The following groups of applicants will be considered for this program.
- (1) Graduates of university (4 year course) and soon-to-be graduates (bachelor) in April of that year.
- (2) Individuals who have finished a total of 16 years of school education in foreign countries and meet the requirement of a bachelor degree.
- (3) Individuals who are approved and deemed to have the same level of knowledge and learning ability with a bachelor degree by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.
Applicants have to pass paper and oral examinations given by a faculty member in the master course. Submission of school score records to the university is required. Applicants must also satisfy an adequate knowledge of English or Japanese capabilities, by which they can pursue academic and/or professional backgrounds appropriate for specialization in that field.
The detailed information will be announced when information becomes available.
The special applications
Special selections of international applicants and Japanese national living abroad
October 2025 enrollment
Master’s Program in Medical Sciences and Dual Master’s Degree Program*
| Application period | April 14 (Mon)-May 14 (Wed) 2025 |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | May 26 (Mon)-June 6 (Fri) 2025 |
| Announcement of application results | mid Julay 2025 |
April 2026 enrollment
Master’s Program in Medical Sciences and Dual Master’s Degree Program*
| Application period | July 7 (Mon)-September 30 (Tue) 2025 |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | October 20 (Mon)-November 7 (Fri) 2025 |
| Announcement of application results | early December 2025 |
*To apply for the Dual Master’s Program, the applicant must be enrolled in: The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), University of Science at Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) or National Taiwan University.
The detailed instructions will be updated at: https://www.md.tsukuba.ac.jp/gradmed/en/exam/
Application Period
July 9 (Wed)-July 22 (Tue)
Examination Date
August 22 (Fri) 2025
Application Period
December 1 (Mon)-December 11 (Thu)
Examination Date
January 29 (Thu) 2026