For Prospective Students

Admission Information

In addition to the general entrance examination, admission by various selection methods are implemented.

Please see the “University of Tsukuba Graduate Admissions” website concerning, entrance examination dates, examination subjects, etc.

Graduate Admissions 2027
Subprogram in International Education
October (General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals/ Special Selection for English Speakers and Overseas Japanese Nationals)
Application guidelines for the Special Selection for English Speakers and Overseas Japanese National are here.
*The application starts in September. Please check the application guidelines carefully.

The collection of past Entrance examination (the special selection for English speakers and overseas Japanese nationals) is here.
AY2022 AY2021 AY2020
*The Essay in the Special selection process for English speakers and overseas Japanese nationals is abolished from AY2025 .

Information Session

2026 Information Session by Subprogram in International Education

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming information session hosted by the Subprogram in International Education, one of the specialized tracks within the Master’s Program in Education at the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba.
This session is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn more about this graduate-level program with a strong international focus.
Our faculty members and current students will introduce the distinctive features of the Subprogram, share their experiences, and answer your questions in an open and friendly setting.
If you’re interested in advancing your academic journey in a diverse and global environment, this is your first step!

Update: 24th, June, 2026

In light of the forecast that two typhoons will approach the Kanto area this weekend, we have discussed the matter and have decided to cancel the in-person session and hold the information session online only.

Venue

Blended Format:
Online (ZOOM) Only
On-Campus (University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba Campus) 8B Building
Access Information →https://maps.app.goo.gl/RWxRje9iLCmTp1DN7

Date & Time

27th, June, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 pm (JST)
Reception: 12:45-

Registration

Please register in advance using the form below:
👉https://forms.gle/rb42mg2xCEkvU8rq6

Join us and discover how the Subprogram in International Education can support your goals in global education and research.
We look forward to welcoming you!

The materials used in this information session are available now!

Please click the image below and download it.

Typical Career Paths

Subprogram in International Education

Many of those who completed the Subprogram gain employment with domestic and overseas, public and private IB World Schools (at all three levels) and international schools. Furthermore, there are also those who are with universities that provide an IB teacher training course and who are on the path to research in universities. In addition, there are those who are active in various areas related to international education including engaging in academic administration.

The Results of AY2025

Teacher : 5 (Including IB World School, International School, and other schools),
Return to teacher work : 2,
Government office & Company etc.: 5,
Doctoral Program : 3,
Other:1

The below is the data for the graduates from the courses of old organization in AY 2019.

Subprogram in School Education for the Next Generation As career courses after the completion of the Doctoral Program, there is a wide choice of options from administrative agencies including domestic and overseas education-related organizations such as domestic and overseas educational administration, schools (teachers), social education administration and life-long learning agencies, and NPOs, international agencies, domestic and overseas universities, research agencies, and others.

The Results of AY2019 Teacher:41, Return to teacher work:3, Government office& Company etc.:14, Going on to the Doctoral Program of Education and other advancedschools:4, Other:1

Subprogram in Education Sciences The majority of the students studied in the Subprogram in Education Sciences will be researchers engaged in education and research in the various branches of education administration in domestic and overseas universities, research agencies, and so forth. Most of them advance to the Doctoral Program in Education,. However, in recent years, there is an increasing number of those entering the graduate school in different disciplines in University of Tsukuba or other universities, and becoming junior and senior high school teachers, public service workers, business people, and so on.

The Results of AY2019 Teacher:0, Return to teacher work:0, Government office& Company etc.:5, Going on to the Doctoral Program of Education and other advanced schools :8, Other:1