[Japan] Fukuoka Women’s University – World of Japanese Contemporary Culture (WJC) Program for Fall 2020 – Spring 2021

Warmest greetings from Fukuoka Women’s University, Japan!

Fukuoka Women’s University (FWU)-located in one of Asia’s most attractive cities, namely Fukuoka- has accumulated a history of personal and academic exchange with universities in Asia and around the rest of the globe. FWU was originally established in 1923 (Taisho year 12) as Fukuoka Prefectural College for Women and it was the first public women’s college in Japan. Today it still upholds this tradition of bright women’s higher education. FWU produced many graduates who played an active part domestically or abroad and it has contributed largely to the higher education of women in Japan. FWU links the education of “International Liberal arts・Leadership・Creativity” to its strong foundation of splendid higher education for women and the faculty staff is working hard as a team to train people that can play an active part at the global frontlines.

We are delighted to inform you that the application for World of Japanese Contemporary Culture (WJC) Program for Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Application forms and general information:
WJC Fall2020-Spring2021(Fukuoka Women’s University)

Required Documents

1. Application Form (*attached)
2. Official Academic Transcript
3. Recommendation Letters (2 academic advisors)
4. English Language Proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
5. Japanese Language Proficiency (*only for JLC applicants, refer to the qualification on the general information)
6. Essay/Personal Statement/Motivation Letter
7. Typewritten Independent Study Project (ISP) Proposal Sheet
8. Certificate of Health
9. Curriculum Vitae
10. Certificate of Enrollment from faculty
11. Colored copy of passport
12. Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
13. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to the Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-13) for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
3. Once you are selected as Nominated Student, OIA will send your application to Fukuoka Women’s University as host university selection.
4. THE FINAL decision from Fukuoka Women’s University.

Please send all documents above in hardcopy (2 COPIES) to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) and softcopy (compiled in 1 PDF file) to scholarship@ugm.ac.id no later than February 1st, 2020.

*DIRECT APPLICATION TO FWU BY STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.