JAPAN: UNIVERSITY OF TSUKUBA
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Academic Year Deadlines
February 1: Priority Deadline
March 1: Secondary Deadline
Note: CSU IP recommends that students apply by the priority deadline as available spaces may be limited on popular programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
GPA Requirement
3.0 Cumulative GPA
CSU Class Standing
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Pre-requisites
Students are required to take 1 term of college-level Japanese at their home CSU campus.
Students are responsible for verifying that they meet individual course pre-requisites prior to registration with the overseas institution.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Subjects Available
| Anthropology |
International/Global Studies |
| Asian Studies |
Japanese |
| Biology |
Marine Biology |
| Chemistry |
Philosophy |
| Economics |
Physics |
| Engineering |
Statistics |
CLICK HERE to view the online course catalog.
Academic Credit
Students are required to take the equivalent of 15 CSU units per semester.
CLICK HERE to view the Academic Bulletin for this program for further details regarding course credits and academic policies.
Cost
Students pay the same tuition for Japan: University of Tsukuba as the tuition paid for their home CSU campus. For more information on costs, including accommodations, travel and other expenses, see the Budget Estimates at the top of the brochure page.
Program Dates
CSU IP students spend an Academic Year abroad on this program.
Academic Year: October to August
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The University of Tsukuba is one of the oldest National universities in Japan and is ranked in the top 10 universities in Japan. The University of Tsukuba currently enrolls 16,500 students, including 1,700 international students.
CSU IP Tsukuba participants focus the majority of their studies on Japanese language offered by the International Student Center at the University of Tsukuba. Students will supplement their Japanese language courses by taking
elective courses taught in English. Electives are typically offered in the areas of Japanese culture, international relations, biology, psychology, comparative cultures, etc.
For additional academic information about this program, please refer to the CSU IP Academic Bulletin for most current year by clicking
here. Note that course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered during the year of intended study.
LOCATION
The University of Tsukuba is located in the city of Tsukuba, which is often referred to as “Tsukuba Science City” as it is home to more than 30 national research institutes and over 100 private research centers. Tsukuba is 37 miles northeast of Tokyo, and is easily accessible to central Tokyo via the Tsukuba Express Line train, which takes 45 minutes. The university sits at the base of Mt. Tsukuba and is known for green and bike-friendly campus.
HOUSING
Housing is arranged prior to arrival in Japan in coordination with the University of Tsukuba. All students live in on-campus dormitories.
