Program Overview
The Library and Information Science at University of Tsukuba is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Library and Information Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,112 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tsukuba, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Library and Information Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in Informatics
- Introduction to Library and Information Science
- Information Seeking and Retrieval
- Organization of Information and Resources
- Metadata
- Digital Libraries and Archives
- Natural Language Processing
- Media Education
- History of Libraries and Communication Media
- Library and Information Services in Culturally
- Diverse Communities
- Higher Education and Information Professionals
- Academic Libraries and Information Infrastructure
- Management of Libraries
- Legal Study on Internet Issues
- Professional Communication
- Selected Topics in Cognitive Science
- Speech and Audio Processing
- Special Topics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- (A) Individuals who have graduated or who will graduate from a Japanese four-year university by September 2018.
- (B) Individuals who have graduated from a university outside Japan that implements 16 or more years of school curriculum up to university graduation,and earned a bachelors degree.
- (C) Individuals who are expecting to graduate from a university described above, and earn a bachelors degree by September 2018.
- (D) Individuals who are 22 years of age or older as of September 2018, and whose qualification is recognized as equivalent to a bachelors degree as the result of the Eligibility Screening conducted by us
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,112 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,112 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tsukuba directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Tsukuba
University of Tsukuba
Tsukuba, Japan
TheUniversity of Tsukuba(筑波大学,Tsukuba daigaku)is anationalresearch universitylocated inTsukuba,Ibaraki, Japan.
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
