Master's and Ph.D. Students¶

We welcome motivated master's and doctoral candidates whose interests align with our work in information retrieval, retrieval-augmented generation, multimodal intelligence, knowledge graphs, user understanding, and human-centered AI.

How to prepare¶

Before contacting the laboratory, please prepare:

• A concise introduction and your intended degree program
• Your research interests and their connection to our research themes
• A curriculum vitae
• A brief description of previous research, projects, or relevant technical experience
• Your expected application and enrollment schedule

Admissions¶

Application deadlines, eligibility, examinations, and required documents are governed by the relevant University of Tsukuba program. Refer to the official Graduate School admissions information for current requirements.

Contacting the laboratory does not replace the university's formal application process.

Scholarship information¶

Prospective and enrolled students may be eligible for scholarships or other financial support. Availability is competitive, requirements vary by year and student status, and admission to II-Research does not guarantee financial support.

Before enrollment: MEXT Scholarship¶

The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is a major option for international graduate students. The University of Tsukuba explains two application routes:

• Embassy Recommendation — applicants begin through the Japanese embassy or consulate in their country.
• University Recommendation — candidates are nominated through university selection; availability and the number of nominations are limited.

MEXT Scholarship information →

After enrollment: University and private scholarships¶

The University of Tsukuba provides information about the Tsukuba Scholarship and scholarships offered by private foundations. Some require university recommendation, while others accept applications directly from students.

University-recommended scholarships for international students are generally handled through a collective application process after enrollment. Students should monitor current notices and contact their Academic Service Office because schedules and eligibility can change.

University of Tsukuba scholarship portal → University-recommended scholarships →

Entrance fee and tuition support¶

The university also publishes entrance-fee exemption, payment deferment, and tuition-waiver information. Eligibility is assessed under university rules and may depend on financial circumstances, academic performance, enrollment status, and the relevant application period.

Entrance fee and tuition support →