Scholarship
1 - Kumamoto University, Application Information for IJEP General Admission in October 2026
IJEP (International Joint Education Program) – Applications for October 2026 Are Now Open
The IJEP (International Joint Education Program), administered by the Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST) at Kumamoto University in Japan and conducted entirely in English, is designed for international students seeking to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in the fields of Science and Engineering.
The IJEP General Admission application process (for self-funded students) for the October 2026 term has begun.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (Friday)
All required original documents must be received by the relevant office via mail by 5:00 PM (Japan Standard Time) on May 15, 2026.
Applicants must contact an academic advisor (supervisor) at Kumamoto University and obtain their approval prior to submitting the application.
For detailed information and application requirements:
https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/admissions/
This notice is provided for the information of interested students and researchers.
2- Kumamoto University, Application for Short-Term Exchange Students in the Fall Semester of 2026
Kumamoto University (Japan) – Applications for the Short-Term Exchange Program (Fall 2026) Are Now Open
The Graduate School of Science and Technology (GSST) at Kumamoto University has opened applications for short-term exchange students for the Fall 2026 semester.
Under the Student Exchange Agreement currently in effect between our university and Kumamoto University, master’s and doctoral students may be accepted as exchange students for a maximum period of one year. Under the program, students may attend classes or conduct academic research in laboratories.
Within the quota specified in the agreement, accepted students will be exempt from application, registration, and tuition fees. However, students are responsible for covering their own personal expenses, such as transportation, accommodation, and healthcare costs.
Detailed information is available in the documents below.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
If submitting multiple applications, all documents must be submitted together.
This information is provided for the attention of interested students.
GSST Exchange Guide 2026–2027
