Sign Up

First, you will need your account to log in. Once you make an account, you may save the data you entered and log back in later to continue.

Activation

When you sign up, the activation email will be sent to your registered email address. Click the activation URL in the email to activate your account.

Login

For the first time after the activation, you’re already logged in. Just click on the “Login” button to begin. When you visit our Login page the second time or later, enter your email address and password to log in.

My Page

On the “My Page”, you need to click on the “Application Form” button for the Doctoral Program.
On the page, you can edit your login information or reset your password.

Application Form

There are four sections in the Application Form.

1. Applicant’s Information
2. Course Information/ Preferences
3. Eligibility
4. Educational Background

Each section will be saved when you click on the “Proceed” button on each confirmation page. After saving, you can continue from where you left off when you log back in.

On “1. Applicant’s Information,” upload your ID photo in JPEG format.

On “3. Eligibility,” describe your Study plan, Background, and Future Career Plan, with about 1,000 words in English.

On “4. Educational Background,” applicants who have graduated from a university outside Japan are required to upload their degree certificate in JPEG format, which is one of the documents to be submitted. (Since each country has a different education system, we need to confirm their eligibility for the application.) Click here for details on information, certificates, and supporting documents required for the application.

Payment

You must pay the examination fee before submitting your application. The University accepts:

1. –Online credit card payment for both domestic and overseas applicants
2. –Convenience store payment for domestic applicants only

Please note that the examination fees are exempted for those who are

1. The Government-Sponsored (MEXT scholarship) students.
2. Completed the University of Tsukuba Master’s Program and will continue on to the University Doctoral Program within one year of the completion date.

Click here for details. (Or please see “4. Examination Fee” in the Application Guidelines)

Submission

You can submit your application by clicking the “Submit to Apply” button. Once you click on the button, the information you have entered will be sent to the University, and you will not be able to go back to edit it. Make sure to double-check before proceeding.

Print Generated PDF Documents

After clicking on the “Submit to Apply” button, “Reference Card” and “Address Sheet” will be generated in PDF for printing.
You can download them from the Web Entry system only during the application period.

【Application Period】
• August Selection Process: July 9 (from 12 p.m. JST) – July 22, 2026 (by 3 p.m. JST)
• January to February Selection Process: November 30 (from 12 p.m. JST) – December 10, 2026 (by 3 p.m. JST)

After the application period has ended, changes to the desired program or the intended enrollment period will not be permitted.