Master's Program in Medical Sciences
Key words: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Virology, Bacteriology, Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics, Genome Editing, Stem Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Sleep Medicine, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Aging, Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Radiology, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning, Digital Health, Sports Medicine, Space Medicine, Translational Research
At the University of Tsukuba, you don't just study abroad—you step into a science city built for discovery. Think deeply in a calm, green, bike-friendly environment, with Tokyo close when you want it. Your network starts global: 2,400+ international students from 110+ countries, ready to sharpen your ideas—and your future, anywhere.
Special selections of international applications
- ①October enrollment
- ②April enrollment
Special selections of the MEXT Scholarship Program
- ③October enrollment
General Selection Process and Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
- ④August Selection (April enrollment)
- ⑤January to February Selection (April enrollment)
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 2026 enrollment
Master's Program in Medical Sciences and Dual Master's Degree Program*
| Application period | April 6 (Mon)-April 24 (Fri) 2026 |
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| Examination Date | late May-early June 2026 (May 25 (Mon)-June 5 (Fri) scheduled) |
| Announcement of application results | mid July 2026 |
| Application Guidelines | Master's Program's Application Guideline |
| Application Forms |
1. Application Form 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Reference Form |
| Submitted to |
A: Shipping Address
Graduate Courses Educational Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba. |
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B: Email the "Letter of Recommendation" to:
Graduate Courses Educational Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba. * The letter should be emailed directly from the referee as an email attachment. |
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| For inquiries | E-mail：iga-inun.tsukuba.ac.jp |
April 2027 enrollment
Master's Program in Medical Sciences and Dual Master's Degree Program*
| Application period | July 1 (Wed)-October 7 (Wed) 2026 |
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| Examination Date | early November-early December 2026 (November 9 (Mon)-December 4 (Fri) scheduled) |
| Announcement of application results | late December 2026 |
| Application Guidelines | Master's Program's Application Guideline |
| Application Forms |
1. Application Form 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Reference Form |
| Submitted to |
A: Shipping Address
Graduate Courses Educational Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba. |
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B: Email the "Letter of Recommendation" to:
Graduate Courses Educational Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba. * The letter should be emailed directly from the referee as an email attachment. |
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| For inquiries | E-mail：iga-inun.tsukuba.ac.jp |
*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 MEXT Scholarship
Application for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for admission in October 2027 as Degree Students (University recommendation)
- Graduate Program in Multimodal Biomedicine -
MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study as graduate students at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences (Master's Program in Medical Sciences and Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences) at the University of Tsukuba. Application guideline is now open.
Please download the application guidelines, application forms, etc. below.
Application Process for MEXT Special Selection (October 2027 Enrollment)
Starting from the MEXT Special Selection for October 2027 enrollment, the application process has been revised. Applicants must follow the procedure below when applying. Please do not contact your prospective supervisor directly during the pre-application stage.
October 2027 enrollment
Master's Program in Medical Sciences
| Application Process |
Application Process (Click here to access the PDF)
* Please be sure to check the application process. |
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| Preliminary Review |
Pre-Application: August 1 to September 30, 2026
■ Important Notes
■ The required documents for the preliminary screening
*Please merge your Academic Transcripts and Certificate of Graduation (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) into a single PDF file. You only need to submit certificates for the degree/program that satisfies the application eligibility requirements. |
| Entrance examination | Late November to Early December 2026 |
| Application Guidelines | Application Guideline |
| Application Forms |
Application Form (for the University of Tsukuba) Field of Study and Research Plan Reference form from your previous academic advisor Letter of Recommendation（Letter of Recommendation written by the Dean or President of your school） Application Checklist |
| List of Research Supervisor Groups | List of Research Supervisor Groups |
| Address for Submission |
A: Shipping Address
Room 4A237, Graduate Courses Educational Affairs, |
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B: Email to
Graduate Courses Educational Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area, University of Tsukuba. * "Reference form from your previous academic advisor "should be emailed directly from the referee as an email attachment. |
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| For inquiries | E-mail：iga-inun.tsukuba.ac.jp |
The detailed instructions will be updated at: https://www.md.tsukuba.ac.jp/gradmed/en/exam/
Application Period
July 9 (Thu) 2026 – July 22 (Wed) 2026
Examination Date
August 25 (Tue) 2026
Application Period
November 30 (Mon) 2026 – December 10 (Thu) 2026
Examination Date
January 27 (Wed) 2027