[Japan] Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) – Student Exchange Program for Fall 2021

Warm greetings from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Japan!

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is the oldest academic institution devoted to international studies in Japan. It began as the Institute for Research of Foreign Documents (蛮書調所, Bansho Shirabesho), a Tokugawa shogunate’s translation bureau set up in 1857.

It was subsequently established as an independent educational and research institution with the name Tokyo School of Foreign Languages (東京外国語学校, Tōkyō gaikokugo gakkō) in 1899.

In 1999, the University celebrated both the 126th anniversary of its original establishment and the 100th anniversary of its independence. The campus was moved to its present location, where students can study in a modern, hi-tech environment.

We are pleased to inform you that the Application Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Student Exchange Program for fall 2021 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Factsheet

Checklist

TUFS Website

FAQ

Eligibility

1. 3rd to 6th-semester undergraduate students (S1)
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 (PBT530/CBT197/iBT71), or Cambridge CAE(grade C or better) or IELTS 6.0.
4. Minimum GPA of  3.0 on a 4.0 scale
5. Level N2 (Level N1 preferred) of Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Required Documents

1. Application form (Fill in the same information you submitted through the form mailer.)
2. Study Plan
3. Certificate of Health
4. Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Fill in the necessary information in 3 pages. Attach the photo with the designated size.)
   ・Application for Certificate of Eligibility Sample download
5. Essay for the JASSO Scholarship
6. Latest official academic record at home university written in English or Japanese
7. A copy of Passport
8. Official documents to show sufficient funds for studying in Japan such as; proof of scholarship, bank statement or income verification of the supporter*1
9. 3 extra photographs (Write your name and nationality on the back side)

** for more information go to the link below :

http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/admission/non-degree/exchange/application.html

Application Procedure

1. 1. Submit the aforementioned documents and the proof of online application to the Office of International Affairs, UGM http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication and send the hardcopy (2 COPIES) to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) for internal review no later than February 26th, 2021.

• OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies University and you may proceed to the online application.
• The FINAL decision from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 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 2021/2022 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation.

(All the information above is obtained from OIA’s website)