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University of Tsukuba

筑波大学 

Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

Overview

Departments and Divisions
Academic Program
Typical Length of Program
Degrees
Masterʼs Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Humanities /International Public Policy /International and Advanced Japanese Studies)
Masterʼs Programs in Business Sciences
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
2
Masters
(Business Administration/Law)
Doctoral Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Humanities /International Public Policy /International and Advanced Japanese Studies)
Doctral Programs in Business Sciences
Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
3
Doctoral
(Business Administration/Law)
Law School Program
Professional Degree Program
3
Juris Doctor
(Juris Doctor)
MBA Program in International Business
Professional Degree Program
2
Professional Degree
(International Business Administration)
Academic Calendar

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.

Professional Degree Program

Academic Calendar: semester
Entry Timing: Apr.
Term Commencement: Apr. / Oct.
List of Courses and Schedule
Curriculum
Link
Syllabus
Link
List of Courses and Schedule
Link
Degree Programs Offered in English
First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
Available
Link


Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Unavailable


Professional Degree Program
Available
Link
The MBA-IB Program was launched as a professional school located in Tokyo to develop global managers equipped for careers in international business. All classes are taught in English and approximately half of the faculty is made up by international professors. The student body is also diverse.
Curriculum Policy of Institution
Contact Info (for International Students)
社会人大学院等支援室
03-3492-6816
business-kyomu1@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
Degree Awarding Policy

Program Profile

Official Website
Brochures and App Form
School Features
  • Evening Course Available
Criteria for Awarding Degrees
Supplementary Japanese Language Class

Curriculum Policy of Institution
Japanese Language Course at an Affiliated School (Separate Admission Process for the University)

Study Abroad Programs (Incl. in and outbound) / Length of Program
Short-term Study Abroad to Japan
Link
Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs
Students may Apply
Link
MEXT Research Students Scholarship

Types of Professional Qualifications

Students

As of May 1, 2022

total
739
Students

Students

Number of International Graduated Students Local Students
157 582

Number of International Students by Nationality

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
Number of Spring Admissions
167
Number of Spring International Admissions
58
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
72
Number of Graduating Students in 2022 (International Students)
137 (66)
Completion Rate in 2022
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2022

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Number of Spring Admissions
70
Number of Spring International Admissions
24
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
6
Number of Graduating Students in 2022 (International Students)
0 ()
Completion Rate in 2022
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2022

Professional Degree Program
Number of Spring Admissions
67
Number of Spring International Admissions
2
Number of Non-degree Seeking Students
19
Number of Graduating Students in 2022 (International Students)
29 ()
Completion Rate in 2022
Completion Rate of Doctoral Programs for International Students in 2022

Faculty

As of May 1, 2022

List of Academic Staff/Faculty Members (Title, Degree and Achievements)
Link
Total Number of Academic Staff/Faculty Members
217

  • Student : Faculty Ratio (both Full-time)

    739:217

Number of International Academic Staff/Faculty Members (by Gender)
Professors
Associate Professors
Lecturers
Assistant Professors
Research Associates
Total
%
Male
80
54
3
18
0
155
71
Female
20
34
0
12
0
66
30
International Faculty
5
13
0
6
0
24
11

Post-graduate Pathways

As of May 1, 2022

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
35
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
73

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
0
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
0

Professional Degree Program
Number of Graduating Students who Continue Education
0
Number of Graduating Students Employed (Upon Graduation)
28
Main Pathways for International Students
Number of International Graduating Students Employed in Japan (Upon Graduation)
0
Information on Career Prospects
Internships and Other Opportunities
  • Internships/On-the-job training in Japan (Convert to credit)
  • Internships/training outside Japan (Convert to credit)
Career Support
Available
Link
Voices of International Students
International Alumni Networks

Campus Location

Campus
Tsukuba Campus
305-8577 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Ibaraki Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Suburban
Facilities and Services
  • Athletic grounds and facilities (e.g., gyms)
  • Facilities for extracurricular activities
  • Rest areas
  • Computer rooms
  • Environments for independent learning other than the library (e.g., learning commons)
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Cafeteria/On-campus store
  • Halal food provided in the cafeteria and elsewhere (certified Halal)
  • Free Wi-Fi for students
Campus
Bunkyo School Building, Tokyo Campus
112-0012 3-29-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0012 , Tokyo Google Map
Access Map
Link
Location Type
Metropolitan
Facilities and Services
  • Computer rooms
  • Barrier-free universal design
  • Free Wi-Fi for students

Entrance Exam for International Students

As at 01st 10 2022

Admission Policy of Institution
Link
Entrance examination provisions for international students
Available
Name of Procedures for International Admissions and Program
Special Program in Japanese and Eurasian Studies (SPJES)
Link
Special Program in International Relations（JDS）
Link
African Youth Initiative in Public Policy (AYIPP)
Link
Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP)
Link
Consultation for Prospective Students Overseas
Link
Special Arrangement on Admission for Persons with Disabilities
  • Time for exam extended by 1.5 times or 1.3 times
  • Permission to take exam in Braille; use of question sheets with a font that is 1.4 times larger and paper sheets that are twice as large; use of a magnifying glass; etc.
  • Sign-language interpreter, helper available
  • Exemption from listening portion or permission to control audio on listening portion
  • Consideration given to location of exam room (e.g., distance from restroom and elevator)
  • Other special measures such as use of walking sticks, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and specially made desks, etc.
Transfer within the Institution
Transfer from Another Institution
Options for Testing / Qualifications
Remarks
  • Online application available
  • Examination fees and other charges payable by credit card or online payment system
  • Travel to Japan not required before admission procedure
Application Timing

Entrance Exam for All Students

Information on Selection Method (for All Students)

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)

  • General

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)

  • General

Professional Degree Program

  • General

Tuition and Fees

As at 01st 10 2022

First Stage of Doctoral Program (Master's degree-awarding)
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Link
Admission Fee
282,000 yen

Second Stage of Doctoral Program (Doctoral degree-awarding)
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Third Year   Max: 535,800 yen / Min: 535,800 yen

Professional Degree Program
Tuition Fees
First Year   Max: 804,000 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Second Year   Max: 804,000 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Third Year   Max: 804,000 yen / Min: 535,800 yen
Other Charges
Link
Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)
44,410 yen

Special Payment Arrangements

As at 01st 10 2022

Late Payment Plan
Installment Payment Plan
Tuition Waivers

Scholarships/Loans

Types of Professional Qualifications

For each acquirable professional qualification, the eligibility requirements such as prescribed curriculum or requirement for practical experience and the nationality requirement may differ.

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Total estimated costs

"Total estimated costs" is the total of tuition (maximum possible for first-year students × length of the course of study), entrance fees, other costs (lab fees, facility and equipment fees, student accident insurance for first-year students × length of the course of study), and main living expenses × 12 months × length of the course of study. Living expenses include housing expenses. NIAD-QE calculates a reference value of housing expenses based on the Campus Life Data Survey by University Co-op, which each university may change to reflect the actual conditions.

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Estimated Housing and Utilities Cost (Per Month)

Where there are several campuses, housing costs are calculated based on area the main campus is located in.

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Admission Fee

Fee charged when one is admitted as a qualified student and decides to be enrolled.

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MEXT Research Students Scholarship

  • Those who are enrolled in a master’s course, a doctoral course, or a professional graduate course at a graduate school.
  • Those who are conducting research in a specialized field at an undergraduate department, graduate school, institute attached to a university, etc. without the aim of completing the course, or who are receiving preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to placement at the university, etc. (Excluding the Young Leaders Program(YLP) students or teacher training students.)
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Double/Dual/Joint Degree Programs

  • Double Degree Program: Programs for which multiple diplomas are awarded by completing learning at Japanese and foreign institutions using the credit transfer system.
  • Joint Degree Program: Programs for a single diploma jointly awarded by two or more institutions based on cooperation established by Japanese and foreign institutions.
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Tuition Waivers

Tuition waivers may be entire or partial.

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Grants (All Students may Apply)

Scholarships may include loans and grants.
This part shows scholarships limited to students of this program. However, other scholarships may be available at the institutional level. Check the university’s website for details.

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Number of Spring Admissions

See the section on "entry timing" for the availability of admissions other than in the spring.

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Location Type

  • Metropolitan: Tokyo 23 Wards, Cities, of those population are more than 500,000, designated by the government decree
  • Urban: Cities in Tokyo Metropolitan (other than 23 wards), Cities in Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo Prefecture except for those designated as underpopulated areas by the act.
  • Suburban: Other areas than Metropolitan or Urban

The above classifications are a guide suggested by NIAD-QE; each university chooses the classification for its own campus.

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