Application for JUSST Program

Eligible Application

Student Status Conditions

You can apply if you are currently a regular undergraduate or a graduate student in field of Science or Engineering at one of the UEC Partner Universities. An applicant must be a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, or graduate at the time during their enrollment.

The students, who in the final year can apply for this program only if their home university certifies that the applicant will keep being enrolled-in at their home university after they finish UEC Exchange Study Program, such as extending their graduation until they finish the Exchange Program.

Note that participants are not allowed to leave the program during their enrollment term, under any circumstances (Excepting emergencies). Please take this into consideration when applying for the program.

Academic Requirement and Selection Criteria

Have good grounding in the field of Informatics, Science or Engineering.
Have a good academic record, with a minimum average score of 80%+ (2.3+ out of GPA Scale 3.0, 3.0+ out of GPA Scale 4.0, or 5.5+ out of GPA Scale 7.0)

Language Requirement

English Language Proficiency is required, such as TOEFL iBT=79+, TOEFL PBT=550+, IELTS=6.5+ or equivalent.

Japanese language proficiency is not required at all.

Character Requirement

Physically and mentally fit. Positive attitude towards studies as well as the rules and regulations. Adaptable to new circumstances and challenges. Self-motivated and be able to cooperate in cross-cultural, interdisciplinary environments. Sociable, friendly, interested in making friends with students from different nationalities, humorous, etc...

Application Forms and Documents

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	Name of Documents	Download the forms	Note
1	Form A: Application for Admission as an Exchange Student	jusst_form_A.pdf	Editable form
2	1 photo of yourself attached to your Form A		size: 3cm×4cm (1.2inch×1.6inch)
3	1 extra photo of yourself		size: 3cm×4cm (1.2inch×1.6inch)
4	Form H: Certificate of Health for Overseas Applicant to UEC	uec_form_H.pdf	Filled out by a registered physician
5	JASSO Scholarship Application: Certificate of Enrollment of the Applicant for Student Exchange Support Program	jasso_form.pdf	Eligible for full-year enrolled applicants only (Filled out by the authorized person of your home university)
6	Proof of English proficiency: e.g. a copy of official score report of TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or other tests		Only if your first language is not English
7	Transcript of current academic record for your degree(s) currently enrolled		Original only , no older than 1 month old
8	Transcript of academic record for your degree(s) which you were already awarded		Original only
9	Form SP : Your Study Plan and course plan when you come to UEC, associating with your current studies/research at your home university	uec_form_SP.pdf uec_form_SP.docx	All applicants have to submit
10	Form RP : Your Prospective Research Lab and Research Proposal at UEC	uec_form_RP-U.pdf uec_form_RP-U.docx	For undergraduate student
10		uec_form_RP-G.pdf uec_form_RP-G.docx	For graduate student
11	Certified copy of your passport
12	Certified copy of your student ID
13	Video Letter #1 of 3 minutes with topic on your study/research background or current study activities at your home university, and your study plan at UEC		No editing or rendering needed.
14	Video Letter #2 of 3 minutes with topic on your motivation to apply to the JUSST Program, and your prospective research topic in your study at UEC		No editing or rendering needed.
15	Any other supporting document(s) if necessary
16	Financial support document (For the self-funded students)	Proof of scholarship Applicant's bank statement Supporter's bank statement	Either of this document will be required immediately upon acceptance

Submit your application to the International Affairs Office at your university, attaching those documents. We only accept your application from the office.

Schedule

Date of enrollment (twice a year)	October	April
Application Deadline	April 30th	October 31st
Notification of acceptance	End of May	End of November
Start of studies in Japan	First weekday of October	First weekday of April

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us : jusst@fedu.uec.ac.jp

Created: March 28, 2010 / Last modified: October 11, 2023