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Kumamoto University, Japan, Short-Term Exchange Program Postgraduate April Intake 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 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 April 2026

  • Duration Options:

    • 6 months

    • 11 months

  • Host Institution: Kumamoto University, Japan

  • Target Applicants: Master’s and Doctoral students from ITS
  • University fees (ntrance examination fee, admission and tuition fees) will be exempted. However, the students will be responsible for their own expenses, including travel expenses, accommodation costs and health care fees.

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

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. CV
  4. Letter of Recommendation from academic supervisor

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

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

  7. Passport Scan with validity 1 year prior to the start of the program
  8. Motivation Letter
  9. Learning Agreement – Download here

  10. Statement Letter – Download here

  11. Recommendation Letter
  12. Certificate of Health
  13. 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: 20 October 2025, 09.00
Interview Session: 22 October 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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