Exchange Program of University of Tsukuba

How to Apply

To apply for our Exchange Program, please read following Application Guide carefully.

Application Guide 2021-2022 

For Students

Please enter required information on the following online application system after the nomination by your exchange coordinator.

https://ap-short-term.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/
*Login password will be sent to students by email as soon as the nomination process by an exchange coordinator finishes.

Application Schedule

Spring Semester 2021 (Starts in April)

Online Application Period:
October 1^st (THU) to November 13^th (FRI)

Deadline of Application Materials:
November 20^th (FRI)

 

*Incomplete applications or applications that reach the University of Tsukuba after the designated submission deadline will not be accepted.
*Application period for fall semester 2020 (starts in October) has been over.

 

Application schedules of programs starting from other months are as follows:

Start of Your Study in Tsukuba	Online Application Period	Deadline of Excel Data and Materials
February 2021	September 1 to September 30, 2020	September 30, 2020
March 2021		October 30, 2020
April 2021	October 1 to November 13, 2020	November 20, 2020
May 2021	November 2 to December 11, 2020	December 25, 2020
June 2021	December 1, 2020 to January 15, 2021	January 29, 2021
July 2021	January 4 to February 12, 2021	February 26, 2021
August 2021	February 1 to March 12, 2021	March 31, 2021
September 2021	March 1 to April 16, 2021	April 23, 2021
October 2021

*Students who wish to earn credit points need to start their studies at the beginning of each semester (April or October).
*The Schedule above is subject to change.
*Due to system maintenance, online application form is not available on the dates below:
・August 2-August 31, 2021

Application Materials

For details, please make sure to check the Application Guide.

Online Submission

No.	Documents	Remarks
1	Formal Letter of Request for Admission	・Prepare a letter according to the sample .
2	Official Transcript of Academic Records
3	Official Certificate of Enrollment
4	Copy of Passport
5	JLPT Certificate of Result and Score	・Only if you have any.
6	Certificate of Your Staying in Japan	・Only if you have experience staying in Japan for purposes other than tourism. e.g. summer program, working holiday.

*Please upload scanned data of the documents above on the online form.
* Valid image formats are JPEG, JPG, PNG, and GIF.
* PDF file is NOT acceptable.

 

Send by Post

No.	Documents	Remarks
1	Application Package Cover Sheet and Checklist	・Download designated format (Excel).
2	Two ID Photos (40mm long × 30mm wide)	・Prepare appropriate photos according to examples.
3	Certificate of Bank Balance *Applicant’s own latest bank account balance and/or Certificate of Scholarship/Student Loan

 

Send by E-mail

No.	Documents	Remarks
1	Application for Certificate of Eligibility	・Download designated format (Excel). ・Check the sample  carefully to prevent mistakes.

 

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Short-Term Exchange Programs at the University of Tsukuba Applications Guide 2021-2022