University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions

Program	Enrollment in April 2026
Neuroscience	－	－	－	8 ＊1	－	－	2 ＊1	－
Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	－	30	5	－	75	10	－	－
Art	－	－	－	－	45 ＊2＊3	－	－
Design	8 ＊1＊3	－	－	－	10 ＊1	－	－	A few ＊1
Heritage Studies	－	－	－	15	－	－	－	－
Sport and Olympic Studies	Enrollment in October 2026
－	－	－	－	－	－	8	－

Entry in April 2026	Individuals who have graduated from a Japanese 4-year university or are expected to graduate by the end of March 2026 Individuals who have been granted a bachelor’s degree or are expected it by the end of March 2026 Individuals who have completed a 16-year program of school education in a foreign country or who are expected to complete by the end of March 2026 Others（Please refer here for the details of eligibility.）
Entry in October 2026	Individuals who have graduated from a Japanese 4-year university or are expected to graduate by the end of September 2026 Individuals who have been granted a bachelor’s degree or are expected it by the end of September 2026 Individuals who have completed a 16-year program of school education in a foreign country or who are expected to complete by the end of September 2026 Others（Please refer here for the details of eligibility. However, please replace “March 2026” with “September 2026.”）

Entry in April 2026	Individuals who have reached 22 years of age or will reach 22 years of age by March 2026, who have been admitted to the graduate school of the University with academic ability equivalent or superior to that of a university graduate through an individual admission eligibility screening conducted by the graduate school of the University Others（Please refer here for the details of eligibility.）
Entry in October 2026	Individuals who have reached 22 years of age or will reach 22 years of age by September 2026, who have been admitted to the graduate school of the University with academic ability equivalent or superior to that of a university graduate through an individual admission eligibility screening conducted by the graduate school of the University Others（Please refer here for the details of eligibility. However, please replace “March 2026” with “September 2026.”）

【July Special Selection Process for Self-recommended Applicants】 Master’s Program in Design	Individuals who are eligible to apply and meet either of the following self-recommendation requirements (a) or (b) may apply for this selection process. Applicants for this selection process promise that they enroll in the University of Tsukuba if they are accepted. (a) Individuals who have earned 70% or more of their credits with A grade or higher (equivalent to 80-100 points on a 100-point scale) out of all the credits they earned by the time of application. This calculation excludes credits graded on a pass/fail basis. (＊1) (b) Individuals who excel in research and/or works related to design studies. (＊2)

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.
As for documents needed for application, you must submit the original documents to us by registered mail or in person at the Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area.

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.
2	Field of Research	All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
3	Eligibility	All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Web Entry system.
	Research Plan	Applicants for Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, Sport and Olympic Studies, and Art	Summarize your research plans in English in approximately 800 words. (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 submit it together with the other required documents. The format of the form must not be changed. Do not write outside the box. And do not use tables and figures. References should also be included in the word count.)
	Research Plan	Applicants for Master’s Program in Neuroscience, Design, Heritage Studies	Summarize your research plans in English in approximately 800 words. However, the number of words is different for the following selection process. July Special Selection Process for Self-recommended Applicants of Master’s Program in Design: English in approximately 600 words. (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 tables and figures which cannot be entered into the system. Fill it out and submit it together with the other required documents. The format of the form must not be changed. Do not write outside the box. References should also be included in the word count.)
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
5	Examination Fees	All applicants except foreign government- sponsored students etc., (*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 copies need to be submitted to us by mail (registered mail) or in person at the Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba.)

July Selection Process： June 4, 2025
August Selection Process： July 23, 2025
October Selection Process： September 12, 2025
January to February Selection Process： December 12, 2025

NOTE: The portfolio and/or thesis (only for applicants in Art History and Art Environment Support) in PDF for Master’s Program in Design and the Master’s Program in Art needs to be uploaded to the University of Tsukuba Online Storage (UTOS).
Upload instructions will be notified on the web entry completion screen.

Documents		Who must submit	Instructions
1	(Expected) Graduation Certificate*1	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. Note: For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘2 and 3 below’.
2	Degree Certificate*1	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 graduation 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. Note: For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘2 and 3 below’.
3	Academic Transcript*1	All applicants	①Submit an academic transcript 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. (e.g. A student who transferred to the current university or studied abroad) All documents must be in English or in Japanese. ②If 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.) Note: For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘2 and 3 below’.
4	Research Plan	Only applicants whose “Research Plan” that cannot be entered in the Web Entry system	Please fill out the prescribed form and submit it (you can download the file after submitting your application. Photocopies are acceptable.) Please refer to “3. Research Plan” in “Information You Need for Web Entry” for the number of letters, etc.
5	Letter of Recommendation	[Only July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Self-recommended Applicants)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Design	Write self-recommendation in approximately 600 English words about your suitability, qualifications, and challenges in design studies, including the following (1) to (3). (1) Past achievements, (2) Resolutions after enrollment, (3) Future path. *Please get the form here.
6	Recommendation Requirement Selection Form	[Only July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Self-recommended Applicants)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Design	Fill in the required items on the form. Applicants who meet the recommendation requirement (b) must attach materials for proof of excellence. *Please get the form here.
7	Personal Reference	[Only January-February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Design	Fill in the required items on the form by applicant, then by the a nominator, and submit it in the sealed envelope. *Please get the form here.
8	Personal Records	Applicants for Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	Fill in required items on the form. Please get the form here.
9	Performance Report	[Only October Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Art	Fill in required items on the form. Even if you have no achievements, please submit a statement “None in particular”. Please get the form here.
10	Thesis /Portfolio	Applicants for Master’s Program in Art	Submit the required thesis (only for Art History and Art Environment Support)/portfolio in PDF format according to your desired field of study. If theses (only for field of Art History and Art Environment Support) /portfolios are not submitted at the stipulated time, your application will not be considered for selection irrespective of the reason. Please click here for information regarding submissions.
11	Thesis / Work	Applicants for Master’s Program in Art (Applicants that passed First Stage Selection )	If theses/works are not submitted at the stipulated time, your application will not be considered for selection irrespective of the reason. Please click here for information regarding submissions.
12	Portfolio	Applicants for Master’s Program in Design	Upload a PDF of portfolio summarizing three or more achievements including researches and/or design works to the University of Tsukuba Online Storage (UTOS). Upload instructions will be notified on the web entry completion screen. NOTES: ・Name the PDF with your name, exactly as entered in the web application. ・Compress the PDF to maximum around 50MB. ・If you have large files such as movies, upload the file to a video streaming site such as YouTube, or a cloud storage such as Google Drive, or your own website, and include the link URL in the portfolio PDF. If the file is limited sharing, include password or other information necessary for viewing.
13	Label, Pledge	Applicants for Master’s Program in Art	※Please get the forms from the following: All applicants: Please submit the original copy of the pledge by mail (registered mail) or in person at the Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area. A. Thesis/Portfolio Pledge Applicants that passed First Stage Selection: Please affix the label to your thesis /work and submit it along with the pledge. B-1. Thesis/Work Label B-2. Thesis/Work Pledge
14	Certificate of Authorship and Consent Form	Applicants for Master’s Program in Design	Fill in the required items on the form. NOTE: The signature of your academic dean or faculty dean or department dean, etc., who can certify your authorship of achievements is required. It is acceptable that your supervisor or course lecturer is the certifier. *Please get the form here.
15	English Proficiency Test Score Sheet 45	[Only October Selection Process (General Selection Process)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	Please affix to the department’s stipulated form and submit it (you can download the file after submitting your application). Please refer here for the details of eligibility.
		[Only October Selection Process (General Selection Process)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Art
		[October Selection Process (General Selection Process)] [January-February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Design, whose native language is not English
		Applicants for Master’s Program in Heritage Studies
		Applicants for Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies
16	Certificate of English program completion	Applicants for Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies (Applicants who meet the following conditions)	Applicants who have completed (or expected) undergraduate or graduate course (excluding distance education programs) where the language of instruction is English. In case the official language of the country in which the applicant attended the school is not English, it is required to submit an official document from the school to certify that the language of instruction was English (in any format, A4 size).
17	Motivation Letter	Applicants for Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies	Fill out the form below and submit it to us by e-mail (tias-admin@un.tsukuba.ac.jp). Please download the form here.
		Applicants for Master’s Program in Heritage Studies	Fill in the required items on the form. Please get the form here.
		[Only January-February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Design	Summarize the reasons for applying and the desired supervisor in approximately 600 English words Please get the form here.
18	Assignment statement “Describe the relevance of World Heritage Studies to your research project.”	Applicants for Master’s Program in Heritage Studies	Approximately 2,000 Japanese characters or 800 English words on A4 paper (any format)
19	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. The Receipt Portion must be attached to the form created online and printed out after completing the Web Entry procedure.
20	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.
21	Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam (Form of Your Selection)	If applicable ①Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school *Except for April entry applicants who are expected to graduate by March 2026 and October entry applicants who are expected to graduate by September 2026 ②Individuals who are currently working for a government agency, school, or company (except for part-time workers)	①Need 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. ②Need 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.
22	Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student	If applicable	①The certificate must be submitted. 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. ②If you are expected to receive the Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship (i.e., you have not yet received it at the time of application), please submit an official document confirming that you have been selected to receive the Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship.
23	Declaration form for online entrance examination for overseas residents and Full-time Workers	Only for applicants who fulfill Master’s Program in Heritage Studies requirement	Please check here, and if you wish to take the examination, fill out and submit the required information from the second page onward.
24	Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination	Applicants who undertake online entrance examinations	Please check here, and if you are taking the exam online, sign in your own handwriting and submit the pledge form.

*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.

*4 If you would like to use the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test, the TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition) and the IELTS Academic for the English Proficiency Test Score Sheet, please check the following.
English Proficiency Test Scores for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School Entrance Examination

*5 Score sheets for group examinations such as TOEIC IP,TOEFL ITP,IELTS General and IELTS Academic (Online) are not accepted.

*6 Only if the certificate is not issued in paper form, for example if only digital certificates are issued, can it be accepted if it can be sent directly from the issuing university to the University of Tsukuba. In this case, please specify our email address as shown below.
taigeiin.admission@un.tsukuba.ac.jp

*7 Original documents can only be returned for certificates that cannot be reissued, such as a degree certificate. If you would like your certificates back, please submit a memo (A4 size free format) stating a name of the documents you wish to be returned when you mail your application documents. Please make sure to enclose a return envelope with the necessary postage paid as you are asked to bear the postage. (If you plan to take the entrance exam at our university, we can return the documents directly on the day of the exam.) Please be sure to contact the document issuer to see if the documents can be reissued before submitting them. Please note that if they can be reissued, they will not be returned.

PDF to Be Created After Completing Web Entry

It’s recommended to save the PDF that is created after completing Web Entry.

Documents		Created for	Remarks
1	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.
2	Address Sheet	All applicants	Attach the address sheet to your envelope when you submit the required documents to us. 【Submission Periods】 July Selection Process： June 4, 2025 August Selection Process： July 23, 2025 October Selection Process： September 12, 2025 January to February Selection Process： December 12, 2025
3	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.
4	Research Plan	Only applicants whose “Research Plan” that cannot be entered in the Web Entry system	Fill out the research plan within one page and submit it to us. (The format of the form must not be changed. Do not write outside the box.)
5	Form for Submission of English Proficiency Test Scores	[Only October Selection Process (General Selection Process)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	Attach the original valid score sheet to this form. (The printed copy of TOEIC test “Digital Official Score Certificate”or the printed copy of IELTS Academic “Test Report Form” is acceptable.)
		[Only October Selection Process (General Selection Process)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Art
		[October Selection Process (General Selection Process)] [January-February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)] Applicants for Master’s Program in Design, whose native language is not English
		Applicants for Master’s Program in Heritage Studies
		Applicants for Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies

＊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.

List of Programs Web Entry System

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:

If you would like to use the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test, the TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition) and the IELTS Academic for the English Proficiency Test Score Sheet, please check the following URL.
English Proficiency Test Scores for the University of Tsukuba Graduate School Entrance Examination

Master’s Program in NeuroscienceMaster’s

●August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

Date	Wednesday, August 20		Thursday, August 21
Subject	Foreign Language (100 points)	Specialized Subject (100 points)	Oral Examination (50 points)
Time	10:00-11:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)	13:30-15:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)	10:00-17:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Neuroscience	English issues relating to behavioral sciences and neuroscience	Issues relating to behavioral sciences and neuroscience (Select two questions regardless of your research field)	Individual interview (Interview about knowledge of your research field and research plans)

●January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

Date	Thursday, January 29		Friday, January 30
Subject	Foreign Language (100 points)	Specialized Subject (100 points)	Oral Examination (50 points)
Time	10:00-11:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)	13:30-15:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)	10:00-17:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Neuroscience	English issues relating to behavioral sciences and neuroscience	Issues relating to behavioral sciences and neuroscience (Select two questions regardless of your research field)	Individual interview (Interview about knowledge of your research field and research plans)

Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
(Persons applying by the Cooperative Graduate School System should contact us together with a faculty member in a field related to this research area.)
See https://www.neurosci.tsukuba.ac.jp/ for more details.

Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport SciencesMaster’s

●October Selection Process
(General Selection Process)

Date	Thursday, October 16
Subject	Foreign Language (150 points)	Specialized Subject (200 points)	Oral Examination (50 points)
Time	–	10:00-11:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)	13:00-15:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	English Submit the TOEIC Official Score Certificate or TOEFL-iBT Examinee (Test Taker) Score Report	Issues relating to Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	Individual Interview (Interview about your personal records and research plans.)

(Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

Date	Thursday, October 16
Subject	Specialized Subject (200 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
Time	10:00-11:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)	13:00-15:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	Issues relating to Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences.	Individual Interview (Interview about your personal records and research plans.)

Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
The TOEIC or TOEFL scores will be evaluated on the basis of the below specifications. Scores above the specifications will be taken to be passes. Scores below the specifications will be converted.

TOEIC	TOEFL-iBT
879	100

In the Specialized Subject, one question from each of 38 research fields divided into three groups (Group A: Physical Education and Sport Studies, Group B: Health and Human Performance Studies, Group C: Coaching Studies) is given. Applicants are required to choose one question from each of the following groups A to C and answer it. As a specialized subject (1), you will choose one question from a group that includes desired research field and answer it. Choose one question from each of the remaining two groups that you did not choose as specialized subject (2) and (3), and answer it.
- Group A: Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport / History of Physical Education and Sports / Sport Sociology / Theory of Martial Sports (Budo) / Management of Physical Education and Sport/ Administration and Finance of Physical Education and Sport / Leisure and Sport Industry / Sport Pedagogy / Special Physical Education / Psychology of Physical Education and Sport
- Group B: Health Education / Sport Physiology / Sport Biochemistry / Sport Nutrition / Physical Fitness / Health and Physical Fitness for Active Living /Measurement and Evaluation of Sport/ Sport Medicine for Wellness / Sport Medicine for Motor System / Sport Biomechanics / Applied Anatomy
- Group C: General Theory of Coaching and Training / Theory of Movement / Coaching in Gymnastics / Coaching in Sports Gymnastics / Coaching in Track & Field / Coaching in Swimming / Coaching in Volleyball / Coaching in Basketball / Coaching in Handball / Coaching in Soccer / Coaching in Rugby / Coaching in Racket & Bat Sports / Coaching in Judo / Coaching in Kendo / Coaching in Kyudo / Outdoor Pursuits and Education / Dance Studies
Write the answers for the specialized subject in Japanese.
The oral examination time may be extended depending on the application status.
See https://m-pehss.taiiku.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/ for more details.
Contact for information on the examination
・Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
（e-mail　tg-taiikugaku@un.tsukuba.ac.jp）
If you ask questions by email, title the message “Question about the examination (XX [applicant’s name])”.

Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic StudiesMaster’s

●January to February Selection Process

Date	Wednesday, January 28 Thursday, January 29
Subject	Documents (100 points)	Oral Examination (300 points)
Time	–	9:00-17:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Sport and Olympic Studies	Comprehensive evaluation of personal records and research plans	Individual interviews will be undertaken in English based on the personal records and research plans. Interviews will be conducted online.

Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
Date and time for the Oral Examination will be scheduled by University of Tsukuba in principle.
Certificates for submission must be the original or certified copy (certified copy is a copy of a document that can be used instead of the original one because an official has checked it and formally approved it as a true and accurate copy by signing it).
When sending originals or certified copies of the documents to University of Tsukuba, please send it by registered mail or courier service which can be tracked down afterwards.
All the documents must be in ENGLISH or JAPANESE. If the language used in documents is other than English or Japanese, it must be translated to either language by registered translator.
Submitted documents will not be returned. Please note that this rule applies even when you submitted the original.
Contact us
Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies （email: tias-admin@un.tsukuba.ac.jp）
If you have any questions, please contact TIAS Admission Office by email. When sending email, please put “TIAS Admission Inquiry (Your Name)” as subject.
See https://tias.tsukuba.ac.jp/ for further details

Master’s Program in ArtMaster’s

●October Selection Process　Two-Stage Selection Examination

We conduct a two-stage selection process for both the General Selection Process and the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals.

First Stage Selection

＜General Selection Process＞

Based on the application documents submitted [Graduation (Expected) Certificate or Degree Certificate, Academic Transcript, Research Plan, Thesis (only for Art History and Art Environment Support) and/or Portfolio], we conduct a document review and determine applicants that passed First Stage Selection.

＜Special Selection Process for Working Individuals＞

Based on the application documents submitted [Graduation (Expected) Certificate or Degree Certificate, Academic Transcript, Research Plan, Thesis (only for Art History and Art Environment Support) and/or Portfolio, Performance Report], we conduct a document review and determine applicants that passed First Stage Selection.

Second Stage Selection (Applicants that passed First Stage Selection)

＜General Selection Process＞

Date		Thursday, October 16
Time		9:30-12:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)	13:30-17:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)	―
Subject	Method (1) ※ (600 points)	Presentation (500 points)		Foreign Language (100 points)
Subject	Method (2) ※ (600 points)	Practical Skill (250 points)	Short Presentation (250 points)	Foreign Language (100 points)

The Presentation exam time for ＜General Selection Process＞ Examination Method (1) is approximately 20 minutes per person.
The Short Presentation exam time for ＜General Selection Process＞ Examination Method (2) is approximately 10 minutes per person.

＜Special Selection Process for Working Individuals＞

Date		Thursday, October 16
Time		9:30-12:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)	13:30-17:30 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Subject	Method (1) ※ (600 points)	Presentation (600 points)
Subject	Method (2) ※ (600 points)	Practical Skill (250 points)	Short Presentation (350 points)

The Presentation exam time for ＜Special Selection Process for Working Individuals＞ Examination Method (1) is approximately 25 minutes per person.
The Short Presentation exam time for ＜Special Selection Process for Working Individuals＞ Examination Method (2) is approximately 15 minutes per person.

※The examination method varies depending on the field of study. Please check the details of the examination methods below.

Examination Method (1):
Art History, Art Environment Support, Art and Design Science, Plastic Art and Mixed Media, Crafts, Visual Communication Design, Environmental Design

For details on the content of Examination Method (1) and what to bring to the examination, please click here.

Examination Method (2):
Western-style Painting, Printmaking, Japanese-style Painting, Sculpture, Sho-Calligraphy

For details on the content of Examination Method (2) and what to bring to the examination, please click here.

It is required to contact the faculty member of the desired research area in advance.
After the announcement of successful applicants for the First Stage Selection, Information about the designated delivery place of theses, works, etc., and various other information related to the examination will be sent to the registered e-mail addresses of the successful applicants. Be sure to check.
Refer to the following web page for information about this program:
Master’s Program in Art
https://www.geijutsu.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/msart/

Master’s Program in DesignMaster’s

●July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Self-recommended Applicants (online)) Two-Stage Selection Examination

The number of applicants who pass the first stage selection is approximately twice the number of students to be admitted. The second stage selection will be conducted for those who have passed the first stage selection.

Date	First Stage Selection	Second Stage Selection
Date	−	Tuesday, July 8
Subject	Application Documents Screening (100 points)	Oral Examination (200 points)
Time	−	10:00-18:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Design	The application documents (academic transcript, self-recommendation letter, portfolio, and research plan) will be reviewed.	Individual Interview Oral examination will be conducted for those who pass the first stage selection. You will be asked to give a short presentation about the achievements in portfolio and the research plan. On the basis of this presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. The interview includes questions about the application documents and the professional aptitude in design. NOTE: Conducted online.

●October Selection Process (General Selection Process (on-site))

Date	−	Thursday, October 16	Friday, October 17
Subject	Application Documents Screening (100 points)	Specialized Subject (100 points)	Oral Examination (100 points)
Time	−	10:30-12:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)	10:00-18:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Design	The application documents (academic transcript, English proficiency test score, portfolio, and research plan) will be reviewed.	Essay Issues relating to design. Specialized subject examination will be conducted for 90 minutes. NOTE: Conducted on-site at Tsukuba campus.	Individual Interview You will be asked to give a short presentation about the achievements in portfolio and the research plan. On the basis of this presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. NOTE: Conducted on-site at Tsukuba campus.

●January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents (online))

Date	−	Friday, January 30
Subject	Application Documents Screening (100 points)	Oral Examination (200 points)
Time	−	10:00−18:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Design	The application documents (academic transcript, motivation letter, portfolio, and research plan) will be reviewed.	Individual Interview You will be asked to give a short presentation about the achievements in portfolio and the research plan. On the basis of this presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. The interview includes questions about the application documents and the professional aptitude in design. NOTE: Conducted online.

Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application. If you have two desired supervisors, please contact both of them.
(Persons submitting applications by the Cooperative Graduate School System should contact one of full-time faculty members in relating research area together with a desired supervisor.)
Further information about the examination will be sent to your registered email address. Be sure to check your email.
Prepare the keynote file of your presentation for oral examination in advance. Estimated presentation time is approximately 7 minutes for General Selection Process and 10 minutes for Special Selection Process. Detail information about the presentation time will be sent to your registered email address. Be sure to check your email.
In the oral examination conducted online, you will be asked to share your screen and show your keynote file.
In the oral examination conducted on-site at Tsukuba campus, you will be asked to show your keynote file on a projector. Bring your own laptop computer with HDMI connectivity.
See https://www.geijutsu.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/dpd/ for more details.

Master’s Program in Heritage StudiesMaster’s

●August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

Date	–	Wednesday, August 20 or Thursday, August 21
Subject	Foreign Language (200 points)	Oral Examination (400 points)
Time	–	10:00-17:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)
Heritage Studies	English Submit the TOEIC Official Score Certificate (L&R) or TOEFL-iBT Examinee (Test Taker) Score Report or IELTS (Test Report Form of IELTS (Academic Module))	Individual Interview (Interview on expertise knowledge and research capability about Heritage Studies.)

See https://www.heritage.tsukuba.ac.jp/ for more details.
Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
Information about the oral examination will be sent to your registered email address. Be sure to check your email address.

Graduate School (Program)	Browsing	Postal Delivery	Contact	Direct Phone Number
Neuroscience	Available		Laboratory of Advanced Research D Office	+81 29.853.2999
Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	Not Available (Note 1)		Graduate Academic Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area	+81 29.853.2997
Sport and Olympic Studies	Not Available		TIAS Admission Office	+81 29.853.2947
Art	Available (Note 2)	Not Available	Art and Design Office	+81 29.853.2841
Design	Available (Note 3)	Not Available	Art and Design Office	+81 29.853.6508
Heritage Studies	Not Available		Graduate Academic Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area	+81 29.853.2997

Program	Enrollment in April 2026
	July Selection Process			August Selection Process	October Selection Process		January to February Selection Process
	Special Selection Process for Self-Recommended Applicants	Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (General)	Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants (for Working Individuals)	General Selection Process	General Selection Process	Special Selection Process for Working Individuals	General Selection Process	Special Selection for Overseas Residents
Neuroscience	－	－	－	8 ＊1	－	－	2 ＊1	－
Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	－	30	5	－	75	10	－	－
Art	－	－	－	－	45 ＊2＊3		－	－
Design	8 ＊1＊3	－	－	－	10 ＊1	－	－	A few ＊1
Heritage Studies	－	－	－	15	－	－	－	－
Sport and Olympic Studies	Enrollment in October 2026
Sport and Olympic Studies	－	－	－	－	－	－	8	－

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2-3 Applicants for the Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents of Master’s Program in Design (January to February Selection Process)

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Master’s Program in NeuroscienceMaster’s

●August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

●January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)

Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport SciencesMaster’s

●October Selection Process (General Selection Process)

(Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)

Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic StudiesMaster’s

●January to February Selection Process

Master’s Program in ArtMaster’s

●October Selection Process Two-Stage Selection Examination

First Stage Selection

Second Stage Selection (Applicants that passed First Stage Selection)

Master’s Program in DesignMaster’s

●July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Self-recommended Applicants (online)) Two-Stage Selection Examination

●October Selection Process (General Selection Process (on-site))

●January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents (online))

Master’s Program in Heritage StudiesMaster’s

●August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

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●October Selection Process
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●October Selection Process　Two-Stage Selection Examination