Kumamoto University, Japan, Short-Term Exchange Program Postgraduate Fall Intake 2026

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 2026

• Duration Options:

  • 6 months

  • 11 months

• Host Institution: Kumamoto University, Japan

• Target Applicants: Master’s and Doctoral students from ITS
• University fees (entrance 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.
•  JASSO Scholarship Available: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.

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

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/

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:

   • studyabroad@its.ac.id

   • CC: mia.hernawati.sby@gmail.com

   • Email Subject: Confirmation Study Abroad Application_Kumadai_[Your Name]_[NRP]

How to Apply

• Submit via: https://its.id/studyabroadITS

• File Format: PDF, combined into 1 .zip or .rar file

• After submission: Send confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id

  • Email Subject: Confirmation Study Abroad Application_SIIT_NAME_NRP

Deadline: 8 June 2026, 09.00
Interview Session: 10 June 2026

Contact

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

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