KUEP: Kanazawa University Exchange Program 2025

KUEP: Kanazawa University Exchange Program 2025

KUEP 2025. Kanazawa University was founded in 1862 as Kaga Domain’s Hikoso Vaccination Center. Kanazawa University is a comprehensive university that has inherited the history and traditions of the predecessor schools, including the Fourth Higher School. It is located in Kanazawa, an academic city with a rich tradition and culture. To this day, Kanazawa University continues to innovate tirelessly to contribute to the region and the world through education, research, and social contributions based on these activities (excerpt from the message at President).

KUEP (Kanazawa University Exchange Program) 2025 is designed for students enrolled at institutions that have an exchange agreement with Kanazawa University and intend to study at Kanazawa University for six months or one year. While remaining enrolled at their home institution, such students may study in a non-degree program at Kanazawa University to experience a foreign culture, learn practical Japanese, take credited classes, or participate in independent research under the guidance of a supervisor.

So, what are you waiting for? let’s join the program and explore Kanazawa University and Surrounding!

PROGRAM PERIOD OF KUEP 2025
The period of stay is 6 months and the program has 2 periods of intake

  • April 2025 Intake (Spring): April 2025 – September 2025
  • October 2025 Intake (Fall): October 2025 – March 2026

INTERNAL REGISTRATION LINK OF KUEP 2025
Telkom University students need to apply for internal registration to join KUEP 2025 before participating in the program at: https://tinyurl.com/KUEP2025

INTERNAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE OF KUEP 2025
Telkom University students who want to participate in the KUEP 2025 at Kanazawa University must register beforehand via the internal application link BEFORE:

  • April 2025 Intake (Spring): 30 September 2024
  • October 2025 Intake (Fall): 20 January 2025

COURSES AND PROGRAM OF KUEP 2025
Students can participate in a non-degree program at Kanazawa University to experience a foreign culture, learn practical Japanese, take credited courses, or conduct independent research under a supervisor’s guidance. Find complete information HERE.

APPLICANTS ELIGIBILITY FOR KUEP 2025

  • Telkom University graduate students
  • Having excellent academic records and good honors with GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) or above
  • Having good English communication skills. Desirable scores are greater than TOEIC Listening & Reading Test 700, TOEFL-iBT 72, TOEFL-PBT 527, IELTS 5.5., or Cambridge English 160.
  • Being passed the nomination step

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR KUEP 2025
As the first step, Telkom University students must prepare all the required documents for joining KUEP 2025, such as:

  • Scan of Student ID Card
  • Recent Academic Transcript in English
  • Scan of English Proficiency Certificate
  • Formal Photo
  • Learning Agreement (Signed by Academic Supervisor & Head of Department). Link template: https://bit.ly/learningagreementtelu
  • Recommendation Letter. Link Template: https://bit.ly/RL_icao

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION
Follow these additional requirements for official registration to participate in KUEP 2025 (for Visa Application)

  • Formal photo in jpg format which is under 500KB in size
  • A copy of passport
  • Bank certificate
  • Application form
  • International Health Insurance
  • Family Relation Certificate (only for applicants with bank certificate under their father or mother’s name)
  • Letter of Recommendation by International Office of Telkom University (only for applicants who don’t meet the GPA or language requirement) HERE

APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR KUEP 2025

  • Applicant reads detailed information of KUEP 2025 HERE.
  • Applicant consults with academic supervisor related to participation in the program, including the courses’ selection.
  • Applicant prepares required documents for the internal nomination step at Telkom University.
  • Applicants make online registration for the nomination step at: https://tinyurl.com/KUEP2025. Please pay attention to these 2 important deadlines for internal registration, April 2025 Intake (Spring): 30 September 2024, and October 2025 Intake (Fall): 20 January 2025
  • Wait for the next announcement regarding the CHOSEN nomination of KUEP 2025 from the International Office of Telkom University.
  • Once the nomination, the applicant will be guided to apply to the official online application for KUEP 2025.

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
You can apply for a scholarship from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). The monthly stipend is 80,000 yen. However, because the results of your application will be announced just before you come to Japan, it is not reasonable to plan your expenses for studying abroad on the assumption that you will receive a scholarship.

Please make sure you have enough funds to participate, even if you do not have a part-time job or scholarship, as participation may interfere with your studies.

LIVING EXPENSES
Standard monthly living expenses in Kanazawa can be considered to be from around 80,000 to 100,000 yen. Please be sure to have sufficient funds available to cover your living expenses during the study period.

  • Rent: 30,000 to 50,000 yen
  • Electricity, water, and other utilities: about 10,000 yen
  • Health insurance: 1,600 yen
  • Food: 25,000 to 30,000 yen
  • Miscellaneous expenses: 30,000 to 40,000 yen

INFORMATION AND CONTACT PERSON
Should you have any inquiries about the KUEP: Kanazawa University Exchange Program 2025 at Kanazawa University, and are interested in applying for the program, don’t hesitate to contact:

International Office of Telkom University
Phone: +62 813 2112 3400
Email: internationaloffice@telkomuniversity.ac.id