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).
Start of Program: 1 October 2026
Duration Options:
6 months
11 months
Host Institution: Kumamoto University, Japan
Amount of scholarship: 80,000 yen per month *Participants have to take responsibility for the flight ticket, accommodation, food, health insurance and other living cost, etc.
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
For further information, please visit our website at https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/special/
IJEP Short-Term Exchange Program for International Postgraduate Students https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/special/ijep_for_jasso/
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
Application Form
Certificate of Enrollment
Letter of Recommendation from academic supervisor
Academic transcripts in English, including GPA and class ranking
Official English proficiency test result (TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS)
Learning Agreement – Download here
Statement Letter – Download here
GCW/GCA Certificate/RSEP/RS2EP
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Submit your application at: https://its.id/studyabroadITSAll documents must be compiled into one .zip or .rar file in PDF format.
After submission, confirm via email to:
studyabroad@its.ac.id
CC: mia.hernawati.sby@gmail.com
Email Subject: Confirmation Study Abroad Application_Kumadai_[Your Name]_[NRP]
Submit via: https://its.id/studyabroadITS
File Format: PDF, combined into 1 .zip or .rar file
.zip
.rar
After submission: Send confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id
Email Subject: Confirmation Study Abroad Application_SIIT_NAME_NRP
Confirmation Study Abroad Application_SIIT_NAME_NRP
Deadline: 8 June 2026, 09.00Interview Session: 10 June 2026
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact:
Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id
CC to Ms. Mia at mia.hernawati.sby@gmail.com
Email Subject: ASK_StudentExchange_Kumadai
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