[Japan] University of Tokyo – University-wide Student Exchange Program (USTEP) Spring 2024

Warm greetings from the University of Tokyo!

The University of Tokyo, commonly known as “Todai,” is one of Japan’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Founded in 1877, it is a comprehensive research university located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. The university is renowned for its excellence in various fields, including science, engineering, medicine, humanities, and social sciences.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for University of Tokyo USTEP Spring 2024 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

Fact Sheet

USTEP Overview

Undergraduates Information

Graduates Information

 

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  4. Be proficient in English or Japanese

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. Certificate of Language Proficiency
  3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. Motivation Letter
  8. Colored Copy of Passport
  9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
  10. Passport Size Photo 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 1 September 2023 for internal review.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to the University of Tokyo and you may proceed to the online application.
  3. The FINAL decision is from the University of Tokyo.

 

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

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM