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”.

Support for International Students after Enrollment
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

MEXT Admission for AY2025 enrollment is closed now.

Application Guidelines

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 AY 2025 (The Japanese academic year begins in April and ends in March).

Note on eligibility screening:
Candidates who wish to apply for the master’s degree without a bachelor’s degree or apply to the doctoral degree without a master’s degree must pass an eligibility screening to confirm academic qualifications equivalent to or higher than the relevant degree. In that case, please submit all required documents for eligibility screening to us by 4th September 2024.

International Resilience Engineering Program powered by Industry-Academia Collaborated PBL
International Resilience Engineering Program powered by Industry-Academia Collaborated PBL
Applicable ProgramsMaster’s program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy
Doctoral program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy
Master’s program in Risk and Resilience Engineering
Doctoral program in Risk and Resilience Engineering
Date of EnrollmentApril 1, 2025
Application GuidelinesApplication Guidelines
Application Forms
Faculty MemberFaculty 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 DeadlineThe application will be accepted by submitting both of the following by the deadlines.
[Electronic files (via email)] Deadline: October 4, 2024 3:00 PM (JST)
[Original documents (via a tracked deliverty service)] Deadline: October 16, 2024 (JST)

 

International Program for Human-Centered AI Society

* Only those who have passed the pre-screening may apply (For more information, visit here.)

 

International Program for Human-Centered AI Society
Applicable ProgramsMaster’s program in Computer Science
Doctoral program in Computer Science
Date of EnrollmentApril 1, 2025
Pre-screeningThe applicant must pass the pre-screening conducted by the Degree Program in order to apply for this program.
Please refer the web page of Computer Science.
Application GuidelinesApplication Guidelines
Application Forms
Faculty MemberFaculty 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 DeadlineThe application will be accepted by submitting both of the following by the deadlines.
[Electronic files (via email)] Deadline: October 4, 2024 3:00 PM (JST)
[Original documents (via a tracked deliverty service)] Deadline: October 16, 2024 (JST)

 

Graduate Program for Transforming Society Through Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Robotics
Graduate Program for Transforming Society
Through Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Robotics
Applicable ProgramsMaster’s program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
Doctoral program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
Date of EnrollmentApril 1, 2025
Application GuidelinesApplication Guidelines
Application Forms
Faculty MemberFaculty 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 DeadlineThe application will be accepted by submitting both of the following by the deadlines.
[Electronic files (via email)] Deadline: October 4, 2024 3:00 PM (JST)
[Original documents (via a tracked deliverty service)] Deadline: October 16, 2024 (JST)

 

Special Selection for Students of Double Degree Program

Application Guidelines

Double Degree Program ( University of Tsukuba ‒ University of Grenoble Alpes )
Applicable ProgramsMaster’s program in Computer Science
Date of EnrollmentApril 1, 2025
Application GuidelinesApplication Guidelines
Application Forms
Faculty MemberFaculty 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 DeadlineJanuary 6, 2025 (JST)

 

Application Guidelines for Past Entrance Examinations

See “Past Entrance Examinations” on this website.