Application Forms and Instructions
Medical Branch at the University of Tsukuba established research and study program for international students, leading to a degree in Doctor in Medical Sciences, Masters of Public Health and Masters in Medical Sciences. These programs are designed for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and wish to pursue in-depth study in the Medical Sciences and Public Health. We are currently accepting application for Master's and Doctoral degree for Spring, 2013. For information regarding Fall, 2013 application, please inquire by email at: med.office@un.tsukuba.ac.jp.
Global 30 Program: The University of Tsukuba aims to cultivate human resources with a global view by promoting international exchange to improve academic standards. The University of Tsukuba has been selected as one of" Global 30 Project for Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization" in 2009 by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). This project aims to promote internationalization of Japanese universities. All courses are offered in English for students to obtain Master's or Doctoral degree.
Doctoral Program in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, and Masters Program in Medical Sciences: The program is designed for student to enroll in the existing Master's or Doctoral programs offered in Japanese at the University of Tsukuba, Medical Branch. Students in this program may also elect to take English courses toward their degree. Japanese applicant living abroad may apply to this program. For more information, please visit Masters Program in Medical Sciences and Doctoral Program in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences.
Dual Master's and Doctoral Degree Program: The program is for students currently enrolled in foreign graduate school affiliated with University of Tsukuba to obtain Master's or Doctoral degree from both institutes. As of year 2012, affiliated Universities are: The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), University of Sciences at Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and National Taiwan University (Taiwan).
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Master's ProgramsTher are 4 different Master's Programs. Please indicate on the application form which program you wish to apply for. Application period and entrance examination date for each program is indicated below. |
Program |
Enrollment |
Application period |
Entrance Exam |
Notification |
Global 30 Accelerated Master of Public Health |
October, 2013 |
Apr 25 – May 24, 2013 |
mid-May-June 7, 2013(a) |
early July, 2013 |
April, 2014 |
July 17 – Nov 8, 2013 |
late Aug - Nov 20, 2013(a) |
early Jan, 2014 |
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Global 30 Master of Public Health Program |
October, 2013 |
Apr 25 – May 24, 2013 |
mid-May-June 7, 2013(a) |
early July, 2013 |
April, 2014 |
July 17 – Nov 8, 2013 |
late Aug - Nov 20, 2013(a) |
early Jan, 2014 |
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Masters Program in Medical Sciences (for Japanese national living abroad) |
October, 2013 |
Apr 25 – May 24, 2013 |
mid-May-June 7, 2013(a) |
early July, 2013 |
April, 2014 |
July 17 – Nov 8, 2013 |
late Aug - Nov 20, 2013(a) |
early Jan, 2014 |
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Dual Master’s Degree Program |
October, 2013 |
Apr 25 - May 24, 2013 |
early June, 2013(b) |
early July, 2013 |
April, 2014 |
Sep 2 – Nov 8, 2013 |
mid-Nov 2013(b) |
early Jan, 2014 |
(a) The entrance examination date and location will be arranged with the applicant.
(b) The entrance examination will be held at University of Tsukuba (Japan), and overseas locations.
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Doctoral ProgramsThere are 3 different Doctoral Programs. Please indicate on the application form which program you wish to apply for. Application period and entrance examination date for each program is indicated below. |
Program |
Enrollment |
Application period |
Entrance Exam |
Notification |
Global 30 International Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences. |
October, 2013 |
Apr 25 – May 24, 2013 |
mid-May-June 7, 2013(b) |
early July, 2013 |
April, 2014 |
July 17 – Nov 8, 2013 |
late Aug - Nov 20, 2013(b) |
early Jan, 2014 |
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Doctoral Program in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (for Japanese national living abroad) |
October, 2013(a) |
Apr 25 – May 24, 2013 |
mid-May-June 7, 2013(b) |
early July, 2013 |
April, 2014 |
July 17 – Nov 8, 2013 |
late Aug - Nov 20, 2013(b) |
early Jan, 2014 |
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Dual Doctoral Degree Program |
October, 2013(a) |
Apr 25 – May 24, 2013 |
early June, 2013(c) |
early July, 2013 |
April, 2014 |
Sep 2 – Nov 8, 2013 |
mid-Nov 2013(c) |
early Jan, 2014 |
(a) Biomedical Science only
(b) The entrance examination date and location will be arranged with the applicant.
(c) The entrance examination will be held at University of Tsukuba (Japan), and overseas locations.
Contact Us
For further information on the International Graduate Programs in Medical Sciences, please contact us at the folowing address or e-mail.
Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area
University of Tsukuba
1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, JAPAN 305-8575
email: iga-in@un.tsukuba.ac.jp; Website: http://www.md.tsukuba.ac.jp/int.office/en/
Scholarships information can be found on the International Student Center website or here.
University of Tsukuba
University of Tsukuba Global 30 Program
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