Research Field / Graduate Entrance Examination Schedule
This is a list of degree programs and doctoral programs that offer early completion programs. Links to the websites of the degree programs and doctoral programs and the entrance examination schedule are provided.
- To check the research field and academic advisor of your choice, please refer to the “Faculty List and Research Fields” on each doctoral program website.
- The academic achievement examination schedule varies depending on the doctoral program, so be sure to check the application guideline.
- The release status of past entrance examinations is listed within each application guideline. Please check the application guideline.
- The schedule of entrance examinations other than the following will be announced as soon as the details are decided.
Degree Programs in Business Sciences
These programs are mainly intended for working people, and aims to explore the background of various issues faced by modern society and organizations, with the deep academic knowledge and outstanding abilities required as highly-skilled professionals in society and business. The program fosters highly-skilled professionals who can contribute to the sustainable development of society by formulating and implementing highly effective solutions.
| Doctoral Program | Website | Faculty and Research Field | Outline | Application Guidelines |
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| Law | ■ | ■ (Japanese Only) |
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| Business Administration | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
Graduate Entrance Examination Schedule for AY 2027
Law
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- Examination Period: September
will be released on a rolling basis from late April through mid-May - Application Period (Web Entry)
- Examination Period: September
2026/6/30(Tue.)-2026/7/11(Sat.) - Examination Dates
- Examination Period: September
2026/9/5(Sat.) - Announcement of Results
- Examination Period: September
2026/10/1(Thu.)
Business Administration
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- Examination Period: September
will be released on a rolling basis from late April through mid-May - Application Period (Web Entry)
- Examination Period: September
2026/6/30(Tue.)-2026/7/11(Sat.) - Examination Dates
- Examination Period: September
2026/9/6(Sun.) - Announcement of Results
- Examination Period: September
2026/10/1(Thu.)
Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences
These programs train researchers, university faculty members, and highly-skilled professionals in the fundamentals of pure and applied sciences and their applications to science and technology. They will have a broad perspective and excellent research skills, from basic to applied, to accurately respond to the rapid changes in modern society. This will be done through advanced education and research guidance. The following doctoral programs are organized for this purpose.
| Doctoral Program | Website | Faculty and Research Field | Outline | Application Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Physics | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
| Chemistry | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
| Engineering Sciences-Subprogram in Applied Physic | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
| Engineering Sciences– Subprogram in Materials Science | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
| Engineering Sciences– Subprogram in Materials Science and Engineering | ■ | ■ | ■ |
Graduate Entrance Examination Schedule for AY 2027
Examination Period: August
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- End April 2026
- Application Period (Web Entry)
- 2026/7/9(Thu.)-2026/7/22(Wed.)
- Examination Date
- 2026/8/20(Thu.)-2026/8/24(Mon.)
- Announcement of Results
- 2026/9/10(Thu.)
Examination Period: January to February
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- End April 2026
- Application Period (Web Entry)
- 2026/11/30(Mon.)-2026/12/10(Thu.)
- Examination Dates
- 2027/1/27(Wed.)・2027/1/28(Thu.)
- Announcement of Results
- 2027/2/15(Mon.)
Examination Period: July (Admission in October 2026)
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- End April 2026
- Application Period (Web Entry)
- 2026/5/22(Fri.)-2026/6/1(Mon.)
- Examination Dates
- 2026/7/6(Mon.)
- Announcement of Results
- 2026/7/21(Tue.)
Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
We train researchers, university faculty members, and highly-skilled professionals in interdisciplinary fields where systems, information and society are fused and combined. They will have a global perspective and the ability to think in diverse and flexible ways, and will have the originality and creativity to solve complex and difficult problems in the real world, and will be able to exercise leadership. The following doctoral programs are organized for this purpose.
Invitaion to the Early Completion Doctoral Program for Working People
| Doctoral Program | Website | Faculty and Research Field | Outline | Application Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy and Planning Sciences | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Risk and Resilience Engineering | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
| Computer Science | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
| Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
| Engineering Mechanics and Energy | ■ | ■ | ■ |
Graduate Entrance Examination Schedule for AY 2027
Examination Period: August
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- End April 2026
- Application Period (Web Entry)
- 2026/7/9(Thu.)-2026/7/22(Wed.)
- Examination Date
- 2026/8/19(Wed.)・2026/8/21(Fri.)
- Announcement of Results
- 2026/9/10(Thu.)
Examination Period: January to February
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- End April 2026
- Application Period (Web Entry)
- 2026/11/30(Mon.)-2026/12/10(Thu.)
- Examination Dates
- 2027/1/28(Thu.)・2027/1/29(Fri.)
- Announcement of Results
- 2027/2/15(Mon.)
- The special selection of working individuals for the Doctoral Program in Risk and Resilience (three-year doctoral program) will be conducted at the Bunkyo School Building of the Tokyo Campus in addition to the Tsukuba Campus.
【Examination Period: August】2026/8/22(Sat.)
【Examination Period: January to February】2027/1/30(Sat.)
Examination Period: July (Admission in October 2026)
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- End April 2026
- Application Period (Web Entry)
- 2026/5/22(Fri.)-2026/6/1(Mon.)
- Examination Dates
- 2026/7/3(Fri.)・2026/7/6(Mon.)
- Announcement of Results
- 2026/7/21(Tue.)
Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences
To train researchers, university faculty members, and highly qualified professionals in specialized fields related to life science, geoscience, agricultural science and environmental science. They will have in-depth knowledge, research skills and techniques, and will be able to view the earth, nature and society, which are the foundation of life and human beings, from a broad perspective. Students will be trained to have the ability to identify and solve research problems with original ideas. The following doctoral programs are organized for this purpose.
| Doctoral Program | Website | Faculty and Research Field | Outline | Application Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | ■ | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Agricultural Sciences | ■ | ■ | ||
| Life and Agricultural Sciences | ■ | ■ | ||
| Bioindustrial Sciences | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
| Geosciences | ■ | Geoenvironmental Earth Evolution |
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| Environmental Studies | ■ | ■ | ■ | |
Graduate Entrance Examination Schedule for AY 2027
Examination Period: August
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- End April 2026
- Application Period (Web Entry)
- 2026/7/9(Thu.)-2026/7/22(Wed.)
- Examination Date
- 2026/8/19(Wed.)・2026/8/20(Thu.)
- Announcement of Results
- 2026/9/10(Thu.)
Examination Period: January to February
- Release Date of Application Guideline
- End April 2026
- Application Period (Web Entry)
- 2026/11/30(Mon.)-2026/12/10(Thu.)
- Examination Dates
- 2027/1/26(Tue.)・2027/1/27(Wed.)
- Announcement of Results
- 2027/2/15(Mon.)
Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation
(Cross-disciplinary degree programs in which each course belongs to its own degree program)
【Important Notice】
Due to the planned integration of the Life Innovation Degree Program into the Graduate School of Integrative and Global Multidisciplinary Arena (G-SIGMA), which is expected to be established in April 2027, admission to the Early Completion program is temporarily suspended.
Admissions to the Early Completion Program for Working Professionals within the Life Innovation Degree Program under G‑SIGMA are expected to resume in accordance with the curriculum progression of the Doctoral program upon the establishment of G‑SIGMA.
For further details, please contact the Life Innovation Degree Program Office (tlsi-sigma[at]un.tsukuba.ac.jp, please replace “[at]” with “@”).
<Reference>：Graduate School of Integrative and Global Multidisciplinary Arena
| Course | Website | Faculty and Research Field | Outline | Application Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics (Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering)Food Innovation (Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences)Environmental Management (Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences) Biomolecular Engineering Disease Mechanism Drug Discovery |
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