Japan Program at Chiba (J-PAC) Student Exchange Program for Fall 2023

Dear ITS Students,

Chiba University Japan would like to offer you Japan Program at Chiba (J-PAC) Student Exchange Program for Fall 2023 (From October to early February (For 2 terms, i.e. Fall semester)).

J-PAC students will be exempted from the registration, admission and tuition fees at Chiba University. The accepted students are responsible for their learning materials,  dorms and living expenses in Japan including Roundtrip Flight Ticket & Travel Insurance.

J-PAC (Japan Program at Chiba) is offered to undergraduate students from academic institutions with which Chiba University has university-level student exchange agreements, and whose academic interest is in the area of Japanese culture and society. Graduate students cannot apply for J-PAC.

J-PAC is the exchange program for undergraduate students who are interested in studying Japanese language and culture. It has two courses; International Liberal Arts Course and Japanese Studies Course. The J-PAC’s International Liberal Arts Course, which offers to students irrespective of their area of specialization, and Japanese Studies Course, which is designed for students who specialize in Japanese language or Japanese studies at their universities. It means, ITS students only allowed to choose International Liberal Arts Course.

J-PAC students can study at Chiba University during the study periods listed below. ① From October to early August (For 5 terms) ② From October to early February (For 2 terms, i.e. Fall semester) ③ From April to early August (For 2 terms, i.e. Spring semester) ※ In general, study period cannot be changed. Please decide it after a discussion with your academic advisor and international office.

Housing:

Single rooms at Chiba University International House are furnished with a bed, desk, kitchenette, shower and toilet. The monthly rent is ¥19,000 and additionally, a one-time payment of
¥15,000 is required when moving in. The amount of the monthly rent and a one-time payment is subject to change.

[International House]
http://www.chiba-u.ac.jp/global/outline/files/outlineCUIH_JP20150601.pdf
Due to limited housing availability, some studnts might be asked to stay at Chiba University Kunpu-ryo or other accommodation that Chiba University offers or share a room with other international students at International House. Chiba University will inform the home institutions in the case that the student is to stay at an accommodation other than single rooms at Chiba University International House.

Living expenses

Living expenses including meals, electricity, phone bills and dormitory fee are about ¥80,000 per month. Students will also need to pay for textbooks, travel and other activities. Applicants
should take this into consideration in their financial plannings before applying for the program. Chiba University does not allow short-term exchange students to do part-time jobs so that they
can concentrate to their studies; however, students may be allowed to take a part-time job after having studied at Chiba University for at least one term, only in exceptional circumstances.

Insurance

In addition to the National Health Insurance (about ¥1,600 per month), students are required to buy the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research “Gakkensai”
(about ¥1,000 for one year) and Comprehensive Insurance for Student Lives Couples with Gakkensai “Inbound Futai-Gakusou” (about ¥1,860 for one year) which are offered at Chiba University.

Program Overview: https://www.chiba-u.ac.jp/global/sai/01_J-PAC_Outline_2023-2024.pdf

This program only open for S1 ITS Students batch 2021 & 2020. 

Here the requirement for this program

1.  CV

2. One original applicant’s University Transcript. (English version). The GPA of applicants must higher than 2,75 (out of 4.0)

3. Certificate of Enrollment

4. Scanned of the applicant’s passport information page (at least valid minimum until one year)

5. Valid English Proficiency Certificate Test Score (original). TOEFL IBT min 55 / IELTS min 5,5 / TOEIC (issued only by ETS) min 630  (You can’t use TOEFL ITP or  TEFL/EFL from UPT Bahasa) 

6. One recommendation letter from an academic advisor

7. Statement Letter (please download from here http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange )

8. Learning Agreement (please download from here http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange ) Please only submit with your department coordinator (Head of Dept) signed only. You don’t need to get signed at Institutional Coordinator and please leave blank for that section

9. Certificate of GCW Non Degree/IUP Basic/IUP Advance min C or Test Result of GCW min 80 points

We will not process the incomplete application or late submission of the application

For ITS Students who interested to join this program please kindly submit your application through this form https://its.id/studyabroadITS . All of your documents must be in PDF and collected in 1 (one) .zip/.rar file. If you have finished and submitted your Study Abroad Application form, YOU HAVE TO SEND email to studyabroad@its.ac.id confirming that you have filled out the Study Abroad Application Form and submit it. Please use this subject: “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_CU_NAME_NRP”. The submission deadline extended until 27 February 2023 ( 23.59 WIB). The Interview Session will be held on 28 February 2023.

If you have questions about this program, please send an email to Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id with subject : ASK_CU