Warm greetings from Hokkaido University, Japan!

Founded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College, Hokkaido University is one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious universities in Japan. The University also has one of Japan’s most beautiful campuses. Green spaces, forests, and creeks are spread throughout its campuses located in the cities of Sapporo and Hakodate, which experience distinct seasonal changes throughout the year. The university offers diverse degree programs for international students and places great emphasis on research in the sciences and humanities. It also houses cutting-edge research facilities, a university hospital, and a wide variety of field research centers.

We are very glad to inform you that the application for Hokkaido Summer Institute 2020 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI) was established in 2016 and provides lectures with the university’s faculty members during the summer. Last summer, more than 1,800 students joined the HSI to study a wide range of disciplines from literature to engineering. The university continues to expand the program, and for HSI 2020 there will be over 150 courses (around 120 graduate courses and around 30 undergraduate courses) from June 1st to October 30th, 2020. Each course is worth 1 or 2 academic credits. Most of the courses run for one or two weeks. Students can tailor their own summer programs by combining courses according to their majors and interests. 

Note:
The tuition fee will be waived for students who enrolled in the program as exchange students from HU’s partner institutions with which HU has concluded a memorandum of understanding on mutual tuition waivers. All students from the partner institutions can take this tuition waiver and the number of HSI students is not included in the exchange quota.

Program poster (download)
Program information (download)

For more details, please visit our website:
https://hokkaidosummerinstitute.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/

Eligibility

• Degree program students

Required Documents

1. Online Application form (after nominated Entryform_for_Students_overseas; Entryform_for_Students_in_Japan
2. Official academic transcript
3. Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
4. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
5. Colored copy of passport
6. Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3 x 4 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
7. English language proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
8. Curriculum Vitae
9. Motivation Letter

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.

Warm greetings from Saitama University, Japan!

Saitama is known for its well-developed industries and cultures, well-balanced urban and natural environment and convenience. The city of Saitama is the place where the Japanese have had a close relationship with foreigners for a long time and respecting and embracing people from other areas.

As the only national university established in Saitama Prefecture, Saitama University’s history begins a century ago. Three renowned Japanese national education universities, Urawa Higher School（est.1921, Saitama Normal School （est.1873）and Saitama Youth Normal School（est. 1922）were integrated into Saitama University in 1949 to cultivate talented minds. The University was established based on the diverse characteristics and the know-how of each institute. These founding principles reflect the diversity, harmony, and progress seen on our campus today. Saitama University has long been established as a respected national university within Japan. As part of its global initiative, the University convey outstanding results born from its multifarious research projects to scholars across the world.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Saitama University Fall Exchange Program 2020 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

For specific info about the Saitama University exchange programs, kindly explore the following link.
Student Exchange Factsheet 2020/2021 (download).

Required Documents

• Application form (download)
• Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Form, guide of form | *after nominated)
• Pre-Arrival Questionnaire for New Incoming Students (download | *after nominated)
• Financial Statement – Bank balance certificate, Scholarship certificate, etc. (*after nominated)
• Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance (*after nominated)
• Statement of Purpose – either in Japanese or English
• Letter of recommendation from the academic advisor
• Official Academic Transcript
• Curriculum Vitae
• Colored copy of passport
• Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
• Passport-size photo (2 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
• English language proficiency (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
• Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
• Certificate of Enrollment from faculty

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) was founded in 1880. It was built as an independent university, free from interference by either church or state. At first, the university was only open to Reformed Christians who financed the university entirely through private funding and donations (via the famous ‘VU boxes’). In the 1960s the university became primarily state-funded and has since welcomed people from a rich diversity of cultural backgrounds and religious faiths.

Ever since 1880, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises nine faculties and hosts more than 15,000 Bachelor’s and almost 11,500
Master’s students. VU Amsterdam has over 4,500 employees (3,500 FTE), and more than 20% of its academic staff has an international background. The male-female ratio is evenly distributed. The teaching and research programs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, from the Humanities to the
Sciences and from Medicine to Theology.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Vrije University Student Exchange Program 2020/2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Spend a semester or even a whole year studying in Amsterdam! Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers about 300 Bachelor’s courses in English. Many Master’s courses are also open to exchange students. The University offers exchange programs for students from partner universities for one (5 months) or two semesters (10 months).

For specific info about the VU exchange programs, kindly explore the following link.
Student Exchange Factsheet 2020/2021 (download).

Required Documents

• Online application form (*after nominated)
• Official Academic Transcript
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter
• Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
• Colored copy of passport
• English language proficiency (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
• Letter of Recommendation from the academic advisor
• Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
• Certificate of Enrollment from faculty

Greetings from Kansai University, Japan!

Kansai University was founded as Kansai Law School in November 1886, in the large commercial city of Osaka. Its founders consisted of a dozen people who were judicial officers and businesspersons. Kansai University has seen remarkable development over its many years. The University celebrated its 133rd anniversary in 2019. Kansai University has 13 faculties, 13 graduate schools, three professional graduate schools, as well as a preparatory course for international students. Over its long history, all those involved in building its institution have had to overcome various hardships to achieve such prestigious standing.

We are pleased to announce that the application for Kansai University Short-Term Programs is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

The Short-term programs consist of the Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course (IJLC) and Summer School.

Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course (IJLC)
Brochure (download).
URL：http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/ku-jpn/English/other/ijlc.html

Courses
Japanese language course taught IN JAPANESE
Field trips to a major city in west Japan area
Japanese cultural experiences (tea ceremony and more)
Interaction with Japanese students

The medium of Instruction
Japanese

Schedule
Summer 1: June 3(Wed) – June 25(Thu), 2020
Summer 2: July 2(Thu) – July 23(Thu), 2020

Summer School 2020
Brochure (download).
URL：http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Kokusai/short_term/

You can approach Japan through “contemporary issues existing in Japanese society” taught in English, in which a subject focused on SDGs is selectable. Introductory Japanese course is also available as an option for students who wish to study the Japanese language.

The medium of Instruction
English

Schedule
2-Week Unit
July 1 (Wed) – July 15 (Wed), 2020 (Unit1)
July 16 (Thu) – July 30 (Thu), 2020 (Unit2)

4-Week Unit
July 1 (Wed) – July 30 (Thu), 2020 (Unit3)

Required Documents

• Application form (IJLC here; Summer School here)
• Official academic transcript
• Certificate of Enrollment from faculty
• Letter of recommendation from the academic advisor
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter
• Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
• Colored copy of passport
• Passport-size photo (2 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)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Greeting from Sophia University, Tokyo!

The origin of Sophia University can be traced back to more than 450 years ago when the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier came to Japan in 1549 to spread Christianity in Japan. The actual foundation of the university began in 1908 when three Jesuit priests arrived in Japan in response to a request from the Roman Pontiff at that time, Pope Pius X. Five years later, in 1913, they opened the first Catholic university in Japan on this Kioi site where Sophia still stands.

Sophia University led the move to internationalization in Japan, providing study and educational opportunities that take its increasingly complex world into account. Over the years, the university has created an original global network that allows researchers and students from overseas to teach and study in Japan, and Japanese researchers and students to do the same abroad. Sophia University provides an excellent educational environment for the era of internationalization, cultivating “Men and Women for Others, with Others” who can excel on the global stage.

We are pleased to announce that the application for Sophia Summer Session 2020 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

At Sophia University’s campus in the heart of Tokyo, the program participants directly experience many aspects of not only Japan but also East Asian culture and society and witness the myriad of ways in which the cultures of the world are reflected in the maze-like urban landscape of Tokyo.

The Summer Session saw over 11,000 students from around the globe attending the program over the years, and many have gone on to pursue exciting careers related to Japan. The Summer Session offers a rare opportunity for Japanese students and international students from abroad to gather, study, discuss and reflect on Japan’s role as a member of East Asia in the world.
Whereas the January Session, which started in 2013, is obtaining more attention and the number of participants is rising so we are planning to increase the number of courses.

Program Duration
June 14th – July 2nd, 2020 (3 weeks)

Program brochure (download).
For more information about Sophia Summer Session, please refer to its website below.
https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/summer/

Required Documents

• Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
• Certificate of Enrollment from faculty
• Official academic transcript
• English language proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
• Colored copy of passport
• Passport-size photo (2 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter

Greetings from SciencesPo, France!

Sciences Po is an international research university, both selective and open onto the world, ranking among the finest institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Sciences Po has served the general interest ever since its founding. This social responsibility influences all of its activities: student recruitment, education, research, and institutional governance. Since its creation in 1872, Sciences Po has been an institution in perpetual motion, constantly innovating and pushing back boundaries. The education and degrees offered at Sciences Po meet international standards and are recognized by the most renowned universities in the world.

We are glad to inform you that the application for SciencesPo Summer School 2020 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

The Summer School is an opportunity for students from around the world to discover Sciences Po over the course of a summer on Paris and Reims campuses.  For more information, kindly check the following link.

Required Documents

• Colored copy of passport
• Passport-size photo (1 piece, 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)
• Certificate of Enrollment from faculty
• Official academic transcript
• English language proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter (explaining students’ goals for the course of study at the Sciences Po Summer School)

Greetings from Saitama University, Japan!

Saitama is known for its well-developed industries and cultures, well-balanced urban and natural environment and convenience. The city of Saitama is the place where the Japanese have had a close relationship with foreigners for a long time and respecting and embracing people from other areas.

As the only national university established in Saitama Prefecture, Saitama University’s history begins a century ago. Three renowned Japanese national education universities, Urawa Higher School（est.1921, Saitama Normal School （est.1873）and Saitama Youth Normal School（est. 1922）were integrated into Saitama University in 1949 to cultivate talented minds. The University was established based on the diverse characteristics and the know-how of each institute. These founding principles reflect the diversity, harmony, and progress seen on our campus today. Saitama University has long been established as a respected national university within Japan. As part of its global initiative, the University convey outstanding results born from its multifarious research projects to scholars across the world.

We are pleased to introduce you “Japanese Studies Summer Program 2020” at Saitama University which will be held in June-July, 2020.

Period: June 14(Sunday) – July 8 (Thursday), 2020
June 14: Orientation, Campus tour, Welcome Reception
June 15: Class start

Note
Students from Universitas Gadjah Mada will be exempted from paying the registration and tuition fees. In 2020, it is yet to be determined whether the JASSO scholarship is available or not.

Please find the brochure here

Required Documents

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

Greetings from Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan!

Meiji University was founded in January 1881 as the Meiji Law School by a group of young lawyers barely in their 30’s. It was an era characterized by Japan’s urgent need to develop as a modern independent nation. The three founded the Meiji Law School in their fervent hope to “foster bright capable youths who would lead modern civil society in Japan”. Until now, Meiji University has expanded to become one of the most prominent private universities in Japan, and it is celebrating its 139th anniversary in 2020.

With Rights, Liberty, Independence and Self-Government as its guiding principles, the University is committed to fostering students who satisfy the “needs of the times.” Sending out more than 470,000 graduates into the world to date, the University has already made a great contribution to society. Currently, Meiji University consists of nine Undergraduate Schools, nine Graduate School research departments and four Professional Graduate Schools, providing education for more than 32,000 students. Along with excellent teaching staff to support international exchange students and academic exchange, the University is promoting advanced research.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Meiji University Fall Exchange Program 2020 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Please refer to the following link for details regarding the application.
Exchange program factsheet for the 2020 academic year (download).
Exchange program guidelines for the 2020 academic year (download). 

Required Documents

1. Online application (after nominated)
2. The housing request form (after nominated)
3. Signature of applicant and the exchange student program coordinator (after nominated)
4. Certificate of health (after nominated)
5. Application for certificate of eligibility (after nominated)
6. Study plan (after nominated)
7. Official academic transcripts
8. English language proficiency (Min. Score of TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0)
9. Letter of Recommendation from the academic advisor
10. Curriculum Vitae
11. Motivation Letter
12. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
13. Certificate of Enrollment from faculty
14. Colored copy of passport
15. Passport-size photo (4 pieces, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background color, taken within the past three months)
16. Letter of Nomination from faculty (*addressed to Head of Office of International Affairs)
17. Japanese Language proficiency (*if any)