Kumamoto University, Japan, Short-Term Exchange Program Postgraduate October Intake 2025 with JASSO Scholarship

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Exchange for ITS Students

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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 October 2025
Duration Options:
- 6 months (until March 2026)
- 11 months (until August 2026)
Host Institution: Kumamoto University, Japan
Target Applicants: Master’s and Doctoral students from ITS

Scholarship Support

Successful applicants will receive a monthly scholarship of 80,000 JPY from JASSO.
Please note that selected students must cover their own expenses for:

Airfare
Accommodation
Food and daily living costs
Health insurance and travel insurance

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

More details are available at: IJEP Short-Term Program Information

Read the guideline here

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

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.

Application Submission Procedure

Submit your application at: https://its.id/studyabroadITS
All 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]

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: 9 June 2025, 09.00
Interview Session: 11 June 2025

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.