[Japan] Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) – Spring 2026 Student Exchange

Greetings from Japan!

Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS), located in Chiba, Japan, is a private university renowned for its strong focus on language education, international studies, and global communication. Established in 1987, KUIS offers a wide range of programs in foreign languages, international relations, and cross-cultural understanding, preparing students to become globally minded professionals. The university fosters an international learning environment with diverse faculty, exchange opportunities, and partnerships worldwide, making it a hub for students passionate about global engagement.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Spring 2026 Student Exchange, Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

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Application Guide
Fact Sheet

 

ELIGIBILITY

1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3), must have completed at least one year of study by the time of studying at KUIS.
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. Japanese Language Profieciency (if applicable)
4. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
5. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
6. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
7. Curriculum Vitae
8. Motivation Letter
9. Colored Copy of Passport
10. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
11. Passport Size Photo 
12. Letter of Financial Support
    
13. Proof of Financial Resources (must be original in English)
14. Consent Form
15. TB exam result

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 15 September 2025 for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) and you may proceed to the online application no later than 25 October 2025.
3. The FINAL decision is from Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS).

 

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