Warm greetings from Doshisha University in Japan!

Doshisha University was established in 1875 by Joseph Hardy Neesima. From the founder himself, the purpose of founding Doshisha Academy was not only to equip students with a general knowledge of the English language but also to produce individuals who are able to put their conscience into practice. Currently, Doshisha University has two main campuses. One is the Imadegawa Campus located in the heart of Kyoto City, north of Kyoto Imperial Palace and adjacent to a noted Buddhist temple, Shokokuji.

We are pleased to announce that the Center for Japanese Language and Culture will organize “Doshisha Summer Session 2023” in July, 2023. This summer session is a two-week-long program conducted online. The programme focuses on Japanese language, and participants also have an opportunity to deepen their understanding in the culture of Japan and Kyoto. Doshisha students will join some classes to help the participants in classes such as in discussion sessions. Additionally, some events are organized to interact with Doshisha students.

For the details of the 2023 program, please visit the official website: https://cjlc.doshisha.ac.jp/en/short-term_program/summer_session.html 

Information Flyer

Requirements

1. A basic level of Japanese proficiency (those who can at least read Hiragana, Katakana and give a brief self-introduction in Japanese)

• Those with no previous knowledge of Japanese are not eligible.

1. High school diploma or above

• Priority will be given to students from Doshisha’s partner institutions in case the number of applicants exceeds the quota.
• Applications from overseas are also welcomed.

Required Documents

• Photo data of Student Card or Passport
• Motivation Letter(hand writing)
• Letter of Consent
• ID Photo

Application Procedures

1. Submit the aforementioned documents directly to Doshisha University. 
2. The FINAL decision from Doshisha 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)
• Application of outgoing mobility for fall/odd semester in AY 2023/2024 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.

Warmest greetings from Seoul National University!

Established in 1946 as the first national university in Korea, Seoul National University (SNU) is one of the prestigious institutions of higher education in Korea. It has fostered leaders in every sector of Korean society, thereby making a significant contribution to the remarkable socio-economic transformation of Korea. As a truly comprehensive and integrated university, SNU has 16 colleges, 1 graduate school, and 9 professional graduate schools. Striving to be more than just one of the best universities in South Korea, SNU aims to grow into one of the top 20 institutions in the world by 2025 and is making every effort to achieve the goal.

We are delighted to inform you that the Application of SNU Student Exchange Program for Fall 2023 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

For more information:

• http://oia.snu.ac.kr/
• Application package

Eligibility

• 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1) with GPA 2.5/4.0 3rd to 4th-semester graduate students (S2/S3) with GPA 3.0/4.0 (3.3/4.3) or percentile rank 89
• Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM) 
5. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
6. Official Academic Transcript
7. Statement of Purpose
8. Study Plan
9. Colored Copy of Passport
10. Letter of Recommendation from Academic Advisor (optional, mandatory for Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) applicants)
11. Portfolio (for Music, Fine Arts, Physical Education applicants only)
12. English language proficiency  (Min. Score of TOEFL iBT 88 or IELTS 6.0)
13. Korean language proficiency (KLPT, TOPIC, Level 5 *if any)
14. Nomination Sheet (link)

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication, UGM for internal review no later than February 25, 2023
2. OIA UGM will evaluate your application.
3. Once you are selected as a Nominated Student, OIA will send your official nomination to Seoul National University and you may proceed to the online application for host-university selection.
4. The FINAL decision from Seoul National University.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• 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).
• Application of outgoing mobility for the fall semester in AY 2023/2024 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.

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 2023 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 iBT 79)
9. Copy of Official Academic Transcript
10. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
11. COLABS Consent Letter (graduate students only)

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than February 10, 2023 for internal review. Please, keep the hard file documents with you.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicant, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Tohoku University. and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision from Tohoku University.

Important Notes

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 The Consent of Acceptance Request Form which will be closed on February 6, 2023, at 23:59 (JST) for the Fall 2023 Semester.

Warm greetings from Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) in Japan!

Throughout its 91 years of history, SIT has proudly and consistently maintained ‘Nurturing engineers who learn from society and contribute to society’ as the philosophy in providing engineering education. Realizing the force of globalization that can no longer be separated from the global economy, SIT highlights the importance of up-to-date framework for ‘learning through practice’ experience by focusing on intensive English Language programs and Project Based Learning programs under a multicultural environment with many Hands-on subjects. With its well-known reputation, SIT currently has 265 laboratories and 200 partner universities.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for SIT Course-taking Sandwich Program for Fall 2023 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

The AC21 Legacy Fund (LF) aims to promote the development of research and educational exchanges between AC21 members by providing funding for a collaborative project in research, learning, and teaching to advance scholarly engagement. As AC21 came to a close at the end of 2022, the Legacy Fund is intended to support a project that will make use of and further facilitate the AC21 network that was developed in the past 20 years of its activities.

The project that is funded by the AC21 Legacy Fund can include the organization of symposia, workshops, and educational (or training) activities. While it needs not be research-based, it is expected to include as wide a circle of contacts and participants as possible.

Application Eligibility

AC21 Legacy Fund will only support a project that is designed to be inclusive of all the AC21 community members who wish to participate.

Project Lead(s) must be academic or administrative staff members of eligible AC21 member institutions who hold faculty, administrative, or professional positions.

Award

• The size of the award depends on the scope and detailed budget of the proposed project as well as on AC21’s remaining funds.
• The AC21 Legacy Fund will be awarded to one (1) project. The selection criteria should be referred to 7. Review/Selection Process.
• To be awarded in March, as a single payment, to a designated bank account

Project Example

• International forums
• Workshops
• Joint symposia related to certain research areas
• Funds for educational projects

Timeline

• Jan 20, 2023 – Feb 12, 2023 (JST) : Application period for AC21 Legacy Fund
• February 2023 : Evaluation/selection period
• Early March 2023 : Announcement
• By the end of March 2023 : Deposit of the Fund
• April 1 – December 31, 2023 : Project period
• December 31, 2023 : Submission of Project and Financial Reports to the communicators of the GA member universities

Submission

Applicants (Project Lead) should submit applications directly to the AC21 General Secretariat (office@ac21.org) by February 12, 2023 (JST).

The submission of the application form and budget plan should be made via email both in original (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and PDF formats.

For more information

The Guideline and Application Form for the Legacy Fund is available on the AC21 website.

IMPA is a two-year master program that combines course and research together. The program is independent from all other departments and institutes within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). IMPA recruits local Taiwan students, overseas Chinese students, Chinese students from mainland China, and international students. We welcome both degree-seeking and exchange students.

IMPA offers all-English curriculum. Students need not only to join weekly seminars in English but also to write their final thesis in English. For international students from non-Chinese speaking populations, the University also offers free Chinese language courses. However, Chinese language proficiency is not a pre-requisite condition for studying in IMPA program.

IMPA encourages students to do research relevant to international and/or global concerns in either agricultural or natural resources issues, preferably about students’ home countries. IMPA would provide administrative support to overseas research, study, and apprentice where available. IMPA is supported by all the academic units in CANR. This means that when you are admitted into IMPA, your future thesis adviser may come from one of the academic departments or graduate institutes within the College. IMPA students can conduct their research in the following three tracks of academic disciplines:

Crop and Animal Production: Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal Science, Plant Protection, Soil Science & Plant Nutrition, Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology;

Natural Resource Conservation and Management: Forest Science, Water & Soil Conservation, Environmental Sciences; 

Agricultural Economics and Rural Development: Agribusiness, Agricultural policy, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, Landscape and Recreation.

For more information about this program please check the following links:

IMPA: https://nchuimpa.simplesite.com/

NCHU ICDF: https://www.youtube.com/@nchuicdf5577/videos

Please check the requirement on their poster and website to apply and follow the instructions.

NCHU Application: https://oia.nchu.edu.tw/index.php/3-apply-to-nchu-en/3-1-degree-programs-en/3-1-2-international-students-en/3-1-2-2-application-procedure-en?fbclid=IwAR3T0k01i5HiF4shXcMaZyCIjnV0sSTSHN67AgMUUl2W7UfAYX8gFmUCOnA

Apply: https://www.icdf.org.tw/wSite/np?ctNode=31561&mp=2

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The Oriental Business and Innovation Center (OBIC) of Budapest Business School, University of Applied Sciences is pleased to invite you to participate at its sixth OBIC International Conference organized on May 5, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.

The title of the conference:

Energy Crisis and Security Challenges in the World:

Sustainable Responses of the Asian Economies and Societies

Suggested topics and panel themes:

• Energy security, use of renewable energy sources
• Climate change, global water crisis
• Political and economic challenges
• Global value chains
• Urbanization – smart cities
• Interregional economic, trade and investment relations
• Digitalization
• Science, technology and innovation (STI) and social development
• Migration

Important dates:

• Abstract submission: February 19, 2023
• Notification of accepted papers: February 22, 2023
• Full paper submission: April 5, 2023
  (If your paper is not received by the deadline, your name will be removed from the conference
  agenda.)
• Preliminary program: April 12, 2023
• Conference date: May 5, 2023
• Conference location: Budapest, Hungary
• Organizer: Budapest Business School, Oriental Business and Innovation Center (OBIC)

Registration with the submission of the abstract shall be done at this page.

The conference website is available at the following link: https://www.obic-bbs.hu/en/obic-conference-2023/

We have also prepared a short video with the help of some of our previous participants, which can offer you a quick insight into the event and its atmosphere.

Greetings from National Chengchi University, Taiwan!

National Chengchi University (NCCU) was founded in 1927. Over the past 8 decades through re-formation and development, the University has been upholding its motto, “Harmony, Independence, Balance, and Preeminence”, and has continued to refine its teaching methods and research in order to nurture talent for Taiwan and society.

The University currently has 10 colleges excelling in the Liberal Arts, Law, Commerce, Science, Foreign Languages, Social Sciences, Communication, International Affairs, Education and International College of Innovation, 34 departments, one undeclared major in College of Communication, 47 master programs, and 35 doctoral programs. Additionally, NCCU offers 14 on-the-job Master’s Programs, and also 5 distinguished International Master’s Programs and one International Doctoral Program. NCCU also has 10 university-level research centers, which are Institute of International Relations, Election Study Center, Center for the Third Sector, Center for Creativity and Innovation Studies, Taiwan Studies Center, Center for China Studies, Humanities Research Center, Center for Aboriginal Studies, Center for Mind, Brain and Learning and Center for the Study of Chinese Religions.

We are pleased to announce that the Application for International Summer School (ISS) of National Chengchi University is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

In this program, NCCU provides weeks of intensive Mandarin courses, 6 weeks English-Taught Program (containing 6 courses from 12 professors), and 4 optional excursions in 2023 to allow applicants with various interests and cultural backgrounds to discover the unique charms of Taiwanese cultures.

Timeline

– Program dates: June 26th – August 3rd, 2023

– Orientation: June 26th, 2023

– Application date: January 20th – March 3rd, 2023

– Payment deadline: March 24th, 2023

– Accommodation check-in: June 25th, 2023

– Accommodation check-out: August 4th, 2023

Website: https://nccuiss.nccu.edu.tw/ 

Application Procedure

1. Finish the application to NCCU G2S2 2020 directly.
2. THE FINAL decision from National Chengchi University.

Warm greetings from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Beppu, Japan!

Established in April 2000, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) stands strong with its vision to create global leaders across all fields and industries. This vision roots in their fundamental principles of freedom, peace, humanity, and international mutual understanding. With its uniqueness as a global university with a high population of international students (46% among the student body), you will have a whole new multicultural and multilingual learning experience.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Ritsumeikan APU Student Exchange Program for Fall 2023 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students. For more detailed information please refer to the links below.

Information Sheet

Application Guidelines

Ritsumeikan APU Website

Eligibility

1. Undergraduate students (S1), 3rd – 6th semester
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC L&R 780, PTE Academic 50, or Cambridge English FCE 176
4. For students who wish to take courses offered in Japanese, students must submit an official certificate of JLPT Level N1 (100 points or above), JLPT Level N2 (135 points or above), EJU-Japanese (250 points or above), or official university letter verifying the applicant’s Japanese proficiency
5. Minimum GPA of  2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Required Documents

1. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
2. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Motivation Letter
5. Official Academic Transcript record (issued in English)
6. Study Plan
7. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
8. Language Proficiency Certificate (depends on what program you’ll enroll in)
9. Copy of passport photo identification page
10. ID photo (check the requirements here)
11. Financial Proof of Funds (Certificate of Deposit Balance issued by Bank, Scholarship Letter, etc)
12. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Application Procedure

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than March 20, 2023 for internal review. Please keep the hard file documents with you.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicant, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Ritsumeikan APU and you may proceed to the online application.
3. The FINAL decision is from Ritsumeikan APU.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The implementation/execution of this program will be carefully reconsidered depends on the latest development of COVID-19 and the government’s regulation

• 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)