University of Tsukuba
Academic Environment
Established in October 1973, the University ofTsukuba has inherited the history and tradition fromits predecessor (Tokyo University of Education),
which was founded in 1872. As the firstcomprehensive university in Japan to be establishedunder a nation-wide university reform plan, theUniversity of Tsukuba emphasizes openness inhigher education. It offers students a new system ofeducation and research through its “New University”
administration.
In addition to its leading position in university reform,
the University of Tsukuba plays a major role as theprimary academic facility in Tsukuba Science City,
which is home to many of the nation’s top research
institutions. We strive to maintain an exceptional
level of education and research, to foster ouruniversity’s unique character, and to create aninternationally competitive academic institution.
The University of Tsukuba offers undergraduate
degrees as well as master’s, doctoral, andprofessional degree programs at the graduate level.

Master’s Program in Public
Health (MPH)
Program BackgroundTo work as a health-care specialist for the WHO orother United Nations institutions, a person musthave a master’s degree in public health. TheMaster’s Program in Public Health (MPH) prepares
students for careers in public-health research andeducation, public-health policy and management,
and safety control. Courses offered include
epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy andmanagement, environmental health, mental health,and social and behavioral sciences. With wideranging faculty, a distinctive feature of the Universityof Tsukuba’s public health program is that students
study with public health experts, as well as experts
in basic and clinical medicine and thus develop acomprehensive view.
Visit our program site for more details:
Master’s Program in Public Healthhttps://www.md.tsukuba.ac.jp/mph/en

Enrollment Date
April 1, 2025.

The Nippon-Foundation Central Asia-Japan Human Resource Development Project (NipCA)
Fellowship Program for Master’s Program in Public Health, University of Tsukuba

Nippon Foundation Central AsiaJapan Human Resource
Development Project Fellowship
Programby submitting scores in English Language
Proficiency Tests (TOEFL IBT 80, TOEFL CBT230, TOEFL PBT 500, IELTS 6.0). The scoresprovided above are approximate, i.e. eachapplicant’s ability will be checked and consideredon a case-by-case basis.

Collaboration with Nippon Foundation
Central Asia-Japan Human ResourceDevelopment Project

3. Any applicant who falls under the following
conditions is ineligible. If identified after thecommencement of the fellowship period, theapplicant will be required to withdraw from thefellowship.
a. The applicant is already a recipient of ascholarship from an organization other thanthe Nippon Foundation.
b. The applicant as considered a “futuregraduate’ and selected as such, is unable tograduate within the present date or unable tofulfill graduation requirements.

Sponsored by the Nippon Foundation, the Universityof Tsukuba launched the “Nippon Foundation
Central Asia-Japan Human Resource Development
Project” (NipCA) in January 2019. It aims to foster
human resources who can contribute to theachievement of “Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)” in the Central Asian region.
The NipCA project awards fellowships tooutstanding applicants who are admitted to theMaster’s Program in Public Health (MPH) within theDegree Programs in Comprehensive HumanSciences, as well as the Master’s Programs inInternational Public Policy (IPP), within the Degree
Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences,
Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities
and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba.
The project offers special courses for understanding
the main ideas of the SDGs and theirimplementations in Japan and the Central Asianregion within the IPP program.

Aims of the Fellowship ProgramThis fellowship program is intended to support
students from the Eurasian region (Central Asia,Azerbaijan, and Georgia). The main goals of theprogram are:Enrollment Quota
Those applicants who demonstrate outstanding
abilities will be awarded fellowships by the Nippon
Foundation (up to 2 fellowships per year).

NipCA Fellowship

Application Fees

Qualified fellowship candidates will be awarded an
exemption from the entrance examination fee toapply the MPH program at the University ofTsukuba. Note that this award will not guarantee
admission to the MPH program at the University ofTsukuba. The final decision of the fellowship award
will be determined by the results of the entrance
exam. Fellowship candidates will be determined by
the Nippon Foundation Central Asia-Japan Human
Resource Development (NipCA) Project office.
Fellowship1. To foster human resources to promote exchange
between Eurasia and Japan and play animportant role in the stabilization and prosperityof the regions in an academic and practical way,overcoming cultural and historical differences
between the regions;
2. To reinforce the networks between Eurasia andJapan through the goals mentioned above

Applicants demonstrating outstanding abilities at theexams for fellowship and admission to the MPH
program will be awarded the following fellowships
on a competitive basis. In addition to exemption ofexamination fees, fellows will be awarded admissionfee, four semesters of tuition, and a stipend amountof 113,350 yen/month. (This amount is subject tochange.)

Eligibility

Travel Expenses

1. Nationality: Applicants must be from Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, or Georgia (7 countries).

Each NipCA fellow will be provided with an airplaneticket from the international airport nearest to his/herhome address in his/her home country to Narita orHaneda international Airport.

2. Language Qualifications (proofs will only berequested during the second stage of theapplication process). Applicants must
demonstrate their English language proficiency

The retune flight portion is subject to successful
completion of the program and rerun to his/herhome country within the designated time period.

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Fellowship Program for Master’s Program in Public Health, University of Tsukuba

Other Benefit
NipCA fellows will be covered by Personal accident
insurance and Comprehensive insurance forinternational students. Other benefits may include
access to the SDGs library, alumni network, andparticipation in program events, including special
field trips.

Application for the NipCA Fellowship First Stage: Apply for the NipCA Fellowship
The submission of the preliminary application for theNipCA fellowship is the first stage of the application
process. Download the application form from the link
below and send it by email. The subject line shouldbe “Application for the NipCA Fellow MPH 2025”.
E-mail: info@genis.jinsha.tsukuba.ac.jp


NipCA Fellowship Application Form:
https://x.gd/UVcNv

Applicants Personal Information
Motivation letter (no more than 1000 words)
that includes the followings points:
 Your research interest and how it is related
to the SDGs.
 Reasons for applying to the MPH program
and the NipCA fellowship at the Universityof Tsukuba
 Future career vision
Successful fellowship candidates will be notified offurther instructions, including exemption award forexamination fees.
Application period for the fellowship (first stage)is May 15 - June 30, 2024. Application documents
received outside of the application period will bedisqualified.
 Second Stage: Apply to the MPH Program
Each applicant should prepare the MPH application
document following the instruction of the Universityof Tsukuba’s Medical School. Please find details at
this site:
https://www.md.tsukuba.ac.jp/gradmed/en/exam/
Examination schedule and application forms for theMPH program are in the “Special selections ofinternational applicants and Japanese national
living abroad” (toward the bottom of the URL page)
Under the second category, “April 2025enrollment”, you will find the section titled “Master’s
Program in Medical Sciences, Public Health
Program and Dual Master’s Degree Program*”.
Please find details such as the schedule andapplication form there.

Notice of Selection

application documents. Those who are selected forthe second stage will be informed individually.
However, due to the high volume of applications, theSelection Committee cannot acknowledge thereceipt of applications or notify those who are notselected for the fellowship program.

Conditions
Those admitted to the MPH program and awardedNipCA fellowships are required to participate inevents organized for the fellows and submit reports
about these events. Information about the fellows
such as their names, short biographies, as well as
their activities with their photos, may be publishedand distributed widely as part of the promotional
activities of the program. Event photos and videos
organized for the fellows may also be made public.
In addition, NipCA Fellows are required to takeseveral courses related to SDGs which are offeredin the Master’s Programs in International Public
Policy (IPP). Furthermore, NipCA fellows must
return to his/her own home country upon graduationfrom the degree program. Thus, those who apply forthe fellowship need to be aware that theirapplication to the fellowship program isconsidered to be their consent to the above
conditions.

Student accommodation
Successful applicants will be given an opportunity toreside in the university residence halls. The monthly
rent is approximately 15,380-44,000 yen.

Faculty Members in the MPH
program
For information about our faculty members, pleasecheck the program’s website:
https://www.md.tsukuba.ac.jp/mph/en/research/Contact Information
Master’s Program in Public Health (AcademicProgram)
Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences
Area
University of Tsukuba
1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, JAPAN 305-8575
E-mail: iga-in@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
URL: https://www.md.tsukuba.ac.jp/mph/en/
NipCA Project Office (Fellowship Program)
Collaborative Research Building A203
11-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, JAPAN 305-8577+81 (0)29-853-4251
info@genis.jinsha.tsukuba.ac.jp
URL: https://centralasia.jinsha.tsukuba.ac.jp/en

Fellowship candidates will be selected based on acomprehensive assessment of their preliminary3