We wish you a pleasant and joyful February.
Study in Japan Global Network Project, entrusted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT-Japan), is here for you todeliver the information on studying in Japan especially on undergraduate courses.

［Event News］Get Useful Information at the Website of “Study in JAPAN Fair”
On coming February 26, 2022, we, Study in Japan Global Network Project, will hold an online event "JPN Opportunity for Africa: Graduate Studies in JAPANFeb. 2022"! Anyone interested in graduate schools of Japan is most welcome to register (for free!) and get access to general information live session andgroup consultation directly with the universities. 36 Japanese graduate programs will meet you!
Register now to take advantage of this opportunity for your future!
***Seeking for undergraduate programs in Japan, the website of "Study in Japan Online Fair for Sub-Saharan Africa 2021" is available for you. More than 30
Japanese universities are introducing a variety of English medium courses for undergraduate study, many with great tuition waiver and scholarship! In thevideo of “General Information Session” at “Helpful Information,” you will enjoy the following presentations;
1. Overview of Studying in Japan
2. Tips for Applying to Scholarships
3. Interesting Facts about Japanese Language
4. Career Path after Graduation
5. Sharing Experience by Africans who studied in Japan
This site will be closed at the end of March 2022. Just go and Check now.

［Event News］Real Voices from African Students in JapanYou are most welcome to join our upcoming webinar dedicated for high school students and above.
Title: Study in Japan Webinar: Real Voices from African Students in Japan
Date: 12th Sat. Feb. 10:00-11:30am EAT, UTC+3**9:00-10:30am(CAT)/8:00-9:30am(WAT)/7:00-8:30am(GMT)
Venue: Zoom
Content:
Experience of study-in-Japan would be shared by African undergraduate and graduate students in Japanese universities. This event has been devised byAfrican students of Discovery Program for Global Learners at Okayama University. What major can I study in Japan? How is campus life? How to survive in
non-English country? What is good in studying in Japan far away from home? Is it possible to do a part time job while studying? Are there religious or genderissues in Japan? What is next after going to study abroad? From a small question to a big inquiry, a wide range of doubts, the students would be ready toanswer for you. Just relax and enjoy their talk. This session would be the interactive and casual session with you.

Register now!
Co-hosted by Discovery Program for Global Learners (GDP) at Okayama University & Study in Japan Global Network Project
Co-organized by Sakura Girls Secondary School in Tanzania

［Short-term study program］Hokkaido Summer Institute 2022
Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI), one of the largest summer schools in Japan, is a program that brings together world-leading researchers with proveneducational and research records, and provides educational courses in cooperation with the Hokkaido University (HU) faculty members. In 2022, more than
160 researchers from all over the world will gather at HU.
The medium of instruction at HSI is English. This provides international students with a stress-free learning environment without having to worry about
language barriers, and also creates a special opportunity for Japanese students, who can participate in classes taught by internationally acclaimed
researchers.
There will be over 270 courses (around 220 graduate courses and around 50 undergraduate courses) from June 1st to October 31st, 2022. Each course isworth 1 academic credit. Most of the courses run for one or two weeks. Students can tailor their own summer program by combining courses according totheir major and interests.
From 2020, we also accept applications from non-students including working adults. More than 160 courses will be open to non-students this year.
Online Application(1st) will be started in mid-March, 2022.
For more details, please visit our website .Then, sign up to receive reminders when the applications open.

［Scholarship］What is MEXT Scholarship “Undergraduate Students” Category
Some of you may know the name MEXT Scholarship as the term related with studying in Japan. MEXT stands for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology-Japan, which offers Japanese government scholarship program. It is fully covered one including air-ticket and monthly stipend.You
do not need to worry about your budget while studying in Japan, because this scholarship condition encourages you to concentrate on your study well. There
are several categories in this scholarship; “College of Technology Students,” Specialized Training College Students,” “Undergraduate Students,” and“Research Students.”
Currently, 37 percent of Sub-Saharan African students in Japan are the recipients of this MEXT scholarship program (as of May 2020).Most of them are“Research Students” category, which is for pursuing Master or Doctoral degree. On the other hand, Sub-Saharan African recipients of “UndergraduateStudents” category are very few. However, it does not mean there is no opportunities to get it. If you are really want to work in Japan after graduation, it would
be nice to think of applying for this scholarship. Because “Undergraduate Students” category can give you one year intensive Japanese language course,which let you acquire great Japanese proficiency and start your undergraduate study in Japanese language. You will adapt many cultural things including thelanguage skills during your undergraduate level, which might bring you next wonderful job opportunities in Japan.

It is easy to find the MEXT Scholarship programs administered by the Embassies of Japan. Normally, the application period opens late April for the admissionof the very next year April. Just be aware that some Embassies of Japan does not receive applications of “Undergraduate Students.” Therefore, please checkwell the website of the Embassy in your country. Our website also offers information on the MEXT Scholarship. Check here.
Beside, just read the voice from Mr Bukenya Moses, one of MEXT Scholarship recipients of “Undergraduate Student” category. His voice was posted in “NewVision,” the most popular newspaper in Uganda. Check here.
He also kindly shared his thought and ideas in our YouTube channel. Watch now.

［Bachelor Course Intro.］Ritsumeikan University
Continuing from the newsletter vol.2 issued in Jan., here are the rest of our English-medium undergraduate programs in Ritsumeikan University.
1. Course name | Degree title
American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program(JDP) | BA in Global International Relations
Global Studies Major (GS) | BA in International Relations
Community and Regional Policy Studies Major (CRPS) | BA in Policy Science
2. The application period for September 2022 enrollment for GS and CRPS
February 16 – March 8th, 2022
(The application period for April 2023, including JDP, will be released in May 2022.)
3. Course details
・ American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program(JDP) [April enrollment only]
Being the first joint degree undergraduate program between the US and Japan, together, Ritsumeikan University and American University cultivate globallyminded leaders who can take active roles in fields such as international organizations, government, global business, media, and non-governmentalorganizations. Students study for 2 years in Japan and 2 years in the US.
・ Global Studies Major (GS) [April & September enrollment]
The College of International Relations helps students acquire in-depth knowledge of international relations and become people of action in the international
community.
Students also take courses systematically to acquire knowledge in different fields of international relations through three theme clusters; such as Peace andGovernance; Development and Sustainability; and Culture and Society.
・ Community and Regional Policy Studies Major (CRPS) [September enrollment]
Do you have any social issue to solve, or do you want to develop problem-solving skills? The Community and Regional Policy Studies Major (CRPS Major)
trains students to be capable of designing and implementing policies to solve social problems and to play an important role in the world after graduation.
Students also engage in practical training on implementing social surveys and field research.

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Watch this video showing messages from international students at Ritsumeikan University［Bachelor Course Intro.］University of Tsukuba
1. Course name | Degree title
Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues（BPGI）| Bachelor of Arts and Science
2. Application period for October 2022 admission
March 1 (from 12 p.m. JST) to March 31 (until 5 p.m. JST), 2022
3. Course details
BPGI is a four-year degree program which is taught in English.
The objectives of the program shall be to cultivate human resources who will acquire broad basic knowledge for gaining an overall perspective of global
issues, who will enthusiastically seek on their own information and technology beyond their particular fields to resolve problems related to human beings andthe environment, and who are capable of making decisions on optimal solutions from among many options.
Many original Problem/Project Based Learning (PBL) courses are in store to build the students’ strength to think for themselves and find their solution to
global issues. Courses reinforcing their area of specialization can also be taken depending on their interest. Read more

［Video］Music for Study in Japan for Africa
We are thrilled to announce the art collaboration by Cameroonian singer, Kenyan videographer and students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Sing along, dance to,and fall in love with the tune. The video shows how African students stay and enjoy themselves at University of Tsukuba, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies,
Tohoku University and Hokkaido University in Japan. The students’ information is available in the description of the video. Just imagine you would be thereand study in Japan! IKUZO (let’s go) to Japan!!!
Watch now , The song title is “JPN Opportunity,” if you want to check its lyrics, just watch here.

Since 2014, Study in Japan Global Network Project has been implemented by Hokkaido University . This project is a gateway
to all universities in Japan, without having to search and look into every university on your own.

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Study in JAPAN for AFRICA Newsletter vol.3
Published on Feb. 9 2022