[Japan] Kanazawa University – Online Short-term Exchange Program 2021

Warm greetings from Kanazawa University in Japan!

Kanazawa University is a leading university on the Sea of Japan coast, the University has contributed greatly to Japanese higher education and academic research since it was founded in 1949. One of the University’s charms lies in being able to study in Kanazawa, a city rich in history and traditional culture. Kanazawa has cultivated a respected intellectual profile since the time of the Kaga fiefdom (1598 – 1867). Lively interaction among students, communication with staff, and the local community make it the perfect venue for students’ personal growth and development.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Kanazawa University Online Short-term Exchange Programs (KUEP) 2021-2022 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Entering in October：October 1, 2021 – Early December 2021

Entering in December: December 2021 – February 2022

 

Application Guidelines

Application Form

More Information on Kanazawa University Website

 

Eligibility

  1. Undergraduate (S1) or graduate (S2/S3) students.
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program.
  3. Be proficient in Japanese/English. Applicants wishing to take courses given in Japanese must have a level of skill in the Japanese language equal to or higher than level N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Those wishing to take courses given in English must have a level of skill in the English language higher than TOEIC Listening & Reading Test700, TOEFL-iBT 72, TOEFL-PBT 527, IELTS 5.5., or Cambridge English 160.

 

Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Motivation Letter
  3. Official Academic Transcript record (issued in English)
  4. Study Plan
  5. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
  6. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  7. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  8. Language Proficiency Certificate
  9. Copy of passport photo identification page
  10. Passport picture
  11. All the document listed as required on the Online Application page
  12. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

 

Application Procedures

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to the Office of International Affairs, UGM for internal review through the link: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than June 13th, 2021.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
  3. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will send your nomination to Kanazawa University for host-university selection and you may proceed to the Online Application. The Online Application deadlines are the following:
  • June 30th, 2021: for students entering in October 2021
  • August 31th, 2021: for students entering in December 2021

      4. THE FINAL decision from Kanazawa University.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
  • In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id).