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University of Tsukuba Graduate Programs

The University of Tsukuba offers a wide range of graduate programs across various fields, including business sciences, humanities and social sciences, science and technology, and comprehensive human sciences.

Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Degree Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Master's Programs
  • Doctoral Programs
• Degree Programs in Business Sciences
• Law School Program
• MBA Program in International Business

Graduate School of Science and Technology

• Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences
  • Master's Programs
  • Doctoral Programs
• Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
  • Master's Programs/ 5yr Doctoral Program
  • Doctoral Programs/ 5yr Doctoral Program (3rd yr Enrollment)
  • Master's Program in Life Science Innovation
  • Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation
• Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences
  • Master's Programs
  • Doctoral Programs
  • Master's Program in Life Science Innovation
  • Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation
• Joint Master's Degree Program in Sustainability and Environmental Sciences

Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences

• Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
  • Human Sciences
    • Master's Programs
    • Doctoral Programs
  • Art and Sport, Interdisciplinary Sciences
    • Master's Programs
    • Doctoral Programs/ 3yr Doctoral Programs
  • Medical and Health Sciences
    • Master's Programs
    • Master's Program in Nursing Science
    • Doctoral Program in Nursing Science
    • Doctoral Programs (Four-year)
  • Informatics
    • Master's Programs
    • Doctoral Programs
  • Doctoral Program in Human Biology
    • 5yr Doctoral Program
  • Master's/Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation
    • Master's Program in Life Science Innovation
    • Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation
• Joint Master's Program in International Development and Peace through Sport
• Joint Doctoral Program in Advanced Physical Education and Sports for Higher Education
• International Joint Degree Master's Program in Agro-Biomedical Science in Food and Health

School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA)

• School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA)
  • Ph.D. Program in Humanics
    • 5yr Doctoral Program

Application Guidelines for Doctoral Program (Medical and Health Sciences/Nursing Science)

Overview

The application process for the Doctoral Program in Medical and Health Sciences, specifically in Nursing Science, involves several steps and requirements.

Schedule

The schedule for the application process is as follows: | August Selection Process | January to February Selection Process | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Deadline for application for eligibility screening and inquiries regarding eligibility | July 2, 2025 | November 25, 2025 | See "Eligibility for Application." | | Deadline for requesting assistance due to disability | | | See "Applicants Who Need Assistance." | | Payment of examination fee | July 9, 2025 – July 22, 2025 | December 1, 2025 – December 11, 2025 | See "Examination Fee." | | Web entry | July 9, 2025 (noon JST) – July 22, 2025 (3 p.m. JST) | December 1, 2025 (noon JST) – December 11, 2025 (3 p.m. JST) | See "Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted" and "Application Procedure." | | Documents submission | July 9, 2025 – July 23, 2025 | December 1, 2025 – December 12, 2025 | | | Planned publication date of "Information and Instructions for Examinees" | August 1, 2025 | January 8, 2026 | See "Instructions for Taking the Examination." | | Examination | August 21, 2025 | January 28, 2026 | See "Selection Process." | | Announcement of acceptance | September 11, 2025 (10 am JST) – September 17, 2025 (10am JST) | February 13, 2026 (10 am JST) – February 19, 2026, (10am JST) | See "Testing Location, Announcement of Acceptance & Enrollment Procedure." | | Date of sending enrollment information e-mail to successful applicants | Mid-January, 2026 – Mid-February, 2026 | February 13, 2026 | |

Number of Students to be Admitted

August Selection Process

• Program: Nursing Science
• Number of Students to be Admitted: 8

January to February Selection Process

• Program: Nursing Science
• Number of Students to be Admitted: A few

Eligibility for Application

• Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a master's degree or a specialized degree in Japan by March 2026
• Individuals who have earned or are expected to earn a master's degree or a specialized degree in a foreign country by March 2026
• Individuals who are 24 years of age or older as of March 2026, and whose qualification is recognized as equivalent to a master's degree or a specialized degree as the result of the Eligibility Screening conducted by the university
• Others

Web Entry and Documents to be Submitted

Information You Need for Web Entry

• Program of Your Choice / Applicant's Information
• Professors of Your Choice
• Eligibility
• Research Plan
• Educational Background
• Research Activities
• Employment Records
• Examination Fees

Documents Needed for Application

• (Expected) Graduation Certificate
• Degree Certificate
• Academic Transcript
• Thesis
• Research Plan
• Letter of Approval for Taking the Entrance Examination
• Receipt Portion (Certificate of Payment) of Examination Fee Statement
• Copy of "Application Completed" Page of Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card
• Certificate of Government-Sponsored Foreign Student

Examination Fee

• 30,000 Japanese Yen (except for government-sponsored foreign students)
• Payment Period: See "Schedule."
• Procedure: Credit Card Payment or Convenience Store Payment

Application Procedure

• Obtaining Consent from Faculty Members before Applying
• Visit the Web Entry System to apply
• Submission of documents by postal mail or in person

Selection Process

• Comprehensive assessment of submitted documents and results of the examination
• Examination Schedule and Subjects
  • Doctoral Program: August 21, 2025, and January 28, 2026
  • Subject: Written 1, Written 2, and Oral Examination

Instructions for Taking the Examination

• Read through and follow the instructions in the "Information and Instructions for Examinees"

Testing Location, Announcement of Acceptance, and Enrollment Procedure

• Testing Location: University of Tsukuba
• Announcement of Acceptance: See "Schedule."
• Enrollment Procedure: Follow the instructions in the email sent to successful applicants

Tuition Fees

• Admission fee: 282,000 Japanese Yen (non-refundable)
• Tuition fees:
  • The first semester (April – September): 267,900 Japanese Yen
  • The second semester (October – March): 267,900 Japanese Yen
  • Annual Total: 535,800 Japanese Yen

Register Extending System

• Outline: The system aims to expand learning opportunities for working students
• Eligible Applicants: Students who cannot earn the required number of credits to complete the program within the original duration of study
• Payment of Tuition: Annual tuition fee for the student using the Register Extending System is calculated based on the number of years of the original duration of study and the number of years the student uses the system.