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We take advantage of the geographic location of Tsukuba, where many research institutions are concentrated, and conduct educational activities at the undergraduate level (School of Geosciences) and graduate level (Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences Field / Human Geosciences Field).(Contents)
Master's Program in Geosciences (Aug.) (19 and 20 Aug., 2026)
Master's Program in Geosciences (Jan./Feb.) (26 and 27 Jan., 2027)
Doctoral Program in Geosciences (Aug.: General Selection) (19 Aug., 2026)
Doctoral Program in Geosciences (Aug.: Special Selection for Working Indivisuals) (19 Aug., 2026)
Doctoral Program in Geosciences (Jan./Feb.: General Selection) (27 Jan., 2027)
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Master's Program in Geosciences (August)
Outline of the Entrance Examination
| Number of students to be admitted: 35 *The number includes students for the Cooperative Graduate School Program. |
| Application form: website of application form |
| Application Period: 9 July 2026 (12 p.m. JST) – 22 July 2026 (3 p.m. JST) *Apply from Web Entry System. Please refer to the application web site for details. |
| Date of Examination: 19 and 20 August 2026 |
| Period of Result Announcement: 10 September 2026 (from 10 a.m. JST) |
Examination for Master's Program in Geoscience
| Date | - | 19 August 2026 | 20 August 2026 |
| Schedule: | - | 10:00am - 11:30am | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Subjects: | English | Special Subject | Oral Examination (Individual Interviews) |
| Scores | 100 points | 300 points | 100 points |
English proficiency
When you submit your application, you are required to attach TOEIC Official Score Certificate (with your photo on), TOEFL Examinee Score Report (with your photo on), TOEFL iBT Home Edition Score Report (with your photo on), or IELTS Academic Module Official Test Report Form.
Test Scores taken after August 2024 are valid.
Your score for the English proficiency level will be determined on the basis of the standard scores mentioned below. If your score is equal to or higher than the standard scores, a full score of 100 will be awarded. If your score is below the standard scores, your score will be normalized according to our scoring system.
TOEIC: 860, TOEFL (iBT): 95, IELTS: 7.0.
Special Subject (Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences Field / Human Geosciences Field)
The special subject comprises two parts: Common Question and Elective Questions from the selected area.
Oral examination (individual interviews)
You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.
Reminder for application
Applicants need to contact the faculty members in their area of specialization prior to the application process.
Application form
Detailed information on the entrance examination is published in the application form.
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Inquiry regarding the entrance examination
Contact the faculty members in their area of specialization
Past tests for special subject
- For the Academic Year 2026 : August 2025, January 2026
- For the Academic Year 2025 : August 2024, January 2025
- For the Academic Year 2024 : August 2023, Jan./Feb. 2024
- For the Academic Year 2023 : August 2022, Jan./Feb. 2023
- For the Academic Year 2022 : August 2021, February 2022 *: Copyrighted texts, figures, tables, and photos are kept secret in the documents.
Master's Program in Geosciences (January/February)
Outline of the Entrance Examination
| Number of students to be admitted: 5 *The number includes students for the Cooperative Graduate School Program. |
| Application form: website of application form |
| Application Period: November 30, 2026, 12:00pm – December 10, 2026, 3:00pm *Apply from Web Entry System. Please refer to the application web site for details. |
| Date of Examination: January 26 and 27, 2027 |
| Period of Result Announcement: 15 February 2027 (from 10 a.m. JST) |
Examination for Master's Programs in Geoscience
| Date | - | 26 January 2027 | 27 January 2027 |
| Schedule: | - | 10:00am～11:30am | 10:00am～5:00pm |
| Subjects: | English | Special Subject | Oral Examination (Individual Interviews) |
| Scores | 100 points | 300 points | 100 points |
English proficiency
When you submit your application, you are required to attach TOEIC Official Score Certificate (with your photo on), TOEFL Examinee Score Report (with your photo on), TOEFL iBT Home Edition Score Report (with your photo on), or IELTS Academic Module Official Test Report Form.
Test Scores taken after January 2025 are valid.
Your score for the English proficiency level will be determined on the basis of the standard scores mentioned below. If your score is equal to or higher than the standard scores, a full score of 100 will be awarded. If your score is below the standard scores, your score will be normalized according to our scoring system.
TOEIC: 860, TOEFL (iBT): 95, IELTS: 7.0.
Special Subject (Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences Field / Human Geosciences Field)
The special subject comprises two parts: Common Question and Elective Questions from the selected area.
Oral examination (individual interviews)
You will be asked questions on your specialization and your purpose of enrollment.
Reminder for application
Applicants need to contact the faculty members in their area of specialization prior to the application process.
Inquiry regarding the entrance examination
Contact the faculty members in their area of specialization
Past tests for special subject
- For the Academic Year 2026 : August 2025, January 2026
- For the Academic Year 2025 : August 2024, January 2025
- For the Academic Year 2024 : August 2023, Jan./Feb. 2024
- For the Academic Year 2023 : August 2022, Jan./Feb. 2023
- For the Academic Year 2022 : August 2021, February 2022 *: Copyrighted texts, figures, tables, and photos are kept secret in the documents.
Doctoral Program in Geosciences (August: General Selection)
Outline of the Entrance Examination
| Number of students to be admitted: 9 students *The number includes students for the Cooperative Graduate School Program. |
| Application form: website of application form |
| Application Period: 9 July 2026 (12 p.m. JST) – 22 July 2026 (3 p.m. JST) *Apply from Web Entry System. Please refer to the application web site for details. |
| Date of Examination: 19 August 2026 |
| Period of Result Announcement: 10 September 2026 (from 10 a.m. JST) |
Examination for Doctoral Program in Geosciences
| Test subject and score: oral examination (100 points) |
| Details of the examination: The oral examination (individual interviews). Foreign students are allowed to use English during the presentation and interview. |
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An LCD projector with D-Sub 15 pin and HDMI connectors will be available for use. A PC is installed in the room, however, bringing your own laptop PC (with the presentation file saved) is highly recommended. Check its operation beforehand. The date and time for the operation check will be announced at a later date. ＜Students from the Master's Program in Geoscience (Geoenvironmental Science Field), University of Tsukuba＞ ＜Other applicants＞ |
Reminder for application
Applicants need to contact the faculty members in their area of specialization prior to the application process.
Inquiry regarding the entrance examination
Contact the faculty members in their area of specialization
Doctoral Program in Geosciences (August: Special Selection)
Outline of the Entrance Examination
| Number of students to be admitted: a few *The number includes students for the Cooperative Graduate School Program. |
| Application form: website of application form |
| Application Period: 9 July 2026 (12 p.m. JST) – 22 July 2026 (3 p.m. JST) *Apply from Web Entry System. Please refer to the application web site for details. |
| Date of Examination: 19 August 2026 |
| Period of Result Announcement: 10 September 2026 (from 10 a.m. JST) |
Examination for Doctoral Program in Geosciences
| Test subject and score: oral examination (100 points) |
| Details of the examination: The oral examination (individual interviews) will last for approximately 30 minutes. Foreign students are allowed to use English during the presentation and interview. |
| Prospective students are required to present their previous research (including Master's thesis) and research plan after enrollment for 15 minutes. An appropriate number of slides is 10 for the previous research and 2 for the research plan. An LCD projector with D-Sub 15 pin and HDMI connectors will be available for use. A PC is installed in the room, however, bringing your own laptop PC (with the presentation file saved) is highly recommended. Check its operation beforehand. The date and time for the operation check will be announced at a later date. |
Reminder for application
Applicants need to contact the faculty members in their area of specialization prior to the application process.
Inquiry regarding the entrance examination
Contact the faculty members in their area of specialization
Doctoral Program in Geosciences (January/February: General Selection)
Outline of the Entrance Examination
| Number of students to be admitted: 10 students *The number includes students for the Cooperative Graduate School Program. |
| Application form: website of application form |
| Application Period: 30 November 2026 (12 p.m. JST) – 10 December 2026 (3 p.m. JST) *Apply from Web Entry System. Please refer to the application web site for details. |
| Date of Examination: 27 January 2027 |
| Period of Result Announcement: 15 February 2027 (from 10 a.m. JST) |
Examination for Doctoral Program in Geosciences
| Test subject and score: oral examination (100 points) |
| Details of the examination: The oral examination (individual interviews). Foreign students are allowed to use English during the presentation and interview. |
|
An LCD projector with D-Sub 15 pin and HDMI connectors will be available for use. A PC is installed in the room, however, bringing your own laptop PC (with the presentation file saved) is highly recommended. Check its operation beforehand. The date and time for the operation check will be announced at a later date. ＜Students from the Master's Program in Geoscience (Geoenvironmental Science field), University of Tsukuba＞ ＜Other applicants＞ |
Reminder for application
Applicants need to contact the faculty members in their area of specialization prior to the application process.
Inquiry regarding the entrance examination
Contact the faculty members in their area of specialization
Doctoral Program in Geosciences (January/February: Special Selection)
Outline of the Entrance Examination
| Number of students to be admitted: a few *The number includes students for the Cooperative Graduate School Program. |
| Application form: website of application form |
| Application Period: 30 November 2026 (12 p.m. JST) – 10 December 2026 (3 p.m. JST) *Apply from Web Entry System. Please refer to the application web site for details. |
| Date of Examination: 27 January 2027 |
| Period of Result Announcement: 15 February 2027 (from 10 a.m. JST) |
Examination for Doctoral Program in Geosciences
| Test subject and score: oral examination (100 points) |
| Details of the examination: The oral examination (individual interviews) will last for approximately 30 minutes. Foreign students are allowed to use English during the presentation and interview. |
|
An LCD projector with D-Sub 15 pin and HDMI connectors will be available for use. A PC is installed in the room, however, bringing your own laptop PC (with the presentation file saved) is highly recommended. Check its operation beforehand. The date and time for the operation check will be announced at a later date. Prospective students are required to present their previous research (including Master's thesis) and research plan after enrollment for 15 minutes. |
Reminder for application
Applicants need to contact the faculty members in their area of specialization prior to the application process.
Inquiry regarding the entrance examination
Contact the faculty members in their area of specialization