Japan Educational Seminar in Indonesia

26-27 January, 2013

University of Tsukuba

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University of Tsukuba

Tokyo University of Education

Founded as Higher Normal School

Dr. Ayumi　Tanimoto

Mr. Takanori Nagase

Prof. Sawao Kato

A Leading Research-oriented University

- Japan’s First Institution of Higher Education -

153 Years of History and Tradition 

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Dr. Sin-Itiro Tomonaga

Physics, 1965

Dr. Leo Esaki

Physics, 1973

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Center of R & D

Largest science city in Japan

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Tsukuba Science City

• 45 minutes from Tokyo by train

• One hour from Narita International Airport by bus

University of Tsukuba in Numbers

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Graduate Schools and 　　Degree Programs

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• Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Degree Programs in �Humanities and Social Sciences
• Degree Programs in �Business Sciences

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• Graduate School of Science and �Technology
• Degree Programs in �Pure and Applied Sciences
• Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
• Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

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• Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
• Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Integrative School

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• School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA)

Undergraduate Schools

9

• Humanities and Culture
• Social and International Studies
• Human Sciences
• Life and Environmental Sciences
• Science and Engineering
• Informatics
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
• Art and Design

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Graduate and Undergraduate schools

RU11: Top Research Universities in Japan

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RU11 is a consortium which was established in November 2009 consisting of 11 of the top Research Universities in Japan.

/ 807* Universities

*2022 School Basic Survey (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan)

NAGOYA UNIVERSITY

KYUSHU UNIVERSITY

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International Strategy Promotion System and Network Development

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-Overseas Offices, Campus-in-Campus, Startup Hubs, Hospitals Hubs-

University of Tsukuba Initiatives

Campus in Campus Partners

13 Universities

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KazNU

Partner since 2023

Partner since 2019

Partner since 2015

Partner since 2018

Partner since 2017

Partner since 2019

Partner since 2017

Partner since 2017

Partner since 2023

Partner since 2016

Campus in Campus Initiatives

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Comprehensive, research-intensive university including Sports Science and Art

Cutting-edge research in

Super-Computing, Nanotechnology,

Personal Care Robotics,

Algae Biofuel Technologies,

Proton Cancer Therapy, etc.

Cutting-edge Research

Research Centers for Innovation

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• International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (IIIS)
• Center for Computational Sciences(CCS）
• Life Science Center for Survival Dynamics,

Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance (TARA)

• Tsukuba-Plant Innovation Research Center (T-PIRC)
• Shimoda Marine Research Center
• Plasma Research Center
• Alliance for Research on the Mediterranean and North Africa(ARENA)
• Center for Cybernics Research
• Center for Research in Radiation, Isotopes, and Earth System Sciences
• Center for Artificial Intelligence Research
• Microbiology Research Center for Sustainability (MiCS)
• Advanced Research Initiative for Human

High Performance (ARIHHP)

• Proton Medical Research Center
• Research Center for West Asian Civilization
• Tomonaga Center for the History of the Universe
• Tsukuba Research Center for Energy Materials

Science

• Mountain Science Center…and so on

• R&D Center for Precision Medicine
• R&D Center for Frontiers of MIRAI in Policy and Technology
• R&D Center for Sport Innovation
• R&D Center for Health Services
• R&D Center for Tailor-Made QOL
• R&D Center for Working Person’s　Psychological Support　…and so on.

Research Institutions & Centers

19 centers

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12 centers

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International Students from central Asia

From 114 countries/regions

From Uzbekistan

From Kazakhstan

From Kyrgyz

As of May 2026

International Students from central Asia

As of May 2026

are studying in Tsukuba

2,367

Students from 114 countries/regions

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22

9

from

Uzbekistan

from

Kazakhstan

from

Kyrgyz Republic

Arts

Life & Environment

Social & International Studies

Sports

Medicine

Humanities

Natural Science & Engineering

Human Science

Informatics

AND

Students in School of Comprehensive Studies decide own major after 1^st year program.

Undergraduate schools

Recommended Programs�at Undergraduate Level

• Life and Environmental Science

- Biology - Agrobiological Resource Sciences - Geosciences

• International Social Sciences

- Social Sciences - International Issues

• Interdisciplinary Engineering
• Global Issues
• Japan-Expert Program

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Japan Expart program

College of Japanese Language and Culture

College of Nursing

College of Agro-Biological Resource Sciences

School of Art and Design

Applications

First stage screening

(documents + personal statement)

Second stage screening

(Online interview – 20 – 30 mins)

Results!

Submit application

Arrive on campus

September

Biology/

Social science/

Engineering

BPGI/

Japan-Expart

Nov - Dec

January

Late Feb

March 31

April

May

June

March

Admission Requirements

• Completed or expect to complete 12 Years of formal education
• Besides your personal information you must submit:
• Study plan
• Financial plan
• Certificate of completion (or expected completion)
• Academic transcripts (past three years)
• Letter of recommendation
• Proof of English proficiency : TOEFL(79+)/TOEIC L&R (730 +)/IELTS (6.0 +)
• Examination fee(32 USD + 102 USD)

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Scan to download the enrollment guidebook for more information

Graduate programs

Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate School of Comprehensive

Human Sciences

Graduate School of Science and Technology

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NipCA fellowship - SPJES

• 1.5 years MA degree in Public Policy at the Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Applicants must be from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, or Japan

* this amount is subject to change

• Application details:

　Special Program for Central Asian Countries (SPJES)

• Fall admission 2026 is now closed.
• Application period is usually

mid November, - January

• Enrolment date: October 1

SPECIAL PROGRAM IN JAPANESE AND EURASIAN STUDIES�THE NIPPON FOUNDATION CENTRAL ASIA FELLOWSHIP

• Admission Fee, Tuition, Traveling fee, Stipend

　(113,350 yen*) is covered

• Up to 9 Fellowships* (MA)

See the NipCA website for more information

Student support

Academic advisors

Personal tutor

Help with daily living issues (e.g. opening a bank account)

English-speaking staff

English counseling

Medical services

Annual free health checks

National Health System

Housing options

Global Village

($290/month + utility fees)

On campus dormitories

($140~360/month)

Off campus option

($300~$600/month for single room)

2027/4/1～

$1≒\160

Cost

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Scholarships / Financial support

Japanese online contents

・Japanese e-Learning Minato, Irodori by Japan Foundation

Course level：Minato= A1 to A2B1, Irodori= A1 to A2

・にほんご123 by UT

Course level：Beginner to intermediate

You can take Japanese language courses from A1 to B1 level for free on these website. You can learn Japanese anytime anywhere because it’s e-learning class. You can also learn about Japanese culture, such as tea ceremony and calligraphy.

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・Japanese Learner’s Dictionary by UT

Almost 230,000 words on this online dictionary.

・NHK WORLD JAPAN

NHK, which is Japanese public media, provides “Easy Japanese” news and contents.

・JV Campus

More than 60 universities provide various classes(including Japanese Language and culture).

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Contact form

・You can ask questions directly to admission staffs of UT or professors.

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・The counseling is mainly for the undergraduate programs.

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・Each counseling is for 30 minutes at maximum..

Feruza Iskandarova

Current

2019

Graduate from Academic Lyceum of Westminster International University in Tashkent

2023

Graduate from Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies

Chief specialist at the International Academic Cooperation Office of The University of World Economy and Diplomacy

University of Tsukuba : Special Program for Central Asian Countries (SPJES)

Impact of the experiences studying in Japan

It helped me understand what it means to be an international student and gave me insights into Japanese universities. This experience strengthened my desire to work with Asia and improved my Japanese language proficiency. Now, in my current role, I am responsible for student exchange programs and partnerships with universities in the Asia-Pacific region. Thanks to my background, I can also assist incoming Japanese students at our university in adapting to a new environment.

Voice of University of Tsukuba alumni

2025

Message for students who want to study in Japan

Fatima Mirakilova

I’d say go for it — don’t be afraid to apply. Don't doubt and don't be afraid to make mistakes or fail! We are all people and it's okay! If you’re passionate about what you want to study, that will really show in your application. Try to be clear about your goals and how the program fits into them. Also, reach out to former or current students if you have questions — most people are happy to help. And I'm not an exception. And once you’re in Japan, make the most of it and enjoy the beauty and the peacefulness of the country with its safety, marvelous nature and delicious food! The classes, people, and experiences can really help you grow. It’s a great opportunity to learn not only from professors but also from friends all over the world as networking is the bridge towards brilliant career in future.

Voice of University of Tsukuba alumni

Current

2019

2023

Graduate from Academic Lyceum №3

Graduate from National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek

Chief specialist at the International Academic Cooperation Office of The University of World Economy and Diplomacy

University of Tsukuba : Special Program for Central Asian Countries (SPJES)

2025

Tamar Meladze

略歴

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Current

2010

Graduate from Faculty of Humanities, Tbilisi State University

2012

Graduate from Master Course in Archeology, Ilia State University

Postdoctoral fellow, Tokyo Collage, University of Tokyo

University of Tsukuba : Ph.D. in World Heritage Studies (SPJES)

შემიძლია ბევრი ვისაუბრო ორგანიზებულ სისტემასა და მშვიდ, სტუდენტზე მორგებულ, კომფორტულ გარემოზე, რასაც იაპონიის უნივერსიტეტებში ნახავთ.

თუმცა, საბოლოო ჯამში, რას და როგორ ისწავლით, მხოლოდ თქვენს ჟინზეა დამოკიდებული, და იაპონიაში სწავლა განსაკუთრებულ გამოცდას უწყობს ამ ჟინს.  ენის ბარიერი, სრულიად უცხო გარემო, ულევი საბუთები და აქაური სამუშაო-აკადემიური თუ კულტურული მიდგომები ბევრჯერ გამოცდის თქვენს გამძლეობას. მაგრამ ამ ყველაფრის გადალახვით გამოწვეული სიამაყე და სიამოვნება მართლაც არაჩვეულებრივია და ამას იაპონიაში განსაკუთრებით იგრძნობთ.

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Voice of University of Tsukuba alumni

2022

Graduate from Master Course in Cultural Resource Studies , Kanazawa University

2018

Massage for students who want to study in Japan

Mariam Bibilashvili

The Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship gave me the opportunity to study, work, and live in Japan - an experience that profoundly shaped both my personal and professional trajectory. In addition to building lifelong friendships with people from around the world, the University of Tsukuba became a true steppingstone in my academic development. It offered a calm and supportive environment, intellectually stimulating classes, and professors who continue to serve as role models and mentors in my career.

Voice of University of Tsukuba alumni

Current

2016

2018

Graduate from International Relations, Free University

Graduate from International Studies, Tsukuba University

Postdoctoral Researcher in Masaryk University, Czech Republic

University of Tsukuba : Ph.D. in Social Sciences

2021

Massage for students who want to study in Japan

Shorena Gozalishvili

ცუკუბას უნივერსიტეტის დასრულების შემდეგ საქართველოში დავბრუნდი და მუშაობა იაპონიის საერთაშორისო თანამშრომლობის სააგენტოში (JICA) დავიწყე. იაპონიაში მიღებული აკადემიური ცოდნა, გაუმჯობესებული ენობრივი კომპეტენცია, შრომის ეთიკისა და კულტურის ცოდნა საშუალებას მაძლევს, ეფექტურად ვიმუშაო ქართულ და იაპონურ მხარეებთან და წვლილი შევიტანო ორ ქვეყანას შორის თანამშრომლობის კიდევ უფრო გაღრმავებაში.

Voice of University of Tsukuba alumni

Current

2017

Graduate from International Relations, Free University

Project Manager, JICA

University of Tsukuba : MA in International and Advance Japanese Studies

2024

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