[Japan] Tokyo University of Foreign Studies – MEXT Research Students Program 2024

Warm greetings from Japan!

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (東京外国語大学, Tōkyō Gaikokugo Daigaku, TUFS) is a well-known university in Japan that specializes in language and area studies. It was established in 1949 and is located in Fuchu, Tokyo. TUFS is known for its focus on foreign languages and international studies, offering a wide range of programs in languages, linguistics, international relations, and cultural studies.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Tokyo University of Foreign Studies MEXT Research Students Program 2024 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

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Admission Information

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ELIGIBILITY

  1. 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 and/or Japanese

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. English 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 15 January 2024 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 and you may proceed to the online application.
  3. The FINAL decision is from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.

 

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