Entrance examination summary

Entrance examination Recruitment personnel※ 1 Selection Policy (Admission Policy) Selection method※ 2 Exam date※ 3
① Recommended entrance examination 35 In addition to the results of learning and activities in high school (upper secondary education), students will be evaluated comprehensively on their artistic qualities, motivation, and abilities. Practical skill test and interview 2025
November 11-27th
Special entrance examination for those with experience studying abroad Type 1, Type 2 5 Type 1) In addition to the results of learning and activities in high school (upper secondary education) and Japanese language proficiency, artistic aptitude, motivation, and basic abilities will be evaluated comprehensively.
Type 2) In addition to the results of learning and activities in high school (upper secondary education), artistic aptitude, motivation, and basic abilities are evaluated comprehensively.		 Practical skill test and interview Same day as recommended entrance exam
International Baccalaureate Special Entrance Examination Wakasu name For those who have obtained an International Baccalaureate diploma, the university comprehensively evaluates general abilities such as basic academic ability, problem-finding and problem-solving ability, and initiative required to receive an education at its university, as well as artistic aptitude, motivation, and basic ability. Practical examination, interview and oral examination Same day as recommended entrance exam
② Individual academic ability tests, etc.
(first half schedule)		 Comprehensive selection※ 4 5 "Comprehensive Academic Group (Comprehensive Selection)Please Confirm. 2026
February 2th
Art major selection 45 We comprehensively evaluate a wide range of basic academic abilities and artistic abilities. University entrance common test
Practical inspection
③Individual academic ability tests, etc.
(Late date)		 10 We will comprehensively evaluate basic academic ability and basic artistic ability. University entrance common test
Practical inspection		 2026
February 3th
Special Entrance Examination for Japan-Expert (Graduate) Program for Self-Funded International Students Wakasu name In addition to academic achievement in high school (upper secondary education) and Japanese language ability, applicants will be evaluated comprehensively on their artistic qualities and motivation, including submitted documents and works. Interview/oral test 2026
Mid-May
*1 The total number of recruitment is 100 people.There is no capacity limit for each area.
*2 In addition to the selection method shown in the table, applicants will be judged comprehensively, including submitted documents, etc.
*3 For details on the entrance exam schedule, please refer to the University of Tsukuba.WebAdmissions information on the siteEntrance Examination Schedule'Please Confirm.
If there are any changes,Website"Notice of changes and advance notice of selection methods, etc.'will be announced at.
*4 Students who entered the university through comprehensive selection will be admitted to the comprehensive academic group (https://scs.tsukuba.ac.jp/) and then move to a department or group of specializations in their second year based on their aspirations, grades, and aptitude.

[① Recommendation entrance examination]

Essentials
Recruitment personnel 35 people
Schedule Student recruitment guidelines announced: Early September (planned)
Application acceptance: November 11th (Tue) - 4th (Mon)
Test date: November 11th (Thursday) to 27th (Friday)
Selection method*1 Practical examination and interview*2
Key Points 〇Recommendation requirements
Recommendation requirements are those who fall under either (1) or (2) below.
(1) Those who belong to the A stage of the study results summary of the study report, or those who have academic ability that is at least sufficient to pass the University of Tsukuba's individual academic ability test, etc.
(2) Those who have excellent qualifications or abilities in the field of the art major for which they wish to apply (please attach photographs of your work as objective materials, if appropriate).
Each high school may nominate up to four students.

Regarding the practical examination
Of the practical examination subjects listed below, please select one subject from A1 or A2 to take in the morning and one subject from P1 to P1 to take in the afternoon in advance.
The selection of subjects for the practical examination will not affect the field of study to be pursued after enrollment. Please choose the subjects you are best at from a total of 10 combinations and take the examination.
*1 The selection method will be a practical skill test and an interview, and a comprehensive evaluation including submitted documents will be used to determine successful applicants.
*2 Individual interviews will be conducted to assess self-evaluation of the practical skills test, interest and motivation in art, future potential, and social skills. Self-evaluation of the practical skills test will also be asked.

List of practical examination subjects

Time zone Subject symbol Practical test subject
a.m. A1 essay
A2 pencil drawing
afternoon P1 Essay (appreciation)
P2 Essay (design concept)
P3 Drawing (charcoal or pencil)
P4 Plane configuration
P5 book
reference: Entrance examination information (recommended) regarding the practical examination conducted in the previous year

Regarding what to bring, once the student recruitment guidelines are published (expected in early September),) Please check the latest version. The following is information about past exams.

Time zone Subject symbol Practical test subject Items to carry※ 1
a.m.

(2 hours)

 A1 essay※ 2 Pencil (mechanical pencil is also acceptable), eraser, pencil sharpener
A2 pencil drawing Pencil, eraser, kneaded eraser, cutter knife (pencil sharpener is also available),
The following are optional (descale, measuring stick, sandpaper, rubbing brush, tissue paper, gauze)
afternoon

(XNUMX hours)

 P1 Essay (appreciation)※ 3 Pencil (mechanical pencil is also acceptable), eraser, pencil sharpener
P2 Essay (design concept)※ 3 Pencils (mechanical pencils are also acceptable), colored pencils (up to 12 colors), erasers, kneaded erasers, utility knives (pencil sharpeners are also acceptable), compasses, straightedges.
P3 Drawing (charcoal or pencil) Charcoal, pencil, eraser, kneaded eraser, utility knife (pencil sharpeners are also available), 2 to 3 sheets of newspaper (for charcoal paper underlay), the following are optional (bread, descaling, measuring stick, sandpaper)paper, brush strokes, tissue paper, gauze)
P4 Planar configuration Pencil (mechanical pencil is also acceptable), eraser, water jug, straight edge, triangular ruler, compass, utility knife (pencil sharpener is also acceptable), crow mouth, crow mouth compass, grooving stick, masking tape, opaque water Coloring paints (acrylic gouache, poster color, etc.), coloring tools (palette or paint container, brush, brush wash, cling film), miscellaneous items, the following are optional (feather duster, kneaded eraser, gauze, tissue paper, wet) tissues, etc.)
P5 book Brush (kanji/kana, various sizes), ink, inkstone, stone marker, water drop, pencil, red felt-tip pen

*1 Items other than those listed on the table may not be used in the practical test.Additionally, we do not lend out items. (excluding handouts)
*2 In the A1 essay, questions will be asked from a wide range of questions related to art and design.
*3 From the 2024 entrance exam (held in 2023), Essay (Appreciation or Design Concept) will be divided into Essay (Appreciation) and Essay (Design Concept), and each will be a separate subject.

[②Individual academic ability test, etc. (first semester schedule) Arts specialization group selection]

Essentials
Recruitment personnel 45 people
Schedule Announcement of recruitment requirements: Late October (planned)
Application acceptance: January 1th (Monday) to February 26th (Wednesday)
Exam date: Wednesday, March 2th
Selection method*1 University entrance common test, practical test
Key Points ◯ 2nd stage selection
There will be no 2-stage selection.

◯ Point allocation
· Common University Entrance Test [6 subjects, 6 courses *with transitional measures]: 730 points
· Practical test: 730 points
Total: 1460 points

Regarding the practical examination
From the list of practical examination subjects below, please select in advance one subject from A1 or A2 to be taken in the morning, and one subject from P1 to P1 to be taken in the afternoon.
The selection of subjects for the practical examination will not affect the field of study to be pursued after enrollment. Please choose the subjects you are best at from a total of 10 combinations and take the examination.

*1 In addition to the selection method shown in the table, a comprehensive judgment will be made based on submitted documents, etc.

List of practical examination subjects

Time zone Subject symbol Practical test subject
a.m. A1 essay
A2 pencil drawing
afternoon P1 Essay (appreciation)
P2 Essay (design concept)
P3 Drawing (charcoal or pencil)
P4 Plane configuration
P5 book

 

Subjects and subject names for the Common University Entrance Examination (first half schedule)

Click here for the 8 admissions selection guidelines.

reference: Entrance examination information regarding the practical examination conducted in the previous year (first half schedule)

Regarding what to bring, please check the latest student application guidelines once they are published (expected in late October). The following is information related to past exams.

Time zone Subject symbol Practical test subject Items to carry※ 1
a.m.

(2 hours)

 A1 essay※ 2 Pencil (mechanical pencil is also acceptable), eraser, pencil sharpener
A2 pencil drawing Pencil, eraser, kneaded eraser, cutter knife (pencil sharpener is also available),
The following are optional (descale, measuring stick, sandpaper, rubbing brush, tissue paper, gauze)
afternoon

(XNUMX hours)

 P1 Essay (appreciation)※ 3 Pencil (mechanical pencil is also acceptable), eraser, pencil sharpener
P2 Essay (design concept)※ 3 Pencils (mechanical pencils are also acceptable), colored pencils (up to 12 colors), erasers, kneaded erasers, utility knives (pencil sharpeners are also acceptable), compasses, straightedges.
P3 Drawing (charcoal or pencil) Charcoal, pencil, eraser, kneaded eraser, utility knife (pencil sharpeners are also available), 2 to 3 sheets of newspaper (for charcoal paper underlay), the following are optional (bread, descaling, measuring stick, sandpaper)paper, brush strokes, tissue paper, gauze)
P4 Planar configuration Pencil (mechanical pencil is also acceptable), eraser, water jug, straight edge, triangular ruler, compass, utility knife (pencil sharpener is also acceptable), crow mouth, crow mouth compass, grooving stick, masking tape, opaque water Coloring paints (acrylic gouache, poster color, etc.), coloring tools (palette or paint container, brush, brush wash, cling film), miscellaneous items, the following are optional (feather duster, kneaded eraser, gauze, tissue paper, wet) tissues, etc.)
P5 book Brush (kanji/kana, various sizes), ink, inkstone, stone marker, water drop, pencil, red felt-tip pen

*1 Items other than those listed on the table may not be used in the practical test.Additionally, we do not lend out items. (excluding handouts)
*2 In the A1 essay, questions will be asked from a wide range of questions related to art and design.
*3 From the 2024 entrance exam (held in 2023), Essay (Appreciation or Design Concept) will be divided into Essay (Appreciation) and Essay (Design Concept), and each will be a separate subject.

[③ Individual academic ability tests, etc. (later schedule)]

Essentials
Recruitment personnel 10 name
Schedule Announcement of recruitment requirements: Late October (planned)
Application acceptance: January 1th (Monday) to February 26th (Wednesday)
Exam date: Thursday, March 3th
Selection method※ 1 University entrance common test, practical test
Key Points ◯ 2nd stage selection
This is done when the number of applicants exceeds a certain ratio (approximately 10 times) to the number of available positions.

◯ Point allocation
 · Common University Entrance Test [4 subjects, 4 courses *with transitional measures]: 510 points
Practical Examination: 300 points
Total: 810 points

(I.e.Regarding the practical examination
In the practical examination for the second-term entrance exam, A1 essay,You will be asked to choose either the A2 or AXNUMX pencil drawing test.

*1 In addition to the selection method shown in the table, a comprehensive judgment will be made based on submitted documents, etc.

List of practical examination subjects

Time zone Subject symbol Practical test subject
a.m. A1 essay
A2 pencil drawing
reference: Entrance examination information regarding the practical examination conducted in the previous year (later schedule)

Regarding what to bring, please check the latest student application guidelines once they are published (expected in late October). The following is information related to last year's exam.

Time zone Subject symbol Practical test subject Items to carry※ 1
a.m.

(2 hours)

 A1 essay※ 2 Pencil (mechanical pencil is also acceptable), eraser, pencil sharpener
A2 pencil drawing Pencil, eraser, kneaded eraser, cutter knife (pencil sharpener is also available),
The following are optional (descale, measuring stick, sandpaper, rubbing brush, tissue paper, gauze)

*1 Items other than those listed on the table may not be used in the practical test.Additionally, we do not lend out items. (excluding handouts)
*2 In the A1 essay, questions will be asked from a wide range of questions related to art and design.

Admissions Guidelines for 8

Related websites

Admission selection guidelines and student recruitment requirements for each entrance examination will be announced in due course.
The publication date of the student recruitment guidelines for each entrance examination will be stated on the Key Examination Dates page of the Admissions Selection Guidelines.

· "University of Tsukuba Entrance Examination Information Site(https://ac.tsukuba.ac.jp）

· "Entrance exam schedule and application requirements"(https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/admission/）

Inquiries

[Inquiries regarding the University of Tsukuba entrance examination]

  • For inquiries regarding the Common Test, general selection, and school recommendation selection, please contact the Admissions Division at the University of Tsukuba.

University of Tsukuba Main Building, High-rise Building, 2nd floor
Reception 9:00-12:00 / 13:15-17:00
(Excluding weekends, holidays, and non-business days)

Phone: 029-853-6007
Fax: 029-853-6008
E-mail: gm.nyusika#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Please remove the # symbol)
Or this oneFormThank you.

  • For inquiries regarding the Comprehensive Selection and Global Selection, please contact the Admissions Center at the University of Tsukuba.

University of Tsukuba Main Building, Low-rise Building, 2nd floor
Reception 9:00-12:00 / 13:15-17:00
(Excluding weekends, holidays, and non-business days)

Phone: 029-853-7385
For questions,FormThank you.

reference:　Contact Us | University of Tsukuba Entrance Examination Information Site

[Inquiries regarding entrance examinations such as practical skill tests]

E-mail: soudankai#@#geijutsu.tsukuba.ac.jp (Please replace #@# with @)