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Admission Guidelines for Graduate Admission 2027
Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba and Graduate School of Physical Education, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA

Application Guidelines for the Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport

• Objective of Joint Master’s Program

  The objective of Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport is “to educate persons who will contribute to the development of international peace, friendship and development of individuals and societies through studies of theoretical and practical knowledge of sport, physical education and health in English.”

• Main Features of Joint Master’s Program
  1. You are to receive the Joint Master’s degree of University of Tsukuba and National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA.
  2. You are to be enrolled in both University of Tsukuba and National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA. However, your main school will be the university where your research supervisor belongs to. (Refer to 2. Number of Students to Be Admitted, Note 2)
  3. Since you are to be enrolled in both universities, you are allowed to use facilities of both University of Tsukuba and National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA.
     (Some facilities cannot be used due to the reasons attributable to the universities.)
  4. If you have enrolled in University of Tsukuba (or National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA), you can also receive advice from the supervisors (vice-supervisors) of National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA (or University of Tsukuba.)
  5. You can take courses of the Joint Master’s Program held in both universities.
• 0. Application Process Overview Chart
  • Confirmation of Application Eligibility

    Confirm your Application Eligibility.

    Please refer to 3-1. Eligibility for Application for details of eligibility. For individuals who are required the Eligibility Screening, please check the deadline of the Eligibility Screening in 1. Schedule and the application method in 3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening.

  • Supervisor Assignment

    Depending on the program, applicants need to obtain a consent from prospective supervisor in advance. For details, please check 4. Supervisor Assignment.

  • Applicants Requiring Assistance

    If you require special assistance due to a disability, please check the deadline of the application in 1. Schedule and the application method in 9. Applicants Who Need Assistance.

  • Web Entry

    You can apply to the program through Web Entry System during the application period.
    Please check 1. Schedule for each application period. For the application process, please refer to 6. Details of Web Entry.

  • Submission of Documents

    Application is complete upon submitting the web entry and all required documents such as certificates. Please check 7. Documents to Be Submitted and Reference Card etc. for details and 1. Schedule for deadline. Necessary documents must be received no later than each deadline.

  • Information and Instructions for Examinees

    We will post “Information and Instructions for Examinees” on the Joint Master’s Program website at least one week in advance.

  • Examination Date etc./ Acceptance Announcement

    Please check 8. Screening Criteria for examination date etc. and 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure for acceptance announcement.

  • Admission Procedures

    The information on Admission Procedures will be sent to successful applicants via email or other means. For details, please check 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement & Enrollment Procedure.

  • Enrollment

    Successful applicants who complete the prescribed admission procedures are admitted.

• 1. Schedule

  	September Selection Process	Notes
  Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility	July 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	August 17, 2026 – August 31, 2026	See “5. Examination Fee.”
  Web entry	August 17, 2026 (from noon JST) – August 28, 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)	August 17, 2026 – August 31, 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” on the Joint Master’s Program website at least one week in advance.	See “10. Information and Instructions for Taking the Examination.”
  Examination Dates	September 19, 2026
  Announcement of acceptance	October 5, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m. JST)	See “11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure.”
  Shipment of Admission Procedure Guide to successful applicants	（University of Tsukuba） October 5, 2026 （National Institute of Fitness and Sports in　KANOYA） Mid－January,2027

• 2. Number of Students to Be Admitted
  
  

  University of Tsukuba	National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
  5	3

  1. Note 1:Time of entrance is April.
  2. Note 2:You shall apply to the university where your prospective supervisor belongs to. After enrollment, you are to study at the university you applied to and are to be treated as a student of the university regarding matters such as payment of tuition or application for scholarship.
  3. Note 3:For the Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport, you cannot apply to both the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA.
• 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.
  (University of Tsukuba) E-mail: admission.grad#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  (National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA) E-mail: nyushi#@#nifs-k.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 Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport. (Eligibility requirement (9); eligibility screening required)

  [Other eligibility requirements]

  • Please check the details of Eligibility for Application.
• 3-2. Details of Eligibility Screening

  How to Apply for Eligibility Screening

  The eligibility screening is conducted by the Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport 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. 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:

  The university you wish to apply (See “14. Contact Us.”)

  How to Submit:

  Please send an e-mail to the university you wish to apply to, receive the designated forms and documents listed below and make sure to complete and submit them by designated dates (refer to “1. Schedule.”)
  (Tsukuba)E-mail: taigeiin.admission#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  (Kanoya) E-mail: nyushi#@#nifs-k.ac.jp
  (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.)

  Documents Required for Application for Eligibility Screening:

  1. Questionnaire for Applicants: Designated form
  2. Application documents (make sure not to remit the examination fee until you receive the result of the screening.)
  3. Certificate of Research Activities (*1)
  4. Other documents to be requested by the program

  *1 This document needs to be submitted only by those who meet the following conditions:
  Foreign individuals, in principle, who meet criterion (9), have completed a university in a country that has a school education curriculum of less than 16 years leading to a university degree, fall under the condition below (a) and have been recognized by the Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport as having academic ability equivalent or superior to a university graduate specified in the criteria (1).

  (a). Individuals who have or will have conducted research for a sufficient period of time (generally one year or more) as a research student or researcher at a university, inter-university research institute, or other similar research institutes inside or outside Japan by the month prior to enrollment.

  (Foreign students who have enrolled in University of Tsukuba as research students may submit a Certificate of Enrollment (scholarship application form) designated by the university as a substitute for this certificate. The certificate can be issued by certificate issuing machines at University of Tsukuba. Foreign students who have enrolled in National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA Graduate School as research students may submit a Certificate of Enrollment for Research Students designated by the institute as a substitute for this certificate. The certificate can be issued upon request at the Educational Assistance Section, Educational Affairs Office of National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA)

• 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 see the List of Faculty Research Field for the list of faculty members and their research fields and keywords.
  If you have any questions about research field, contact us (See “14. Contact Us”).

• 5. Examination Fee

  Examination Fee

  30,000 Japanese Yen (non-refundable)

  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.

  [Applicants to University of Tsukuba]

  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.

  [Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA]

  1. Fill in the sections marked with ※ in the payment slip designated by National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA. Payment must be made on or after Monday, August 3, 2026 at a post office. Payment cannot be made through an ATM.
     Remittance charge should be paid by the applicant.
     Fill in the sections marked with ※ in the payment slip with your (the applicant’s) address, name, and phone number.
     After remittance, make sure that the receipt and certificate of payment have the date stamped by the post office, and then attach it to the specified place on the application form you can create in PDF after submitting your application.

     *Prepare an N3 size envelope with the applicant’s zip code, address, and name written and a JPY 110 postage stamp attached. In the envelope, enclose a note requesting a payment slip and send it to the address below.

     Admissions Section, Educational Affairs Office, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
     1 Shiromizu, KANOYA, Kagoshima
     891-2393 Japan
  2. Applicants who reside outside of Japan are permitted to remit the examination fee to the account below after Monday, August 3, 2026. The transaction fee must be paid by the applicants. After remittance, attach the receipt to the specified place on the application form.

     Bank: Kagoshima Bank KANOYA Branch
     Account type: Saving account
     Account number: 1488273
     Account name: National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA

     The examination fee paid shall not be refunded except in the following cases:

     1. Application was not accepted.
        Once you receive contact, take the necessary procedures by the specified date.
     2. Did not apply to the Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport after the payment was made.
     3. Made payment of the examination fee twice or made overpayment of the examination fee.

     In cases of 2 and 3, refund can be made according to your request. Make sure to contact us by Thursday, September 17, 2026.

• 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.
      If any image editing or manipulation is detected, it may be treated as misconduct.

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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. 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.
  • If any false or forged statements are found in the application documents, or if there is any obvious examination misconduct, the acceptance or admission may be revoked.
    In serious cases, the matter may be reported to the police or subject to legal action.

  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 Online Application system, you can submit your application online. However, applicants MUST submit some of the original documents to us by registered mail or in person. Read this section carefully before applying.

  Information			Required for	Remarks
  1	Applicant’s Information		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Online Application 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	Supervisor / English Proficiency Test Score Sheet / Oral Examination Language / Assistance		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Online Application system. (Note) Applicants need to submit ”Consent Form of Acceptance for Supervise” with the signature of your prospective supervisor.
  3	Eligibility		All applicants	Follow the instructions on the Online Application system.
  	Research Plan		All applicants	Summarize your research plans in English in approximately 600 words. (You may use the prescribed form downloadable from the Online Application 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 by mail. 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 Online Application system.
  	Research Activities		All applicants who have research history
  	Employment History		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 Online Application system and pay your fees. The following payment methods are available. [ Applicants to University of Tsukuba ] Credit Card (for all applicants): Pay your fees online. After the payment, enter the receipt number into the box on the Online Application 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 Online Application system. [ Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA ] Payment Slip （for all applicants): Please request the designated payment slip from National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA and make the payment with the slip. Bank Remittance (for overseas applicants only): Please remit the examination fee to the account specified in section 5 (Examination Fees). For more details, please refer to 5.Examination Fees.

• 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:

  The university you wish to apply to (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 (See below).
  If you are unable to obtain a photocopy that meets our requirement, please submit the original document with a return request.

  • Return request form

  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 registered mail or in person.)

  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 Applicants who obtain a qualification for application from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation	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. Applicants who obtain a qualification for application from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation must submit a certificate of the degree awarded (a certificate of acceptance of application for the degree), an academic transcript, and other certificates related to earning the degree. Note: For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘*2 and *3 below’.
  3	Academic Transcript*1	All applicants	Submit an academic transcript issued by a university (generally the undergraduate school from which you have earned your bachelor’s degree) which meets the application requirements for the Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport. Note: Even if you have a master’s or doctoral degree, you must submit an academic transcript issued by the university from which you earned your bachelor’s degree. Applicants who have completed or expect to complete a graduate school must submit an academic transcript issued by the graduate school as well. Note: For graduates of Chinese universities, see ‘*2 and *3 below’.
  4	Research Plan	Only applicants whose “Research Plan” includes mathematical formulae, Greek letters, or special symbols that cannot be entered in the Online Application system	Summarize plans in English in approximately 600 words. If applicable, check the box in the Online Application system to download the form from the last page. Fill out the research plan on one page and submit it to us by registered mail or in person. (The format of the form must not be changed. Do not write outside the box. References should also be included in the word count.)
  5	Consent Form of Acceptance for Supervise	All applicants	Applicants must contact the prospective supervisor prior to the submission of the application documents. The prospective supervisor must sign this document as approval to be a supervisor of the applicant. Please obtain the form here.
  6	TOEIC Listening & Reading Test Digital Official Score Certificate, TOEFL Test Taker Score Report / Examinee Score Report or IELTS (Academic Module) Official Test Report Form	All applicants	Applicants must check here for information on the certificates required to verify TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS scores and submit one to the university you wish to apply to.
  7	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 by registered mail or in person.
  8	Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement	Applicants who made a convenience store payment Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA (*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 by registered mail or in person. The Receipt Portion must be attached to the form created online and printed out after completing the Online Application procedure.
  9	Letter of Approval for Entrance Exam and Admission (Form of Your Selection)	If applicable Individuals who are currently attending a university or graduate school *Except for April entry applicants who are expected to graduate by March 2027 Individuals who are currently working for a government agency, school, or company (except for part-time workers)	Need to submit a letter of approval issued by the head of their university or graduate school (or the head of their department) allowing them to take the entrance examination 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. Need 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 and admission will not adversely affect their duties. Any format is acceptable, but the letter must be printed on A4 paper. (For those who plan to retire and enroll in this program, a written statement to that effect by the applicant (seal required) may be substituted for this letter.)
  10	Certificate of Government-Sponsored (Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship) Foreign Student	If applicable	The certificate must be submitted by registered mail or in person. 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.
  11	Declaration for Online Entrance Examination for Overseas Residents	Foreign applicants who meet the criteria specified in the instructions	Click here to download the form. If foreign residents would like to take online entrance exam, fill out forms of requirements (page 2 onwards) and submit them. Note: approval from your prospective supervisor is needed.
  12	Written Agreement Regarding Undertaking Online Examination	Foreign applicants who undertake Online Entrance Examination for Overseas Residents	Click here to download the form. If foreign residents would like to take online entrance exam, fill out forms of requirement and submit it.

  *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 you wish to register under your maiden name after enrollment, the procedure is different depending on the university which you apply to, please follow the instructions below.　

  [Applicants to University of Tsukuba] You can apply for the use of your maiden name during the enrolment procedure.

  [Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA] please contact「14. Contact Us」.

  *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 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 which you apply to. In this case, please specify the email address as shown below.
  [Applicants to University of Tsukuba]
  E-mail: taigeiin.admission#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  [Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA]
  E-mail: nyushi#@#nifs-k.ac.jp
  (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.)

  PDF to Be Created After Completing Online Application

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

  Documents		Created for	Remarks
  1	Reference Card	All applicants	The Online Application 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 by registered mail or in person. 【Submission Period】 See “1. Schedule.”
  3	Form for Submission of the Certificate of Payment of Application Fee	Applicants who made a convenience store payment Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA	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” includes mathematical formulae, Greek letters, or special symbols that cannot be entered in the Online Application 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	All applicants	Affix the designated valid score sheet to this form and submit it to us.

  Results from the entrance examination, as well as personal information obtained 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

  Screening Process

  Screening is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the results of academic examination (English and Oral Examination) and the other documents submitted to assess if the applicant has sufficient qualifications and abilities to complete a master’s thesis or research report on a specific subject.

  Examination Schedule and Subjects

  Refer to the schedule below. * All exams at both universities will be held on the same day

  Date	Saturday, September 19
  Subject (Point Allocation)	Oral Examination (200 Points)	English (100 Points)
  Time	10:00 – 17:00 (JST)	–
  Examination Content	Evaluation of basic knowledge of sport, physical education, and health, Presentation of research plan, and question and answer	TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS score is converted to a score out of 100 points.

  Notes

  1. Presentation of the applicant’s research plan, which is a part of the Oral examination, must be carry out in English. Applicants can choose interview language (English or Japanese) in the following questions and answers session*. However, the change after the application will not be accepted.
     *Applicants will indicate the language preference in the Online Application system’s ”2. Supervisor / English Proficiency Test Score Sheet / Oral Examination Language / Assistance” section.
  2. Make sure to contact your prospective supervisor and get his/her approval and obtain his/her signature on “Consent Form of Acceptance for Supervise” before submitting the application.
     Without the prospective supervisor’s approval, the application will not be accepted.
  3. Check the details of the documents required to verify TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS scores on the “7. Documents to Be Submitted, Reference Card etc.”
• 9. Applicants Who Need Assistance

  Applicants who need assistance due to disability must contact the university they apply to (refer to “14. Contact Us”) and submit documents required (a designated application form, a medical certificate, and a copy of their disability certificate)
  * We may not be able to accommodate your request for consideration.

  【Due Dates】

  See “1. Schedule.”

  【Where to Submit】

  [University of Tsukuba]
  1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
  Division Graduate Admissions Office, University of Tsukuba

  [National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA]
  　1 Shiromizu, KANOYA, Kagoshima, 891-2393 Japan
  Admissions Section, Educational Affairs Office, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA

  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 “General Instruction for Examinees” to take the examination.
  General Instruction for Examinees will be posted on the Joint Master’s Program website at least one week in advance.

• 11. Testing Location, Acceptance Announcement and Admission Procedure

  Testing Location

  University of Tsukuba Bunkyo School Building, Tokyo Campus (3-29-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, 112-0012 Tokyo)
  [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.

  Admission Procedure

  [Applicants to University of Tsukuba]

  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.”

  [Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA]

  Successful applicants will be notified of Enrollment procedure guidelines with acceptance letters in the middle of January, 2027. Refer to the guidelines for the necessary procedures within the application period specified below (1).
  If applicants cannot finish the procedure within the period, they shall lose the eligibility for enrollment.

  1. Application Period: Monday, March 15, 2027 – Tuesday, March 23, 2027
  2. Payment for Admission
     1. 1)Admission fee: JPY 282,000 (estimated amount)
     2. 2)Tuition fees: The first semester: JPY 267,900 (estimated amount)
        Annual Total: JPY 535,800 (estimated amount)
        1. a)The admission and tuition fees above are the estimated amount. Applicants will be notified if there is a price change.
        2. b)Tuition fees are subject to change after enrollment.
     3. 3)Miscellaneous fees
        1. Entrance fees for the welfare association: JPY 2,000 (Not necessary for graduates of National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA)
        2. Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research (including the additional coverage for commuting accidents) (2years): JPY 1,750
        3. Liability Insurance coupled with “Gakkensai”(“Futaibaiseki”) (2years): JPY 680
        4. The additional fees are necessary if you are applying to comprehensive accident insurance.
• 12. Disclosure of Admission Examination Results

  The following disclosure is made in relation to the performance of a candidate who was unsuccessful in the entrance examination for Joint Master’s Program in International Development and Peace through Sport.

  1. Contents of Disclosure
     Total Score of the Candidate Who Failed the Examination
     ※However, the following results will NOT be disclosed
     (1) Absentee
     (2) Online Entrance Examinations for Those Living Abroad.
  2. Applicant
     The Examinee Himself /Herself
  3. How to Request
     Please Send Your Request by Mail, Enclosing the Following
     (In National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA, applicants can also submit documents in person.)
     (1) Request Form for Disclosure of Admission Information
     (Applicants to University of Tsukuba) (Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sport in Kanoya)
     (2) Reference Card (to be returned at the time of disclosure)
     (If you have lost the Reference Card, a copy of your Student ID, Driver’s License, etc.)
     (3) Reply Envelope (long size #3) with your Name and Address written on it and a 460 Yen Stamp Affixed.
     However, if you are an Overseas Resident, Please Inquire by E-mail to the Billing Office.
  4. Request Period
     May 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027
  5. Disclosure Method
     Disclosed information will be mailed to the person in question sequentially after the deadline of the request period.
  6. Billing Office
     Applicants to University of Tsukuba
     1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
     Division Graduate Admissions Office, University of Tsukuba
     E-mail: admission.grad#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp
     (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.)

     Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA

     Admissions Section, Educational Affairs Office, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
     1 Shiromizu, KANOYA, Kagoshima, 891-2393 Japan
     E-mail: nyushi#@#nifs-k.ac.jp
     (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.)
• 13. Previous Examinations and Inquiry

  There are no previous examinations due to only the oral examination.

• 14. Contact Us

  If you have any questions about the application procedure, contact the university you apply to.

  Where to Submit and Contact	Applicants to University of Tsukuba	Graduate Academic Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8574, Japan Map of this area: http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/application/files/7615/6628/0345/ut_map_tsukuba_minami_en.pdf Phone: +81-29-853-5834 / Fax: +81-29-853-6308 *Telephone support is provided only in Japanese. *For inquiries in English, please use email. Email　taigeiin.admission#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.) If you need assistance due to disability, please submit the required documents to Division Graduate Admissions Office, University of Tsukuba 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
  	Applicants to National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA	1 Shiromizu, KANOYA, Kagoshima, 891-2393 Japan Map of this area: https://www.nifs-k.ac.jp/en/aboutus/overview/access/ [About requirement for application and entrance examination] Admissions Section, Educational Affairs Office, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA Phone: +81-994-46-4869 / Fax: +81-994-46-2533 *Telephone support is provided only in Japanese. *For inquiries in English, please use email. Email nyushi#@#nifs-k.ac.jp (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.) [About curriculums and research areas] Educational Planning Section, Educational Affairs Office Phone: +81-994-46-4867 / Fax: +81-994-46-2533 *Telephone support is provided only in Japanese. *For inquiries in English, please use email. Email kyoumu-s#@#nifs-k.ac.jp (Remove “#” from the above e-mail address before sending mail.)

  Hours of Operation:

  [University of Tsukuba] 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday (except national holidays, summer break (August 10 and 12 to 14))

  [National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA] 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday (except national holidays, summer break (August 12 to 14))