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Graduate Schools

Request For Certificate or Diploma (Graduate Schools)

● Suspension of certificate issuance service in Fiscal Year 2024

The service of certificate issuance will be suspended as following schedule.
The mail service also will be suspended during the period. Therefore, Issue of certificate(s) by mail may take longer than usual around the schedule.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.


  • The period of suspension

    Reason for suspension

  • August 10, 2024 (Sat)-August 18, 2024 (Sun)

    Summer Recess

  • December 28, 2024 (Sat)-January 5, 2025 (Sun)

    Winter Recess

  • March 31, 2025 (Mon)-April 2, 2025 (Wed)

    For updating system


※The schedule of Tokyo-campus is not always the same as Tsukuba.
Please confirm details on the website of Tokyo-campus.http://www.office.otsuka.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/


■About the request and issuance of certificates for graduate schools of the University of Tsukuba

Days Required for Issuance

  • Types of Document

    Number of days required for issuance

  • Certificate of Completion

    Approximately 1 week

  • Transcript

    Approximately 1 week

  • Certificate of Enrollment

    Approximately 1 week

  • Transcripts/Certificate of Completion (Graduation after 2002, Only Japanese)

    Approximately 1 week

  • Transcripts/Certificate of Completion (Enrollment after 1998, Japanese only)

    Approximately 1 week

  • Certificates of Degree Completion (Master's degree, Ronbun Hakase)

    Approximately 1 week

  • Transcript of credit (For application for teachers' license)

    Approximately 1 week

  • Certificate of Completion (English)

    Approximately 2 weeks

  • Transcript (English)

    Approximately 2 weeks

  • Certificate of Enrollment (English)

    Approximately 2 weeks

  • Certificates of Degree Completion (Master's degree, Doctoral thesis) (English)

    Approximately 2 weeks

  • Certificate for Former Non-degree Research Student (except dropped out student)
    (Certificate of Completion / Past Enrollment for Former Research Student)

    Approximately 1 week


*Remarks


In case you request for a certificate other than the university specified form, please contact the respective office in advance.
Certificates are issued at respective academic offices. Individuals enrolled in more than one course are requested to contact the respective office in charge when requesting more than one certificate.
Transcript/Certificate of Completion and Transcript/Certificate of Enrollment written in English are not available. Transcript, Certificate of Enrollment and Certificate of Completion written in English will be issued separately.

How to Apply

You can either submit the form to the respective office or post the application form. When requesting by mail, be sure to enclose the completed application form and a self-addressed envelope.
(Request by telephone or fax will not be accepted.)


1. Office Hours

Academic Service Offices on Tsukuba Campus

Weekdays: 9:00-12:15, 13:15-16:30


Academic Service Office on Tokyo Campus (Office for the Evening Programs for Working Adults)

Please note that the Academic Service Office on Tokyo Campus will only issue certificates for those who have completed the graduate school program at Tokyo Campus. For those who have completed the programs at Tsukuba Campus, please contact the respective office on Tsukuba Campus.

Monday: 10:00-18:30
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 21:10
Saturday: 10:00-20:00


2. Request by Postal Mail

(1) Request for Certificates

Please request after filling out the requisition form. The form is downloadable from the link below.
Request for Issuance of Certificates (Form for Graduate)
Certification Order Form (for Non-degree Research Student)


(2) Self-addressed Envelope

  • In case send to the applicant lives in Japan

    If you wish to receive the certificates by mail, you are asked to bear the postage charge incurred. Be sure to enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope. Please calculate the postage cost by yourself, referring to the website of the Japan Post.

    (For Reference)
    1 certificate: 5 g
    1 confidential envelope: 5 g

    *Please make sure to put enough postage stamps on an envelope.

    The following information is for your reference.
    A Certificate of Completion: 1 sheet of paper
    A Transcript: 1-2 sheets of paper

    *We would like you to ask to understand beforehand that we cannot respond to cases such as not including the reply envelope or an accident during the delivery.

  • Application by proxy

    A letter of proxy is needed to let a proxy receive your certifications or to send an envelope addressed to the proxy. The letter of proxy must be written in the applicant's original handwriting with his or her signature and seal. (Format: Proxy letter) When the proxy comes to receive a certificate at the Inquiry window, his or her identification card (like a driver's license card) is needed for ID purpose.

    Format: Letter of proxy (PDF 56KB)
    ※If the "proxy letter" form above cannot be used, you can fill out necessary matters in any format.(Style Free)

  • Regarding applications from overseas

    If you have a proxy (family/friends) in Japan, we recommend that asking them for your application. Please refer above.
    If you do not have a proxy, the postage costs will be paid by the applicant. In such a case, send us one of the following items and the completed acquisition form.

    Make sure to include a return envelope that has written your name and address (Mailing address).
    A stamped return envelope (Japanese stamps)
    A return envelope and International Reply coupons

    * International Reply coupons:
    It is like a voucher common to each country and can be redeemed for the country's stamps on the receiving side.
    For details, please check the homepage of Japan Post and the post office of each country.

    If you will use the private courier company (Fedex, DHL, etc.),
    The invoice that has paid transportation charges is required and the envelope the company provided.
    Also, the University is not responsible for any loss or damage caused during the delivery.

Inquiries / Offices

  • Programs

    Inquiries / Postal address

  • Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
    ・Degree Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Humanitie
        ・Doctoral Program in Humanities
        ・Master's Program in International Public Policy
        ・Doctoral Program in International Public Policy
        ・Master's Program in International and Advanced Japanese Studies
        ・Doctoral Program in International and Advanced Japanese Studies

    Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
    Area Studies
    Philosophy
    History and Anthropology
    Literature and Linguistics
    Humanities and Social Sciences
    International Political Economy


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Humanities and Social Sciences Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8571
    TEL: +81.29.853.4029

  • Graduate School of Science and Technology
    ・Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Mathematics
        ・Doctoral Program in Mathematics
        ・Master's Program in Physics
        ・Doctoral Program in Physics
        ・Master's Program in Chemistry
        ・Doctoral Program in Chemistry
        ・Master's Program in Engineering Sciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Engineering Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Materials Innovation
        ・Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation

    Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences
    Mathematics
    Physics
    Chemistry
    Geosciences


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Pure and Applied Sciences Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8571
    TEL: +81.29.853.5623

  • Graduate School of Science and Technology
    ・Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
        ・Master's Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Service Engineering
        ・Doctoral Program in Policy and Planning Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Risk and Resilience Engineering
        ・Doctoral Program in Risk and Resilience Engineering
        ・Master's Program in Computer Science
        ・Doctoral Program in Computer Science
        ・Master's Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
        ・Doctoral Program in Intelligent and Mechanical Interaction Systems
        ・Master's Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy
        ・Doctoral Program in Engineering Mechanics and Energy
        ・Doctoral Program in Empowerment Informatics

    Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering
    Management and Public Policy
    Sciences and Engineering
    Policy and Planning Sciences
    Engineering

    School of Integrative and Global Majors
        ・Ph.D.Program in Empowerment informatics


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Systems and Information Engineering Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8573
    TEL: +81.29.853.6598

  • Graduate School of Science and Technology
    ・Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Biology
        ・Doctoral Program in Biology
        ・Master's Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology
        ・Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Geosciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Geosciences
        ・Master's Program in Environmental Sciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies
        ・Master's Program in Mountain Studies

    Joint Master's Degree Program in Sustainability and Environmental Sciences

    Environmental Sciences
    Bio-system
    Biological Sciences
    Agriculture


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Life and Earth Sciences,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572
    TEL: +81.29.853.4570

  • Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciencesy
    ・Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Education
        ・Doctoral Program in Education
        ・Master's Program in Psychology
        ・Doctoral Program in Psychology
        ・Master's Program in Disability Sciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Disability Sciences

    Master's Program in Education
        ・ (Excluding Counseling and Rehabilitation Sciences)

    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Education
        ・School Education
        ・Psychology
        ・Disability Sciences

    Education Sciences
    Psychology
    Disability Sciences


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Human Sciences Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572
    TEL: +81.29.853.5609

  • Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
    ・Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Human Care Science
        ・Doctoral Program in Public Health
        ・Master's Program in Neuroscience
        ・Doctoral Program in Neuroscience
        ・Doctoral Program in Sports Medicine
        ・Master's Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Sport and Olympic Studies
        ・Doctoral Program in Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Coaching Science
        ・Master's Program in Art
        ・Doctoral Program in Art
        ・Master's Program in Design
        ・Doctoral Program in Design
        ・Master's Program in Heritage Studies
        ・Doctoral Program in Heritage Studies

    Joint Master's Program in International Development and Peace through Sport

    Joint Doctoral Program in Advanced Physical Education and Sports for Higher Education

    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Human Care Science
        ・Kansei, Behavioral and Brain Sciences
        ・Sports Medicine
        ・Health and Sport Sciences
        ・Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
        ・Coaching Science
        ・Art and Design
        ・World Heritage Studies
        ・World Cultural Heritage Studies
        ・Art and Design

    Master's Program in Health and Sport Sciences
        ・ (Excluding Master's Program in Sports and Health Promotion)

    Art and Design
    Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences
    Art and Design


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Art and Sport Sciences Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8574
    TEL: +81.29.853.5834

  • Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
    ・Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Medical Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Public Health
        ・Master's Program in Nursing Science
        ・Doctoral Program in Nursing Science
        ・Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575
    TEL: +81.29.853.3020

  • International Joint Degree Master's Program in Agro-Biomedical Science in Food and Health


    International Joint Degree Master's Program in Agro-Biomedical Science in Food and Health (GIP-TRIAD) Office
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577
    Medical Area 4E610
    TEL: +81.29.853.3020

  • Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Medical Sciences
        ・Nursing Sciences
        ・Life System Medical Sciences
        ・Clinical Sciences
        ・Advanced Biomedical Applications
        ・Biomolecular and Integrated Medical Sciences
        ・Medical Sciences for Control of Pathological Processes
        ・Functional and Regulatory Medical Sciences
        ・Social and Environmental Medicine

    Medical Sciences


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575
    TEL: +81.29.853.3020

  • Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
    ・Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Informatics
        ・Doctoral Program in Informatics

    Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies


    Graduate School Affairs, Academic Service Office for the Library, Information and Media Studies Area,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8550
    TEL: +81.29.859.1121

  • Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
    ・Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Doctoral Program in Human Biology

    School of Integrative and Global Majors
        ・Ph.D. Program in Humanics

    Graduate School of Science and Technology
        ・Degree Programs in Systems and Information Engineering
        ・Master's Program in Life Science Innovation (Bioinformatics)
        ・Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (Bioinformatics)

    Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Life Science Innovation (Food Innovation)
        ・Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (Food Innovation)
        ・Master's Program in Life Science Innovation (Environmental Management)
        ・Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (Environmental Management)
        ・Master's Program in Life Science Innovation (Biomolecular Engineering)
        ・Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (Biomolecular Engineering)

    Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Life Science Innovation (Disease Mechanism)
        ・Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (Disease Mechanism)
        ・Master's Program in Life Science Innovation (Drug Discovery)
        ・Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (Drug Discovery)

    School of Integrative and Global Majors
        ・PH.D. Program in Human Biology
        ・Master's Program in Life Science Innovation
        ・Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation


    Academic Service Office for the SIGMA,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577
    TEL: +81.29.853.7076 (HBP/HX)
    TEL: +81.29.853.3662 (TLSI)

  • Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
    ・Degree Programs in Business Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Law
        ・Master's Program in Business Administration
        ・Doctoral Program in Business Administration

    Law School Program

    MBA Program in International Business

    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
    ・Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Sport and Wellness Promotion
        ・Doctoral Program in Sport and Wellness Promotion
        ・Master's Program in Counseling
        ・Doctoral Program in Counseling Science
        ・Master's Program in Rehabilitation Science
        ・Doctoral Program in Rehabilitation Science

    Graduate School of Business Sciences
        ・Master's Program in Advanced Studies of Business Law
        ・Doctoral Program in Systems Management and Business Law
        ・Law School Program
        ・MBA Program in International Business

    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences


    Academic Service Office for the Business Sciences Area
    Bunkyo School Building, Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba
    3-29-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0012
    TEL: +81.3.3942.6918
    ※ For details, please refer to the Tokyo Campus website

  • Certificate for Former Non-degree Research Student (For all programs)


    Division of Student Exchange,
    University of Tsukuba
    1-1-1Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577
    TEL: +81.29.853.6085