All Levels
MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
UT
University of Tsukuba
Tsukuba, Japan
"A national research university in Tsukuba Science City"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#351 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (job-hunting visa)
About University of Tsukuba
The University of Tsukuba is a national university in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, with roots in 1872 and its current form from 1973. It ranked 11th in Japan and 351st worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Its colleges and schools cover humanities, social and international studies, human sciences, life and environmental sciences, science and engineering, informatics, medicine, and art and design.
Rankings & Recognition
#351
Ranked #351 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
National university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Tsukuba's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1973
Founded
351
QS 2027 Rank
National university
Type
Tsukuba
Location
Popular Programs
Science and Engineering
Life Sciences
Informatics
Medicine
Art and Design
Application Details
Intakes
April
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
COE + Student visa
Post-Study Work
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Green Card Pathway
Highly Skilled Professional (points)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MEXT (Japanese Govt) scholarship
Career Outcomes
18%
Placement Ratio
1 year (job-hunting visa)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The University of Tsukuba has a large campus in Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Campus Details
Tsukuba
campus
Campus Forecast
Tsukuba: hot humid summers
cold dry winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Check the university site for dormitory and housing options
Dining
Campus cafeterias and nearby restaurants
Health & Wellness
National Health Insurance covers students; campus health centre
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
5,000 – 15,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
University of Tsukuba admits undergraduates mainly in April. Check the university international admissions site for exact dates, graduate intakes, fees and English-taught programmes.
Scholarships at University of Tsukuba
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school completion. Language proficiency as set by each faculty.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language and entry rules are set by each graduate school.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (EJU / JLPT / TOEFL / IELTS)
Bank balance certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the university admissions site.
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Apply online
Register on the university admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the required application fee.
4
Screening
The university reviews your file; an interview or test may follow.
5
Admission & COE
Receive the admission letter, then the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
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Visa & arrive
Apply for a Student visa with the COE, then register your address and join National Health Insurance.
Campus & Location
The University of Tsukuba has a large campus in Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
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Human Sciences
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Life and Environmental Sciences
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Art and Design
Master's
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