The University of Tsukuba aims to establish
free exchange and close relationships in both basic and applied sciences with
educational and research organizations and academic communities in Japan and
overseas. While developing these relationships, we intend to pursue education
and research to cultivate men and women with creative intelligence and rich
human qualities.
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Master's Programmes
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- Master Environmental Sciences
Medicine & Health (3)
- Master Life Science Innovation
- Master Public Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- Master Biological Sciences
Business & Management (2)
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Master Computer Science
Engineering & Technology (2)
- Master Nanoscience
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Master Sport and Olympic Studies
Social Sciences (1)
- Master Economic and Public Policy
About
History
Our university was established in October 1973, due to the relocation of its antecedent, the Tokyo University of Education, to the Tsukuba area. As the new concept comprehensive university in Japan to be established under a country-wide university reform plan, the University has featured "Openness" with "New Systems for Education and Research" under a "New University Administration."
Research
Of course, these facilities and resources help distinctive studies for our researchers and students, some research centers open its facilities and resources to domestic and international researchers as joint-use facility and national core of various bio resources.
Career
Based on its founding principles, the University of Tsukuba is fostering human resources who have "internationality", "future vision", and "problem-solving" ability. Our graduates are highly appreciated in various fields such as private companies, government offices, education and other fields.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
201
2018
201
2017
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
270 -10
2019
260 -10
2018
250
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
395 -16
2019
379 -16
2018
363
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
401
2019
401
2018
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The training facilities at the University of Tsukuba are established with the aim of facilitating various activities of students, staff, and faculty members of the university such as training, extracurricular activities, and recreation.
Housing services
There are plenty of welfare facilities in the University of Tsukuba so that the university students and faculty members can spend comfortable college life. In each area on campus, there are cafeterias, coffee shops, book stores, and commodity shops. In addition, there are electric goods store, beauty shop, parlor, public bath, and coin shower in Residence Hall Area.
Library services
The University of Tsukuba Library is dedicated to be the core of academic information through cooperation with the local community, research laboratories and educational organizations in Japan and overseas.
The Libray consists of the Central Library and four specialized libraries (Art and Physical Education Library, Medical Library, Library on Library and Information Science, and Otsuka Library).
ICT services
The University of Tsukuba offers unique world class facilities and resources in each academic field including a supercomputer, accelerator, plasma confinement device, biomass cultivation facility, sports science laboratory, partial radiation therapy equipment, and bio resources.
Medical services
University of Tsukuba Hospital is a major teaching hospital of the University of Tsukuba, School of Medicine and has led the country in providing innovative training programs in residencies and fellowships in various specialties. As a teacing hospital, the hospital provides multidisciplinary education to students in various areas of specialty.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Tsukuba campus is located between Higashi Odori and Nishi Odori which run north to south and is divided into five areas.
- North area: Ichonoya student dormitory
- Central area: School of Humanities and Culture, School of Social and International Studies, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, School of Informatics, School of Human Sciences
- South area: School of Health and Physical Education, School of Art and Design, Hirasuna and Oikoshi student dormitory
- West area: Cluster of Medical Sciences
- Kasuga area: School of Informatics
Sports facilities
- Seishiki
- Softball
- Basketball
- Softvolleyball
- Handball
- Tennis
- Dodgeball
- Orienteering
Student clubs
Yamanaka Training Center is used as a training facility for faculty and students of National University Corporations in the Kanto Koshin Etsu area (comprising Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi). Students and faculty can enjoy seminars and club activities here throughout the four seasons. The training center is located on Yamanka Lake, which is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes and at 981m above sea level. It is also the 3rd highest lake (after Chuzenji and Haruna). It is a picturesque area, comfortably cool even in the summer, and a perfect place from which to view the stunning Mt. Fuji.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Through the Olympic and Paralympic Education and sport management courses in University of Tsukuba, I am confident to reach my dream. Skills and knowledge from here will help me to contribute in promoting Paralympic sports and Olympic Values Education. The University is well equipped with qualified international professors. I like Tsukuba University
Unforgetable
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly it was an amazing time learning in university is full of joy and sharing experience
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It is good. The atmosphere is good and lots of international student supports
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