[Japan] Yamagata University – Exchange Program Spring 2024

Greetings from Yamagata University, Japan!

Yamagata University is a prominent institution of higher education located in Yamagata, Japan. Established in 1949, it offers a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities across various fields of study, including science, technology, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its commitment to research excellence and fostering innovation. Yamagata University plays a vital role in advancing knowledge, contributing to regional development, and educating students in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Yamagata University Exchange Program Spring 2024 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

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ELIGIBILITY

  1. Min. 2nd year Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2) from: Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Agricultural, Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Pharmacy. 
  2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
  3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  4. Be proficient in Japanese

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Official Academic Transcript
  2. Japanese 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 20 October 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 Yamagata University and you may proceed to the online application.
  3. The FINAL decision is from Yamagata 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:

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