Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
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This page contains information on graduate school admissions for the following programs. Curriculum and other information for each degree program can be found on the program's web pages.
Degree Programs
Type of Entrance Examination and Schedule
- Special selections of international applicants
- ①October enrollment :
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, Master’s Program in Medical Sciences - ②April enrollment :
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, Master’s Program in Medical Sciences, Master's Program in Public Health
- Special selections of the MEXT Scholarship Program
- ③October enrollment :
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, Master’s Program in Medical Sciences
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General Selection Process and Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
: For All Programs（※1） - ④August Selection : April enrollment
- ⑤January to February Selection : April enrollment（※2）
- Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants
- ⑥July Selection: April enrollment: Master's Program in Nursing Science
- Dual Degree Program :
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, Master's Program in Public Health
- ※1 The Special Selection Process for Working Individuals for Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences has been implemented as the General Selection Process since AY 2025 entrance examination. Working applicants should apply for the ‘General Selection Process’.
- ※2 Applicants for Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences in January to February Selection Process can choose April enrollment or October enrollment.
- ※3 The entrance examination for the Nursing Science Degree Program (Master’s and Doctoral Programs) conducted in January–February will be held only if there are vacancies remaining after the examinations conducted in July and August.
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.
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
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
| Application Process | Application Process (Click here to access the PDF) * Applicants are required to review the application procedure carefully in advance before submitting an application. |
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| Preliminary Review | Pre-Application: August 1 to September 30, 2026 * Applicants who wish to apply to this program must submit their information via the online form available on this website starting August 1, 2026. |
| Entrance examination | Late November to Early December 2026 |
| Application Guidelines | |
| Application Forms |
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| 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 |
2027 enrollment General Selection Process and Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
対象のプログラム：
Master’s Program in Medical Sciences :
General Selection Process and Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
Master's Program in Public Health :
General Selection Process and Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
Master's Program in Nursing Science :
Special Selection Process for Recommended Applicants,
General Selection Process and Special Selection Process for Working Individuals
Doctoral Program in Nursing Science :
General Selection Process
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences :
General Selection Process
| Application Guidelines | |
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| Application Period (Web Entry) |
July: August: January to February: |
| Submission of Documents |
July: August: January to February: |
| Examination Dates |
August: January to February: |
August: January to February: |
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July: August: |
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August: |
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August: January to February: |
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| Announcement of Acceptance |
July: August: January to February: |
| Entrance |
April 1, 2027: All programs October 1, 2027: October enrollment is available only for the January-February entrance examinations for the Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences. |
| Website of each program |
Past Examination Questions
| How to Access Past Examination Questions |
Please visit the following page on the University of Tsukuba website: |
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Special selections of international applicants and Japanese national living abroad
【October 2026 enrollment and April 2027 enrollment】
(including Dual Master’s / Doctoral Degree Program*)
October 2026 enrollment
Master’s Program in Medical Sciences
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
| Application period | April 6 - April 24, 2026 |
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| Entrance examination | The examination will be conducted from May 25 to June 5, 2026. *Applicants will be notified individually of the specific examination schedule after submitting their application. |
| Announcement of application results | Mid-July, 2026 |
| Application Guidelines |
Doctoral Program’s Application Guideline Master’s Program’s Application Guideline |
| Application documents |
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences: 1. Application Form 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Reference Form |
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Master’s Program in Medical Sciences: 1. Application Form 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Reference Form |
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| List of Research Supervisor Groups |
Doctoral Program Master’s Program *Before applying, you must contact a faculty member and obtain consent to become your prospective supervisor (the person who gives you academic instructions after enrollment). |
| 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
Master's Program in Public Health
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences
| Application period | July 1 - September 10, 2026 |
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| Entrance examination | The examination will be conducted from November 9 to December 4, 2026. *Applicants will be notified individually of the specific examination schedule after submitting their application. |
| Announcement of application results | Late December, 2026 |
| Application Guidelines |
Doctoral Program’s Application Guideline Master’s Program’s Application Guideline |
| Application documents |
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences: 1. Application Form 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Reference Form |
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Master’s Program in Medical Sciences: 1. Application Form 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Reference Form |
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Master’s Program in Public Health: 1. Application Form 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Reference Form |
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| List of Research Supervisor Groups |
Doctoral Program Master’s Program *Before applying, you must contact a faculty member and obtain consent to become your prospective supervisor (the person who gives you academic instructions after enrollment). |
| 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 / Doctoral Degree 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.
Master’s Program in Public Health Application
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences & Master of Public Health: Dual Degree Program
（October 2026 enrollment / April 2027 enrollment）
All required courses in this program are offered in English. International students are also welcome to enroll.
【October 2026 enrollment】
| Graduate School, Degree Program, Number of students | Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Master’s Program in Public Health, A few students |
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| Qualifications | Currently registered students in Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, 1st year students |
| Application documents | Application Requirements Application Form |
| Application period |
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| Admission selection | The selection of students will be conducted by reviewing the application and the interview (oral examination). |
| Interview procedure and schedule |
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| Announcement of examination result | Mid-July 2026. |
| Enrollment Date |
October 1, 2026 ※For October 2026 enrollment, the estimated completion date for the Public Health degree program is March 2029. |
【April 2027 enrollment】
| Graduate School, Degree Program, Number of students | Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Master’s Program in Public Health, A few students |
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| Qualifications | Currently registered students in Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, 1st year students |
| Application documents | Application Requirements Application Form |
| Application period |
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| Admission selection | The selection of students will be conducted by reviewing the application and the interview (oral examination). |
| Interview procedure and schedule |
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| Announcement of examination result | Mid- February, 2027 |
| Enrollment Date |
April 1, 2027 |