For International Students
How to Enroll in Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
There are two ways for international students to study in the Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering: to enroll as a regular degree seeking graduate student, or as a non-degree research student (Kenkyusei).
All the applicants will take an exam to enroll as regular students. On the other hand, some students enroll as non-degree research students at first, and then will become as regular students after preparing for graduate school admission.
Regular Graduate Students
Students enrolled in Master’s/3-year Doctoral/5-year Doctoral Programs aim to obtain the degree that each program defines as its goal.
For more information on becoming a regular graduate student, see:
“Graduate School Degree Students” and “Special Selection of International Students”.
Non-Degree Research Students (Kenkyusei)
Non-Degree Research Students (Kenkyusei) refers to students who perform research on specific research topics under the guidance of an instructor at the University of Tsukuba. Although research students are able to attend classes related to research upon the approval of an instructor or faculty in charge of a class, they cannot acquire credits, or Master’s or Doctoral degrees.
For more information on becoming a research student, see:
“Graduate School Non-degree Students”.
Tutors are assigned for each international student in degree programs as required, in order to provide the necessary support. A consultation office is also available for international students in each specific degree program, where the faculty in charge provides consultations on daily life and learning.
University Recommendations for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Students
Application Guidelines **updated on 13 June 2025
Entrance examinations for international students who wish to be recommended as Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship students from the university will be conducted as follows. Currently posted are application guidelines for those who wish to enroll in April 2026 (The Japanese academic year begins in April and ends in March).
The following three programs are now open for applications.
AISIP (International Program for Promoting AI Social Implementation)
PBL (Plurality PBL Driven Resilience Engineering Global Program *tentative title)
AIRB (Graduate Program for Transforming Society Through Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Robotics)
Please read the application guideline carefully and download the application forms below.
Faculty Directory
Faculty List (by Affiliation)
* Before applying, applicants must contact a faculty member and obtain consent to become their prospective supervisor (the person who gives them academic instructions after enrollment).
| Application Forms | Application deadline | |
| Prescreening | A-1 Cover page and Calculation Sheet | [Electronic files (via E-mail)]: August 22, 2025 3:00 PM (JST) |
| Eligibility Screening | Graduate School Application Eligibility If applicable, please contact us. | [Electronic files (via E-mail)]: August 29, 2025 3:00 PM (JST) |
| Entrance Examination Application | C-1 Application Checklist C-2.1 AISIP Application Form | [Electronic files (via E-mail)]: September 26, 2025 3:00 PM (JST) [Original documents (via a tracked delivery service)]: October 10, 2025 4:00 PM (JST) |
| Scholarship Application | **We provide the form to the successful applicants only | To be announced |
Special Selection for Students of Double Degree Program
Application Guidelines
| Double Degree Program ( University of Tsukuba ‒ University of Grenoble Alpes ) | |
| Applicable Programs | Master’s program in Computer Science |
| Date of Enrollment | April 1, 2025 |
| Application Guidelines | Application Guidelines |
| Application Forms |
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| Faculty Member | Faculty Directory Faculty List (by Affiliation) * Before applying, applicants must contact a faculty member and obtain consent to become their prospective supervisor (the person who gives them academic instructions after enrollment). |
| Application Deadline | January 6, 2025 (JST) |
Application Guidelines for Past Entrance Examinations
See “Past Entrance Examinations” on this website.
