Application for JUSST Program
Eligible Applicants
Student Status Conditions
You may apply if you are currently a regular undergraduate or graduate student in the field of Science or Engineering at one of the UEC Partner Universities. An applicant must be a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate, or a graduate student at the time of enrollment in the JUSST Program.
Students who are in their final year may apply for this program only if their home university certifies that the applicant will continue to be enrolled at the home university after completing the UEC Exchange Study Program (e.g., by extending the applicant's graduation date until the Exchange Program is finished).
*Participants are not allowed to leave the program during their enrollment term under any circumstances (except for emergencies). Please consider this commitment when applying for the program.
Academic Requirement and Selection Criteria
- Academic Background: Applicants should have a good grounding in the field of Informatics, Science, or Engineering.
- Academic Record: Applicants must have a good academic record, meeting one of the following minimum average scores:
- 80% or higher
- 2.3 or higher (on a 3.0 GPA Scale)
- 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 GPA Scale)
- 5.5 or higher (on a 7.0 GPA Scale)
Language Requirement
- English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is required. Applicants must provide equivalent test scores, such as:
- TOEFL iBT: 67 or higher
- CEFR: B2 or higher
- IELTS: 6.0 or higher
- Duolingo: 95 or higher
- Japanese Language Proficiency: Japanese language proficiency is not required.
Character Requirement
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the following character traits:
- Health and Attitude: Must be physically and mentally fit, with a positive attitude toward studies and compliance with rules and regulations.
- Adaptability: Must be adaptable to new circumstances and challenges.
- Interpersonal Skills: Must be self-motivated and able to cooperate effectively in cross-cultural, interdisciplinary environments.
- Sociability: Should be sociable, friendly, interested in making friends with students from different nationalities, humorous, etc.
Application Forms and Documents
Note: The 
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Important Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (or version 10.1 or later) is required to properly edit and save the data in the PDF forms (jusst_form_A, uec_form_SP, uec_form_RP, and uec_form_R).
Please download and install the appropriate viewer from the following website:
| Name of Documents | Download the forms | Note | |
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| 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: Health Declaration for Overseas Applicants to UEC | uec_form_H.pdf | |
| 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 the 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, associated with your current studies/research at your home university
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uec_form_SP.pdf uec_form_SP.docx |
All applicants have to submit |
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Form RP :
Your Prospective Research Lab and Research Proposal at UEC
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uec_form_RP-U.pdf uec_form_RP-U.docx |
For undergraduate student |
| 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 the topic on your study/research background or current study activities at your home university, and your study plan at UEC
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No editing or rendering is 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
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No editing or rendering is needed. | |
| 15 | Any other supporting document(s) if necessary |
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| 16 | Financial support document (For the self-funded students) |
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Upon acceptance, either of these documents must be submitted immediately
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| 17 | Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance Certificate (Note: This is particularly important for applicants from the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Nepal, and Myanmar) |
TB Clearance Certificate Details |
Upon acceptance, all who are required must submit this document immediately. We recommend that you prepare it well in advance.
Ref: https://jpets.mhlw.go.jp |
Please submit your complete application, with all required documents attached, to your university's International Affairs Office. We only accept applications submitted directly from that 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 feel free to contact us at the following email address: jusst@fedu.uec.ac.jp
Created: March 28, 2010 / Last Modified: October 28, 2025
