[Japan] Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Student Exchange Program Spring 2023

Warm greetings from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Japan!

 

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is the oldest academic institution devoted to international studies in Japan. It began as the Institute for Research of Foreign Documents (蛮書調所, Bansho Shirabesho), a Tokugawa shogunate’s translation bureau set up in 1857.

It was subsequently established as an independent educational and research institution with the name Tokyo School of Foreign Languages (東京外国語学校, Tōkyō gaikokugo gakkō) in 1899.

In 1999, the University celebrated both the 126th anniversary of its original establishment and the 100th anniversary of its independence. The campus was moved to its present location, where students can study in a modern, hi-tech environment.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Student Exchange Program Spring 2023 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students. 

For more detailed information please refer to the links below.

 

Factsheet

TUFS Website

FAQ

 

Eligibility

  1. 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate (S1) or graduate (S2) students
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Be proficient in English/Japanese
  4. Minimum GPA of  2.3 on a 4.0 scale

 

Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Motivation Letter
  3. Official Academic Transcript
  4. Study Plan
  5. 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. English Proficiency Certificate. Min. Score for TOEFL – iBT71 (PBT530, CBT197), IELTS – 6.0, Cambridge CAE – Grade C, and Cambridge CPE – Grade C. Other English proficiency test is also acceptable as long as the score is equivalent to the scores above (for courses conducted in English)
  9. Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate. Min. Level N2 or higher (for courses conducted in Japanese)
  10. Certificate of Health
  11. All the document listed as required on the TUFS Website or Checklist
  12. Copy of passport photo identification page
  13. Passport-size picture
  14. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

 

Application Procedure

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form:http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than October 31st, 2022 for internal review.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies University and you may proceed to the online application.
  3. The FINAL decision is from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 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)
  • Application of outgoing mobility for spring/even semester in AY 2020/2021 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.