Program Overview

University of Tsukuba Graduate Programs

The University of Tsukuba offers a wide range of graduate programs across various schools and departments. The programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field, preparing them for careers in research, industry, and academia.

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

Joint Master's Program in International Development and Peace through Sport

Objective

The objective of the 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

1. Students receive a Joint Master's degree from the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA.
2. Students are enrolled in both the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA, with their main school being the university where their research supervisor belongs.
3. Students can use facilities at both universities, although some facilities may not be accessible due to university-specific reasons.
4. Students can receive advice from supervisors (vice-supervisors) of both universities.
5. Students can take courses of the Joint Master's Program held in both universities.

Admission Capacity

• University of Tsukuba: 5
• National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA: 3
• Note 1: The time of entrance is April.
• Note 2: Applicants must apply to the university where their prospective supervisor belongs. After enrollment, students study at the university they applied to and are treated as students of that university regarding matters such as payment of tuition or application for scholarships.
• Note 3: For the Joint Master's Program in International Development and Peace through Sport, applicants cannot apply to both the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following educational requirement criteria:

1. Have graduated or expect to graduate from a four-year university by March 2026.
2. Have earned or expect to earn a bachelor's degree by March 2026.
3. Have completed or expect to complete a 16-year school education curriculum in foreign countries by March 2026.
4. Have been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
5. Have been recognized by the Joint Master's Program through the eligibility screening to have academic ability equivalent or superior to a university graduate and will be 22 years of age or older by March 2026.