Application Guidelines for Master’s Programs (Art and Sport, Interdisciplinary Sciences) | University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions

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Application Guidelines for Master’s Programs (Art and Sport, Interdisciplinary Sciences)

Neuroscience
  • August Selection Process (General Selection Process)
  • January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process)
Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
  • October Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
Sport and Olympic Studies
  • January to February Selection Process (General Selection Process (October Entry))

Art
  • October Selection Process (General Selection Process / Special Selection Process for Working Individuals)
    Two-Stage Selection Examination

Design
  • July Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Self-recommended Applicants)
    Two-Stage Selection Examination
  • October Selection Process (General Selection Process)
    Two-Stage Selection Examination
  • January to February Selection Process (Special Selection Process for Overseas Residents)
Heritage Studies
  • August Selection Process (General Selection Process)

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

Security Export Control

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

[IMPORTANT] Procedures for “Deemed Export” for Security Export Control

In order to strengthen the prevention of leakage of sensitive technology related to security, “deemed export control” was clarified and related laws and regulations were revised (effective May 1, 2022).
As a result, our university has decided to require all applicants to our graduate school to confirm the applicability of Specific Categories.
Please review the link below and check the corresponding items on the web application system.

・Procedures for “Deemed Export” for Security Export Control

  • 0. Application Process Overview Chart
  • 1. Schedule
    July Selection Process August Selection Process October Selection Process January to February Selection Process Notes
    Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility May 20, 2026 July 3, 2026 August 25, 2026 November 24, 2026 See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.”
    Deadline for requesting assistance due to disability See “9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.”
    Payment of examination fee May 22, 2026 – June 1, 2026 July 9, 2026 – July 22, 2026 August 31, 2026 – September 10, 2026 November 30, 2026 – December 10, 2026 See “5. Examination Fee.”
    Web entry May 22, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) – June 1, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) July 9, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) – July 22, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) August 31, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) – September 10, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) November 30, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) – December 10, 2026 (by 3:00 p.m. JST) See “6. Details of Web Entry.”
    Documents submission
    (The documents must arrive at our office by the last day of the submission period)    		 May 22, 2026 – June 2, 2026 July 9, 2026 – July 23, 2026 August 31, 2026 – September 11, 2026 November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026 See “6. Details of Web Entry” and “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc..”
    Planned publication date of “Information and Instructions for Examinees” We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” in the “information” section on our website at least one week in advance. See “10. Information and Instructions for Taking the Examination.”
    Examination Dates The date and time differ depending on the desired program and selection process.
    See “8. Screening Criteria” for details.
    Announcement of acceptance July 21, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST)
    *The announcement date of the first pass of Design (Special Selection Process for Self recommended) is June 22, 2026     		September 10, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) October 30, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST)
    *The announcement date of the first pass of
    Design (General Selection Process) and Art (General Selection Process and Special Selection Process for Working Individuals) is October 5, 2026         		February 15, 2027 (from 10:00 a.m. JST) See “11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure.”
    Sending of Admission Procedure Guide to successful applicants (email) July 21, 2026 September 10, 2026 October 30, 2026 February 15, 2027
    *Those who are October entrants are scheduled to be sent around late June 2027.
  • 2. Number of Students to Be Admitted
    Program Enrollment in April 2027
    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
    ＊3    		 － － A few
    ＊1
    Heritage Studies － － － 15 － － － －

    ＊1 The number of applicants for Neuroscience and Design includes students who apply for the Cooperative Graduate School System. For more information on the Cooperative Graduate School System, click here. ＊2 The number of applicants for the Art includes a few students who apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals. ＊3 Design (July Selection Process, October Selection Process) and Art (October Selection Process) are conducted in a two-stage selection process.

    Program Enrollment in October 2027
    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
    Sport and Olympic Studies － － － － － － 8 －
  • 3-1. Eligibility for Application

    [Eligibility Screening is NOT required]

    • Individuals who have graduated from a Japanese 4-year university or are expected to graduate by the month prior to enrollment. (Eligibility requirement (1))
    • Individuals who have been granted a bachelor’s degree or are expected to be granted it by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education the month prior to enrollment. (Eligibility requirement (2))
    • Individuals who have completed a 16-year program of school education in a foreign country or who are expected to complete by the month prior to enrollment. (Eligibility requirement (3))
    • Individuals who have granted or are expected to grant by the month prior to enrollment a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by completing a course of not less than three years from a foreign university. (Eligibility requirement (6); prior confirmation of the eligibility required).

    Please contact Division of Admission (Graduate School) for prior confirmation of the eligibility before web entry by the deadline for application for eligibility screening. Please note that inquiries made after the deadline may not be able to proceed to the screening process if it is determined that screening is necessary.
    E-mail: admission.grad#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.)

    [Eligibility Screening is required]

    *See “3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.”
    • Individuals who have reached 22 years of age or will reach 22 years of age by the month prior to enrollment, 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. (Eligibility requirement (9); eligibility screening required)

    [Other eligibility requirements]

    Special Selection Process for Working Individuals

    Among those who meet the eligibility criteria above, excluding those deemed “expected to.”

    Recommendation Requirements

    In addition to the eligibility criteria above, applicants must satisfy the following requirements.

    Master’s Program in Design

    【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. Applicants must submit an official transcript upon graduation from an undergraduate program at a university, or if currently enrolled, provide their most recent academic record.
    (＊1)

    (b) Individuals who excel in research and/or work related to design studies. (＊2)

    ＊1 Recommendation Requirement Selection Form is required.
    ＊2 Recommendation Requirement Selection Form and materials for proof of excellence are required.

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

    In addition to the eligibility criteria above, applicants must satisfy both of the following requirements.

    1. Individuals who must have lived abroad within one year from the month of the examination. This includes Japanese nationals residing abroad.
    2. Individuals whose native language is English, or individuals whose native language is not English must score C1 or higher on the CEFR in the prescribed English proficiency test.

    NOTE: Certificate that you are currently residing abroad, or have resided abroad within one year from the month of the examination (Japanese visa and entry record in your passport, or a copy of family register, or certificate of residence, etc.) may be required.

  • 3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening

    How to Apply for Eligibility Screening

    The eligibility screening is conducted by the University of Tsukuba to confirm that the applicant has academic ability equivalent or superior to that of university graduates prior to application. Please check the details of Eligibility for Application at the official website of University of Tsukuba. Even if you have passed the eligibility screening in the past, you will need to undergo the screening again when you wish to apply for another selection process.

    If you pass the screening, you will receive a passcode to be entered into the Web Entry System. Please note that applicants must submit their original graduation certificate and academic transcript at the time of application even if they submit the PDF or JPEG files at the time of the screening for eligibility (See “Notes” of “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.”).
    Deadlines:
    See “1. Schedule.”
    Place to Submit:

    Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)

    Application for Eligibility Screening:

    (1) Individuals who are expected to undergo the Eligibility Screening should contact Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba (taigeiin.admission@un.tsukuba.ac.jp) by e-mail regarding the following in advance. The subject of e-mail must indicate the following, “Request for the Eligibility Screening”.

    • Contact Address
    • Name
    • Phone number
    • Email Address
    • Name of degree program to which you plan to apply
    • Your last academic history
    • Description about the situation of Eligibility Screening

    (2) We will reply with the prescribed forms, such as the applicant’s record, which are necessary for the screening of application eligibility.
    (3) When you receive the prescribed form, please submit it together with the original certificates and other required original documents for the application eligibility screening.
    (4) If you are deemed eligible for admission, you will be given a passcode required for the “Educational Background” page of the Web Entry system.
    ＊If you have any questions about your eligibility, send us an e-mail.

    Documents required for eligibility screening:

    (A) Application Form
    (B) CV for Eligibility Screening
    (C) Documents Needed for Application
    (D) Certificate of Research Experience　(＊1)
    (E) Other documents specially required by graduate this school

    ＊1　(D) Certificate of Research Experience

    This document needs to be submitted only by those who meet the following condition:
    Foreign applicants who have completed their university education in a country with less than 16 years of schooling up to the university education, and who have been engaged in research or are expected to be engaged in research as a research student, researcher, etc. for a considerable period of time (generally one year or more) at a university, Inter-University Research Institute or other equivalent research institute by the end of March 2027.

    “(D) Certificate of Research Experience” must be certified by the head of the said university or research institute.
    However, International students enrolled at the University of Tsukuba as a non-degree research student may submit the Certificate of Enrollment (for scholarship application) (“在籍証明書（奨学金申請用）”) which can be obtained from Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines on campus, instead of submitting the Certificate of Research Experience.

  • 4. Supervisor Assignment

    Obtaining Consent from Faculty Members before Applying

    All the applicants must obtain prior consent from their supervisor.
    Before applying, you must contact a faculty member and obtain consent to become your prospective supervisor (the person who gives you academic instructions after enrollment). You may select up to a second choice of supervisor at the time of application, but the second choice is not mandatory. If applicants have the second choice, they should contact that faculty member and obtain consent as well.

    Please check the faculty members supervising the research areas via the following link.

    If you have any questions about research field, contact your desired program (See “13. Previous Examinations and Inquiry”).
    Applicants for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals should inform their prospective supervisor that they wish to apply for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals when obtaining consent.

  • 5. Examination Fee

    Examination Fee

    30,000 Japanese Yen (non-refundable)

    ※With two-stage selection, the examination fee of 23,000 Japanese yen for the second stage of selection will be refunded to applicants who were not accepted in the first stage of selection.

    Exemptions of Examination Fee

    • The examination fees will not be charged for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship students and students applying for a secondary program (master’s program) under the Dual Degree Program.

    The University of Tsukuba have the special measures of examination fee exemption for the victims of disasters in Japan. For details, see https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/news/20200710152909.html.

    Payment Methods

    The examination fee can be paid by either of the following methods. In either case, administration fees are to be borne by the applicant.
    (1) Credit Card Payment (for all applicants)
    https://e-shiharai.net/english/ We accept Visa, MasterCard, JCB or AMERICAN EXPRESS.
    Credit card payment can be made at the final step of the Web Entry System or by visiting the website linked above. After the payment, you will be provided with the receipt number. Enter the receipt number in the input field displayed on the Web Entry System.
    Print out the payment complete screen and submit it along with other application documents.
    For details, see the payment instructions.
    (2) Convenience Store Payment (for applicants residing in Japan only)
    https://e-shiharai.net/ Payment can be made at convenience stores in Japan: LAWSON, SEVEN-ELEVEN, FamilyMart, or MINISTOP.
    Follow the instructions given at the final steps of the Web Entry System or at the website linked above (available in Japanese only) to apply for the convenience store payment.

    After going to the selected store and completing payment, please enter the required information into the Web Entry System: name of the convenience store that you used, the date of payment, and the payment number (The number of digit and the Japanese name of the payment number differ according to the store you used. See the description below).
    • SEVEN-ELEVEN: “払込票番号” 13 digits
    • LAWSON, FamilyMart, MINISTOP: “お客様番号” 11 digits
    Download the “Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee” from the Web Entry System and print it out. Paste the receipt (certificate of payment) you received from the convenience store on the form. Submit the completed form along with other application documents.
    For details, see the payment instructions.
  • 6. Details of Web Entry

    6-1. Web Entry Flow

    Submit your application data through Web Entry System during the designated period (See “1. Schedule”).

    • Preparation
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        Email Settings

        Please verify your email settings to ensure you can receive emails from “entry.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp”.
        *We have confirmed instances emails to the “@au.com” and “@ezweb.ne.jp” domains are not being delivered. Please register a different email address or check your “Recipient List Settings” and “Spam Filter Settings” in advance.
        Also, please avoid using SMS and MMS as attachments may not be delivered.

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        Internet Environment

        Please ensure your PC's internet connection. (Smartphones and tablets are not recommended.)

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        ID Photo Data

        Please prepare your photo data. (only JPEG file, the file size must be 500 KB or less and less than 2,000 pixels in both width and height.)
        Please do not change the image of the person by editing or processing the image to make the eyes look larger, whitening the skin, or modifying facial features, moles, wrinkles, etc. Such modifications may prevent us from verifying the applicant’s identity using the photo on the reference card on the examination day.

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        Printer

        Please have a printer ready as there are documents that need to be printed.

    • Sign Up / Activation

      Create your own account on the Web Entry System. When you sign up, activation email will be sent to your registered email address. Click the activation URL on the email to activate your account.

    • My Page

      Click the “Application Form” button on “My Page” to start web entry. You can edit your login information or reset password on “My Page.”

    • Application Form

      Please enter the required information (See “6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry”).

    • Payment

      Complete payment of the examination fee before submitting your application. The examination fee can be paid by either credit card or convenience store. For details, please check 5. Examination Fees.
      *The examination fee already paid is non-refundable.

    • Submission

      Once you click on the “Submit to Apply” button, the information you have entered will be sent to the university, and you will not be able to go back to edit. Please check carefully before proceeding. After submission, please make sure to check the confirmation email that will be sent to your registered email address.

    • Create PDF and Print Reference Card etc.

      After submitting the application data, you will be able to download the documents such as “Reference Card” and “Address Sheet” until the end of the application period. These files must be brought to the venue or mailed to the university. You must print your Reference card and bring it on the day of the examination. Please note that the files no longer be available for download after the end of the application period.

    Notes:
    • The Web Entry System does not allow you to apply to more than one programs from a single account. Also, it is not possible to register multiple accounts with one e-mail address. Therefore, for example, if applicants for the Dual Degree Program wish to apply to both the doctoral Program and the master’s Program at the same time, they must prepare two e-mail addresses, create accounts using each, and apply to each program from separate accounts.
    • The payment screen will not be displayed for students who do not have to pay the examination fee, i.e., the Japanese Government Scholarship students and students applying for a secondary program (master’s program) under the Dual Degree Program.
    • After the application period ends, you cannot change degree program and enrollment date.

    Handling of Personal Information

    Applicants’ personal information obtained from the application documents and the results of the entrance examination will be used for the affairs concerning admission and screening. The university may also process the information so that it is not personally identifiable and use it for research and study aimed at improvement of the admission procedure and the university education. If a successful applicant who has completed the admission procedures has applied for a JASSO scholarship, the information will be used as screening material in the scholarship selection process.

    6-2. Details of Information You Need for Web Entry

    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.
    After the application period ends, changes to your preferred university or enrollment date will not be permitted.
    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.)
    Applicants for Master’s Program in Neuroscience, Design, and 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 “5. Examination Fee.”)    		 Follow the instructions given on the last page of the Web Entry system and pay your fees.
    The following payment methods are available.
    Credit Card (for all applicants):
    Pay your fees online. After the payment, enter the receipt number into the box on the Web Entry system.
    Convenience Store (for domestic applicants only):
    Pay your fees at a convenience store in Japan. After the payment, enter the name of the convenience store, the date of payment, and the number given by the store into the box on the Web Entry system.
  • 7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.

    Paper certificates and other documents required for application (See below) should be mailed (using registered mail) or brought in person. All required documents must be put in an envelope which fits unfolded A4 size paper with an Address Sheet attached. You can download your Address Sheet in PDF from the Web Entry System.
    The documents must arrive to our office by the deadline (See “1. Schedule”). If your documents fail to arrive by the deadline or any of the required documents is incomplete, invalid or missing, you will not be allowed to take the exam. Documents brought in after 5:00 p.m. JST on the last day of the submission period will not be accepted. The deadlines are strictly observed.

    Place to Submit:

    Graduate Admissions, Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area (See “14. Contact Us.”)

    Note:

    In principle, all documents submitted will not be returned to you. For certificates that cannot be reissued, please submit a copy certified by the issuer or an official institution.
    If you are unable to obtain a photocopy that meets our requirement, We will only return the documents that have been requested, please submit the original document with a return request.

    Regardless of the above, the External English Test Score Sheet will NOT be returned. Also, we will not provide you with a photocopy after submission. Please make your own copy and keep them before submission if necessary.

    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.)

    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*2 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 *3 below.
    2 Degree Certificate*1*2 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 *3 and *4 below.
    3 Academic Transcript*1*2 Applicants for Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, and Design 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 *4 below.

    Applicants for Master’s Program in Neuroscience, Art, Heritage Studies, and Sport and Olympic Studies 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. 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 *4 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 the name of Applicants, 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:
    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 *5*6 [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.
    *Applicants for Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies may submit a Certificate of English Program Completion in place of an English Proficiency Score Sheet to fulfill the English language requirement. Further details can be found in No.16.
    [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
    (in any format, A4 size)    		 Applicants for Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies This certificate serves as official proof that the applicant has completed, or is expected to complete, an undergraduate or graduate program delivered entirely in English, excluding distance learning programs. Applicants may submit this certificate in place of an English Proficiency Test Score Sheet to satisfy the English language requirement, if the awarding university is located in a country where English is not the official language.
    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. (word)
    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 “5. Examination Fee”)    		 After the payment, detach the Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) from the Examination Fee Statement given at the convenience store and submit it to us.
    The Receipt Portion 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 “5. Examination Fee”)     		After the payment, print out the “Application Completed” page, and submit it to us.
    21 Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam and Admission (Form of Your Selection) If applicable
    ①Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school
    *Except for who are expected to graduate before enrolling at our university

    ②Individuals who are currently working as a full-time employee

    		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 and enroll 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 and enroll 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 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

    *3 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.

    *4 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.

    *5 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

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

    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.

    【Due Dates】
    See “1. Schedule.”

    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.

  • 8. 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 Tuesday, August 25 Wednesday, August 26
    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 28 Friday, January 29
    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)
    1. 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.)
    2. 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 15
    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 Digital 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 15
    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.)
    1. Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
    2. 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.
      3. TOEIC TOEFL-iBT
      879
      100
    3. 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
    4. Write the answers for the specialized subject in Japanese.
    5. The oral examination time may be extended depending on the application status.
    6. See https://m-pehss.taiiku.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/ for more details.
    7. 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 27
    Thursday, January 28
    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.
    1. Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
    2. Date and time for the Oral Examination will be scheduled by University of Tsukuba in principle.
    3. 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).
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. Submitted documents will not be returned. Please note that this rule applies even when you submitted the original.
    7. 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.
    8. 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, English Proficiency Test Score Sheet], 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 15
    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)
    Method (2) ※
    (600 points)    		 Practical Skill
    (250 points)     		Short Presentation
    (250 points)
    1. The Presentation exam time for ＜General Selection Process＞ Examination Method (1) is approximately 20 minutes per person.
    2. 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 15
    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)
    Method (2) ※
    (600 points)    		 Practical Skill
    (250 points)    		 Short Presentation
    (350 points)
    1. The Presentation exam time for ＜Special Selection Process for Working Individuals＞ Examination Method (1) is approximately 25 minutes per person.
    2. 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.

    1. It is required to contact the faculty member of the desired research area in advance.
    2. 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.
    3. 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 will be approximately twice the number of students to be admitted.
    A second-stage selection will be conducted for those who pass the first stage.

    Date First Stage Selection Second Stage Selection
    − Tuesday, July 7
    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)) Two-Stage Selection Examination

    The number of applicants who pass the first-stage selection will be approximately three times the number of students to be admitted.
    A second-stage selection will be conducted for those who pass the first stage.

    First Stage Selection Second Stage Selection
    Date − Thursday, October 15 Friday, October 16
    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 those who pass the first stage selection for 90 minutes.
    NOTE: Conducted on-site at Tsukuba campus.     		Individual Interview
    Successful candidates from the first-stage selection 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 29
    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.
    1. 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.)
    2. Further information about the examination will be sent to your registered email address no later than one week before the examination date. Please be sure to check your email.
    3. 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.

    4. 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 19 or Thursday, August 20
    Subject Foreign Language (200 points) Oral Examination (400 points)
    Time – 10:00-17:00 (JST, UTC+09:00)
    Heritage Studies English
    Submit the TOEIC Digital 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.)

    1. See https://www.heritage.tsukuba.ac.jp/ for more details.
    2. Contact the faculty member of your desired research area in advance of the application.
    3. Information about the oral examination will be sent to your registered email address. Be sure to check your email address.
  • 9. Applicants Who Need Assistance
    Applicants who need assistance due to disability must submit a designated application form, a doctor’s certificate, and a copy of their disability certificate to the Division of Admission, Department of Educational Promotion (1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki) by the following dates:
    * We may not be able to accommodate your request for consideration.
    【Due Dates】
    See “1. Schedule.”
    Examples of Assistance:
    • Extended exam time, separate testing room, preferred seating location, etc.
    • Braille and other accessible formats
    • 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 the necessity.
  • 10. Information and Instructions for Taking the Examination
    Read through and follow the instructions in the “Information and Instructions for Examinees” to take the examination.
    “Information and Instructions for Examinees” will be posted on the top page of this website at least one week in advance.
  • 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure

    Testing Location

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

    Acceptance Announcement

    Date of Acceptance Announcement:

    See “1. Schedule.”

    The examinee numbers of the successful applicants will be posted on the website.
    Letter of Acceptance will be issued online. An email will be sent to the email address registered for the application from 10:00 a.m. on the day of acceptance announcement sequentially. Please follow the instructions in that email to download Letter of Acceptance.
    *It may take up to an hour from the announcement to receive the email.

    In some cases, additional admissions will be offered to applicants who took the entrance examination administered in January to February Selection Process. Applicants will be notified by phone (or e-mail in exceptional cases) around mid-March 2027 for April 2027 admissions.

    Admission Procedure

    1. Notice of Admission Procedure Guide
      The information on Admission Procedure will be provided to successful applicants to the email address registered for the application.
      Please follow the instructions in that email to conduct the admission procedure. Admission will be permitted upon completion of the prescribed admission procedure.
      Date to send email:
      See “1. Schedule.”
    2. Expenses Required upon Entrance
      1. (a)Admission fee
        282,000 Japanese yen (non-refundable)
      2. (b)Tuition fee
        **the payment made after enrollment.
        You will need to register a Japanese bank account.
        Please note that tuition fee is different depending on whether you are an international student or not.
          Tuition fee（Except international students)
        • The first term (April – September): 267,900 Japanese yen
        • The second term (October – March): 267,900 Japanese yen (Annual: 535,800 Japanese yen)
          Tuition fee（For international students)
        • The first term (April – September): 304,400 Japanese yen
        • The second term (October – March): 304,400 Japanese yen (Annual: 608,800 Japanese yen)
        * International students refer to individuals residing in Japan under the ‘Student’ residence status as specified in Table (4) of Appended Table I of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951).
      3. *1：If fees are revised before admission or while enrolled in thee university, the revised amount of fees will apply.
      4. *2：Tuition exemption applications will be processed after enrollment.
    3. All applicants who have a full-time job must submit a document or a letter (e.g. an order to attend a training course, a letter of leave of absence or an approval letter) issued by the employer to prove that you are approved to enroll in the university.
    4. Applicants with foreign nationality must acquire a status of residence which is suitable for admission, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951), before beginning enrollment procedures. Those who wish to enroll in the university as an international student must obtain a “Student” visa and enter Japan with a residence status of “Student.”
  • 12. Disclosure of Admission Examination Results

    For those who fail the admission examination, the result of the examination will be disclosed as follows.

    1. Information to Be Disclosed
      Total score of the applicant who failed the examination
      However, the following information will not be disclosed:
      1) Individuals who missed at one or more subject(s)
      2) Individuals who took the Online Entrance Examinations for Those Living Abroad
      3) Individuals who failed the first round of the two-stage selection process

    2. Who Can Apply
      The applicant himself/herself
    3. How to Request
      Please send the following by mail. If you live abroad, please contact the office in charge via e-mail before submitting your request.
      1) Request Form for Disclosure of Admission Information
      2) Reference Card (To be returned to the applicant at the time of disclosure. If you have lost the Reference Card, submit a photocopy of your student ID card, driver’s license or other identification documents.)
      3) Return envelope (Use 120 mm x 235 mm size envelope. Write your full name and address on the envelope with 460 yen postal stamp affixed.)
      However, if you are an Overseas Resident, Please Inquire by E-mail to the Billing Office.
    4. Request Acceptance Period
      May 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027
    5. Disclosure Method
      Information to be disclosed will be mailed to the requestor after the request acceptance period closed.
    6. Office in Charge
      1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
      Graduate Admission Office, Division of Admission, University of Tsukuba
      admission.grad#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (replace #@# with @)
  • 13. Previous Examinations and Inquiry
    Graduate School (Program) Browsing Photocopy Postal Delivery Contact Direct Phone Number
    Neuroscience Available The information is available on the homepage:
    https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/admissions/grad-exam/past-exam/
    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
    • (Note 1)
      In the case of Master’s program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences, questions have been made public on the homepage of the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences’ Master’s program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences.
      https://m-pehss.taiiku.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/
    • (Note 2)
      In the case of Master’s program in Art, questions have been made public on the home page of the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences’ Master’s program in Art.
      https://www.geijutsu.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/msart/admission/
    • (Note 3)
      In the case of Master’s program in Design, questions have been made public on the homepage of the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences’ Master’s program in Design.
      https://www.geijutsu.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/dpd/admission/
  • 14. Contact Us

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

    Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba
    (taigeiin.admission@un.tsukuba.ac.jp)
    1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-ken 305-8574, Japan

    Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday except national holidays, summer holidays, and year-end and New Year’s holidays.
  • 15. Register Extending System

    Eligible Applicants

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

    Overview

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

    Application Period

    Consult the Chair of your program as well as your supervisor for approval of application.
    Submit required documents within the time period for enrollment procedure.
    Details of the long-term enrollment system will be posted on the website of the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences around the end of January 2027.

  • 16. Special Provision on Educational Method Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools

    Education provided under special provision

    Dual Degree Programs allow doctoral students to enroll in a master’s or professional degree program either at the same graduate school or at different ones to earn a master’s degree there.

    Along with the progress of science technology and the sophistication of society, there are increasing demands for the return of working individuals to graduate schools. In response to these demands, Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools stipulates that graduate schools may, if necessary from an educational standpoint, provide education through appropriate means, which include conducting classes or research guidance in the evening and other certain hours and periods.

    This stipulation provides more working individuals with opportunities to receive graduate school education while in employment and to develop the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in educational research and practices. Under Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools, master’s and doctoral programs in the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which have achieved in fostering skilled professionals and re-educating working individuals, have introduced a day/evening course system to enhance education and research activities.

    Eligible Programs

    • Master’s Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
    • Master’s Program in Art
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