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University of Tsukuba
Undergraduate Programs Information
Programs
| Programs | Class Commence |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Program in Life and Environmental　Sciences | September 1, 2016 |
| International Undergraduate Education Program for Medical Scientists | September |
| Undergraduate Program of International Social Studies | September |
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Interdisciplinary Program in Life and Environmental　Sciences
The aim of this program is to nurture and train potential human resources with comprehensive knowledge to enable the identification of problems related to life and environmental sciences and offer strategies to solve global issues pertaining to environment, energy and food security at the regional and international perspectives. The course curriculum, which will be taught in English by Japanese and international professors, includes basic sciences, Japanese language and culture and core courses offered by three different colleges, Biological Sciences, Agro-Biological Resource Sciences, and Geoscience.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject |
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences - Natural Resources and Conservation |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor of Science (Geoscience, Biology) Bachelor of Agricultural Science Bachelor of Bioresource Science |
| Major | Biological Sciences Agrobiological Resource Science Geoscience |
| Classes Commence | September 1, 2016 |
| Entrance Fee | Waived |
| Tuition Fees | 535,800 yen / year. First semester free |
| Other Expenses | |
| Location | Tsukuba Campus 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, 305-8577 Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Program Started | August, 2010 |
| No. of Students | Approx 100 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | Approx 100 faculty teach on this course |
| Additional Information | |
| Application Type | Other |
| Admission Capacity | Approx 25 annually |
| Application Period | November to January (exact dates confirmed on website) |
| Examination Date | January - March, 2017 |
| Results Announced | March, 2017 |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | April, 2017 |
| Eligibility | Non-Japanese or Dual-nationals, Application form, Recommendation letter, transcripts, English tests (where necessary), personal statement, financial plan |
| Application Process | Partly online, paper-based |
| Screening Process | Application screening (first round), interview (second screening) |
| Admission Fee | None |
| Contact | Email: global30@un.tsukuba.ac.jp URL: www.global.tsukuba.ac.jp/apply |
As of June 30, 2016
College of Medical Sciences
International Undergraduate Education Program for Medical Scientists
This program trains students to become professionals in medical research. The program accepts students who have completed 2 years in Medical Science or a related program at an institution outside Japan.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject | - Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
| Duration | 2 years (+ 2 years at previous institution) |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) |
| Major | Medical Science |
| Classes Commence | September |
| Entrance Fee | Waived |
| Tuition Fees | 535,800 yen annually |
| Other Expenses | None |
| Location | Tsukuba Campus 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, 305-8577 Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Program Started | 2010 |
| No. of Students | 10 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | Over 50 |
| Additional Information | The program only accepts students who have completed 2 years in Medical Science or a related program at an institution outside Japan. |
| Application Type | Other |
| Admission Capacity | 2 - 3 |
| Application Period | November - January (exact dates specified on website) |
| Examination Date | January - March, 2017 |
| Results Announced | March, 2017 |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | April, 2017 |
| Eligibility | Non-Japanese or Dual-nationals, Application form, Recommendation letter, transcripts, English tests (where necessary), personal statement, financial plan |
| Application Process | Partly online, paper-based |
| Screening Process | Application screening and interview |
| Admission Fee | None |
| Contact | Email: global30@un.tsukuba.ac.jp URL: www.global.tsukuba.ac.jp |
As of June 30, 2016
School of Social and International Studies
Undergraduate Program of International Social Studies
This program equips students with the skills to understand and interpret a changing, globalized world, allowing students to earn a degree through classes taught in English. It focuses on a comprehensive and multidisciplinary study of international affairs, including the study of languages other than English, and analytical methods drawn from social sciences and related fields. It gives insights into key topics in both Japanese and international social studies using a multidisciplinary approach.
| Program Information | |
|---|---|
| Subject | - Social Sciences (Economics, Political Science, etc.) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Degree | Bachelor |
| Type of Degree | Bachelor of Arts (International Social Science) |
| Major | International Social Sciences |
| Classes Commence | September |
| Entrance Fee | Waived |
| Tuition Fees | 535,800 yen annually |
| Other Expenses | |
| Location | Tsukuba Campus 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, 305-8577 Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Program Started | August, 2010 |
| No. of Students | 80 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | Over 50 faculty teach on this program |
| Additional Information | |
| Application Type | Other |
| Admission Capacity | Approx 20 |
| Application Period | November to January (exact dates will be specified on website) |
| Examination Date | January - March |
| Results Announced | March, 2017 |
| Enrollment Procedure Period | April, 2017 |
| Eligibility | Non-Japanese or Dual-nationals, Application form, Recommendation letter, transcripts, English tests (where necessary), personal statement, financial plan |
| Application Process | Partly online, paper-based |
| Screening Process | Application screening (first round), interview (second screening) |
| Admission Fee | None |
| Contact | Email: global30@un.tsukuba.ac.jp URL: www.global.tsukuba.ac.jp/apply |
As of June 30, 2016
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
