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The application guide for the September 2027 intake at the University of Tsukuba Malaysia (UTMy) is now available.
■View the Application Guide: https://bit.ly/4B8Nl3q
Prospective applicants are encouraged to read the guide carefully to check their eligibility, understand the application procedures, and prepare the required documents in advance.
Those considering applying in a future intake may also refer to the guide for information about the admissions process.
[Eligibility]
Applicants must have completed, or be expected to complete, 12 years of formal education by 31 August 2027 and hold an eligible qualification. Accepted qualifications include STPM, UEC, A Level, EJU, Foundation, Matriculation, Diploma, a Japanese high school diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
Please refer to the application guide for the full eligibility criteria.
[Application Schemes]
UTMy offers two application schemes:
<School Recommendation Scheme>
Applicants must be nationals of an ASEAN country or have completed at least five years of secondary education in ASEAN countries. They must also provide evidence of their Japanese-language background.
<Aptitude-based Scheme>
Applicants are not required to have prior knowledge of Japanese.
<Interviews>
Interviews for both application schemes will be conducted in person at UTMy in Kuala Lumpur. Online interviews will not be available.
<Find Out More About UTMy>
Interested in studying at UTMy? Join our next Open Day on Saturday, 5 December 2026 to learn more about the programme, admissions process, and student experience.
(Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Hb8anUAMWt)
For enquiries about the application process or required documents, please contact the Academic Service Office at utmy-kyomu@un.tsukuba.ac.jp.
We look forward to hearing from prospective students and learning about their interests and aspirations.
| Postal code | 59100 |
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| Address | 14F, Wisma R&D, Universiti Malaya, Jalan Pantai Baharu, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Department to contact | Academic Service Office for Malaysia Overseas Education Hub, University of Tsukuba |
| Notable aspects of the school | You can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| International Students Examination | Same examination and evaluation standards as for Japanese. |
| Admission capacity | 40 (for the 2026 school year) |
| Applicants | 0 (for the 2025 school year) |
| Application fee | 4,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Tuition per year | 1,400,000 yen (for the 2026 school year) |
| Remarks | All school fees are denominated in Malaysian Ringgit. ・Application fee: 100 Ringgit ・Admission fee: None ・Annual tuition: ・Malaysian students: 35,000 Ringgit ・Non-Malaysian students: 38,000 Ringgit Please visit the official website for details. *The amounts listed under "Fees" are calculated based on exchange rates as of September 2026. |
| Department(s) | School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design |
| Distribution of application forms | October |
| Availability of previous exams | No previous exams available. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2027 entry |
| Application category | School Recommendation Scheme |
| Starting date for application submission | January 12, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | February 9, 2027 |
| Date of examination | February 23, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | March 9, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | March 30, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, The interview will be held in Malaysia. Online interviews are not conducted. |
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) - Designated subjects | It is important to meet one of the requirements, such as STPM, IB, A-Level, or EJU. Mathematics is mandatory if submitting EJU results. Please refer to the application guidelines for details. |
| English examination | One of the following: MUET, TOEFL iBT, IELTS (Academic), or PTE Academic. Please refer to the application guidelines for details. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | If you have taken the JLPT, please submit your results. If not, you must provide other documentation proving your history of Japanese language study. Please refer to the application guidelines for details. |
| Entry (Autumn) | September, 2027 entry |
| Application category | Aptitude-based Scheme |
| Starting date for application submission | January 12, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | March 2, 2027 |
| Date of examination | March 30, 2027 , March 31, 2027 |
| Notification of examination result | April 14, 2027 |
| Deadline of enrollment procedures | May 5, 2027 |
| Admission procedures - Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Admission procedures - Visiting Japan for entrance exam | Necessary. |
| Sections of exam prepared by the college or university | Application screening process, Interview, The first stage of the selection process consists of a document screening, while the second stage involves a group interview held in Malaysia. Online interviews are not conducted. |
| English examination | One of the following: MUET, TOEFL iBT, IELTS (Academic), or PTE Academic. Please refer to the application guidelines for details. |
| Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Not necessary. |
| Remarks | If you have taken exams such as the JLPT, you may submit your results for reference; otherwise, submission is not required. |
Last update: Oct. 15, 2026
| University | https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/ |
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| Faculty | https://www.utmy.edu.my/?utm_source=JPSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2026-10--world-all |
