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University of Tsukuba

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3.7
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4.3
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3.7
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The University of Tsukuba, established in 1872, is renowned for its extensive research and partnerships, including collaboration with the Tsukuba Space Center. With 28 colleges offering a wide range of bachelor's and master's degrees, it ranks among the top ten National Universities in Japan. Situated in the expansive area of Tsukuba city, it boasts being the second largest single campus in Japan.
Why you should go
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  1. Experience a peaceful artwork-like campus that transforms with each season
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  2. Explore one of Japan's top universities known for high academic quality
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  3. Enjoy a foreigner-friendly environment with programs in English
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The second largest campus is Japan. Not to mention its quality of education, the campus is like a peaceful artwork. It has different views changing with seasons, and right now the winter is saying goodbye and the campus is transforming from grey to yellow and red.
Tsukuba University is one of the top ten National Universities in Japan. Located in huge area of Tsukuba city making it Second largest single Campus in Japan. The environment is foreign friendly, more Programs in English, rich nature, variety of sports and exercise opportunities, convenient transportation, variety of food cafeterias. All good qualities you name it can be found here. Coming for Visit or study it is recommended 💓
April is a good time to visit Tsukuba.
The second largest campus is Japan. Not to mention its quality of education, the campus is like a peaceful artwork. It has different views changing with seasons, and right now the winter is saying goodbye and the campus is transforming from grey to yellow and red.
Tsukuba University is one of the top ten National Universities in Japan. Located in huge area of Tsukuba city making it Second largest single Campus in Japan. The environment is foreign friendly, more Programs in English, rich nature, variety of sports and exercise opportunities, convenient transportation, variety of food cafeterias. All good qualities you name it can be found here. Coming for Visit or study it is recommended 💓
April is a good time to visit Tsukuba.
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Map
Address
1 Chome-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
Website
http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/
Phone
+81 29-853-2111
Hours
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Sunday: Closed
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Monday: Closed
TuTuesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
ThThursday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
FrFriday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
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Saturday: Closed
1 Chome-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
Wednesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
Su
Mo
TuWeThFrSa
Su
Sunday: Closed
Mo
Monday: Closed
TuTuesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
ThThursday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
FrFriday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
Sa
Saturday: Closed
+81 29-853-2111
http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/

Know before you go

  • Visit during autumn to witness stunning views and potentially attend university festivals
  • Take advantage of convenient transportation options like Kantetsu Bus or Tsukuba Express when traveling to the university
  • Consider attending events hosted by students such as ITF pro tennis finals for a fun experience
  • Immerse yourself in research or studies surrounded by forests and books creating an anime-like ambiance

Reviews

The University of Tsukuba is highly praised for its quality education, expansive and picturesque campus that changes with the seasons, foreign-friendly environment with programs in English, rich natural surroundings offering various sports opportunities, convenient transportation options, diverse food cafeterias, and being one of the top universities in Japan. Reviewers also mention events like tennis finals hosted by the university students and autumn festivals adding to the vibrant atmosphere. The combination of academic excellence, beautiful grounds, and a welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal place for both study and leisure.
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5/5AZM D
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Feb 24, 2023 from
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The second largest campus is Japan. Not to mention its quality of education, the campus is like a peaceful artwork. It has different views changing with seasons, and right now the winter is saying goodbye and the campus is transforming from grey to yellow and red.
5/5Mohammad N
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May 12, 2022 from
Google
Tsukuba University is one of the top ten National Universities in Japan. Located in huge area of Tsukuba city making it Second largest single Campus in Japan. The environment is foreign friendly, more Programs in English, rich nature, variety of sports and exercise opportunities, convenient transportation, variety of food cafeterias. All good qualities you name it can be found here. Coming for Visit or study it is recommended 💓
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Jul 1, 2025 from
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April is a good time to visit Tsukuba.
5/5Rasanja R
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Apr 30, 2024 from
Google
One best universities in Japan. And probably the most foreigner friendly University. Very high level of academic quality. And this is the second largest university in Japan. It has large ground, parks, ponds.
5/5Peter T
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Apr 2, 2023 from
Google
I went to an ITF pro tennis final that was hosted by Tsukuba University and mostly by the students. It was a fun event although the player I was rooting for Sho Shimabukuro lost in two close sets!
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Address
1 Chome-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
Website
http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/
Phone
+81 29-853-2111
Hours
Su
Sunday: Closed
Mo
Monday: Closed
TuTuesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
ThThursday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
FrFriday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
Sa
Saturday: Closed
1 Chome-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8577, Japan
Wednesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
Su
Mo
TuWeThFrSa
Su
Sunday: Closed
Mo
Monday: Closed
TuTuesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
ThThursday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
FrFriday: 9AM–12:15PM, 1:15–5PM
Sa
Saturday: Closed
+81 29-853-2111
http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/
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