For AY 2026 admissions, there are two types of tracks: General Track and Japanese Government (hereinafter MEXT*) Scholarship (University Recommendation) Track. Applicants should first read the following instructions before proceeding to the application process.
* Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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Important Notice Our program is planning to apply for the “Special Program for Priority Allocation of Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for International Students” by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). If our program is not adopted for the Special Program, successful applicants for this admission round will be enrolled as privately financed international students. If our program is adopted, and you wish to apply for the MEXT Scholarship under this Special Program, please refer to the MEXT Application Guidelines from the previous year for eligibility criteria: 👉 https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20241115-mxt_kotokoku01-000038802_2.pdf Those who wish to be considered for the MEXT Scholarship under the Special Program must choose the option “Dual applications to General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track” at the time of application. Please note: Even if the program is adopted under the MEXT Special Program, not all applicants who choose the “Dual applications to General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track” will be awarded the MEXT Scholarship. If the program is not adopted, all applicants will be treated as privately financed international students. Once the selection result is announced by MEXT, we will promptly publish the outcome on the BPGI website and update the application guidelines accordingly. |
Tracks of admissions
[General Track]
Individuals who are admitted by the General Track will be privately-funded students. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for the Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues (BPGI), but do not meet the eligibility requirements for the MEXT scholarship or do not need the MEXT scholarship may apply.
[Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Track]
Individuals who are admitted by the MEXT Scholarship Track will receive benefits of MEXT scholarship. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for the MEXT scholarship as well as the eligibility requirements for BPGI.
Selection policy
Selection of General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track will follow the same schedule and selection procedures.
Application procedures
① Single application to the General Track
For applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for the Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues (BPGI), but do not meet the eligibility requirements for the MEXT scholarship or do not need the MEXT scholarship.
∗ Follow the instructions of Application Guidelines and proceed with the application.
∗ Payment of the examination fee is required.
② Dual applications to the General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track
For applicants who apply to both General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track, and wish to enroll in the General Track if not admitted to the MEXT Scholarship Track based on the screening results.
∗ Follow the instructions of Application Guidelines and proceed with the application.
∗ Payment of the examination fee is required.
∗ The examination fee will not be refunded even if the applicant is admitted under the MEXT Scholarship Track.
♦ If you wish to change the type of your application procedures, for example, changing to the ① Single application to the General Track after completing application procedures for the ②Dual application to General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track, or vice versa during the application period [November 26 (from 12 p.m. JST) to December 23 (until 5 p.m. JST), 2025], please contact us via the Email indicated on “Contact Desk.” Please note that the paid examination fee is not refundable.
♦ After the application period is closed, changing the type of application procedures will not be accepted.
Application Submission period (accepted online)
November 26 (from 12 p.m. JST) to December 23 (until 5 p.m. JST), 2025
Entrance examination schedule (Japan Standard Time)
①: Single application to General Track
②: Dual applications to General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track
| (1) Application submission period (accepted online) |
①② Online application and payment of the examination fee for the first stage screening |
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| (2) Application document mailing period (for documents to be mailed) | No documents to be mailed from this year |
| (3) Announcement of successful applicants from the first stage screening | February 12, 2026 (from 12 p.m. JST) |
| (4) Payment of the examination fee for the second stage screening |
February 12 (from 12 p.m. JST) to February 20 (until 5 p.m. JST), 2026 |
| (5) Pre-operation Check for Web-based Interviews | February 24 to February 26, 2026 (To be announced in detail) *NOTE: All applicants will take the exam (individual interview) via ZOOM or other teleconferencing system. Before taking the web-based interviews, they must do a pre-operation check of their internet connection at a specified time. |
| (6) Second Stage Screening (Individual Interviews) | February 27 to March 9, 2026 (To be announced in detail)*Date and time designated by the University |
| (7) Announcement of final successful applicants | March 26, 2026 (from 12 p.m. JST) |
| (8) Enrollment procedures deadline |
General Track: Early to mid-April,2026 |
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General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track: Early to mid-April,2026 |
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| (9) Entrance Ceremony and Orientation |
September 30, 2026 |
| (10) Date of Enrollment |
October 1, 2026 |
Contact Desk
Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues Office
School of Integrative and Global Majors, University of Tsukuba
- For individuals interested in the ①Single application to General Track, and ②Dual applications to General Track and MEXT Scholarship Track, contact: bpgi-office[at]un.tsukuba.ac.jp *When sending Email, replace [at] with @.