1. ALFALINK is the first Indonesian education consultant that obtained the ‘Qualified Education Agent Counselor’ (QEAC).
2. ALFALINK is granted by the Australian Embassy an access to process student visa electronically which is called e-visa. This is truly a privilege because not all education consultants can provide this service.
3. ALFALINK has also been appointed by Educational Testing Service (ETS) as an ETS Authorized TOEFL iBT® Test Center. The test is acceptable worldwide and is used as one of the admission requirements of overseas university.
4. ALFALINK has been appointed by Yayasan Dewan Inggris Indonesia as authorized IELTS registration agent (http://www.britishcouncilfoundation.id/tes/ielts).
5. ALFALINK always gives the first priority on giving quality service and quick, accurate, reliable information.
6. Every counselor of ALFALINK actively participates in various trainings held by Australian Education Centre, AMINEF, Singapore Tourism Board, Canada Education Centre, and many more organizations. The counselors also join international workshops and trainings held in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America and other countries to further broaden their horizon and gain experience in giving the best assistance to each individual student.
7. ALFALINK also offers services for free to students in terms of consultation, university application process, visa application, airlines ticket reservations, accommodation hunting, and airport pick-up service arrangement.

 
In this good opportunity, ALFALINK is going to visit Universitas Gadjah Mada to do the socialization about overseas scholarship, and offers UGM students to join them on :
Date:

Tokyo Tech-AYSEAS is the abbreviation for the Tokyo Tech-Asia Young Scientist and Engineer Advanced Study Program. This annual program is the successor to the Japan-Asia Young Scientist and Engineer Study Visit (JAYSES) program, which began in 2007. The Tokyo Tech-AYSEAS program will be held again this summer.
In this year’s program, Tokyo Tech students will visit Thailand to learn about technology, industry, education and governance in the country. Other students will join from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries. Tokyo Tech-AYSEAS is a great opportunity to increase knowledge and build an international network.
 
OBJECTIVE
Tokyo Tech-AYSEAS is a joint study program for students from member universities in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. Through discussion and communication with students with different backgrounds, participants have the opportunity to learn about the dynamism of rapidly growing Asian countries, including technology and industry, education and governance.
 
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Main theme: “From Asia to the World”
The discussion topics for Tokyo Tech-AYSEAS 2016 will be announced on the first
day of the program.
Example of discussion topics from Tokyo Tech-AYSEAS 2015 in Indonesia:
· Motorization and traffic jams
· Development of energy resources and protection of environment
· Education and industrial management
· Innovation and regional/global competition
· Cultural differences and understanding of different cultures
BENEFITS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS
(1) Make friends in other countries and establish an international network
(2) Learn about relations among Asian countries
(3) Receive a program certificate
(4) Experience a truly international study abroad program
 
 

MEMBER UNIVERSITIES
JAPAN – Tokyo Institute of Technology Tokyo Tech-AYSEAS 2016
THAILAND – Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University, King Mongut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thammasat University
INDONESIA – Institut Teknologi Bandung, Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada
The PHILIPPINES – De La Salle University, University of the Philippines Diliman
SINGAPORE – Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore
VIETNAM – Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
 
REQUIREMENTS
(1) Applicants should have sufficient ability to communicate in written and spoken
English.
(2) Students are expected to participate in all program activities held in Bangkok.
Therefore, students must be able to travel to Bangkok.
 
EXPENSES
Participating students are responsible for the cost of their:
1) Airfare (Home → Bangkok → Home)
2) Accommodation
3) Travel insurance
4) Meals during the program
5) Personal Expenses (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
 
 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• AYSEAS2016 Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter
• Official Academic Transcript
• English language proficiency  (TOEFL – ITP=530, iBT 8.0 or IELTS 6.0)
• Student Enrollment from faculty
• Letter of Recommendation from faculty and/or supervisior
• Copy of passport
 
Please send all documents above in 2 COPIES to Kantor Urusan International UGM (Bulaksumur, F13) no later than April 25, 2016.
 
PROGRAM WEBSITE  >>>>  http://www.ayseas.ipo.titech.ac.jp/2016/top_e.html

The Summer Program offered by the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies at Kumamoto University was created to provide international students who have an interest in studying abroad in Japan with a chance to experience life as an international student at Kumamoto University.
The Summer Program offers two courses to participants: an English Course (conducted in English) and a Japanese Course (conducted in Japanese).
 
DATES
English Course: Wednesday, July 20 – Thursday, July 28 2016 (9 days)
Japanese Course: Thursday, July 28 – Tuesday, August 9 2016 (13 days)
 
PLACE
Kumamoto University, with educational expeditions around Kumamoto Prefecture, JAPAN
 
ELIGIBILITY
Participation in this program is open to students who:
・are undergraduate students studying at universities with which Kumamoto University has agreement for academic or student exchange
・have English language proficiency equal to or greater than IELTS level 5 (for English Course only)
・have Japanese language proficiency equal to or greater than JLPT level N4 (for Japanese Course only)
・are considering studying abroad in Japan in the future
*Please note that participation in this program is limited to 40 students. If we receive more than 40 applications for the program, a selection will be held based on the Letter of Recommnedation submitted by your university.
 
CONTENTS
The Summer Program offers a variety of engaging activities including:
・Classroom lectures on Japanese life and culture
・First-hand cultural learning experiences
・Guided educational field trips within Kumamoto Prefecture
・Interaction and exchange with Kumamoto’s local community
・Japanese language classes (Japanese Course only)
・A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all students who successfully complete the contents of the program.
＊Contents are tentative and subject to change.
 
PROGRAM FEE
English Course: 60,000 Japanese Yen
Japanese Course: 80,000 Japanese Yen
○ includes accommodation, class fees, field trip fees, and breakfast.
× Does not include the cost of transportation to or from Japan, the cost of transportation within Japan, or the cost of meals (other than breakfast) during the program.
The program Fee will be collected in cash after arriving in Japan.
 
SCHOLARSHIP
Participants in the Summer Program may apply for a government scholarship of 80,000 Japanese Yen, provided by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a GPA greater than or equal to 2.3, and not receive any other scholarships for this program which exceed 80,000 Japanese Yen.
Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available. Scholarship will be awarded based on the Letter of Recommendation submitted by your university.
 
Program Flyer >>>>  Kumamoto University Summer Program 2016
 
 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• 【様式1】Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter
• Official Academic Transcript
• English language proficiency  (TOEFL – ITP=530 , iBT 8.0 or IELTS 6.0)
• Japanese language proficiency
• Student Enrollment from faculty
• 【様式２】Letter of Recommendation from faculty and/or supervisior
• Copy of passport
 
Please send all documents above in 2 COPIES to Kantor Urusan International UGM (Bulaksumur, F13) no later than April 25, 2016.

The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE). The aim of these scholarships is fostering international cultural cooperation, spreading the Italian language, culture and science knowledge and promoting the economic and technological sectors of Italy all around the world.
These Scholarships are offered only for study/research projects at higher education Institutions within the Italian State Education and Research system (State Institutions and research centers, or legally recognized by the competent State authority). The list of these Institutions is on the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) webpage: http://www.istruzione.it/web/universita/home
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation also offers Scholarships to foreign students for so-called “Special Projects” (please check the dedicated section at the following address:  http://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/servizi/stranieri/opportunita/borsestudio_stranieri.html)
 
 
SCHOLARSHIP DURATION AND TIME FRAME 
The scholarship duration can be three, six, or nine months.
Only for Courses for teachers of Italian language the scholarship duration is one month.
 
Time frame October 1st  2016 – September 30th 2017 for:
• Undergraduate University  courses  (Laurea  Triennale  –   1°  ciclo      e  a  ciclo  unico). RENEWALS ONLY
• Postgraduate University courses (Master of Science/Laurea Magistrale – 2° ciclo)
• Ph.D. Courses.
• Specialisation Schools (Scuole di Specializzazione)
• Courses of Higher Education in Art, Music and Dance (AFAM), Scuola Internazionale di Liuteria di Cremona; Scuola di Alta Formazione e Studio (SAF) of the Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione ed il Restauro (ISCR), and Scuola Nazionale di Cinema
 
Time frame January 1st 2017 – September 30th 2017 for:
• Master’s Degree courses (Levels I or II)
• Research under academic supervision (Progetti di Studio in Co-tutela)
• Advanced Courses on Italian language and culture (ONLY THREE MONTHS DURATION).
• Courses for Teachers of Italian as second language (ONLY ONE MONTH DURATION):
 
 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter
• Official Academic Transcript
• Italian proficiency certificate
• English proficiency certificate (Toefl or IELTS)
• Student Enrollment from faculty
• Letter of recommendation from faculty and or supervisior
 
*** Please send all documents above to Office of International Affairs at Bulaksumur F- 13 no later than April 12th, 2016.
 
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
How to apply:
1) Applicants have to be firstly nominated by Office of International Affairs, UGM
2) Then, All applicants may continue to fill in the on-line application form at  >>>  Borse on Line
 
 
PROGRAM DETAILS
Brochure  >>>>  Public Announcement (2016-17)

To participate students must have achieved at least 60 ECTS –credits, of which at least 30 in relevant domains (economics, business, entrepreneurship, innovation, prototyping, design thinking). The students need to submit their application form by which they have to prove they obtained the necessary ECTS-credits before June 15th 2016.

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all. The scholarships offer foreign graduates from development and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines and with at least two years’ professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.
 
Who can apply?
Graduates with at least two years’ professional experience
 
What is supported?
Individual scholarships exclusively for Postgraduate courses in Germany that are listed on the:
>>>>  List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines
 
Duration of funding
12 to 36 months (dependent on study programme)
 
Value
• Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 750 euros for graduates or 1,000 euros for doctoral candidates
• Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
• Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
 
Selection
• Candidates fulfil the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
• Candidates have a Bachelor degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
• Candidates have at least two years’ professional experience
• Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training/scholarship
 
Application documents
Required documents (in the following order):
•  DAAD application form
• Hand-signed CV (please use the europass specimen form at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)
• Hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
• Research exposé (if required by university)
• Academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
• Professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
• Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
• Proof of language abilities
– English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted)
– German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
– copies of awarded academic degrees
– copies of academic transcripts
– copy of School Leaving Certificate
Note: Some courses may require additional documents. For detailed information, please see the relevant course description on the following pages. All documents must be submitted as identical duplicates.
*** Persyaratan utama yaitu usia ijazah maksimal 6 tahun pada saat pendaftaran dan pengalaman kerja minimal 2 tahun di bidang yang relevan.
 
Application deadline
Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme.
 
Application address
Apply directly to the chosen study programme.
*** Pelamar beasiswa ini wajib memberikan konfirmasi lamaran program beserta data pribadi ke Kantor Urusan Internasional UGM (Bulaksumur F-13).
 
More detailed information
Brochure  >>>>  DAAD EPOS 2017-2018
Website >>>>   https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?origin=5&status=3&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=epos&page=1&detail=10000008#prozess
 
 

[Deadline Extended]

Inha University annually offers a Exchange Program as part of its goal to enhanced global education. Exchange student program at Inha is one of the great way for international students to experience the unique Korean culture, learn the Korean language and to make new friends. They accept applications for a semester or a full academic year.

Mevlana Exchange Programme is a programme which aims the exchange of students and academic staff between the Turkish higher education institutions and higher education institutions of other countries. With the regulation published in August 23, 2011 (num: 28034), students and academic staff exchange between Turkish higher education institutions and higher education institutions of other countries has been possible. Students may study abroad for one (minimum) or two (maximum) terms and academic staff may lecture abroad from one week (minimum) to three months (maximum). Accordingly, students and academic staff from any country may benefit from this programme being hosted by Turkish higher education institutions in order to study or lecture. Who is Mevlana? The original name of Mevlana, from whom the name of the programme is inspired, is Muhammed Celaleddin. Mevlana was born in 1207 in Belh of Horasan distinct that is now in the border of Afghanistan. The name “Mevlana” was used by Sultan Veled, Şems-i Tebrizi and his lovers, and virtually is a universal symbol which identifies with him. Also, he is known as Rumi by the western people. Mevlana lived in the 13th century, but as a sufi who got beyond the ages with his works, did not make any discrimination between people as indicated in his verse “Come, come whoever you are”. As well as his mercy, voluntary and unlimited humanity, he had endless tolerance and he impressed not only the world of Islam but also the whole humanity. He is accepted worldwide as an intellectual with his point of view to the people and life. UNESCO, due to the 800th anniversary of Mevlanas birth, year 2007 as Mevlana and Tolerance year. Throughout his education, he visited the educational institutions of various cities in different countries not only as a student but also a scholar. Mevlana attributed great importance to “change” in his philosophy throughout his life. He is also the author of the important works like Masnavi, Divan-ı Kebir, Fihi Mafih, Mektubat and Mecalis-i Seba….