |
| Research/ Specialty Report | Only applicants whose “Research/ Specialty Report” needs mathematical formulae, Greek letters, or special symbols which cannot be entered in the Web Entry system | If applicable, check the box in the Web Entry system to download the form from the last page. Fill it out and submit it to us. (Note) |
| Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam and Admission (Free Format) | If applicable
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| Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement | Applicants who made a convenience store payment (*Refer to “5. Examination Fee.”) | After the payment, detach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) from the Examination Fee Statement given at the convenience store and submit it to us. 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. |
| Copy of “Application Completed” Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card | Applicants who made a credit card payment (*Refer to “5. Examination Fee.”) | After the payment, print out the “Application Completed” page, and submit it to us. |
| Certificate of Government-Sponsored Foreign Student (Free Format) | Foreign applicants who meet the criteria specified in the Remarks | Government-sponsored foreign students enrolled in another university must submit a certificate of government-sponsored foreign student issued by the university. |
| Documents | Created for | Remarks |
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| 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 mail or in person. 【Submission Periods】 |
| 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 postal mail or in person. |
| List of Documents to be submitted | All applicants | Fill in the required items and submit it to us by mail or in person. |
* 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. Also, we will use the data to screen students for scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization, which are offered to individuals who have completed the enrollment procedures.
Applicants are selected through a comprehensive assessment of their submitted documents and results of the examination.
Refer to the schedule below.
| August | Monday, August 24, 2026 | ||
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| January to February | Tuesday, January 26, 2027 | ||
| Subject | Written (200 points) | Oral Examination (200 points) | |
| Program | Time | 10:00 – 12:00 | 13:00 – 18:00 |
| Medical Sciences | Foreign Language English | Individual Interview Applicants will be questioned about their research conducted during the master’s program and related general knowledge. | |
University of Tsukuba (1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken)
[Refer to the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” in “10.Instructions for Taking the Examination” for details.]
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.
For those who fail the admission examination, the result of the examination will be disclosed as follows.
Please visit the following page to view past entrance exam questions.
https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/admissions/grad-exam/past-exam/
If you have any questions about the application procedure, contact us at:
Due to the progress and further sophistication of science and technology today, research fields have become more departmentalized and specialized. On the other hand, new interdisciplinary fields have emerged to defy the boundaries of traditional academic fields, leading to the need for integrated research.
Especially interdisciplinary research, which requires vast knowledge in areas from basic to applied research, has made it necessary for researchers from different fields to cooperate. In order to fulfill that need, there are increased demands for new, integrated, and interdisciplinary methods of educating researchers.
The Cooperative Graduate School System was created to respond to these academic and social needs. We have worked toward forging links with the large number of national, independent, and private experimental research institutes in and outside Tsukuba Science City. We employ researchers from these institutes as visiting professors and associate professors, thereby giving our students the opportunity to have their work supervised by researchers from leading edge research facilities. This system aims to diversify and expand the educational and research domain for further enhancement of graduate school education, and to contribute to the development of a new research domain by promoting exchange with research institutes.
https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/academics/g-courses-cooperative/
The Register Extending System aims to expand learning opportunities for working students. When a student has reported his/her plans to complete the program over a certain period of time (5 or 6 years) exceeding the original duration of study (4 years), the University conducts the individual’s screening after which approval may be given.
Students who cannot earn the required number of credits to complete the program within the original duration of study (4 years), due to circumstances such as work, and wishes to intentionally complete the program over a certain period of time, which exceeds the original duration of study.
* This also includes students who need to take care of family, such as children or elderly relatives.
Annual tuition fee for the student using the Register Extending System is calculated by multiplying the amount of annual tuition fee by the number of years of the original duration of study and then dividing the result by the number of years the student use the Register Extending System.
To enroll in the system from the first year of study: Consult the Chair of your program as well as your supervisor for approval of the application. Submit the required documents to the Executive Dean of Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences within the time period for enrollment procedure.
To enroll in the system from the second year of study: Follow the procedure above by the end of January during the first year of study.
Application documents are published in website of the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba (https://www.chs.tsukuba.ac.jp/).