PROJECT OVERVIEW

OBJECTIVE

To nurture human resources who can actualize broad flexible innovation beyond academic disciplines and national borders.

PARTNER
UNIVERSITIES OF
THE UNIVERSITY
OF TSUKUBA

  • Grenoble-Alpes University
  • University of Bordeaux
  • Ruhr-University Bochum
  • University of Bonn
  • Katholieke University Leuven
  • Utrecht University

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THE FIVE PROGRAMS THAT COMPRISE THIS PROJECT ARE

1

Online Experience of Partner Universities

This is an opportunity for 3rd and 4th-year bachelor students to learn about partner universities through the introduction of the curriculum, campus, the experiences of the program’s alumni, and so on. Our aim for this activity is to eliminate psychological barriers against international exchange.
*Online Experience of Partner Universities will be held between the University of Tsukuba and all six partner universities respectively and mutually.

2

Double Degree Program (master’s students)

By obtaining a degree at the University of Tsukuba as well as at the partner universities, students can expand the possibilities for their careers and studies while gaining an international perspective.
*DDP is open between the University of Tsukuba and the University of Grenoble-Alpes, the University of Bordeaux, and the Ruhr-University Bochum (to be opened soon).

3

Study Course Abroad (master’s students)

Partner University’s students will come to the University of Tsukuba (or vice versa) for a short period (around 3 to 6 months) to attend lectures and/or experience an internship in a research laboratory (students can choose either or both), so that students can gain experience in studying and working in an international environment.
*Study Course Abroad will be conducted between the University of Tsukuba and all six partner universities respectively and mutually.

4

Joint Special Lectures

Faculty members of the University of Tsukuba and a partner university will jointly offer short-term intensive special lectures so that students can attend lectures in foreign styles. This will also enable students who plan to study at the University of Tsukuba to get familiar with the university’s lectures and vice versa.
*At present, Joint Special Lectures are scheduled between the University of Tsukuba and Grenoble-Alpes University.

5

Interdisciplinary Seminar

A seminar in which faculty members and students at the University of Tsukuba and a partner university give joint presentations and discuss the creation of new technologies in interdisciplinary fields
*Interdisciplinary Seminar is currently scheduled to be an exchange between the University of Tsukuba and the Grenoble-Alpes University.

SUBSIDY

The project will be subsidized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). For student support, the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) provides a scholarship for those who meet the criteria.

Details of financial aid for this program are as follows:

Support by this program

1

JASSO Scholarship

  • Incoming exchange students from Europe are eligible to receive a monthly scholarship of 80,000 yen (approximately 500 euros).
  • The scholarship is non-repayable and can be provided for study periods ranging from a minimum of 16 days to a maximum of one year.

Main Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan (including Taiwan and Palestine), and must not hold Japanese nationality at the time of registration.
  • Must be accepted by the University of Tsukuba under a student exchange agreement or similar institutional arrangement.
  • Must demonstrate that self-funded study abroad would be financially difficult.
    (There are no fixed income criteria for monthly eligibility.)
  • Must return to their home university after the study abroad period to continue their studies and complete their degree.
  • Must have strong academic performance and personal integrity, with a GPA of at least 2.3 out of 3.0 for the academic year preceding the selection.
  • Must not be receiving any other scholarship exceeding 80,000 yen per month to study in Japan.
    (This excludes student loans or repayable financial aid.)

2

Travel Expense Support from Program Funds

  • Program funds may cover airfare for students in need.

General Funding Information for Exchange Students in Tsukuba

Scholarships - University of Tsukuba

This program is designed to deepen student and faculty exchanges between the University of Tsukuba and partner universities, and to support international and interdisciplinary activities, especially for master's students studying in advanced fields!

Eligible graduate students and prospective students at the Graduate School of Science and Technology are encouraged to actively participate in each activity.