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Kumamoto University, Japan, Undergraduate Semester Exchange Fall 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026
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Kumamoto University invites ITS students (Batch 2023 & 2024, S1) to join a semester exchange program for Fall 2026 (September 2026 – March 2027).

Program Highlights

  • Tuition Fee Waived
  • Study at a Leading University in Japan

πŸ“Œ More details & available courses: Visit Here

Fact Sheet

Brochure

Guidelines

Available Faculties

  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Engineering

(School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, and School of Informatics are NOT open for exchange students.)


Housing & Estimated Costs

Housing Options

International House (Dormitory) – Guaranteed for Exchange Students

  • Single occupancy room in a 4-room unit
  • Shared living room, shower, toilet, and laundry
  • Furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and telephone (incoming calls only)
  • Fees: 17,000 JPY/month + 10,000 JPY one-time deposit

πŸ”Ή Off-campus Housing: Available, but finding a short-term rental can be challenging.
More Info

Estimated Living Costs

  • Dormitory Stay: ~80,000 JPY/month
  • Public Apartment: ~100,000 JPY/month
  • Mandatory Japanese Health Insurance: ~3,000 JPY/month

Eligibility & Requirements

πŸ“Œ Open to: ITS S1 Students (Batch 2023 & 2024)
πŸ“Œ Minimum GPA: 3.0/4.0
πŸ“Œ English Proficiency (Valid Test Score Required)

  • TOEFL iBT 61 or higher
  • Any internationally recognized test equivalent to TOEFL iBT 61
    ❌ TEFL/EFL from UPT Bahasa is NOT accepted

πŸ“‘ Required Documents (All in English & PDF Format)

  1. CV
  2. Official University Transcript
  3. Certificate of Enrollment
  4. Scanned Passport (Valid for at least 1 year)
  5. English Proficiency Certificate (Original)
  6. Recommendation Letter from Academic Advisor
  7. ID photo (640 pixels Γ— 480 pixels) image
  8. Statement Letter (Download Here)
  9. Learning Agreement (Download Here)
    • Signed only by Head of Department (Leave the Institutional Coordinator section blank)
  10. GCW Certificate or Test Result
    • GCW Non-Degree/IUP Basic/IUP Advanced (Min. C) OR Test Score (Min. 80 points)
  11. COE Form (Instructions provided hereΒ and hereΒ )
  12. Application Form
  13. Health Certificate
  14. Parental Statement Letter (in Bahasa) (no format required)

🚨 Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.


How to Apply

πŸ“… Application Deadline: 30 March 2026 (09:00)
πŸ“ Interview Date: 30 March 2026 (13:30)

Application Steps

1️⃣ Submit your application through: Study Abroad Application Form
2️⃣ Combine all documents into 1 (.zip/.rar) file
3️⃣ After submission, send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject format:
πŸ“§ “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_Kumadai_NAME_NRP”

πŸ’‘ Parental Consent: Applicants must consult their parents about financial aspects and submit a Parental Statement Letter (in Bahasa) during the interview.

πŸ“© Questions? Contact Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id
(Subject: ASK_Kumadai)

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