Campus Life
About Preparation of Personal Computer etc.
To all new students
In Universities, computers are increasingly used for writing report and research activities. Probably many people are considering about purchasing a personal computer to take the opportunity of admission.
The University of Tsukuba implemented online courses in the 2020 academic year, and has been implementing a curriculum that combines face-to-face and online courses since then.
Therefore, it is recommended that you have your own personal computer (notebook type, tablet type) and prepare for the communication environment at the time of admission.
Students of our University can use the following software free of charge on their personal computers, etc.
- Trend Micro antivirus software
- Microsoft Products（Enrollment for Education Solution（EES））
- SPSS site license, Mathematica、ArcGIS, etc. Please check our website for more details.
https://www.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp/wp_e/service/software-license/
When purchasing a computer, please refer to the following website for the recommended specifications to take online courses.
Academic Computing & Communications Center, University of Tsukuba
https://www.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp/wp_e/remote-lecture-students/#terminal
"Online Class Guidance"
"Roadmap to online classes"
"Preparation of terminal and communication lines"
However, the recommended specifications may differ depending on the educational field and there are specifications recommended by each educational organization other than above. The detail information is posted on the University of Tsukuba website, so please check the information when considering a new purchase.
Important
If it is difficult for you to prepare your own computer due to financial situations, the university may be able to lend you a computer, so please consult with your educational organization first.
