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Research Student/International Research Student/Graduate Credited Auditor

Research Students (Kenkyusei) are those who conduct research on a specific research topic, under the guidance of an academic adviser.

International students cannot apply for the status of research students, but can apply to become International Research Students (Gaikokujin Kenkyusei).

Graduate Credited Auditors (Kamokutorishusei), who are not admitted to the University of Tsukuba, are permitted to take graduate level courses. The results from examinations taken throughout a semester or final examinations may be recognized as earned credits.

Application for Research Student (Kenkyusei)


Admission Period and Application Period

Admission Period: Application Period
First semester (April 1): Feb. 28 (Mon.) - Mar. 4 (Fri.), 2011
Second semester (Aug. 1): Jun. 22 (Wed.) - Jun. 28 (Tue.), 2011
Third semester (Dec. 1): Oct. 27 (Thu.) - Nov. 2 (Wed.), 2011

Obtaining Application Package

To obtain an application package by mail within Japan, applicants are required to send a stamped (140 yen) self-addressed envelope (240×330mm) and a note clearly stating the desired application form and providing a contact address. The above items should be placed in a large envelope and sent to the address given below. Prior consultation with the following division is recommended.

Application for International Research Student (Gaikokujin Kenkyusei)


Admission Period and Application Period

Admission Period: Application Period
April: September
September: February
December: May

Obtaining Application Package

To obtain an application package by post, please provide us with the following information by email or by post.

We will send the applicant an invoice for postage charges together with the application package. Please send Japanese stamps or International Reply Coupons in the amount of the invoice to the International Student Center.

Application packages are available around the end of May.

  1. Type of Student: "Non-degree Research Student";
  2. Address of addressee;
  3. Name of addressee;
  4. Name of Graduate School;
  5. Requested documents (Application Package, Enrollment Guidebook (General Information), Enrollment Guidebook (Annex: Faculty Members List));
    Note: A PDF version of the Enrollment Guidebook can be downloaded here.
  6. Usage of Express Mail or not
    Note: If no specification is made, the package will be sent by standard mail.

Address for Requests

  • Division of International Students
  • University of Tsukuba
  • 1-1-1, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JAPAN
  • Zip code: 305-8577
  • TEL: +81-29-853-6085 or 6087
  • FAX: +81-29-853-6204
  • Email: isc@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
  • Further Information is available here.

Application for Graduate Credited Auditors (Kamokutorishusei)


Admission Period and Application Period

Admission Period: Application Period
First semester (April 1): Mar. 8 (Tue.) - Mar. 10 (Thu), 2011
Second semester (Aug. 1): Jun. 1 (Wed.) - Jun. 3 (Fri.), 2011
Third semester (Dec. 1): Oct. 5 (Wed.) - Oct. 7 (Fri.), 2011

Obtaining Application Package

An application package is available by post or in person from the following division.

To obtain an application form by mail within Japan, applicants are required to send a stamped (140 yen) self-addressed envelope (240×330mm) and a note clearly stating the desired application form and providing a contact address. The above items should be placed in a large envelope and sent to the address given below.

Prior consultation with the following division is recommended.