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Kumamoto University, Japan, Short-Term Exchange Program Postgraduate October Intake 2025 with JASSO Scholarship

Tue, 22 Apr 2025
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The Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST), Kumamoto University, Japan, is pleased to announce the International Joint Education Program for Science and Technology (IJEP) Short-Term Exchange Program for postgraduate students from partner universities, including Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS).

Program Overview

  • Start of Program: 1 October 2025

  • Duration Options:

    • 6 months (until March 2026)

    • 11 months (until August 2026)

  • Host Institution: Kumamoto University, Japan

  • Target Applicants: Master’s and Doctoral students from ITS

Scholarship Support

Successful applicants will receive a monthly scholarship of 80,000 JPY from JASSO.
Please note that selected students must cover their own expenses for:

  • Airfare

  • Accommodation

  • Food and daily living costs

  • Health insurance and travel insurance

Program Components

Participants will engage in a wide range of academic and cultural activities, including:

  • A research project in a GSST laboratory

  • Coursework, including “Current Science and Technology in Japan” (2 credits)

  • At least three classes related to environmental issues

  • A field trip

  • Midterm and final presentations

  • Final report submission

More details are available at: IJEP Short-Term Program Information

Read the guideline here

Eligibility

  • Active Master’s or Doctoral student at ITS (any batch)

  • Good academic standing

  • English proficiency (minimum scores):

    • TOEFL iBT: 71

    • TOEIC: 700

    • IELTS: 6.0

Required Documents

  1. Application Form

  2. Certificate of Enrollment

  3. Letter of Recommendation from academic supervisor

  4. Academic transcripts in English, including GPA and class ranking

  5. Official English proficiency test result (TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS)

  6. Learning Agreement – Download here

  7. Statement Letter – Download here

  8. GCW/GCA Certificate/RSEP/RS2EP

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Application Submission Procedure

  1. Submit your application at: https://its.id/studyabroadITS
    All documents must be compiled into one .zip or .rar file in PDF format.

  2. After submission, confirm via email to:


How to Apply

Deadline: 9 June 2025, 09.00
Interview Session: 11 June 2025

Contact

If you have questions regarding the program, please contact:

We encourage qualified students to take advantage of this valuable opportunity for international research experience and cultural exchange.

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