As a new comprehensive university established under Japan's country-wide university reform plan in 1973, the University of Tsukuba has striven to become a unique, active, and internationally-competitive institution through first-rate education and research facilities. The University of Tsukuba has 16,000 students who attend its campus in Ibaraki Prefecture, a 90-minute train journey northeast of Tokyo. Important links Scholarships for Study in Japan: JASSO Key information for students Japanese Language ExchangeYou may be required to provide proof of financial resources as an immigration requirement to pursue an exchange in Japan. Course information Exchange students wishing to join the College of Japanese Language and Culture must demonstrate Japanese language proficiency at the JLPT N1 or N2 level. Exchange students are unable to take Business or Law courses. Accommodation information The University of Tsukuba offers single-room accommodation to accepted exchange students, who will be sent a housing selection form. Students will be asked to pay the first month of rent and a deposit of JPΒ₯30,000 yen upon arrival. This article was published on 2024-10-25