Program Terms:
Spring Semester & Academic Year
Overview:
The University of Tsukuba is one of Japan’s leading comprehensive universities. The university has a long and distinguished history in the Japanese university system dating back more than 140 years. It was founded in 1872 as the Normal School (which later became the Tokyo Higher Normal School), the first teachers college in Japan. Its successor, the Tokyo University of Education, founded in 1949, moved to the Tsukuba area, which is about 60 km northeast of Tokyo, in 1973. Located at the center of Tsukuba Science City, the university grew simultaneously with the development of the city. This science city is well known internationally for its large concentration of major research institutes and has attained high international esteem for its multitude of research accomplishments. The main Tsukuba campus covers an area of 258 hectares, making it the largest single campus in Japan. Both the campus and the city are surrounded by beautiful nature but are not far from the metropolitan district. The Tsukuba Express now connects downtown Tsukuba with Akihabara, Tokyo, in 45 minutes. (Source: University of Tsukuba Website)
Academic Details:
Classes for degree courses taught in Japanese, which you can take together with Japanese students, begin in April. Degree programs taught in English start in October. The programs taught in English are attended by international students from a variety of countries. The number of international coeducational classes open to all students is also being increased, allowing you to take programs taught in English alongside Japanese students and providing many chances for you to study Japanese. Undergraduate fields of study include Agricultural Science, Arts in International Social Sciences, Bio-resource Science, International Medical Science, Biology, Geoscience, and Global Issues. A full list of course offerings is listed on the university’s website. (Source: University of Tsukuba Website)
Housing Details:
The University of Tsukuba student residence halls were established to offer students an excellent study environment along with the opportunity to experience autonomous civic life. A total of 65 residences with 4,000 rooms are located in Ichinoya, Hirasuna, Oikoshi, and Kasuga Campus. Each campus (excluding Kasuga campus) has a community center that has the Administrative Office (In Kasuga Area, it is established in the 1F, Building 1), a beauty and hair salon, and an electric goods store. In addition, Hirasuna Community Center has cafeterias and bath house, and Ichinoya Community Center has convenience stores.
Also, Global Village, shared accommodations for both Japanese and international students studying at the University of Tsukuba, commenced its operations on April 1, 2017. It has been established as a part of the Global Residence Development Project that aims to promote internationalization on campus.
Eligibility:
- Sophomore standing
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
