The University of Tsukuba aims to be an open university in all aspects and we are a frontrunner in the university reform in Japan.
- #201 Ranking
- 20 Masters
- 1,239 Academic Staff
- 15,853 Students
- 2,695 Students (int'l)
- 6,183 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (6)
Business & Management (3)
Computer Science & IT (3)
- Master Computer Science
- Master Informatics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- Master Environmental Sciences
- Master Geoscience
- Master Mountain Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- M.Sc. Biology
- Master Nanoscience
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Master Informatics
Engineering & Technology (2)
- Master Nanoscience
Medicine & Health (2)
- Master Public Health
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Education & Training (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Master Sport and Olympic Studies
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."
Education
The University of Tsukuba gives students the opportunity develop their individuality and skills through an education that is backed by cutting-edge research. Toward this end, we set the following goals.
Research
We aim to actively expand interdisciplinary and integrative approaches to education research, further specialized expertise and produce distinguished research. We aim to provide an environment that allows future leaders to realize their potential in full and gives them the opportunity to develop their individuality and skills through education that is backed by cutting-edge research. Promotion of basic and applied researches with scientific and social values, and researches contributing to the inheritance of science and culture to the next generation.
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 2021
GSSA 2021
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201
2021
201
2020
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
2023
312 -27
2022
285 -20
2021
265
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
2023
432 -20
2022
412 -17
2021
395
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
2023
501
2022
501 -100
2021
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
"This is not Japan, its altogether a different country", this is what most of the visitors to the University of Tsukuba comment. The University of Tsukuba is well known for its beautiful campus, from where Mt. Tsukuba can be seen. The loop line fringed with green rows of trees and promenades stretching as far as the eye can see are a few of those features that steal the visitors' heart away.
The University of Tsukuba campus is located between Higashi Odori and Nishi Odori which run north to south and is divided into five areas.
Student clubs
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.
Kambara Hall is an on-campus memorial hall dedicated to the founding of the university. This unique building has Zen rooms, study rooms, and Japanese-style rooms connected by a corridor and surrounding an inner garden. It is the only Japanese-style building on campus. It is used for various purposes, including holding lectures, seminars, and study groups. Japanese-style extra curricular clubs such as Tea Ceremony, Rakugo, Noh, and Shamisen also make good use of this building.
Student Reviews
Best school in Japan according to locals
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
So far, it has been really exciting. I get to meet other international students, and the school facilities are top notch! Of course, the additional upside is that I get to eat Japanese food and enjoy the rich cultural environment.
Four years of growth and adventures.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
This was a great university for me to learn about my program, Education. There was also a Campus Learning school where I could interact with children and teachers and learn even more from them. I have had the opportunity to observe and be involved in practicum experiences all throughout my college years. All of my professors were great, understanding, kind, and excellent....
Fundamental disciplinary criticism which made possible by an interdisciplinary approach
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
What worked well for me in my undergraduate studies was adopting an interdisciplinary approach. I specialised in International Relations, but by adopting the perspectives of Foucault's philosophy and L.H. Morgan's cultural anthropology, I was able to analyse modern society by clarifying the fundamental question of what a state is in the first place. This helped to...
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