Kumamoto University – IJEP Program (October 2026 Intake)

Greetings from the Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST), Kumamoto University, Japan.

The Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST) offers the International Joint Education Program (IJEP), a program conducted fully in English. This program is open for international students who wish to pursue Master’s or Doctoral degrees in the fields of Science and Engineering at Kumamoto University.

Program Information

• Program: International Joint Education Program (IJEP)
• Institution: Kumamoto University, Japan
• Intake: October 2026
• Language of Instruction: English
• Degree: Master’s / Doctoral

Application Details

Applicants are required to apply through the IJEP General Admission (Privately-Funded Students) scheme.

• Website for detailed information:
  https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/admissions/

Important Deadline

• Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (Friday)
• All original required documents must arrive by post before 17:00 (Japan Time), May 15, 2026

Important Notes

• Applicants are required to find a prospective supervisor at Kumamoto University before submitting the application
• Ensure all documents are prepared and sent on time to avoid disqualification

Additional Information

Kumamoto University encourage partner universities to share this opportunity with faculties and students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in Japan.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact:

Academic / International Affairs Section
Graduate School of Science and Technology
Kumamoto University
2-39-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto
860-8555 Japan