Application Guidelines for September 2026 Intake - Third call for applications (Aptitude-based Scheme)

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Application guidelines for the University of Tsukuba Malaysia (School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design) for the September 2026 intake, specifically the Third call for the Aptitude-based Scheme. Eligibility is restricted to Malaysian nationals who do not need a student pass application or renewal in Malaysia. The programme focuses on developing data science literacy for addressing environmental and social issues through design thinking, and outlines admission policy, duration, medium of instruction, capacity, quota, and tuition/fee currency and timing in MYT.

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Application Guidelines for September 2026 Intake

Programme Purpose and Educational Purpose

Desired Students

Admission Policy, Duration, and Medium of Instruction

Student Acceptance, Enrolment Capacity, and Quota

Degree Conferred and Payment/Online Application Timetable

Notification, Interview, Results Announcement, and Enrolment Procedures

Eligibility Criteria and Minimum Qualification for Application

Application Guidelines for September 2026 Intake School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design University of Tsukuba, Malaysia （Aptitude-based Scheme: Third call for applications） [ IMPORTANT ] The third call for applications is open exclusively to Malaysian nationals who do not require a student pass application or renewal in Malaysia. June 2026 University of Tsukuba, Malaysia The University of Tsukuba, a Japanese national university, opened University of Tsukuba, Malaysia (School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design) in September 2024. Two types of admission scheme, an “Aptitude-based Scheme” and a “School Recommendation Scheme”, are available for those who meet the prescribed requirements and wish to enrol at University of Tsukuba, Malaysia (UTMy) . This is the application guideline for the Third call for applications of “Aptitude-based Scheme”. 􀂙 All dates and times given in these guidelines are based on Malaysian Time (MYT) . 􀂙 All fees given in this guideline are based on Malaysian Ringgit. [Educational Purpose] The programme aims to develop individuals with data science literacy who can apply ideas and technologies from the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences to a broad range of environmental and social issues. By utilising design thinking, our students can creatively contribute to solving global issues. [Desired Students] 1) Strongly interested in and motivated to study global issues and their resolutions in Malaysia and South-East Asia 2) Clearly enthusiastic about using interesting knowledge from the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences to solve complex global issues 3) Keenly determined in judging information applicability based on objective data and materials, and who can logically communicate their ideas 4) Genuinely interested in the Japanese language and culture, and who can respect different values and ways of thinking [Admission Policy] Applicants will be comprehensively evaluated based on their basic academic competence, advanced comprehension skills required for learning data science, critical thinking skills, and interest and expressiveness to global issues. [Duration] 4 years (full-time) [Medium of Instruction] Mainly English and Japanese, partially Bahasa Melayu [Student Acceptance] From the first year (No advanced standing or transfer options to upper years) [Enrolment Capacity] 40 students / year [Quota] Several seats [Degree Conferred] Bachelor of Arts and Science Payment of Application Fee and Online Application Friday, 5 June 2026-5:00 PM, Tuesday, 30 June 2026 ▼ Notification of Admission Number and Interview Schedule Wednesday, 1 July 2026 ▼ Interview Wednesday, 15 July & Thursday, 16 July 2026 ▼ Announcement of Results (individually notified via the Online Application Platform) 10:00 AM, Thursday, 30 July 2026 ▼ Enrolment Procedures Must be completed before Thursday, 6 August 2026 For Applicants with Disabilities The University of Tsukuba reviews applications from applicants with disabilities on the same basis as other applicants. According to the published screening criteria, all applications are assessed based on academic merit and potential. If you have problems with the application process and need special consideration, please contact the Academic Service Office at [utmy-kyomu@un.tsukuba.ac.jp](utmy-kyomu@un.tsukuba.ac.jp) in advance. 1. Eligibility To be eligible for admission to this programme, applicants must fulfil ONE of the following criteria. 1) Have completed a 12-year curriculum of formal education in their country of residence, or who are expected to complete it by the end of the month prior to the month of enrolment. 2) Have completed a curriculum of formal education less than 12 years and have subsequently completed or are expected to complete a preparatory education course designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

FAQs

Who is eligible for the Third call for applications (Aptitude-based Scheme)?

The Third call is open exclusively to Malaysian nationals who do not require a student pass application or renewal in Malaysia.

What is the programme’s educational purpose and how will students learn?

The programme aims to develop data science literacy and enable students to apply ideas and technologies from natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences to environmental and social issues, using design thinking to contribute to solving global issues.

What are the key admission evaluation areas and the programme duration?

Applicants are comprehensively evaluated on basic academic competence, advanced comprehension skills for learning data science, critical thinking, and interest and expressiveness to global issues. The duration is 4 years full-time.

Oct 2, 2026

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