Master’s Programs (Informatics) | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Master’s Programs (Informatics)

Informatics
  • September (Special Selection of Recommended Applicants)*
  • October (General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals)
  • February (General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals/ Special Selection of Global Individuals in English)

* The application guidelines for Special Selection of Recommended Applicants is provided only in Japanese. https://www.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/course/chs/slis_first/

[Important] Information on Change in Method of
Implementing Future Entrance Examinations, Etc.,
in Response to the COVID-19 Infections

There is a possibility that there will be changes in the method of the entrance examinations for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School for academic year 2021, depending on the situation regarding the spread of the infections of the COVID-19, such as changes to online entrance examinations, etc., after these application guidelines have been published. Also, there is a possibility that entrance examination days will be added, in connection with the changes in the examination method. The latest information on the entrance examinations is published on the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site, so it can be checked at any time.
In particular, when applying and before taking the examination, be sure to check the latest information in the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site.

Information page of the Graduate Admissions site URL https://eng.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/

Information Environment, Etc., Necessary if there is a Change to Online Entrance Examinations

At present the schedule, etc., envisaged for entrance examinations in the university (Tsukuba area) has been announced. However if there has to be a change to online entrance examinations at short notice, it will be announced on this site when the decision has been taken (as a guide, by August 7 in the case of September entrance examinations, and 1 month before the examination date for entrance examinations in October or later). Also if the examinations are to be held online, the following is advance notification of the preparations that must be made by those taking the examinations.

  1. Have a bright quiet private room environment
  2. Have a network environment capable of sending and receiving video
  3. Have a personal computer with a camera and microphone
    (using a speaker for voice output. The use of earphones or headphones, etc., that are fitted to the body are prohibited)
  4. Have a smartphone (with a camera) * Item 4 on the left is for emergency use in case of occurrence of network problems

Note that if you have questions regarding the examination environment or if you would like to do a communication test as preparation in advance for the possibility of online examinations, contact the inquiry desk of your program.

*Treatment of Private Sector English Proficiency Tests is described in the Information page of the Graduate Admissions site, so those intending to apply for programs that require a score report to be submitted should be sure to check this page.

Application Process Overview Chart

Check your qualifications!

 
(A) No Eligibility Screening is required:
  • Individuals who have graduated from, or who are expected to graduate from, a Japanese four-year university until end of March, 2021 (for Special Selection of Global Individuals in English applicants, September 2021)
  • 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 until end of March, 2021 (for Special Selection of Global Individuals in English applicants, September 2021)
  
(B) Eligibility Screening is required:
  • 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, ask by an e-mail.)
   
   
Assessment of Eligibility for Application

Individuals who are expected to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact Academic Service Office for the Library, Information and Media Science Area in advance.
Submit the documents for the assessment by e-mail. 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 been deemed eligible should also apply for the Eligibility Screening.)

    【Due Dates】

  • October： August 28, 2020
  • February： November 27, 2020
 
Applicants who Need Special Assistance

If you need special assistance due to disability, submit a designated application form, a medical certificate, and a copy of their disability certificate to the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion by the following dates:

    【Due Dates】

  • October： August 28, 2020
  • February： November 27, 2020
Online Entry

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

    【Application Period】

  • September： 12:00 p.m., July 21 – 5:00 p.m., July 30 , 2020 (JST)
  • October： 12:00 p.m., September 1 – 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2020 (JST)
  • February： 12:00 p.m., December 1 – 5:00 p.m., December 18, 2020 (JST)
Sign Up

You need to create your own account using your e-mail address. Once you have created an account, you may save the data you entered and log back in later to continue.

Activation

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. When you visit the Login page again, you will need to enter your e-mail address and password.

My Page

On “My Page,” you need to select the “Application Form” button for the appropriate program.
On this page, you can edit your 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

The fields marked with “*” in each section are required contents. If the content is empty or enter incorrectly, an error message will be displayed, and you will not be able to proceed to the next section.

Input data 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.
For “1 Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice”, upload the ID photo in JPEG format (500KB or smaller).
For “4 Educational Background”, if you have graduated from a foreign university, upload your degree certificate in JPEG format(3MB or smaller, and 2000×2000 pixels or smaller). Because it is different from the Japanese education system, we will check the eligibility in advance.

Payment

You must pay 30,000 JPY the examination fee before submitting your application. The university accepts:

  1. –Online credit card payments (recommended)
    https://e-shiharai.net/english/?schoolcode=OPU5100850000000
  2. –Convenience store payments for domestic applicants

Credit Card Payment: Follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and pay your fee by credit card. After the payment, you will be notified of a receipt number. Enter the number into the “Receipt Number” box on the Web Entry system and click the “Submit” button to proceed. After completing the payment, click “Print this Page” to print the payment completion screen. This copy is needed as a submitted document.
Convenience Store Payment: Follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and pay your fee 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, payment date and convenience store name 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 the button, the information you have entered will be sent to the university, and you will not be able to make any changes. Please check carefully before submitting.
After submitting your application, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address. Check it.
(*Check and adjust the spam filter settings in your e-mail account so that you can receive an e-mail from the “entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp” domain.)
Download and Print PDF

After submitting your application through Web Entry system, follow the instructions given at the last stage of the Web Entry system and download a PDF file. Make a print out from the PDF file during the Application Period. Please bring the printed Reference Card with you.

    【Application Period】

  • September： 12:00 p.m., July 21 – 5:00 p.m., July 30, 2020 (JST)
  • October： 12:00 p.m., September 1 – 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2020 (JST)
  • February： 12:00 p.m., December 1 – 5:00 p.m., December 18, 2020 (JST)

Web Entry
Submission of Documents

Original documents listed in “3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted” in this guideline must be sent by registered mail and be received during Application Period no later than the deadline mentioned below.

    【Due Dates】

  • September： 5:00 p.m., July 30, 2020 (JST)
  • October： 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2020 (JST)
  • February： 5:00 p.m., December 18, 2020 (JST)
Release Dates of Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination

“Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination” will be posted on our website.

  • September： 10:00 a.m., August 18, 2020 (JST)
  • October： 10:00 a.m., September 29, 2020 (JST)
  • February： 10:00 a.m., January 12, 2021 (JST)
Examination Dates
  • September： September 1 or 2, 2020 (Conduct online)
  • October： October 15 or 16, 2020 (Conduct online)
  • February： February 1 or 2, 2021 (Conduct online)
Announcement of Admission Results
  • September： 10:00 a.m., September 11, 2020 (JST)
  • October： 10:00 a.m., November 6, 2020 (JST)
  • February： 10:00 a.m., February 17, 2021 (JST)

A list of examinee’s number of successful applicants will be posted at the website below:
https://entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/
A letter of acceptance will be sent to successful applicants by registered mail on the same day..
Due date for Enrollment
  • By March 5, 2021
【Entry to the Graduate School】
  • April 1, 2021
  • October 1, 2021　(Special Selection of Global Individuals in English)

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1. Number of Students to be Admitted and 2. Eligibility for Admission | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

1. Number of Students to be Admitted

September (Special Selection of Recommended Applicants)

Program Number of Students to be Admitted Remarks
Master’s Programs in Informatics 9

October (General Admission / Special Selection of Working Individuals)　

Program Number of Students to be Admitted Remarks
Master’s Programs in Informatics 25

February (General Admission / Special Selection of Working Individuals)　

Program Number of Students to be Admitted Remarks
Master’s Programs in Informatics 20

February (Special Selection of Global Individuals in English)

Program Number of Students to be Admitted Remarks
Master’s Programs in Informatics Several Entry to the Graduate School is October 2021.

2. Eligibility for Admission

October , February
(General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals/ Special Selection of Global Individuals in English)

  1. (1) Individuals who have graduated from university or are scheduled to graduate by the end of March 2021 (for Special Selection of Global Individuals in English, September 2021) in course, according to Article 83 of the School Education Law.
  2. (2) Individuals who have been granted a bachelor’s degree or are scheduled to obtain it by the end of March 2021 (for Special Selection of Global Individuals in English, September 2021) in course, according to Article 104, Paragraph 4 of the School Education Law.
  3. (3) Individuals who have completed or are scheduled to complete by the end of March 2021 (for Special Selection of Global Individuals in English, September 2021) in course a 16-year program of school education in a country other than Japan.
  4. (4) Individuals who, while residing in Japan, completed or are scheduled to complete by the end of March 2021 (for Special Selection of Global Individuals in English, September 2021) in course a 16-year program of school education abroad, through correspondence courses.
  5. (5) Individuals who have graduated from a foreign country’s university located in Japan (after a 16-year education period at the time of graduation) which is recognized by the Japanese Minister of Education as a foreign country’s educational facility. The said university must be recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Japanese Government. In this case the applicants must have completed 16 years of formal education in the said country.
    Designated locations of foreign universities in Japan:
    : Temple University, Japan Campus (General Studies, Communication Studies, Art)
    2-8-12 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    *Temple University Japan(General Studies, Communication Studies, Art, Tourism and Hospitality Management) is also designated.
    : Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Japan College (Chinese Medcine)
    110-2 Itomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo and 104-9 Edomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
    : Beijing Language and Culture University, Tokyo College (Chinese Department)
    2-29-14 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
    : College of Tokyo Shanghai University (Chinese Department)
    1-1-3 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
  6. (6) Individuals who have been granted a degree corresponding to a bachelor’s degree and Individuals who are expected to be granted a degree corresponding to a bachelor’s degree in the relevant year by completing a program where the course term is 3 years or more (including completing relevant programs by taking class subjects which are conducted by relevant overseas schools through correspondence courses in Japan and completing programs by an education facility positioned under the relevant overseas school education system and which are set forth in the preceding item) in overseas universities or other overseas schools (in regard to the general situation of education and research activities, etc., limited to those designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as those assessed by Individuals authorized by relevant overseas governments or institutions concerned or anything equivalent thereto).
    *If you would like to apply with (6), please contact us. Deadline is August 28, 2020(October) or November 27, 2020(February).
  7. (7) Individuals who graduated from designated specialized fields of vocational schools after the date decided by the Minister of Education (schools which require 4 or more years of study for completion, and which simultaneously fulfill the other conditions established by the Minister of Education), according to the Enforcement Regulation of the School Education Law, Article 155, Paragraph 1, Item 5.
  8. (8) Individuals recognized by the Japanese Minister of Education as having an ability equivalent or superior to a university graduate in what concerns the admission to a graduate program, according to the Enforcement Regulation of the School Education Law, Article 155, Paragraph 1, Item 6 (Ministry of Education’s Ordinance No.11 of 1947).
  9. (9) Individuals who are qualified to take Master’s Programs in Informatics by the Eligibility Screening described in “14. Requirements for Eligibility”.

Target of Special Selection of Working Individuals

Individuals who continue working more than 3 years as of April 1, 2021.

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3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

3. Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted

With our Web Entry system, you must submit the application online. Read this section carefully before applying.
Please print PDF files to be generated after completing application. Please paste original copies of the documents listed below on to printed form and submit by registered mail.

Required information for Web Entry

Information Required for Remarks
1. Applicant’s Information / Program of Your Choice All applicants You are required to upload the JPEG file (500KB or smaller) of your ID photo for the Reference Card. The ID photo must be taken within three months with no hats, masks or other head adornments.
2. Supervisor of Your Choice All applicants Applicant of Special Selection of Global Individuals in English needs to contact and obtain confirmation from your prospective academic advisor.
Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) Applicants of General Admission and Special Selection of Global Individuals in English (Excluding applicants exempted) Submit one of the following as the score of foreign language.

  • TOEIC Listening & Reading Test Official Score Certificate: with photo printing
  • TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Score Report
  • TOEFL iBT (Including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) Test taker (Examinee) Score Report: with photo printing, issued by ETS
  • TOEFL ITP Score Report (Level1)
  • Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)

Test scores taken on and after July 2018 are certificated as valid.

If you cannot get the score during application period, fill in “Taken on (Year/Month): 2020 12; Your score: 0” on the web entry system.
(Exemption from English Proficiency Testing)
Applicants of Special Selection of Global Individuals in English, exempt applicants should select “Exemption”. Exemption requirements are written in Section 6.

3. Eligibility All applicants
Research Plan All applicants Summarize your research plans after enrollment (themes, contents, etc.) in English in 500 words or less.

（Special Selection of Global Individuals in English）
Please discuss the research plan (themes, contents, etc.) after enrollment with your prospective academic advisor who give you his/her consent to be your academic advisor.

(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, or special symbols, which cannot be entered into the system. Fill it out and send it together with the other required documents by mail. The format of the form must not be changed. Any texts may not be written outside the box.)

4. Educational Background All applicants If you graduated from a university or another educational institution outside Japan, scan your (expected) degree certificate into JPEG (3MB or smaller, and 2000×2000 pixels or smaller) and upload the file at the Web Entry system.
Research Activities Applicants who have research history
Employment Records Applicants who have employment history
Examination Fee All applicants (Excluding Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship student.
*Refer to “4.Examination Fee.”)		 Examination Fee is 30,000 JPY.
Follow the instructions given on the last page of the Web Entry system and pay your fee.
The following payment methods are available.
By Credit Card (recommended):
Pay your fee online. After the payment, enter the receipt number into the box on the Web Entry system.
At Convenience Store (only domestic applicants):
Pay your fee at a convenience store in Japan. After the payment, enter the information below into the box on the Web Entry system.
・Number given by the store
・Date of payment
・Name of the convenience store

Documents Needed to Send
Please print the generated PDF file after application in A4 or Letter size. The original copies of the following documents need to be submitted to us by registered mail. All documents must be in English or in Japanese.

　　　　　　　　　

Documents Who must submit Instructions
(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.

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.
(Expected)
Degree Certificate*		 Those who have graduated from a university or another educational institution outside Japan Submit a degree certificate for your bachelor’s degree.

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

Academic Transcript* All applicants Submit an academic transcript (the official transcript of your programs history) issued by a university or another educational institution. If any credits were transferred from another school, submit an original academic transcript from the former school.
If you entered a graduate school, submit an academic transcript (the official transcript of programs record) issued by the graduate school, too.
Letter of Recommendation Applicants of Special Selection of Global Individuals in English A Letter of Recommendation from your academic advisor is required. You can use any format on this document.
Please use A4/letter size paper.
Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)* Applicants of General Admission and Special Selection of Global Individuals in English
（Exempt applicants of Special Selection of Global Individuals in English don’t have to submit.） 		Submit one of the following as the score of foreign language.

  • TOEIC Listening & Reading Official Score Certificate: with photo printing
  • TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Score Report
  • TOEFL iBT (Including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report: with photo printing, issued by ETS
  • TOEFL ITP Score Report (Level1)
  • Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)

Test scores taken on and after July 2018 are certificated as valid.

*You can submit the score on the examination day.
In case you do not submit the original copy on the attendance confirmation by examination dates, you will not be considered as an applicant for passing the entrance examination because you have missed the foreign language test.

Research Plan Only applicants whose “Research Plan” includes mathematical formulae, Greek letters, or special symbols that cannot be entered in the Web Entry system Fill out the research plan on the printed one page and submit it.
The fixed format of the form must not be changed. Any texts may not be written outside the box.
Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement Applicants who made a convenience store payment Detach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) from the Examination Fee Statement given at the convenience store and attached to a “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee”.
Copy of “Application Completed” Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card Applicants who made a credit card payment Include a copy of the “Application Completed” page.
Letter of Approval for Entrance Examination (Form of Your Selection) Applicants who concerned
  1. (1) The letter must be submitted by mail.
    Individuals who is General Admission applicants and currently attend a university or graduate school as a full-time student (except those who are expected to graduate by March 2021, for Special Selection of Global Individuals in English applicants, September 2021) need a letter of approval allowing them to take the entrance examination, issued by the head of their university or graduate school (or the head of their department).
    You can use any format on this document.
    If you cannot prepare an approval letter, a letter of your declaration stating that studying in graduate school cause no harm to your work, is acceptable as an alternative. Your seal is necessary.

  2. (2) Individuals who currently working in full-time need a letter of approval allowing them to take the entrance examination, issued by your supervisor. You can use any format on this document.
    For applicants who will quit at the time of entry to Graduate School or who cannot prepare a letter of your supervisor, a letter of your declaration stating that studying in graduate school cause no harm to your work is acceptable as an alternative. Applicants who will quit at the time of entrance will need a certificate of retirement at the entrance.
Certificate of Government-Sponsored Foreign Student Applicants who enrolled in the other university in Japan The certificate of the government-sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) foreign student who enrolled in the other university at the time of application must need this certificate issued by the university.
Address Sheet All applicants Attach the address sheet to your envelope when you submit the required documents to us by registered mail.
Official verification from the university that English is the SOLE language of instruction Applicants of Special Selection of Global Individuals in English who concerned Individuals who have received or will receive a degree from an accredited university where English is the SOLE language of instruction must submit official verification from the university that English is the SOLE language of instruction along with your anticipated date of graduation.
You can use any format on this document.

*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).

What to bring with you on Examination Dates

Documents Who must bring Remarks
Reference Card All applicants Please print and bring.
Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC, Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report of TOEFL, or Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module) Applicants of General Admission and Special Selection of Global Individuals in English who did not mail
（Exempt applicants of Special Selection of Global Individuals in English don’t have to submit.） 		Attach an original copy of TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS score to this form and submit it.
If you fail to submit until the day of examination, you will be absent from Foreign Language test, and never pass the examination.

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.


4. Examination Fees | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

4. Examination Fee

30,000 Japanese Yen (nonrefundable)

* The examination fee 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.

Please pay by one of the following.

(1) Payment Period

  • September： July 21 – 30, 2020
  • October： September 1 – 18, 2020
  • February： December 1 – 18, 2020

(2) Procedure

Credit Card Payment (recommended):

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 (https://e-shiharai.net/english/?schoolcode=OPU5100850000000). You can also pay before you enter the Web Entry system.

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 send it with other required documents to us by registered mail.
For details, see the payment instructions.
The applicant need to cover administration fee by oneself.

Convenience Store Payment (for domestic applicants only):

Payments can be made at LAWSON, 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, 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 only on stores in Japan).

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: 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”. Submit it with other required documents to us by registered mail.
For details, see the payment instructions.
The applicant need to cover administration fee by oneself.


5. Application Procedure | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

5. Application Procedure

  1. Visit the Web Entry system to apply. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any changes. Check carefully. Please pay examination fee before sending your application data.
      【Application Period】

    • September： 12:00 p.m., July 21 – 5:00 p.m., July 30 , 2020 (JST)
    • October： 12:00 p.m., September 1 – 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2020 (JST)
    • February： 12:00 p.m., December 1 – 5:00 p.m., December 18, 2020 (JST)
  2. After you complete the application procedure on the Web Entry system including payment, you are not allowed to change the program of your choice. Please download the PDF and print documents. Please bring the printed Reference Card on Examination Dates.
  3. All necessary documents must be sent to the university by registered mail in application period, and these must be received by the due date. When you submit your application online, the system will ask you to create an Address Sheet in PDF format. Stick the printed Address Sheet to the envelope for sending required documents.
    If your documents are not received by the due date, you will not be able to take the exam.

      【Due date】

    • September： 5:00 p.m., July 30, 2020 (JST)
    • October： 5:00 p.m., September 18, 2020 (JST)
    • February： 5:00 p.m., December 21, 2020 (JST)

    【Necessary documents】

      General Admission

    • All applicants: (Expected) Graduation Certificate, Academic Transcript, Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC or Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report of TOEFL or Test Report Form of IELTS
    • Applicants who concerned: Degree Certificate, Research Plan*, Copy of “Application Completed” Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card, Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement, Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam, Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student
      Special Selection of Working Individuals

    • All applicants: Graduation Certificate, Academic Transcript
    • Applicants who concerned: Degree Certificate, Research Plan*, Copy of “Application Completed” Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card, Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement, Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam
      Special Selection of Global Individuals in English

    • All applicants: (Expected) Graduation Certificate, Academic Transcript, Letter of Recommendation
    • Applicants who concerned: Degree Certificate, Official Score Certificate/Report of TOEIC or Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report of TOEFL or Test Report Form of IELTS (Not exemption from English Proficiency Testing), Research Plan*, Copy of “Application Completed” Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card, Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement, Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam, Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student, Official verification from that university that English is the SOLE language of instruction (Individuals who are eligible for exemption from English Proficiency Testing)

    * If it is essential for you to use mathematical formulae, Greek letters, or special symbols, which cannot be entered into the system.

  4. All documents submitted will not be returned to you.
    Examination fee which have been paid are non-refundable.

    Note) If you have any questions about the application, contact the administration office.


6. Screening Criteria | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

6. Screening Criteria

We will determine the students to be admitted by evaluating the submitted documents and the result of the examination comprehensively.

Examination Schedule and the Subjects

Special Selection of Recommended Applicants

September Tuesday, September 1 or September 2
Subject Oral Examination
(300 points)
Time 9:00-17:00
Informatics It takes 20 minutes per person. You will be expected to give a presentation about your research, and the reasons for applying for the program, based on the research plan which you have submitted (within 5 minutes). After the presentation, you will be questioned about the contents of the presentation. You will be tested your basic academic skills for the related fields.
  1. The time and place of the oral examinations are open to public with Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination on Tuesday August 18, 2020
    at: https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en
  2. The oral examination is in Japanese.

October (General Admission)

October – Thursday, October 15
or Friday, October 16
Subject Foreign Language
(100 points)		 Oral Examination
(300 points)
Time – 9:00-17:00
Informatics English

Evaluate the score of TOEIC Listening & Reading Official Score Certificate : with photo printing

TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Score Report

TOEFL iBT (Including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report : with photo printing, issued by ETS

TOEFL ITP Score Report (Level1)

Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)

It takes 30 minutes per person. You will be expected to give a presentation about your research, and the reasons for applying for the program, based on the research plan which you have submitted (the presentation within 7 minutes). After the presentation, you will be questioned about the contents of the presentation. You will be tested your basic academic skills for the related fields.
– The selection is not determined by the research subject itself on the application form.
– A research subject will be formally determined after enrollment with your academic advisor’s consultation.
  1. Reference scores for the English examination are shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is calculated to be 100 points and a lower score is proportionately calculated. Each scores in the brackets is the lowest score to apply.
    TOEIC Listening & Reading
    TOEIC Institutional Program (IP)     		TOEFL iBT
    TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition     		TOEFL ITP IELTS
    830 (350) 94 (36) 585 (418) 6.5 (3.5)
  2. The time and place of the oral examinations are open to public with Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination on Tuesday September 18, 2020
    at: https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en
  3. The oral examination is in Japanese.

October (Special Selection of Working Individuals)

October Thursday, October 15 or Friday, October 16
Subject Oral Examination
(300 points)
Time 9:00-17:00
Informatics It takes 30 minutes per person. You will be expected to give a presentation about your research, and the reasons for applying for the program, based on the research plan which you have submitted (the presentation within 7 minutes). After the presentation, you will be questioned about the contents of the presentation. You will be tested your basic academic skills for the related fields.
– The selection is not determined by the research subject itself on the application form.
– A research subject will be formally determined after enrollment with your academic advisor’s consultation.
  1. The time and place of the oral examinations are open to public with Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination on Tuesday September 29, 2020
    at: https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en
  2. The oral examination is in Japanese.

February (General Admission)

February ― Monday, February 1
or Tuesday, February 2
Subject Foreign Language
(100 points)		 Oral Examination
(300 points)
Time － 9:00-17:00
Informatics
English

Evaluate the score of TOEIC Listening & Reading Official Score Certificate : with photo printing

TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Score Report

TOEFL iBT (Including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report : with photo printing, issued by ETS

TOEFL ITP Score Report (Level1)

Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)

It takes 30 minutes per person. You will be expected to give a presentation about your research, and the reasons for applying for the program, based on the research plan which you have submitted (the presentation within 7 minutes). After the presentation, you will be questioned about the contents of the presentation. You will be tested your basic academic skills for the related fields.
– The selection is not determined by the research subject itself on the application form.
– A research subject will be formally determined after enrollment with your academic advisor’s consultation.
  1. Reference scores for the English examination are shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is calculated to be 100 points and a lower score is proportionately calculated. Each scores in the brackets is the lowest score to apply.
    TOEIC Listening & Reading
    TOEIC Institutional Program (IP)     		TOEFL iBT
    TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition     		TOEFL ITP IELTS
    830 (350) 94 (36) 585 (418) 6.5 (3.5)
  2. The time and place of the oral examinations are open to public with Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
    at: https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en
  3. The oral examination is in Japanese.

February (Special Selection of Working Individuals)

February Monday, February 1 or Tuesday, February 2
Subject Oral Examination
(300 points)
Time 9:00-17:00
Informatics It takes 30 minutes per person. You will be expected to give a presentation about your research, and the reasons for applying for the program, based on the research plan which you have submitted (the presentation within 7 minutes). For the remaining time, you will be questioned about the contents of the presentation and your basic academic skills for the related fields.
– The selection is not determined by the research subject itself on the application form.
– A research subject after enrollment will be formally determined with your academic advisor’s consultation.
  1. The time and place of the oral examinations are open to public with Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
    at: https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en
  2. The oral examination is in Japanese.

February (Special Selection of Global Individuals in English)

February ― Monday, February 1
or Tuesday, February 2
Subject Foreign Language
(100 points)		 Oral Examination
(300 points)
Time － 9:00-17:00
Informatics
English

Evaluate the score of TOEIC Listening & Reading Official Score Certificate : with photo printing

TOEIC Institutional Program (IP) Score Report

TOEFL iBT (Including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report : with photo printing, issued by ETS

TOEFL ITP Score Report (Level1)

Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module)

It takes 30 minutes per person. You will be expected to give a presentation about your research, and the reasons for applying for the program, based on the research plan which you have submitted (the presentation within 7 minutes). For the remaining time, you will be questioned about the contents of the presentation and your basic academic skills for the related fields.
– The selection is not determined by the research subject itself on the application form.
– A research subject after enrollment will be formally determined with your academic advisor’s consultation.
  1. Reference scores for the English examination are shown below. A score equal to or over the reference score is calculated to be 100 points and a lower score is proportionately reduced. Each scores in the brackets is the lowest score to apply.
    TOEIC Listening & Reading
    TOEIC Institutional Program (IP)     		TOEFL iBT
    TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition     		TOEFL ITP IELTS
    830 (350) 94 (36) 585 (418) 6.5 (3.5)
  2. Applicants other than those listed below who got 100 points in foreign language subject must submit the score of English proficiency tests (TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS) described in Section 3 that is no more than 2 years old, to serve as evidence of their English proficiency.
    1. (A) Those whose nationalities connected to countries where English is the SOLE language of instruction: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada except Québec, Ghana, Ireland, India, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom and United States.
    2. (B) Those who have received degrees from the universities accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are currently enrolled at a university in the United States, you must submit an official transcript or proof of your degree status from that institution – in order to qualify for a TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS waiver. If the official transcript or proof cannot be provided, the English proficiency test score is required.
    3. (C) Those who have received or will receive a degree from an accredited university where English is the SOLE language of instruction. If you are a degree program candidate in a university, where English is the SOLE language of instruction, you must submit submitted document from that university that English is the SOLE language of instruction along with your anticipated date of graduation. If the degree or official verification cannot be provided, the English proficiency test score is required.
  3. The time and place of the oral examinations are open to public with Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
    at: https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en
  4. The oral examination is in English.
  5. If you want to take Interview via online video conference (e.g., Skype, Zoom), please contact us after completing the application.


7. Testing Location, Announcement of Acceptance, and Enrollment Procedure | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

7. Testing Location, Announcement of Acceptance, and Enrollment Procedure

Testing Location

University of Tsukuba Kasuga Area (1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken)
October entrance examination is conducted online.
Refer to “10. Information and Regulations for Examinees” for details.

Announcement of Acceptance

  • September： 10:00 a.m., September 11, 2020 (JST)
  • October： 10:00 a.m., November 6, 2020 (JST)
  • February： 10:00 a.m., February 17, 2021 (JST)

The examinee numbers of the successful applicants will be posted on the website.
An acceptance letter will be sent to successful applicants by registered mail.

Enrollment Procedure

  1. Enrollment Procedure Guidelines (which include documents to be submitted before entrance) will be sent out to successful applicants. Follow the direction in the Guidelines.
      【Shipping Date】

    • February 17, 2021

    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. The documents should be mailed using a designated envelope (which will be sent to you along with the Enrollment Procedure Guidelines) by March 5, 2021.
  3. Estimated Expenses Upon Entrance
    1. (a)Entrance fee are 282,000 Japanese Yen (nonrefundable).
    2. (b)Tuition: The tuition for the first semester of the 2021 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 will be applied.
      2. (2)The Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho scholarship) foreign students are exempted from paying the entrance fees.
  4. 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. If you will quit at the time of entrance, please submit a certificate of retirement.
  5. 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. Example of Previous Examinations | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

8. Example of Previous Examinations

No written examinations is provided.


9. Applicants Who Need Special Assistance, 10. Information and Regulations for Examinees and 11. Contact Us | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

9. Applicants Who Need Special Assistance

If you need special assistance due to disability, submit a designated application form, a medical certificate, and a copy of their disability certificate to the Division of Admission (1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305-8577) by following dates:

    【Due Dates】

  • September： July 16, 2020
  • October： August 28, 2020
  • February： November 27, 2020
Examples of special considerations:
  • Use of a computer for writing, vision aid, hearing aid, and other aids
  • Sign language interpreter and other assistants

To request these accommodations, applicants must submit documents to prove their condition.

10. Information and Regulations for Examinees

We will post the “Information and Regulations for the Oral Examination” on our website（https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/?lang=en）.

    【Estimated Release Dates】

  • September： August 18, 2020 (JST)
  • October： September 29, 2020 (JST)
  • February： January 12, 2021 (JST)

11. Contact Us

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

Academic Service Office for the Library, Information and Media Science Area
tosyoss-daigakuin at un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Please change “at” to @.)
1-2, Kasuga, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-ken 305-8550 Japan
Tel: +81-29-859-1120/1121
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday except national holidays.

12. Security Export Control

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


13. Register Extending System | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

13. Register Extending System

Overview

Register Extending System allows students to complete a master’s program in a period longer than usual.
The period can be extended from standard 2 years to 3 or 4 years.
Extended applicants pay discounted tuition allocated per registered period. Total amount of tuition is as same as that of students who are in graduate school standard 2 years. This system aims at studying scheduled in a long term. Applicants are reviewed individually after the application.

For details, please refer to our website (https://informatics.tsukuba.ac.jp/admission/long-term/?lang=en).


14. Requirements for Eligibility | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions 2021

14. Requirements for Eligibility

In the case of applicants falling in category (1)-(4) of the Requirements for Eligibility shown below, eligibility screening* is necessary. Please contact us.

  1. (1) Individuals who have been recognized by Master’s Programs in Informatics in their individual qualification screening process as having an ability equivalent or superior to a university graduate and who are 22 years old or will be 22 years old by the end of March 2021 (September 2021, Special Selection of Global Individuals in English) in course
    Qualified person: 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
  2. (2) Individuals who have been enrolled in a Japanese university for more than 3 years (at the end of March 2021 (September 2021, Special Selection of Global Individuals in English) in course) and who have been recognized by Master’s Programs in Informatics as having an outstanding academic record.
  3. (3) Individuals who (at the end of March 2021 (September 2021, Special Selection of Global Individuals in English) in course) have completed a 15-year program of school education in a country other than Japan, who have completed a 15-year program of school education in Japan through a distance education program offered by a university in a country other than Japan, or who have completed a 15-year program of school education at a foreign country’s educational facility in Japan (that requires a 15-year education period for graduation, and that is recognized by the Japanese Minister of Education as a foreign country’s educational facility). Applicants should also be recognized by the graduate schools of the University of Tsukuba as having an outstanding academic record.
  4. (4) Individuals who have entered a graduate program and who are recognized by the graduate schools of the University of Tsukuba as having an appropriate academic ability in order to follow the graduate courses, as stipulated by Article 155, Paragraph 1, Item 7 of the Enforcement Regulation of the School Education Law.
【How to apply】

Please get the prescribed style from the following and send it to us by mail or e-mail with required certificates, your address, telephone number and e-mail address. Deadline is August 28, 2020 (October) or November 27, 2020 (February). Contact us before sending, please.
If you send your graduation certificate and academic transcript by e-mail, please convert it JPEG format or PDF file. After the eligibility screening, your application qualification is approved, please send the original these. We will tell you certification number.
(*) Eligibility screening means we will examine whether the applicant has more academic ability than who have graduated from university.

【Required Documents of Eligibility Screening】
  1. (a) Applicant Information
  2. (b) Curriculum Vitae
  3. (c) Resume
  4. (d) Graduation Certificate
  5. (e) Academic Transcript
  6. (f) Certificate of Research Activities (*)
  7. (g) Letter of Recommendation (**)

(*) Individuals who would like to apply with (1), who have been engaged in research for more than one year as a research student, researcher, etc. in national or international university or Inter‐University Research Institute after graduating from university in a country where the course until graduation is less than 16 years.
Or who are expected to work as a research student, researcher, etc. in national or international university or Inter‐University Research Institute for more than one year after graduating from university in a country where the course to graduation is less than 16 years by the end of March 2021(September 2021, Special Selection of Global Individuals in English.).
Non-degree Research students belonging to graduate school of University of Tsukuba can replace Certificate of Research Activities with a certificate of enrollment issued by University of Tsukuba. It can be issued by the certificate issuing machine in University of Tsukuba.

(**)Individuals who would like to apply with (2), Please submit a letter of recommendation written by your 3rd year class teacher or academic advisor.

If you have any questions, please contact us.