Greetings from Japan!
Aoyama Gakuin University is a private Christian university in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Originally established in 1874 by missionaries from the Methodist Episcopal Church, it was reconfigured in its current form in 1949 as tertiary component of the Aoyama Gakuin. Aoyama Gakuin University is one of Japan’s oldest higher education facilities. Among the notable alumni of Aoyama Gakuin University are Shin Dong-bin, the current president of Lotte Group, and his brother, Shin Dong-ju. The university’s undergraduate and graduate programs include courses on literature, law, economics, business, international politics, economics, communication, science, engineering and cultural studies. The university graduate programs include international management, law and professional accounting.
We are pleased to inform you that the application for Exchange Program Spring and Fall 2026, Aoyama Gakuin University is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.
ELIGIBILITY
- Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
- Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be proficient in English or Japanese
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Official Academic Transcript
- English Language Proficiency
- Japanese Language Proficiency (if applicable)
- Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
- Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
- Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation Letter
- Colored Copy of Passport
- Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
- Passport Size Photo
- Online Student Application form (Aoyama Campus or Sagamihara Campus)
- Aoyama Gakuin University Exchange Program Pledge (The Pledge) (download)
- Emergency Contact Information Form (download)
- Information for tutors (download)
- Certificate of Physical Condition (download)
- Bank Certification of Deposit and/or Certificate of Scholarship
- Application for Certificate of Eligibility (download) [Excel file]
- Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) for a “Tuberculosis Free Certificate” (TB Clearance Certificate) (Information)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 10 October 2025 (Spring 2026) and 20 March 2026 (Fall 2026) for internal review.
- OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Aoyama Gakuin University and you may proceed to the online application no later than 10 November 2025 (Spring 2026) and 10 April 2026 (Fall 2026).
- The FINAL decision is from Aoyama Gakuin 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)
CONSULTATION INFO
If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:
- WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
- Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id
Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM
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