[Japan] Kumamoto University – Short Term Exchange Program with JASSO Scholarship 2026

Source: https://oia.ugm.ac.id/2026/03/17/japan-kumamoto-university-short-term-exchange-program-with-jasso-scholarship-2026/ Parent: https://oia.ugm.ac.id/

Greetings from Japan!

Kumamoto University is located in the center of Kyushu Island in Japan and is rich in nature. The University has a hill clad in fresh greenery behind the campus, giving us a tranquil atmosphere for studies. KU is one of the oldest universities in Japan with seven faculties, eleven graduate schools, and 23 research centers/institutes (as of August 2017) that support a wide spectrum of educational and research activities. Currently, the university is home to around 8,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students, including 507 international students from 49 countries (as of May 2017). For over 100 years the university has been at the forefront of culture, advancing science and technology, and contributing to the development of the Japanese educational system.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Kumamoto University Short Term Exchange Program with JASSO Scholarship 2026 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Website\ IJEP Short-Term Exchange Program for International Postgraduate Students\ Guideline\ Application Form

ELIGIBILITY

1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3). Applicants should be 2nd year students or above at the time of program start.
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
4. Be proficient in English and/or Japanese

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Official Academic Transcript
2. English Language Proficiency
3. Japanese Language Proficiency (if applicable)
4. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
5. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
6. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
7. Curriculum Vitae
8. Motivation Letter
9. Colored Copy of Passport
10. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
11. Passport Size Photo
12. Application Form for COE (Excel)
13. Health Certificate (download)
14. Short-term Exchange Application Form (download)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 5 June 2026   for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Kumamoto University
3. The FINAL decision is from Kumamoto University.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Students may submit any incomplete documents via email scholarship@ugm.ac.id later.
• 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:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

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