Application Forms and Instructions
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 was 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) to promote internationalization of Japanese universities. In 2014, the University of Tsukuba was named as one of the 13 universities in the Japanese government's Super Global Universities program, to provide world-class education and research.
Master's and Doctoral Program: 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. All courses are offered in English for students to obtain Master's or Doctoral degree. For information about the program, please visit Master's Program in Medical Sciences and Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences For information regarding application, please inquire by email at: iga-in#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Please remove “#” from the this e-mail address before sending) .
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 ProgramsThere are 3 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 |
| Master's Program in Public Health | April, 2022 |
July 5 - September 16, 2021 |
October 18 – 29, 2021 (a,b) |
mid December, 2021 |
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Master's Program in Medical Sciences (including Japanese national applicants living abroad) |
October, 2021 |
late April - May 14, 2021 |
May 19 - 28, 2021 (a,b) |
early July 2021 |
April, 2022 |
July 5 - September 16, 2021 |
October 18 – 29, 2021 (a,b) |
mid December, 2021 |
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Dual Master’s Degree Program |
October, 2021 |
late April - May 14, 2021 |
May 19 - 28, 2021 (a,b) |
early July 2021 |
April, 2022 |
July 5 - September 16, 2021 |
October 18 – 29, 2021 (a,b) |
mid December, 2021 |
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(a) The entrance examination date and location will be arranged with the applicant.
(b) Oral examination will be conducted onlines.
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Doctoral ProgramsThere are 2 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 |
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Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences (including Japanese national applicants living abroad) |
October, 2021 |
late April - May 14, 2021 |
May 19 - 28, 2021 (a,b) |
early July 2021 |
April, 2022 |
July 5 - September 16, 2021 |
October 18 – 29, 2021 (a,b) |
mid December, 2021 |
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Dual Doctoral Degree Program |
October, 2021 |
late April - May 14, 2021 |
May 19 - 28, 2021 (a,b) |
early July 2021 |
April, 2022 |
July 5 - September 16, 2021 |
October 18 – 29, 2021 (a,b) |
mid December, 2021 |
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(a) The entrance examination date and location will be arranged with the applicant.
(b) Oral examination will be conducted onlines.
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 (pleae remove “#” from the e-mail address before sending)
Scholarship information can be found on the International Student Center website.
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