TUFS Master's Program: PCS Course 2026 Admission

【Definition of Terms】
Applicant: Person applying to study at TUFS
Recommender①
: Former / Current Academic Professor (supervisor) of the applicant's university who writes a Letter of Recommendation with Cover Letter (1)
Recommender②
A) For applicants of "PCS Course under SP-MEXT Scholarship", the DEAN or Person of higher authority of the applicant's university who writes a Letter of Recommendation with Cover Letter (2)
B) For applicants of "PCS Course", another Former / Current Academic Professor or others who write a Letter of Recommendation with Cover Letter (2)
  • All applicants must read the "2026 Admission Information" carefully and must prepare application documents in accordance with its instructions.
  • Application documents must be uploaded according to the instructions in each section.
  • Please arrange for two recommenders, each to submit a Letter of Recommendation using the "Letter of Recommendation Submission Form" before the application deadline.

Applicant's Information
Name (Applicant)
Required
Enter your name in English exactly as it appears on your passport.
Date of Birth (Applicant)
Required
e.g., 1 April 2007 → 2007/04/01
Are you a recipient of the MEXT Scholarship at the time of application?
Required
Applicants who are already recipients of the MEXT Scholarship do not need to pay the application fee.
In that case, you must upload an official document which proves that you are a recipient of the MEXT Scholarship.
Which course do you wish to apply for?
Required
(Note)
Those who wish to apply for "PCS Course under SP-MEXT Scholarship" must upload the application documents by February 2, 2026 (Mon) (JST).
Are you a MA degree holder, or currently enrolled in a MA program?
Required
Nationality (Applicant)
Required
If you hold more than one nationality, list them all.
Nationality (Other than Japanese)
Required
If you are not Japanese, enter your nationality below.
First Language (Applicant)
Required
If your first language is English, you do not need to submit Evidence of English Proficiency.
Gender (Applicant)
Required
*Due to SP-MEXT Scholarship and visa application requirements, please select "Male" or "Female" as stated in your passport. 
For procedures regarding your daily life at our university (student card, dormitory room assignment, health check etc.), please contact the Global Admissions Office (gao@tufs.ac.jp) if your gender does not match the gender in your passport or your gender is not "Male" or "Female". 
Current Country of Residence (Applicant)
Required
Fill out your current country of residence.
E-mail Address
Required
Fill out your contact e-mail address.
For confirmation, fill out your contact e-mail address in the "確認用" field again.
Name of the University you most recently attended (Undergraduate)
Required
Enter the name of the university you most recently attended.
Location of your university (Undergraduate) (Country)
Required
Language of instruction at your university (Undergraduate)
Required
If you are a non-native speaker of English who has obtained or are expected to obtain a degree from an English-based degree program that meets the conditions for admission in master's courses at a Japanese graduate school, you do not need to submit an English Proficiency Test Score.
In that case, you must upload a document, such as your Academic Transcripts, Certificate of (Expected) Graduation, or a document bearing an official seal from the attended institution, indicating that the language of instruction is/was English for the said program.
Name of the University you most recently attended (Graduate School)
Required
If you are a MA degree holder or currently enrolled in a MA program, enter the name of the university (Graduate) you most recently attended.
Location of your university (Graduate School) (Country)
Required
Language of instruction at your university (Graduate School)
Required
Application Documents
ID Photograph
Required
Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload your photograph data in ".jpeg" or ".jpg" or ".png" format.
ID Photograph data must
  • be uploaded with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3
  • be portrait-style and front-facing with no hat or sunglasses
  • have been taken within the last three months
  • Please do not edit your photograph. The person in the picture should look the same as the person who appears in the interview.
  • This photograph is used only for your visa application and Student ID Card.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Application Checklist and Application Form
Required
  • Download the "Application Checklist and Application Form" from our website.
  • Insert the Photograph Data in the photo field.
  • Fill out the Application Form in PDF format (.pdf).
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the documents in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
*Please do not upload "Application Form for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Research Students)" here.
Payment Receipt of Application Fee
Required
  • Download the "FLYWIRE PAYMENT CONFIRMATION" page.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the document in PDF format.

International applicants(*1)
Japanese nationals AND those who do not fall into the "International applicants" category
Application fee
JPY 10,000
JPY 30,000
(*1) "International applicants" refers to those with nationalities other than Japanese who aim to obtain/maintain the visa status of "Student" upon entrance to TUFS.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Personal Statement
Required
  • Download the "Personal Statement Form" from our website.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the Personal Statement in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Research Proposal
Required
  • Download the "Research Proposal Form" from our website.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the Personal Statement in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Copy of One Academic or Professional Publication
Optional
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Academic Transcript(s) and Grading Scale from University that you most recently attended (Undergraduate)
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original transcript(s) or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the transcript is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
(To those who wish to apply for "PCS Course under SP-MEXT Scholarship")
  • Transcript(s) should include all classes taken, credits and grades earned during each academic year, and your university's grading scale.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Certificate of (Expected) Graduation from University you most recently attended (Undergraduate)
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original certificate or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • The certificate must show the date of (expected) graduation (year and month).
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the certificate is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Master's Academic Transcript(s) and Grading Scale from University you most recently attended (Graduate School)
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original transcript(s) or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the transcript is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
(To those who wish to apply for "PCS Course under SP-MEXT Scholarship")
  • Transcript(s) should include all classes taken, credits and grades earned during each academic year, and your university's grading scale.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Master's Certificate of Graduation or Certificate of Enrollment from University you most recently attended (Graduate School)
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a scanned copy of the original certificate or its certified copy in PDF format.
  • The certificate must show the date of graduation (year and month).
  • If the original document is written in a language other than Japanese or English, you must attach a Japanese or English translation.
  • If the certificate is issued in paper form, scan it and upload it in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Evidence of English Proficiency
  • Applicants must submit one of the following scores: TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEIC L&R and TOEIC S&W or Cambridge English.
  • Applicants whose first language is English are exempted.
  • Applicants who are non-native speakers of English but have received their entire university/undergraduate education in English are also exempted. Applicants in this category must submit a document, such as their Academic Transcripts, Certificate of (Expected) Graduation, or a document bearing an official seal from their university, indicating that they received their undergraduate education entirely in English.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload an official score report in PDF format.
Required score for "PCS Course under SP-MEXT" applicants:
  • Applicants must hold the official score of English Proficiency test covering all "four English skills" (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). Overall/total score as well as scores of each skill shall correspond to CEFR B2 level or above. Refer to the score comparison chart on the last page of "2026 Admission Information Master's Program: Peace and Conflict Studies".
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Proof of Citizenship or Proof of Residence in Japan
Required
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload a copy of your passport or Japanese Residence Card in PDF format. 
  • If you do not hold a passport, you must submit a copy of another government-issued identification.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Other documents
Optional
  • If you have any other references or documents, click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload them in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.
Application Form for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Research Students)
Required
  • Subtitle: 日本政府（文部科学省）奨学金留学生申請書（研究留学生）〔特別枠〕
  • Download the Application Form for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Research Students) from our website.
  • Insert the Photograph Data in the photo field.
  • Fill out the Application Form for MEXT Scholarship in PDF format (.pdf) or Excel (.xlsx).
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the document in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.

Field of Study and Research Plan for MEXT Scholarship
Required
  • Download the Research Plan Form from our website.
  • Please fill out the form.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the document in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.

Abstract of thesis
Required
  • Upload the abstract of the thesis you had written (or are currently writing) for your most recent degree program. In case a thesis was not a requirement, write an abstract of the research you conducted.
  • Must be A4 1~2 pages.
  • Click the "ファイルを選択" button, then upload the document in PDF format.
*The maximum file upload size is 30MB.

  • After filling out the above required items and uploading your application documents, click the "確認画面へ" button below.
  • If you click the Back button, you will lose all progress.