uniRank World Universities Rankings & Reviews
Japan Top Universities & Colleges

University of Tsukuba

country rank  6
world rank  379

Publish your
uniRank University Ranking™

Review

Founded in 1973, the University of Tsukuba (Tsukuba Daigaku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tsukuba (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ibaraki. This institution also has a branch campus in Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, University of Tsukuba is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Japanese higher education institution. University of Tsukuba offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Japanese higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Tsukuba also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Tsukuba's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Tsukuba's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Tsukuba' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Tsukuba's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) 筑波大学
Name (English) Tsukuba Daigaku
Acronym
Founded 1973
Motto Imagine the future

Search Engine

for programs, online courses, tuition fees, admission policy and requirements, acceptance rate, accreditation, facilities, services, affiliations or any other information you want to search and learn about University of Tsukuba.
Our search engine is powered by Google.

University Location

Address 1-1-1 Tennodai
Tsukuba
305-8577 Ibaraki
Japan
University of Tsukuba's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Tsukuba Phone Number +81 (29) 853 2111
University of Tsukuba Fax Number +81 (29) 853 2059
Other locations Tokyo

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Tsukuba's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Tsukuba's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Tsukuba: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Tsukuba's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Click here to explore a list of or, if not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Tsukuba's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Tsukuba.

University of Tsukuba: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

Tip: search for University of Tsukuba's tuition fees with the uniRank Search Engine

Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Tsukuba's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our Introduction to University Admissions article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Tsukuba's admission information.

University of Tsukuba's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Tsukuba's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Tsukuba a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Tsukuba's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


University of Tsukuba's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Tsukuba has more than 2500 international students.

University of Tsukuba's Admission Office Admission Office

1-1-1 Tennodai
Tsukuba 305-8577
(29) 853 7385


Tip: search for University of Tsukuba's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine

Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Tsukuba's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Tsukuba.

University of Tsukuba's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Tsukuba has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Tsukuba's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Tsukuba's Control Type Control Type

University of Tsukuba is a public higher education institution.


University of Tsukuba's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Tsukuba is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Tsukuba's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Tsukuba's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Tsukuba does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Tsukuba's main facilities:


University of Tsukuba's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Tsukuba's Library


University of Tsukuba's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Tsukuba's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Tsukuba's main services:


University of Tsukuba's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Tsukuba's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Tsukuba's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Tsukuba's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Tsukuba's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Tsukuba's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Tsukuba's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Tsukuba is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1979


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Tsukuba's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA)


Tip: search for University of Tsukuba's accreditations with the uniRank Search Engine

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Tsukuba as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Tsukuba's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...


  • Colleges
  • Faculties
  • Schools
  • Institutes
  • Academies
  • Departments
  • Divisions
  • Centers

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.

Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Tsukuba 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


|




Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Tsukuba's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Tsukuba's Facebook page review University of Tsukuba's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Tsukuba's X (formerly Twitter) page review University of Tsukuba's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Tsukuba's YouTube channel review University of Tsukuba's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Tsukuba's Instagram page review University of Tsukuba's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Tsukuba's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

n.a.

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements and supports open education.
University of Tsukuba is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.


Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

University of Tsukuba's Wikipedia article

Video Presentation

N.A.; please submit an official University of Tsukuba general video presentation.


University Website

Related Resources

Discover uniRank rankings and reviews of all Universities in Japan

Search for courses, scholarships and much more anywhere in the world with the uniRank's World Universities Search Engine

Read our university guides and articles including:


Explore uniRank reviews and rankings of all Universities in Asia by country

Discover uniRank's world's largest directories of higher education related organizations and university libraries

Learn definitions, jargon and acronyms with the uniRank's A-Z Higher Education Glossary

Feedback, Errors and Update

We appreciate your feedback and error reports. University of Tsukuba's official representatives can claim this institution and request to update this entire university profile free of charge by clicking on UPDATE ALL

Feedback / Error UPDATE ALL

Site last updated: Thursday, 5 October 2023

Disclaimer: please visit University of Tsukuba's official website to review that the information provided above is up-to-date. The uniRank World University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to apply for enrollment.

Featured Universities New

Unlock Your University's Global Potential: Spotlight Your Institution on UniRank for International Recognition. Feature your University here. Get in Touch Today. Discover More Information Without Any Obligation!

© uniRank since 2005

University Rankings

Top 200 Universities in the World Top 200 Universities in North America Top 200 Universities in Latin America Top 200 Universities in Europe Top 200 Universities in Africa Top 200 Universities in Asia Top 50 Universities in Oceania

Universities by Country

Universities in North America Universities in Latin America Universities in Europe Universities in Africa Universities in Asia Universities in Oceania

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Universities

Universities on Social Media

Universities on Facebook Universities on Twitter Universities on Instagram Universities on YouTube Universities on TikTok Universities on LinkedIn

More Resources

A-Z Guide to University Programs, Courses and Degrees University Guides and Articles Higher Education-related Organizations Directory of University Libraries Religiously Affiliated Universities Higher Education Glossary A-Z List of World Universities

uniRank's official Facebook page Facebook uniRank's official X (Twitter) page X

jobRank


About | Methodology | Contact | Advertise | Terms | Privacy

©uniRank 2005-2023