University of Tsukuba, Malaysia
As the first Japanese university to establish a branch campus in Malaysia, we are committed to providing a Japanese-type higher education along with its traditions and contemporary practices through a cross-disciplinary curriculum based on Problem-Based Learning that reflects the academic standards and requirements of the home campus while embracing the uniqueness of its position as a Japanese/Malaysian initiative.
Objectives
As an educational hub in Asia, the programme aims to develop human resources who can effectively contribute to solving global issues faced by Malaysia and around the world by making full use of data science, whilst cultivating ideas and skills in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The programme also aims to be a leader in promoting activities for global-scale issues through collaboration with transnational companies, universities, and educational institutions in Malaysia, Japan, and abroad.
Outline
Basic Information
Name of School: School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design
Degree: Bachelor of Arts and Science,
conferred from University of Tsukuba as same degree in Japan
Number of students to be admitted: 40
4-year full-time programme
Medium: English, Japanese and Bahasa Melayu
Enrolment: September
Tuition: Malaysian RM35,000/year,
Non-Malaysian RM38,000/year
Unique Features
Top-level university
The latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings places the University of Tsukuba at 9th by subject in Japan University Rankings and 355th in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Designated National University Corporation
In 2020, the University of Tsukuba was designated as a DNUC by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan as meeting a certain level for world-class education and research activities, with the aim of accelerating the improvement of education and research standards and the creation of innovations in Japanese universities.
One hundred percent of academic staff have a PhD
All full-time academic staff of the University of Tsukuba, Malaysia are PhD holders with varied educational and research expertise.
Equivalency with Japanese Degree
Upon graduation UTMY students will receive a Bachelor of Arts and Science, conferred by the University of Tsukuba, the same degree as if undertaken in Japan.
Curriculum based on PBL
PBL, a type of instruction in which students learn by applying their skills and knowledge to address real-world problems, will be a core component of the learning experience at UTMY.
Small sized class
Each lecture will have a maximum of 40 students. University-wide common subjects: First Year Seminar and Invitation to Arts and Sciences, and some language classes will be conducted in small groups of approximately 20 students.
Gateway to UT graduate programmes and other top-level universities throughout the world
The University of Tsukuba, Japan offers top-level graduate programmes, and UTMY students will have opportunities to learn about these graduate options during their undergraduate studies.
Partners in My and Jp
The University of Tsukuba, Malaysia’s partners include a variety of big players in Malaysia and Japan: ALEPS, ANA, JACTIM, JAGAM, JAL, Mitsubishi Corporation, National Sports Institute of Malaysia, SHIMADZU. Students will have internship and research opportunities with these and other stakeholders.
Financial Support
UTMY will offer a range of scholarships to approximately 40% of students to reward academic excellence and community involvement, etc.
Historic and Global university
October 1, 2023, marks the milestone of 151 years since the inception of our predecessor, the Normal School, and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Tsukuba as a comprehensive research-oriented university.
Easy Access
University of Tsukuba, Malaysia will be located near Kerinch station as well as KL Gateway-Universiti station.
Our living history
1872
The Normal School was founded in Tokyo.
1886
Tokyo Normal School was renamed to Higher Normal School.
1893
Dr. KANO Jigoro, founder of Kodokan Judo, was inaugurated as Principal.
1949
Tokyo University of Education was founded under the National School Establishment Law (Act No. 150 of 1949).
1973
The University of Tsukuba was founded under the Law which amended part of the National School Establishment Law (Act No. 103 of 1973).
2023
Ambassador TAKAHASHI signed a MOC regarding the establishment of University of Tsukuba, Malaysia
2024
Opening of University of Tsukuba, Malaysia in September