[Japan] GSST, Kumamoto University – IJEP Admission with MEXT Scholarship in October 2026

Source: https://oia.ugm.ac.id/2025/12/29/japan-gsst-kumamoto-university-ijep-admission-with-mext-scholarship-in-october-2026/ Parent: https://oia.ugm.ac.id/research-outgoing/

Greetings from Japan!

The Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST) at Kumamoto University is a research-oriented academic unit dedicated to advanced education in science and engineering. It offers interdisciplinary graduate programs that integrate fundamental research with practical applications. The school emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and the development of highly skilled researchers and professionals. With a strong commitment to international collaboration, GSST maintains partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for IJEP Admission with MEXT Scholarship in October 2026is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

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Application information for Master’s Course

Application information for Doctoral Course

ELIGIBILITY

1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Official Academic Transcript
2. English Language Proficiency
3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Motivation Letter
8. Colored Copy of Passport
9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
10. Passport Size Photo
11. Application form GSST
12. Application form MEXT
13. Research Plan
14. Health Certificate

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 05 January 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 and you may proceed to the online application no later than 15 January 2026.
3. The FINAL decision is from Kumamoto 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)

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