[Japan] Kanazawa University Short-term Exchange Program (KUEP/KUEP-Online) 2023-2024

Warm greetings from Kanazawa University in Japan!

 

Kanazawa University is a leading university on the Sea of Japan coast. The University has significantly contributed to Japanese higher education and academic research since it was founded in 1949. One of the University’s charms lies in studying in Kanazawa, a city rich in history and traditional culture. Kanazawa has cultivated a respected intellectual profile since the time of the Kaga fiefdom (1598 – 1867). Lively interaction among students, communication with staff, and the local community make it the perfect venue for personal growth and development.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Kanazawa University Short-term Exchange Program (KUEP/KUEP-Online) 2023-2024 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students. The guidelines may be downloaded from the website.

 

Eligibility

  1. Undergraduate (S1) or graduate (S2) students.
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program.
  3. Be proficient in Japanese/English.

*For more detailed information kindly check the guidelines provided on the website.

Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Motivation Letter
  3. Official Academic Transcript record (issued in English)
  4. Study Plan
  5. A 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. Japan or English Proficiency Certificate
  9. Copy of passport photo identification page
  10. Passport picture
  11. Medical Report
  12. Agreement for Defraying Expenses with a bank statement (except for JASSO scholarship candidates)
  13. All the documents listed as required on the website.
  14. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Application Procedures

  1. Submit the aforementioned documents to the Office of International Affairs, UGM for internal review through the link http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication before the deadline.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
  3. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicant, OIA will send your nomination to Kanazawa University for host-university selection and you may proceed to the Online Application.
  4. THE FINAL decision from Kanazawa University.

Deadlines

  1. Kanazawa University Exchange Program (KUEP)
    October 15, 2022: for students beginning in April 2023
    February 7, 2023: for students beginning in October 2023
  2. Kanazawa University Online Exchange Program (KUEP-Online)
    December 1, 2022: for students beginning in April 2023
    June 7, 2023: for students beginning in October 2023

 

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).