1) The new (Int'l) students enrolled in UEC meet the other UEC students and make acquaintances.
2) The current UEC (Int'l) students make new connections with the students out of "his/her current
UEC society."
3) The new (Int'l) students and the current UEC (Int'l) students learn something you have never known
of or share your ideas that others never know of.

Participants:

-UEC undergraduate students, graduate students, exchange students, and research students for the
academic year 2026
-UEC faculty and staff

Conditions of Participation:

-Those who can communicate in Japanese or English.
-Those who can actively use English to communicate with participants who cannot understand
Japanese.

Date and time:

Monday, April 6, 2026 (JST)
Reception 17:00-17:30
Networking session 17:30-19:00
Place: 
East Bldg. 2, Room B117, etc.

Schedule:

17:30- General explanation　
17:35- Making acquaintances in a short time
18:05- Networking by major
18:30- Networking by language, etc.

URL for advance registration:

Please make sure to register in advance to help us prepare for the event!
https://forms.gle/aCgk9hLvpH5g5pZv8
Deadline: April 2, 2026 ( JST)

Contact on this event：

Center for International Education 　　*Please change (a) to @.
adv(a)fedu.uec.ac.jp

 １．Language Partner Program

The UEC International Special Program "Language Partner" is a collaborative learning and mutual understanding program that brings together MEXT scholarship students, privately financed international students, and Japanese students.

In this program, participants will form small, mixed groups (about 4-5 members) to promote intercultural exchange and mutual learning.

 (1) Main Activities

Participants will be divided into mixed groups of MEXT scholars, privately financed international students, and Japanese students, and will take part in the following activities:

• Extracurricular activities (sightseeing, sports, etc.; no specific activities are designated).
• Participation in courses or events designated by the Special Program.

For details, please refer to the program handbook.

 (2) Expected Roles

• Build friendships within the group.
• Improve Japanese, English, or other language skills through communication and collaboration.
• Expand your network beyond your group by introducing friends and acquaintances to one another.

 (3) Participation Period

Participation is possible for a limited term-either for one semester or for one academic year only.

 (4) Certificate of Participation and Completion

Participants who meet the participation requirements during the semester will receive a Certificate of Participation at the end of each semester.

2．Application for Language Partner Program

(1) Eligibility

• Graduate students
• Undergraduate students
• International research students
• Short-term exchange students 

(2) Application Form and Deadline

　　Application Form: https://forms.gle/ZTpYypqyZYaPwemQA

　　Deadline: by 30 November

　　（F.Y.I）Items in the Application Form

　　　　(about 100-200 Japanese characters, or 60-120 English words per question):

　　　　・Reasons for applying to the Language Partner Program

　　　　・What you wish to learn or achieve through the program

　　　　・Examples of your past intercultural experiences 　　　etc.

　　（Note-1)Continuing Applicants

　　If students who enrolled in Spring 2025 wish to continue, please contact iso@office.uec.ac.jp

　　Submitting the web form is not required.　　

Contact Information

International Student Office (ISO)

Email: iso@office.uec.ac.jp

 https://forms.gle/zEwGVywcgMD9Quz28 

Purposes:

1. The new (Int'l) students enrolled in UEC meet the other UEC students and make acquaintances.
2. The current UEC (Int'l) students make new connections with the students out of "his/her current UEC society."
3. The new (Int'l) students and the current UEC (Int'l) students learn something you have never known of or share your ideas that others never know of.

Date & time and Venue:

Participants:

• UEC undergraduate students, graduate students, exchange students, and research students for the academic year 2025
• UEC faculty and staff

Schedule:

• 18：40- General explanation　
• 18：45- Making acquaintances in a short time
• 19：15- Networking by major
• 19：40- Networking by language, etc.

URL for advance registration:

Contact on this event：

This scholarship will recognize students who have made the most of their time in Japan through

varied efforts, such as research, internships, volunteer work, creative projects, or extracurricular

activities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• International students currently enrolled in a Japanese university who are graduating July 2025 or later.

• Only Bachelor’s, Masters, and PhD students will be accepted.

• No restrictions based on nationality.

MAIN CATEGORIES

THE HARDWORKING STUDENT RAFFLE

IMPORTANT NOTES

     Original Work

         Submissions must be the participant(s)' own work. Plagiarism or excessive use of AI will result in disqualification.

     Visual Elements

         You are encouraged to include diagrams, charts, or images in your slides to enhance clarity.

         Properly cite all sources and references used in your work.

Application Guidelines

　https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X4EoqgBZqVKVqcCAWCG7L2zs8-isAUUU/view

APPLICATION TIMELINE

　　March 10, 2025 (Mon)   Application Start

       April 30, 2025   (Wed)   Application Deadline | 11:59pm

       May 10, 2025   (Sat)      Scholarship Recipient Announcement

                                            Those chosen for each category will be informed by email.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE?

　　Writeup about your chosen category in English (max. 500 words) or Japanese (max. 1000 characters)

  　　　 You are encouraged to highlight your achievement, the process, the difficulties encountered and its impacts.

   　Supplementary materials to show your achievement (Optional)

 　　   Anything to share more about your chosen topic like a PDF, Word file, Video (via Google Drive link), or a website URL are all accepted.

Participants:

Conditions of Participation:

Date and time:

Schedule:

URL for pre-registration:

Contact on this event：

1. Outline

What is the UEC International Special Program ((MICH,AiQuSci,SESS,GECHA ))?

Why should I join the Special Program?

Expected roles

2. Participation and Completion of the Special Program

3. Special Program Participation Benefits

4. Applying for the Program

Eligibility

1. You must be either:

2. Understand the purpose of this Special Program and agree with it

Recruitment number for Fall semester 2024

Application Deadline

Selection and results

Application procedures and selection

 

2024/7/22 UEC International Special Program Recruitment Briefing(Only Japanese)

※Accessible only through UEC account

• Dr. Masamoto Greeting
• Dr. Hamano Program Explanation

For inquiries, please contact

UEC International Student Office

 

Annotation

[1] 多面的国際連携ハブに資する人材群育成プログラム（Student Development Program for Multifaceted International Collaboration Hub（MICH））（2019年度採択）

学生が情報系のBAIS（Big data、AI、Security に通じる学問体系）と理工系のM/MES（Mechanical/Material Engineering Science）という対比的な学問体系の両方を習得することによりイノベーションに資する人材育成を目指す。

[2] AI と量子科学の融合が創るイノベーティブ人材群～新型コロナ時代のグローバル教育プログラム（Fusion of AI and Quantum Sciences for Developing Innovative Human Resources: Global Education Program in the COVID-19 Era（AiQuSci））（2020年度採択）

MICH で構築した仕組みをベースに、COVID-19 時代の新たな環境下において、『量子科学×AI×社会実装』をコンセプトに多様なAI 人材育成を目指す新時代の教育プログラムである。

[3] 共創進化スマート社会を牽引する高度人材育成プログラム（Leadership Development Program for Self-Evolving Smart Societies（SESS））（2022年度採択）

Society 5.0 の情報系と理工系の分野において多様な専門性を涵養させることにより、共創進化スマート社会を切り拓き、牽引する強靭な人材群の養成を目指す。

[4] エネルギーに関わる世界的課題の解決に資する人材育成プログラム（Human Resource Development Program Facilitating the Resolution of Global Energy Challenges（GECHA））（2023年度採択）

エネルギーに関わる様々な世界的諸課題の解決に主体的に取組み途上国等への社会実装に貢献できる人材を育成すると共に、それを基にした国際人材頭脳ネットワーク(International Brain-Grid)の構築を目指す。

 

• Dr. Watanabe Greeting
• Dr. Hamano Program Explanation

1. Outline

What is the UEC International Special Program ((MICH , AiQuSci and SESS ))?

Why should I join the Special Program?

Expected roles

2. Participation and Completion of the Special Program

3. Special Program Participation Benefits

4. Applying for the Program

Eligibility

1. You must be either:

2. Understand the purpose of this Special Program and agree with it

Recruitment number for Spring semester 2024

Application Deadline

Selection and results

Application procedures and selection

Participants:

Conditions of Participation:

Date and time:

Place: 

Schedule:

URL for advance registration:

Contact on this event：

1) Overview of Japanese Language Classes

2) Course Registration

3) Notes

4) Contact information

Date and time:

Venue:

Schedule:

Registration Form and Deadline:

Prohibited actions:

Contact on this event:

 (International Student Advisor at International Eduation Center)

※Please be sure to include your name and status (master's student, research student, etc.) in the e-mail.

1. Outline

What is the UEC International Special Program (MICH,AiQuSci＆SESS)?

Why should I join the Special Program?

Expected roles

2. Participation and Completion of the Special Program

3. Special Program Participation Benefits

4. Applying for the Program

Eligibility

1. You must be either:

2. Understand and agree with the purpose of this Special Program

Recruitment number for Autumn semester 2023

Application Deadline

Selection and results

Application procedures and selection

http://www.fedu.uec.ac.jp/en/current/news/post-20220802-01.html

1. Applicants must be self-supporting international students residing in Japan with "college student" status and must be 38 years old or younger as of April 1, 2023.
2. Applicants must be enrolled in an official degree program at a university or graduate school in Japan and pursuing studies in a field directly relating to human health (such as medicine, dentistry ,pharmacology, biology, nutrition, physical education, or engineering {*applicants will be disqualified unless the relationship with medicine/pharmacology is clearly stated in the Scholarship Application Form}) or business administration (for students from developing countries where business administration is not an established discipline, "international relations" is also acceptable). (Students in the first and second years of undergraduate degree programs are not eligible to apply. Third -and higher-year undergraduate students are neither eligible to apply, except for those with particularly excellent academic records.)
3. Applicants must be highly motivated, possess an outstanding academic record, and demonstrate personal integrity.
4. Applicants must be involved in creative or innovative research.
5. Applicants must be able to have their supervising professor or other person provide appropriate guidance and pre-checking of the documents they submit to the Foundation (including application documents)
6. Applicants are not permitted to leave Japan for 40 or more days in total during the period covered by the scholarship.
7. Applicants must have an international perspective and demonstrate the ability to lead and serve as a bridge between Japan and other countries.
8. Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial aid.
9. Applicants must give full support and cooperation to events held by the Foundation and must contribute to building network between scholarship recipients.
10. Applicants must be motivated to study the Japanese language.
    *The Scholarship Application Form may be completed in English, but selection points will be deducted if applicants fail to show any motivation to study Japanese in the Scholarship Application Form and interview.
11. Applicants must be committed to contributing to society through their research. 
12. Applicants must meet the requirements specified in (1) to (11) above and other requirements stipulated by the Foundation.
    *Those who are unlikely to complete their studies within the standard period for completion are ineligible.

Scholarship Program Overview

1. Annual sum of \2.0 million, \1.5 million or \1.0 million, determined on the basis of evaluations by our selection committee. Annual sum of \500,000 for applicants receiving scholarships or benefits from other sources
2. Period covered by scholarship / One year: From April 2022 to March 2023
   *Recipients must be enrolled in their university for the entire period covered by the scholarship. Recipients may apply for a renewal of their scholarship in subsequent years, up to the minimum total number of years required for completion of the final degree they aim to complete.
3. Planned number of recipients / Approx. 90 in fiscal 2023

How to apply

1. Online submission
   From the top page of the Foundation's website, choose "Apply Now (https://otsuka.yoshida-p.net/index_en.html)" to enter the Application Support System. Follow the instructions under "Application Process" to enter your basic information and submit your Scholarship Application Form (excluding letter of recommendation), Academic Transcript, and Japanese translation (only if you completed the application form in English) as PDF files.
   You CANNOT CANCEL your online submission, so please be cautious when making online submission.
2. Submissions by mail
   Write the reference number issued after online submission in the required spaces on your application documents, and mail the documents to the Foundation.

Application deadline

Contact information and mailing address