Greetings from Kochi University of Technology, Japan!

Kochi University of Technology (KUT), established in 1997, was originally a private university. Founded by the Kochi prefectural government, KUT ambitiously set its sights in becoming a world-class university through the pursuit of unique excellence. KUT’s revolutionary design, introducing innovations contributed greatly to development in university education. Despite its relatively small scale, KUT has had a strong presence with its distinctive character and progressive education system. Notably, KUT took the lead in adopting a quarter system to enable intensive learning. Valuing student autonomy, KUT has no compulsory courses.

We are pleased to inform you that the Admission for Special Scholarship Program 2020 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

The latest information can be found at:
https://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/english/admission/ssp_aft19oct/ssp_application_guideline.html

The information can also be easily found by searching the internet for “ KUT SSP”.

Eligibility

• UGM last year master degree students

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Motivation Letter
3. Nomination Letter from Faculty (addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
4. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
5. Colored Copy of Passport (ID page)
6. Two Academic References
7. Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
8. Official Academic Transcript
9. English language proficiency (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)

Application Procedure

Greetings from Central European University!

Central European University (CEU) was founded in 1991 with a mission to educating free minds for a free society. Today more than 16,000 alumni carry the values —respect for knowledge and critical inquiry—into responsible positions in government, business, civil society, academic life and politics around the world. As one of the world’s most influential social sciences universities, the University has attained global recognition for teaching and research. And with students, faculty, and staff from well over a hundred countries, CEU is one of the most diverse, open and pluralistic academic communities in the world.

We are pleased to inform you that the admission for Business Analytics/Finance Master Scholarship 2020 is now open.

The University will have at least 10-15 awards, and very likely more:
– Future of Big Data: Offered by a London boutique investment firm; up to 100% scholarship, mentoring, a possible internship in London
– Morgan Stanley: Paid internship possibly leading to a full-time job, up to 60% scholarship
– Women in Technology: Offered by BlackRock; up to 100% scholarship, mentoring, possible internship leading to a full-time job.

The application deadline is January 30. Applicants without GMAT/GRE scores can take CEU’s online test after applying. Applicants must have a quant background, e.g. economics, statistics, science, computer science, engineering. The programs are based in Budapest with study trips to Vienna. They are designed to allow students to enter an internship or job at any time.

For more information, kindly check the following links:
https://economics.ceu.edu/article/2020-01-16/business-analytics-finance-scholarships
https://www.facebook.com/ceueconbusiness/posts/10156955493220954
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ceueconbusiness_business-masters-scholarships-financial-activity-6623625718704160768-m5W_

Warm greetings from Tohoku University!

Tohoku University was established as Japan’s third national university in 1907. Located on the ancient site of Aoba Castle in Sendai City, Tohoku University is proud to be ranked among Japan’s leading universities. Since its establishment, Tohoku University has established itself as an academic leader, producing a number of achievements under the spirit of Research First, the philosophy of Open Doors and the policy of Practice-Oriented Research and Education.

We are pleased to inform you that the call for Exchange Programs for 2020 Fall enrollment is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

More information about each program is available on the following website.

Eligibility

1. 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1)
2. 3rd to 4th-semester graduate students (S2/S3)
3. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
4. Certificate of Enrollment from Faculty
5. Letter of Recommendation from Academic Advisor
6. Colored Copy of Passport
7. Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
8. English language proficiency (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
9. Copy of Official Academic Transcript
10. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
11. COLABS Consent Letter (graduate students only)

Important
Graduate students need to request COLABS consent letter to one of Tohoku University’s professors to be his/her academic advisor during the exchange program at the University through email colabs@grp.tohoku.ac.jp by attaching a completed consent request form (download|sample) and following the instruction of email template (download). The applicant shall not contact the professor directly. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send all documents above in hardcopy (2 COPIES) to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) and softcopy (compiled in 1 PDF file) to scholarship@ugm.ac.id no later than February 3rd, 2020.

Greetings from the University of Oxford!

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a Recognized Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. It was established in 1985 to encourage the scholarly study of Islam and the Islamic world. The Centre provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning. At Oxford, it contributes to the multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary study of the Islamic world. Beyond Oxford, its role is strengthened by an international network of academic contacts. For more information, please refer to the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies website.

The purpose of the OCIS PG Scholarships is to encourage and assist student to undertake studies that will be of benefit to the Muslim world. Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. For those candidates ordinarily resident in the UK and from a Muslim community, a preference will be given to those from a financially disadvantaged background. Applicants must be able to show how their intended course of study is of relevance and or benefit to the Muslim world.

Greetings from Osaka, Japan!

Osaka University was founded in 1931 as the sixth imperial university of Japan through strong demand from the business and government sectors of Osaka, as well as the people of Osaka City and Prefecture. The roots of Osaka University can be found in Kaitokudo and Tekijuku of the Edo period. The academic culture and spirit of these two places of scholarship are inherited even today, and the spirit of innovation and a restless spirit of challenge serve as the cornerstone for our endeavors in education and research. Under the motto “Live Locally, Grow Globally,” Osaka University grapples with the challenges of education and research. And after a huge undertaking merging Osaka University with Osaka University of Foreign Studies in 2007, the university has shown that it will continue to develop as one of Japan’s leading comprehensive research universities.

We are pleased to announce that Osaka University is inviting applications for Osaka University Exchange Program for Fall 2020 to UGM students.

Eligibility:
Afew full-time undergraduate and/or graduate

Before you apply, please read carefully the application guide (download) and the fact sheet (download).

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter
• Certificate of Enrollment from faculty
• Official academic transcript
• Letter of Recommendation from academic advisor
• Colored copy of passport
• Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
• Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
• English language proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
• Japanese Language proficiency (*if any)
• Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Greetings from University of Tokyo, Japan!

The University of Tokyo is a world-class platform for research and education, contributing to human knowledge in partnership with other leading global universities. The University of Tokyo aims to nurture global leaders with a strong sense of public responsibility and a pioneering spirit, possessing both deep specialism and broad knowledge. The University of Tokyo aims to expand the boundaries of human knowledge in partnership with society. Details about how the University is carrying out this mission can be found in the University of Tokyo Charter and the Action Plans.

Currently, the University of Tokyo is comprised of 10 Faculties, 15 Graduate Schools, 11 affiliated research institutes (including the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology), 13 University-wide centers, three affiliated libraries and two institutes for advanced study. Furthermore, the Faculties, Graduate Schools and research institutes have facilities associated with them; for instance, the University of Tokyo Hospital is one such facility. In addition to the three main campuses in Hongo, Komaba and Kashiwa, facilities affiliated with the University of Tokyo are spread all throughout Japan.

We are pleased to inform you that the Application for University-wide Student Exchange Program (USTEP) Fall 2020 is now open for UGM students.

Scholarship
A Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship and Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation for all students who meet the requirements as well as scholarships from private foundations may be available. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship and Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation: the application will be processed once students are successfully nominated for USTEP.

For more information, please refer to the latest webpages.
Overview: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/academics/ustep-overview.html
Type U: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/academics/ustep-type-u.html
Type G: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/academics/ustep-type-g.html

Required Documents

• Application Form (download)
• Letter of Reference (download)
• Applicants’ Resume (download)
• Motivation Letter
• Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
• Certificate of Enrollment from faculty (download)
• Short Essay (download)
• Official academic transcript
• Colored copy of passport
• Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
• Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
• English language proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)

Important
Please note that the University of Tokyo uses different links for admission to Type U and Type G.
Type U (for undergraduate students) and Type G (for graduate students) use different forms for application and letter of reference.  Please make sure to clearly understand the period of study at the University of Tokyo, as the intended period of study cannot, in principle, be changed after admission.

Application requirements for Type G applicants vary by Graduate School. Please check the prerequisites using the link: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/content/400032478.pdf

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to the Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-13) for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
3. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will send your nomination to the University of Tokyo for host-university selection.
4. THE FINAL decision from the University of Tokyo.

Please send all documents above in hardcopy (2 COPIES) to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) and softcopy (compiled in 1 PDF file) to scholarship@ugm.ac.id no later than January 31st, 2020. 

Warm Greetings from Kyushu University, Japan!

Kyushu University is one of the public universities in Japan, located in Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu. It is the 4th oldest university in Japan and one of the former Imperial Universities. It is considered as one of the most prestigious research-oriented universities in Japan. The history of Kyushu University can be traced back to the medical schools of the Fukuoka feudal domain established in 1867. More than 28,000 students study at the university, of which more than 1,800 students are international. The university is ranked among the top 200 in the world.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for the exchange program in fall 2020 is now open for the student of Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Attached please find the latest fact sheet for the exchange programs, which has been just renewed. (download)
Application packet (download)

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter
• Letter of Nomination from Faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
• Certificate of Enrollment from Faculty
• Letter of Recommendation from Academic Advisor
• Colored Copy of Passport
• Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
• Photocopy of Certificate of Language  Proficiency (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
• Copy of Official Academic Transcript
• Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
• Checklist of Documents (*attached in the application packet)
• Application form (*attached in the application packet)
• Study plan (*attached in the application packet)
• Research plan (*attached in the application packet)
• Certificate of JLPT (if any)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to the Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-13) for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
3. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will send your nomination to Kyushu University for host-university selection.
4. THE FINAL decision from Kyushu University.

Please send all documents above in hardcopy (2 COPIES) to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) and softcopy (compiled in 1 PDF file) to scholarship@ugm.ac.id no later than January 24th, 2020 (JTW and JLCC Applicants), and February 17th, 2020 (Regular Exchange Program).

Greetings from the Okazaki Kaheita International Scholarship Foundation Secretariat!

The Okazaki Kaheita International Scholarship Foundation (The Foundation) was established in March 1990 to contribute to world peace and development by fostering people from the People’s Republic of China and other countries in Asia. This foundation strives to promote mutual understanding and international exchange as well as to pay homage to and immortalize the spirit of Okazaki Kaheita, a man who worked for mutual understanding, peace, and world friendship.

In order to promote friendship between Japan and Asian countries and to further the personal development of people in these countries, the foundation provides scholarships to students from Asian countries who wish to study in graduate schools in Japan.

We are pleased to inform you that the Application for Okazaki Kaheita International Scholarship 2020/2021 is now open for UGM last year students or alumni.

Learn the full-guidelines here (English) or here (Japanese)

Explore more about the scholarship here.

Required Document

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. Colored copy of passport
4. Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
5. English language proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
6. Application Form (*request the form by completing the following link, make sure you already log in to your ugm email account)
7. Official academic transcript
8. Graduation certificate (for alumni)
9. Letter of Enrollment from faculty (for last year student)
10. Medical Examination Result (*request the form by completing the following link, make sure you already log in to your ugm email account)
11. Letter of Recommendation from supervising professor (stating the academic performance, personality and future prospects of the applicant)
12. Letter of Recommendation from the employer at the place of employment (Only for applicants currently employed)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to the Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-13) for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
3. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will send your nomination to the Okazaki Kaheita International Scholarship Foundation Secretariat for national selection.
4. THE FINAL decision from the Okazaki Kaheita International Scholarship Foundation Secretariat.

Please send all documents above in hardcopy (2 COPIES) to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) and softcopy (compiled in 1 PDF file) to scholarship@ugm.ac.id no later than January 15th, 2020. 

Greeting from AUN Secretariat!

We are pleased to announce the call for the application of the China-AUN Scholarship (Chinese Government Scholarship – AUN Program) 2020/2021.

The China-AUN Scholarship is a full scholarship established by the Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of China, to sponsor students, teachers, and scholars from ASEAN nations to study in China and to enhance the academic exchange and mutual understanding between China and ASEAN members.  For the academic year 2020/2021, there are 30 scholarships available.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a citizen of an ASEAN member country (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), and be in good health
• The requirements for applicants’ degree and age:

1. • be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for the master’s program.
   • be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for the doctoral programs.

Scholarship 
Tuition waiver, accommodation, stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance.

For more information, please find:
China-AUN Scholarship 2020 Application Guidelines 2

Required Documents

1. Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs; for students, staffs, and lecturers of UGM)
2. Certificate of Enrollment from faculty (*for students only)
3. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (*written in Chinese or English)
4. Notarized highest diploma (*written in Chinese or English)
5. Academic transcripts (*written in Chinese or English)
6. A Study Plan or Research Proposal (*written in Chinese or English; should be a minimum of 800 words)
7. Two Recommendation Letters (*written in Chinese or English)
8. The copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form

   The original copy will be kept by yourself and the form is uniformly printed by Chinese healthy quarantine departments. It must be written in English and can be downloaded from https://drive.google.com/file/d/13A9ezP8jZMTh24BOnawhu1eMEu6AYnsF/view?usp=sharing

   The physical examinations must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.

9. The copy of Pre-admission Letter from designated Chinese university (if available)
10. A copy of a valid HSK Certificate (if available)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Complete the online application to the CGS Information Management System for International Students (Chinese Government) directly.
2. Submit the aforementioned documents and the proof of online application to the Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-13) for internal review.
3. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
4. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will send your nomination to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat for scholarship selection.
5. THE FINAL decision from the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat and Chinese Government.

Please send all documents above in hardcopy (2 COPIES) to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) and softcopy (compiled in 1 PDF file) to scholarship@ugm.ac.id no later than January 6th, 2020.

Greetings from the Graduate Institute Geneva!

The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID) was created in 1927 at the time of the League of Nations. It was then the first academic institution in the world entirely devoted to the study of international affairs. Its vocation is to analyze and stimulate critical thinking in the fields of international relations and development issues through its teaching (master and Ph.D. programs), research, executive education, and public events.

The Institute fosters interdisciplinary dialogue, drawing on the main social science disciplines (anthropology, development economics, international economics, international history, international relations, political science, and sociology), as well as international law. Intellectual excellence is at the heart of the Institute’s mission, driven by the conviction that only rigorous inquiry and critical thinking can provide concrete solutions to the world’s challenges. The Institute’s commitment to critical inquiry goes hand-in-hand with its dedication to international cooperation and human solidarity.

We are pleased to inform you that the Applications for MA and Ph.D. Programs beginning in September 2020 at the Graduate Institute, Geneva is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

• be enrolled at the Universitas Gadjah Mada at the time of application
• be selected by the Institute’s Admission Committee, further to the evaluation of their academic profile
• demonstrate financial need in order to pursue their studies in Geneva

Scholarship
The scholarship may include a cost of living allowance and tuition reduction in various proportions. The scholarship may include a living allowance of CHF 20,000 a year and a tuition reduction calculated according to the financial situation.

Full details of the Institute’s admission process can be found here.
Full details of the scholarship scheme can be found here.

Required Documents

1. Motivation Letter (*describing why you wish to study at the Institute; 800 words maximum, in French or English)
2. Curriculum Vitae (*in French or English)
3. Official academic transcripts (*showing all coursework attempted, accompanied by grade scales and their value/credits)
4. Copy of all university diplomas and qualifications obtained
5. English proficiency certificate, https://graduateinstitute.ch/application#Language%20Requirements
6. Copy of your passport ID/personal details page
7. Two academic references
8. Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
9. Certificate of Enrollment from faculty

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Complete the online application to the Graduate Institute Geneva directly.
2. Submit the aforementioned documents and the proof of online application to the Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-13) for internal review.
3. OIA staff will evaluate your application.
4. Once you are selected as Nominated Student, OIA will send your nomination to the Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID) for admission selection.
5. THE FINAL decision from the Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID).

Please send all documents above in hardcopy (1 COPY) to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) and softcopy (compiled in 1 PDF file) to scholarship@ugm.ac.id no later than January 3rd, 2020.