High school / secondary education (or higher)

Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to this programme, applicants must fulfil one of the following criteria.
1. Have completed a 12-year curriculum of formal education in their country of residence, or who are expected to complete it, by the end of the month prior to the month of enrolment.

2. Have completed a curriculum of formal education less than 12 years and have subsequently completed or are expected to complete a preparatory education course designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) by the end of the month prior to enrolment.

3. Hold or who are expected to hold an International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, Abitur (Germany), Baccalauréat (France), or GCE A Level/International A Level (United Kingdom) by the end of the month prior to enrolment.

4. Have completed or are expected to complete a 12-year curriculum at a school accredited by any of the following international accrediting groups by the end of the month prior to enrolment:
- WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
- CIS (Council of International Schools)
- ASCI (Association of Christian Schools International)
- NEASC (New English Association of Schools and Colleges)
- COGNIA (Cognia)
- COBIS (Council of British International Schools)

5. Applicants whose qualifications are not listed in categories 1 to 4 in Point 4, but who are deemed to have eligibility equivalent to at least one of the four criteria after individual eligibility screening conducted by the University by Friday, 5 April 2024.

Note 1: Please contact the Academic Service Office at utmy-kyomu@un.tsukuba.ac.jp before you proceed with the application process if you are uncertain about your eligibility and/or would like to request individual eligibility screening.

Note 2: It is possible that categories 1 to 4 in Point 4 may not be applicable to all applicants from certain international schools. If this is the case, please contact the Academic Service Office at utmy-kyomu@un.tsukuba.ac.jp before you proceed with the application process to confirm eligibility.

Entry requirements (at least one of the following qualifications)

• STPM:
  A pass with at least Grade C+ (GP 2.33) in any 3 subjects including Mathematics.
• UEC:
  A pass with at least Grade B in any 5 subjects including Mathematics.
• A Level:
  A pass with at least Grade C in any 3 subjects including Mathematics.
• International Baccalaureate (IB):
  A pass with at least total 27 points including Mathematics. An individual’s mathematics score must also must be above 4 points.
  Applicants who have not yet received their IB Diploma may submit official transcripts of IB predicted scores, endorsed by the principal or a guidance counselor at their school. Please consult the Academic Service Office before applying.
• EJU:
  Must be above the average for the EJU candidate’s examination cohort in any 3 subjects including Mathematics.
• Foundation / Matriculation:
  A pass with at least CGPA of 2.3 out of 4.0 or its equivalent including Mathematics.
• Diploma:
  A pass with at least CGPA of 2.3 out of 4.0 or its equivalent including Mathematics.

Note 1: Applicants with other Year 12 qualifications or equivalent will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Note 2: Our educational programme aims to develop individuals who can apply data science techniques and methods to solve global issues. Therefore, we expect applicants to have a good understanding of a basic level of mathematics equivalent to the Cambridge International A-Level Mathematics.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Japanese / Malay.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.