Student Organizations / Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities (Clubs and Circles)
Student Groups
Student groups at the University of Tsukuba are divided into the following two types.
- Student groups authorized by the university: Extracurricular activity groups authorized by the university
- The list of Student groups authorized by the university
- Student groups: Student groups voluntarily organized by students
- The list of Student groups

Authorized student groups are given priority for using facilities and equipment at the university. In addition, they are allowed to participate in external activities as students of the university.
The University of Tsukuba boasts a number of students who are active in the international arena in sports, culture, and arts in addition to academic research field.
Extracurricular Activity Groups
The representatives of extracurricular activity groups organize Circle Rengokai [Circle Association] for smooth extracurricular activities. The Circle Rengokai is divided into the following three categories.
- University of Tsukuba Cultural Circles Federation

- University of Tsukuba Athletic Department

- Artistic Circles Union University of Tsukuba

Extracurricular Activity Group Meeting
Representatives selected from each extracurricular activity group gather to meet at the of Circle Rengokai. Approvals of extracurricular activity group are made through the extracurricular activity group meeting.