Kumamoto University STEP FALL 2025
Kumamoto University STEP FALL 2025 awaits you. The Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program (STEP) 2025 is designed for full-time 3rd year foreign undergraduate students at universities that have a student exchange agreement with Kumamoto University. The program offers courses on the Japanese language, Japanese and Asian society and culture, and advanced science and technology. At Kumamoto University, there are both half and full-year programs, and students retain full-time student status at their home universities.
Enroll now in Kumamoto University STEP 2025 to seize an unforgettable experience and immerse yourself in the distinctive and compelling academic journey of this program.
PROGRAM PERIOD OF KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
Kumamoto University STEP FALL 2025 is accepted for a half year or one full year that starts in the end of September 2025 to mid-February 2026.
KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025 INTERNAL REGISTRATION LINK
Telkom University students need to apply for internal registration to join the Kumamoto University STEP 2024 before participating in the program at: https://bit.ly/KumamotoSTEPFall25
INTERNAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE OF KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
Telkom University students who want to participate in the Short-Term Program 2024 at Kumamoto University must register beforehand via the internal application link before March 9th, 2025.
PROGRAM OFFERED IN KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
E-Course: This course mainly takes STEP classes taught in English and the Japanese Language classes provided in Japanese. These classes will not be calculated towards program completion.
J-Course: This course mainly takes classes in specialized subjects for undergraduate students of each faculty, as well as Japanese Language classes. General education classes are also available. All STEP Classes are taught in English.
REQUIRED CREDITS FOR COMPLETION KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
ACCOMMODATION FOR KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
- Housing is guaranteed (International House, the dormitory).
https://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/prospective/accommodation/international_house/ - You may rent a public apartment if you wish.
https://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/prospective/accommodation/others/
ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025 (1 semester)
SCHOLARSHIP FOR KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
After the STEP application period, a separate call for scholarship applications will be sent to applicants’ home universities.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY FOR KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
- Active Telkom University undergraduate students who have passed 1 year of study.
- Having excellent academic records, min GPA of 3.0 and/or above
- Having excellent academic records and good honors with GPA 3.00 (out of 4.00) or above
- Having good English communication skills, proved by English at level TOEFL-iBT score certificate (61 or higher) is required (IELTS 5 and TOEIC 605 score is also accepted).
- Being nominated by the International Office of Telkom University
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
As the first step, Telkom University students must prepare all the required documents for joining the KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025 , such as:
- Scan of Student ID Card
- Recent Academic Transcript in English
- Scan of English Proficiency Certificate.
- Formal Photo
- [Form 1] Application Form for COE (in Excel format from IO)
- [form 2] Application Form for Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program
- Certificate of Enrolment issued in English or Japanese
- Letter of recommendation from applicant’s academic supervisor or a faculty member
- Health Certificate (KU format): must be stamped by the official medical institution
- Learning Agreement (Signed by Academic Supervisor & Head of Department). Link template: https://bit.ly/learningagreementtelu
- Recommendation Letter. Link Template: https://bit.ly/RL_icao
- Parental Consent. Link template: https://bit.ly/izinortuoutboundmobility
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION
Follow these additional requirements for official registration to participate in KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025:
- Formal photo in jpg format which is under 500KB in size
- A copy of passport
- Bank certificate
- Application form
- 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)
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate (only for Graduate-level applicants)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025
- Applicant reads detailed information of KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 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 an online registration for the nomination step at: https://bit.ly/KumamotoSTEPFall25 before March 9th, 2024.
- Wait for the next announcement regarding the CHOSEN nomination of KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025 from the International Office of Telkom University.
- Once the nomination, the applicant will be guided to apply to the official online application for Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program 2025.
INFORMATION AND CONTACT PERSON
Should you have any inquiries about the KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY STEP FALL 2025, and are interested in applying for the program, don’t hesitate to contact:
International Office of Telkom University
Phone: +62 813 2112 3400
Email: internationaladmission@telkomuniversity.ac.id
