There are two Master's programs in TPPS (Tsukuba's Policy and Planning Sciences).
Admission policy of the Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
In the Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences, we seek candidates who possess basic engineering skills (mathematics or rigorous reasoning ability), and have acquired basic knowledge of one of the three rings: Financial / Natural Resource Design (Finance & Optimization), Spatial / Environmental Design (Urban Planning), or Organizational / Behavioral Design (Behavioral Science).
Admission policy of the Master's Program in Service Engineering
In the Master's Program in Service Engineering, we seek candidates who possess basic engineering skills (mathematics and rigorous reasoning ability) to be able to apply knowledge and skills of the three rings to service engineering, the ability to collect information in English on service research and practice, and Japanese communication skill required for the master's thesis project which involves industry-government-academia collaboration, as well as enthusiasm for practical research.
Admission Examination of Our Master's Programs
We provide the following examinations concurrently:
- Admission by recommendation examination for the Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
- General admission examination for the Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
- Special selection of working individuals examination for the Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
- Admission by recommendation examination for the Master's Program in Service Engineering
- General admission examination for the Master's Program in Service Engineering
- Special selection of working individuals examination for the Master's Program in Service Engineering
For applicants for admission by recommendation examination for the Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
Examination subjects: Oral Examination
Individuals who are eligible to apply and meet either of the following recommendation requirements 1 or 2 may apply for this selection process. Applicants for this selection process must submit a letter of recommendation issued by president, dean or department head at the university they currently attend, and promise that they enroll in the University of Tsukuba if they are accepted. This selection is open to both internal and external students.
1) Individuals who have earned at least 70 percent of their credits with A grade in the undergraduate program by the time of application.
2) Individuals who have achievements in the research field covered by the program to which they are applying. Submission of supporting documentation is required.
| Oral Examination：Individual Interview | Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision. Questionnaire (10min): A comprehensive question and answer session to verify the content of your presentation and your research plan. |
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For applicants for the general admission examination for the Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
Examination subjects: English, Specialized Subject, and Oral Examination
| English | English Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application |
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| Specialized Subject | Choose one from Mathematics (calculus, linear algebra), Microeconomics and Urban/Regional planning at the time of exam. |
| Oral Examination：Individual Interview | Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision. Questionnaire (10min): Questions will be asked from the interviewer. |
For applicants for special selection of working individuals examination for the Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
Examination subjects: Oral Examination
| Oral Examination：Individual Interview | Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision. Individual Interview Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision. Questionnaire (15min): The interviewer will ask questions to check your ability to analyze data, such as graphs, maps, or tables, and your general ability to think logically. Questions may refer the content of your presentation, or to related issues in general. |
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For applicants for admission by recommendation examination for the Master's Program in Service Engineering
Examination subjects: English, Oral Examination
Individuals who are eligible to apply and meet either of the following recommendation requirements 1 or 2 may apply for this selection process. Applicants for this selection process must submit a letter of recommendation issued by president, dean or department head at the university they currently attend, and promise that they enroll in the University of Tsukuba if they are accepted. This selection is open to both internal and external students.
1) Individuals who have earned at least 70 percent of their credits with A grade in the undergraduate program by the time of application.
2) Individuals who have achievements in the research field covered by the program to which they are applying. Submission of supporting documentation is required.
| English | English Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application |
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| Oral Examination：Individual Interview | Presentation: To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision. Questionnaire: A comprehensive question and answer session to verify the content of your presentation and your research plan. |
For applicants for the general admission examination for the Master's Program in Service Engineering
Examination subjects: English, Specialized Subject (Mathematics), Oral Examination
| English | English Evaluate the external English test score sheet submitted at the time of application |
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| Specialized Subject：Mathematics | calculus, linear algebra |
| Oral Examination：Individual Interview | Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision. Questionnaire (10min): Questions will be asked from the interviewer. |
For applicants for special selection of working individuals examination for the Master's Program in Service Engineering
Examination subjects: Oral Examination
| Oral Examination：Individual Interview | Presentation (5min): To assess motivation, research plans, status of preparation, and future vision. Questionnaire (15min): Questions including your presentation and knowledge about English and mathematics will be asked from the interviewer. |
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